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Toyota RAV4 Compact SUV / CUV Details, Images, Photos

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Fri, 5 Jul 2013 00:41:00 -0700

The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) produced by Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. It was the first compact crossover,making its debut in Japan and Europe in 1994 and in North America in 1996. The vehicle was designed for consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility and the option of full-time four-wheel drive, along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a compact car. Although not all RAV4s are four-wheel drive, RAV4 stands for Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive because the fore-mentioned equipment is an option in select countries.[3] The early success of the RAV4 paved the way for competitive compact crossover-SUVs such as the Ford Escape and the Subaru Forester.

In most markets, the RAV4 is the only compact SUV or crossover available from Toyota. In other markets, it is the crossover counterpart of the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Since the 2006 third generation model, Toyota has offered both short- and long-wheelbase versions of the RAV4. Short-wheelbase versions are sold in Japan and Europe, with Australia and North America receiving the long-wheelbase versions. Toyota of Japan also sells the longer-wheelbase version as the Toyota Vanguard.

Toyota India - Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 13,805 units in June 2013

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Fri, 5 Jul 2013 00:37:00 -0700

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 13,805 units in June 2013

July 1, 2013, Bangalore: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) sold 13,805 units in June 2013 when compared to 17,140 units last year. Sales declined by 19 %. The company exported 2,795 units of the Etios series last month.
The company sold 11,010 units in the domestic market in June 2013 as compared to 14,700 units in the corresponding month in 2012.
Commenting on the sales in June 2013, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Marketing and Commercial said “The overall weak economic conditions continue to keep the market sentiments low and the market sluggish. We have seen an increase in sales when compared to last month. We have been able to keep the inventory levels low, both at TKM and dealer’s end. We hope to see the market improve after the monsoon and during the festive season.”

Company name	Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited
Managing Director	Hiroshi Nakagawa
Equity participation	TMC: 89%, Kirloskar Group: 11%
Number of employees	Approx. 6,000 +
Land area	Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)
Building area	74,000 m2
Total Installed Production capacity	Upto 3,10,000 units

Overview of TKM 1st Plant

Established	October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)
Location	Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State
Products	Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India. Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.
Installed Production capacity	Upto 1,00,000 units

Overview of TKM 2nd Plant:

Location	On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)
Products	Corolla Altis, Etios, Etios Liva, New Camry
Start of production	December 2010
Installed Production capacity	Upto 2,10,000 units

For any further information please contact:

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.	BUZZ Communications Pvt. Ltd.
Tarunya Mohan Mobile : 0-9740900029 Email : tarunyamohan@toyota-kirloskar.co.in	Sarojini Ujlayan Mobile ::0- 9810006148 E-mail: sarojini@buzzcomm.in

Innova w.e.f 1st January 2013

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:13:00 -0800

Innova w.e.f

1st January 2013

Euro IV

Sl. No.	Grade	Model	Seater	Ex-Showroom Price
1	E	2.5 EV (Diesel) PS, W/O A/C	8	948,722
		2.5 EV (Diesel) PS, W/O A/C	7	953,319
		2.5 EV (Diesel) PS	8	999,229
		2.5 EV (Diesel) PS	7	1,003,799
2	G	2.0 G (Gasoline)	8	990,643
		2.5 G (Diesel)	8	1,062,094
		2.5 G (Diesel)	7	1,057,614
3	GX
		2.5 GX (Diesel)	8	1,204,816
		2.5 GX (Diesel)	7	1,200,229
		2.0 GX (Gasoline)	8	1,124,940
4	VX	2.0 VX (Gasoline)	7	1,329,488
		2.5 VX (Diesel)	8	1,404,590
		2.5 VX (Diesel)	7	1,400,117

Euro III

Sl. No.	Grade	Model	Seater	Ex-Showroom Price
1	E	2.5 EV (Diesel) PS, W/O A/C	8	923,722
		2.5 EV (Diesel) PS, W/O A/C	7	928,319
		2.5 EV (Diesel) PS	8	974,229
		2.5 EV (Diesel) PS	7	978,799
2	G	2.5 G (Diesel)	8	1,037,094
2	G	2.5 G (Diesel)	7	1,032,614
3	GX	2.5 GX (Diesel)	8	1,179,816
3	GX	2.5 GX (Diesel)	7	1,175,229
4	VX	2.5 VX (Diesel)	8	1,379,590

Price india Innova w.e.f 1st January 2013

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:44:00 -0800

Innova w.e.f

1st January 2013

Euro IV

Sl. No.	Grade	Model	Seater	Ex-Showroom Price
1	E	2.5 EV (Diesel) PS, W/O A/C	8	948,722
		2.5 EV (Diesel) PS, W/O A/C	7	953,319
		2.5 EV (Diesel) PS	8	999,229
		2.5 EV (Diesel) PS	7	1,003,799
2	G	2.0 G (Gasoline)	8	990,643
		2.5 G (Diesel)	8	1,062,094
		2.5 G (Diesel)	7	1,057,614
3	GX
		2.5 GX (Diesel)	8	1,204,816
		2.5 GX (Diesel)	7	1,200,229
		2.0 GX (Gasoline)	8	1,124,940
4	VX	2.0 VX (Gasoline)	7	1,329,488
		2.5 VX (Diesel)	8	1,404,590
		2.5 VX (Diesel)	7	1,400,117

Euro III

Sl. No.	Grade	Model	Seater	Ex-Showroom Price
1	E	2.5 EV (Diesel) PS, W/O A/C	8	923,722
		2.5 EV (Diesel) PS, W/O A/C	7	928,319
		2.5 EV (Diesel) PS	8	974,229
		2.5 EV (Diesel) PS	7	978,799
2	G	2.5 G (Diesel)	8	1,037,094
2	G	2.5 G (Diesel)	7	1,032,614
3	GX	2.5 GX (Diesel)	8	1,179,816
3	GX	2.5 GX (Diesel)	7	1,175,229
4	VX	2.5 VX (Diesel)	8	1,379,590

Etios Diesel India Price List

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:44:00 -0800

Etios Diesel

Sl. No.	Model	Ex-Showroom Price
1	D-4D GD	689,775
2	D-4D GD SP*	737,683
3	D-4D VD	791,552
4	D-4D VXD	839,776

Peice Car India Etios w.e.f 1st January 2013

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:43:00 -0800

Etios w.e.f

1st January 2013

Sl. No.	Grade	Ex-Showroom Price
1	J PS	545,826
2	G	582,591
3	G SP*	630,503
4	V	684,378
5	VX	732,607

Etios Liva Diesel Price India 2013

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:41:00 -0800

Etios Liva Diesel

Sl. No.	Model	Ex-Showroom Price
1	D-4D GD	591,945
2	D-4D GD SP*	623,862

Peice Etios Liva w.e.f 1st January 2013 | Ex-Showroom Price | Toyota Price

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:40:00 -0800

Etios Liva w.e.f

1st January 2013

Sl. No.	Grade	Ex-Showroom Price
1	J PS	448,751
2	G	479,981
3	G SP*	529,059
4	V	575,156
5	VX	626,484

Espirit Toyota Spirited Auto Cars (I) Limited

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:38:00 -0800

Espirit Toyota
Spirited Auto Cars (I) Limited
Plot No. F-7, Blockb-1,
Mohan Cooperative Industrial Estate,
Mathura Road,
Delhi-110044

Phone : +91 11 6627 4000;+91 11 6627 4001
Fax : +91 11 6627 4010
Appointment : +91 11 6627 4025;+91 11 6627 4026;+91 11 6627 4041;+91 11 6627 4042
Helpline : +91 99 99 133330

Furia Toyota Corolla

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:46:00 -0800

Seeing an electric car Toyota 2000GT

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:43:00 -0800

Covering the Detroit Auto Show reinforced my belief that older cars are generally cooler than new ones. Oh, there were plenty of exciting new concepts and debuts at the Motor City, as the new Corvette and NSX concept. I also sit on my first Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which was absolutely sick. But walk the track Cobo Hall, I found myself wishing some of these companies transport their historic cars we ogle too.
I did get a very pleasant surprise when I found one of my favorite cars in person for the first time. But when I researched more, it was a very bittersweet experience. More bitter than sweet, actually.
I'm talking about the Toyota 2000GT which became an electric vehicle. I'll give you a moment to let the shock set in.
Okay, ready now? The 2000GT EV is nothing new. It has been around for at least a year, and was at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last year. It is the result of the Toyota Automobile Association "Crazy Car Project," in which the standard 2.0-liter DOHC Yamaha engine has been swapped for an electric motor with integrated solar panels on the hood.
The first time I realized I was up in Detroit when an escalator from the media center for the living room, and saw in the distance - that was one hell of a crazy paint job, but its shape was unmistakable.
"Holy Shitballs, guys, I think that's a 2000GT!" I exclaimed with some fellow auto journalists around me, who nodded and turned to whisper to each other about how websites are just a fad.
But the 2000GT meant something to me. As rag in their boring-ass beigemobiles, I consider myself a kind Toyota. My family had a lot of them growing up, including a seriously cool Cressida wagon. I used to covet the Supra and MR-2 when they were close, and I am an advocate of the FR-S now.
And the 2000GT is undoubtedly the king of all Toyotas. No, there is nothing to discuss - what Toyota commanded more respect and admiration for this car? The 2000GT debuted with a bang at the 1965 Tokyo Motor Show and "boldly declared that the Japanese auto industry had come" as Japanese Nostalgic Car so eloquently puts it.
Yes, the general form is a type of fraud Japanese Jaguar E-Type, but it looks great in its own right. And if you're going to start an existing sports car design, you can do a lot worse than the E-Type.
The car spun around famous James Bond star Sean Connery behind the wheel in 1967's You Only Live Twice. Only about 350 were ever made. They reach very high prices at auction today. Clearly, the Toyota 2000GT is still special for many people. I can not say which is my absolute favorite, all-time dream car, but it is one that I have always admired and wanted to see in person.
So I was thrilled when I finally got my chance in Detroit, but it was not at all what I expected. I can not really describe the spiritual kick in the balls I felt when I saw this thing. I support electric cars and solar panels run on deck is a great idea - but could not you have chosen something else, anything else, because the donor car? Anything else besides a Toyota 2000GT, an iconic sports car that is quite rare? I feel like I ruined a car that really does not have to come.
How I can describe how this regard? Keith Barry over at Wired called "Solar-Powered Sacrilege", and I'd say it's pretty sharp.
It was like losing my virginity, but getting an STD in the process.
It was like meeting the Dalai Lama, but then punches him in the throat and tells him to get a real job.
It was like seeing your best friend for the first time in years, along with the girl who grew up with and still carry a torch for, and discover that we are committed.
I mean, an electrical 2000GT. Jesus. Come on, man.
The least he deserves a car EV conversion in his book?

Toyota illegal settlement in case of death may be the best legal movie, observers say

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:40:00 -0800

Toyota illegal settlement in case of death may be the best legal movie, observers say
LOS ANGELES - As Toyota Motor Corp. chips away at the settlement of lawsuits alleging their vehicles suddenly accelerate, the question remains whether the lawyers who filed the suit could reach a jury that had a design flaw.
The company has stuck accelerator pedals, faulty floor mats and driver error are the reasons for vehicles up unexpectedly, while lawyers for the plaintiffs contend Toyota electronic throttle control system is the culprit.Recent settlements totaling more than $ 1 billion by Toyota to resolve numerous lawsuits involving economic loss and some involving claims for wrongful death may indicate that the automaker does not want to risk his appearance on the losing side of potentially costly court decision.
"A bad loss in a jury trial could inflict lasting damage to Toyota in the loss of public trust," said Los Angeles attorney Christine Spagnoli, who has won several multimillion dollar judgments against automakers about problems safety. "I think Toyota will continue to look for better opportunities to get a win."
The company said Thursday it settled a lawsuit with the family of two people killed in a crash in Utah that was ready to go to trial next month and serve as a test case for hundreds of others that are pending.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it comes just weeks after Toyota agreed to pay more than $ 1 billion to settle claims where vehicle owners said the value of its cars and SUVs plummeted after the company recalled millions of vehicles due to sudden acceleration issues.
For Utah, Paul Van Alfen and promised his son, Charlene Jones Lloyd, died when his Camry crashed into a wall near Wendover, Utah. in 2010. The Utah Highway Patrol concluded on the basis of the statements of witnesses and survivors of the accident that the accelerator was stuck.
It was the first so-called "reference" case, a federal judge in Orange County, California, chosen to help predict the possible outcomes of other demands that make similar allegations.
Wayne Mason, a product liability lawyer in Dallas, does not believe Thursday's settlement bodes ill for both sides in the future.
"This is like taking an aspirin when you have a migraine," said Mason. "Each of these cases has to be weighed on its own merits. Would surprise me if some of it was not."
Toyota continues to be dogged by sudden acceleration issues that arose four years ago. Last month the U.S. government hit the company with a $ 17.4 million fine for failing to promptly report back problems and federal regulators to delay retirement security. More than 150,000 2010 Lexus Rx 350s and RX 450h models were recalled because the floor mats on the driver can trap the accelerator pedal and cause the vehicle to accelerate without warning.
Toyota has recalled more than 14 million vehicles worldwide to fix sticky gas pedals and floor mats. The company also paid a total of $ 48.8 million in fines for three violations in 2010.
While withdrawals have tarnished the company's reputation for sterling reliability, Toyota has regained its position as the largest automaker in the world and its sales increased 27 percent last year.
The automaker has also received some vindication Both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and NASA could not find fault in the source code that may cause Toyota's acceleration problems.
In 2011, a federal judge found that Toyota was not responsible for an accident involving a 2005 Scion that the driver blamed the electronic throttle or rug.
A judgment concerning the second is scheduled for later this year, but it is unclear whether a decision will be made before that date. Plaintiffs' Counsel have reviewed thousands of internal documents from Toyota, critical information and dismissed employees, but most of this material has been kept under seal in court documents.
In a statement announcing the settlement Van Alfen, Toyota said there will be a number of other opportunities to defend themselves in a court of law, even though the company may "decide from time to time" to resolve the cases selected.
"It seems that Toyota did not want a public disclosure of the evidence that has been collected on the demands, so you can keep saying it's not a problem," said Spagnoli. "If Toyota felt I could have successfully defended their products in these cases, would have received a public trial."

RIVALS 3013 OF TOYOTA Corolla | TOYOTA New Wall Papers 2012 | Corolla New 2013 Images | News

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 03:39:00 -0700

RIVALS 3013 OF TOYOTA Corolla | TOYOTA New Wall Papers 2012 | Corolla New 2013 Images | News

RIVALS

* Holden Cruze: 3/5

From $21,490

The patriotic pick scores for space and some Aussie driving input but is back in the pack in most other areas.

* Hyundai i30: 3.5/5

From $20,990

A total makeover this year has revitalised the i30 and it now sells again on class, not price or the five-year warranty.

* Mazda3: 3/5

From $20,330

Time is catching up with Australia's top-selling car of 2011 but it's still a solid and sensible choice in the compact class. The numbers don't lie.

* Current Toyota Corolla: 3.5/5

From $18,990 drive-away

The last of the old-model Corollas are being cleared at a bargain price. It's still a classy car despite a four-speed auto and the deal is unbeatable.

* Volkswagen Golf: 4/5

$24K est

Golf Mk7 is hugely impressive, so we're only waiting for the final price to see whether it goes straight to the top when it lands next May.

TOYOTA COROLLA AT GLANCE 2013 | New Toyota Corolla 2013 | Toyota Corolla Wall Paper | Images | Photos | Interior

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 03:30:00 -0700

AT A GLANCE

Toyota Corolla

PRICE From $19,990

WARRANTY 3 years/100,000km

RESALE 50 per cent

SERVICE INTERVAL 12 months/10,000km, capped price

SAFETY 7 airbags, ABS, ESP

RATING 5 stars

ENGINE 1.8 liter 4-cyl, 103kW/173Nm

TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual, 7-speed CVT; FWD

THIRST From 6.6L/100km, 152g/km CO2

DIMENSIONS 4.3m (L), 1.8m (W), 1.5m (H)

WEIGHT From 1250kg

SPARE Full-size (except Levin)

2013 Next gen Toyota Corolla Launched In Australia

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 03:25:00 -0700

2013 Next gen Toyota Corolla Launched In Australia

Under the Corolla's sharpened sheet metal lies a 1.8 litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder, which puts out 3kW more power but 2Nm less torque than the outgoing model's 1.8 four. That makes for peak outputs of 103kW and 173Nm.

However, while peak torque is down, it's achieved 400rpm earlier than the old engine, giving the 2013 Corolla's engine a slight edge in drive ability.

The biggest news though, is the replacement of the antiquated four-speed automatic with a more efficient CVT. With this transmission - and thanks to a host of other aerodynamic and mechanical refinements - the CVT- equipped 2013 Corolla is claimed to consume just 6.6 l/100km on the combined cycle.

That's 0.8 l/100km less than the outgoing Corolla automatic. The standard six-speed manual improves on its fuel efficiency figure too, with consumption dropping 0.2 l/100km to 7.1 l/100km.

Levin SX and Levin ZR model grades equipped with the CVT also score steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, which allow the driver to manually shift between seven pre-set ratios.

The 2013 Corolla's platform retains the familiar McPherson Strut front and torsion-beam axle rear suspension used by the outgoing Corolla, but features improved spring and damper settings to improve ride comfort.

The electric power-steering calibration has also been tuned to provide a more direct, responsive steering feel. The steering rack ratio is now a much quicker 14.8:1, rather than the 16.0:1 ratio of the old car.

One less visible improvement is the new Corolla's slight reduction in weight. In total, it weighs 55kg less than the previous Corolla hatch, yet is also 10 percent more rigid.

Aerodynamic under trays and a 55mm lower roof height contribute to a slippery coefficient of drag of 0.29.
Features

Starting with the base Corolla Ascent, you get cruise control, trip computer, Bluetooth telephony, audio controls on the steering wheel and 16-inch steel wheels.

Moving up to the Corolla Ascent Sport, standard fit are 16-inch alloys, front fog lamps, a reversing camera, a touchscreen display in the audio head unit, chrome exterior accents and privacy glass.

The Corolla Levin SX adds 17-inch alloys, satellite navigation with a touchscreen display, a high-grade instrument panel with dot matrix trip computer display, carbon-look interior trim and more heavily bolstered front seats.

2013 TOYOTA COROLLA NEXT-GENERATION PRICE $19,990 | Toyota Corolla Wall Paper | Image | Toyota Corolla Review | Graphics

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 03:21:00 -0700

2013 TOYOTA COROLLA NEXT-GENERATION PRICE $19,990 | Wall Paper | Image | Review | Graphics| 2013 TOYOTA COROLLA NEXT-GENERATION PRICE $19,990 | Toyota Corolla Wall Paper | Image | Toyota Corolla Review | Graphics

$19,990 starting price for its next-generation Toyota Corolla.Before the price was announced, an official from a rival car company told CarAdvice that he would be shocked if Toyota reduced the price of the Corolla to $19,990.

Toyota has cut the price of the Levin SX by $1100 to hit $23,990. A new model, the Levin ZR tops off the range at $28,490.

The Corolla runs a lightly revised 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine. Power is up by 3kW to 103kW at 6400rpm, but has to rev 400rpm higher than before to unlock it. Torque has actually dropped back by 2Nm to 173Nm but the peak is reached 400rpm lower at 4000rpm.

2013 TOYOTA COROLLA NEXT-GENERATION PRICE $19,990 | Toyota Corolla Wall Paper | Image | Toyota Corolla Review | Graphics

TOYOTA: Toyota Beautiful Logo | Toyota Brand Company Cars Logo | New and Old Toyota designer Logo

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:09:00 -0700

TOYOTA: Toyota Beautiful Logo | Toyota Brand Company Cars Logo | New and Old Toyota designer Logo

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC)
worlds Largest motor Sales Company

Toyota Beautiful Logo | Toyota Brand Company Cars Logo | New and Old Toyota designer Logo

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:03:00 -0700

Toyota Beautiful Logo | Toyota Company Cars Logo | New and Old Toyota designer Logo
Toyota Beautiful Logo | Toyota Brand Company Cars Logo | New and Old Toyota designer Logo

Add captionToyota Beautiful Logo | Toyota Company Cars Logo | New and Old Toyota designer Logo
Toyota Beautiful Logo | Toyota Brand Company Cars Logo | New and Old Toyota designer Logo

Toyota Beautiful Logo | Toyota Company Cars Logo | New and Old Toyota designer Logo
Toyota Beautiful Logo | Toyota Brand Company Cars Logo | New and Old Toyota designer Logo

Toyota Prius Logo Image | Logo Wallpaper | Prius Photo Toyota | Image Wallpaper

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Thu, 3 May 2012 02:33:00 -0700

Toyota Prius Logo Image | Logo Wallpaper | Prius Photo Toyota | Image Wallpaper

Animated Toyota Supra Wallpaper | Image | Photo | Red | Blue | black

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:07:00 -0700

Logo Toyota New 2012

2012 Toyota Prius C WallPaper | Toyota Prius Picture | Image | Blue | White

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:59:00 -0700

2012 Toyota Prius C Wallpaper | Toyota Prius Picture | Image | Blue | White

2012 Toyota Prius C WallPaper | Toyota Prius Picture | Image | Blue | White

Toyota Symbol Logo

2012 Toyota Prius C WallPaper | Toyota Prius Picture | Image | Blue | White

2012 Toyota Prius C Wall Paper | Toyota Prius Picture | Image | Blue | White

Toyota टोयोटा प्रियस

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:28:00 -0700

टोयोटा प्रियस (उच्चारित/ˈpriːəs/ टोयोटा मोटर कॉरपोरेशन द्वारा विकसित और विनिर्मित एक पूर्ण संकर बिजली (हाइब्रिड इलेक्ट्रिक) से चलने वाली मध्यम आकार की कार है. संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका पर्यावरण संरक्षण एजेंसी के अनुसार प्रियस वर्तमान समय में संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में बेंची जाने वाली सबसे अधिक ईंधन किफायती पेट्रोल कार है.^[1] ईपीए (EPA) और कैलिफोर्निया वायु संसाधन बोर्ड (सीएआरबी) (CARB) ने भी धुंध बनाने और विषाक्त उत्सर्जन के आधार पर प्रियस को संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में बेंचे जाने वाले सबसे साफ वाहनों में स्थान दिया है.^[2]
प्रियस सबसे पहले 1997 में जापान में बेंची गई, जिसने इसे पहली बार बड़े पैमाने पर उत्पादित संकर (हाइब्रिड) वाहन बना दिया. बाद में इसे 2001 में दुनिया भर में प्रस्तुत किया गया था. जापान और उत्तर अमेरिका के अपने सबसे बड़े बाजारों के साथ, प्रियस 70 से अधिक देशों और क्षेत्रों में बेची जाती है.^[3] मई 2008 में, दुनिया भर में प्रियस की कुल बिक्री 1000000 वाहन के निशान तक पहुंच गई,^[4] और सितम्बर 2010 में, दुनिया भर में प्रियस की कुल बिक्री 2.0 मिलियन इकाइयों तक पहुंच गई.^[3] दिसंबर 2009 तक दर्ज 814,173 इकाइयों के साथ अमेरिका सबसे बड़ा बाजार है.^[5]

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Toyota Japan : Toyota shows innovations in production methods

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:24:00 -0700

TOYOTA, Japan

Toyota says it is putting renewed focus on innovation in production methods and design after getting a wake-up call from its massive recalls.

A highly flexible assembly line that can grow or shrink over a weekend to adjust to demand was among the innovations Toyota Motor Corp. showed Tuesday in production technology.

It also highlighted special stamping that allows car doors to be carved into molded shapes and instantaneous laser-welding that adds to the stability of luxury models.

Toyota had a stellar reputation for quality until massive recalls that began in 2008.

Executive Vice President Atsushi Niimi said the recall fiasco showed that Toyota had neglected improvements in production while pursuing growth.

"When production plunged, we could see big-scale production was a burden," he said. "We needed an assembly line that could respond to the ups and downs of production needs."

Niimi and other Toyota officials said requirements for models are changing so quickly, and emissions improvements in engines coming so fast, that lines have must adjust frequently to minor parts changes.

Reporters were given a tour of auto plant anatomy never shown to the public at Motomachi factory in the city named after Japan's No. 1 automaker. No photography was allowed. But visitors were given demonstrations of motorized stamping that was faster and quieter, and adjustable casting and welding methods that had been made simpler to cut costs, save time and be kinder to the environment.

Instead of cars hanging from above, as in most car plants, Toyota showed cars moving along assembly lines on stands with wheels. That meant the line could be changed more quickly, company officials said.

Tsuyoshi Mochimaru, auto analyst with Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, who took part in the tour, said he was impressed with some of the demonstrations. He said Toyota faces intensifying competition from the resurgent American automakers such as General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. as well as from South Korea's Hyundai.

"It shows Toyota is tackling challenges, a step at a time," he said. "Change isn't going to come suddenly. But the process is going steadily."

Toyota, which makes the Prius hybrid, Camry sedan and Lexus luxury models, also showed several samples of doors that had been stamped with Toyota President Akio Toyoda's autograph, as well as cartoon creatures.

Toyota said the metal stamping technology is new and developed within the company.

The new stamping, which also produces sharper shapes on car exteriors, will be introduced for the limited edition iQ subcompact model going on sale in a few months, according to Toyota.

Toyota officials said that, despite cost-cutting, the company must stay nimble in responding to fickle customer tastes.

Also demonstrated was a new paint technology that allows different shadings without causing an uneven surface.

Officials said they hope to make cars with custom paint jobs and contoured stamping to order. No timeframe was given.

The production efforts are part of an initiative spearheaded by Toyoda for the automaker to become more distinct in design and repair its tarnished reputation for quality.

Like other Japanese automakers, Toyota is recovering from a difficult 2011, when production was disrupted by a supply shortage caused by the earthquake in northeastern Japan. But Toyoda is trying to rally his company under the slogan of "making ever-better cars."

2012 Toyota Prius C | Hybrid Power | Fuel | high-tech cabin

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2012 Toyota Prius C | Hybrid Power | Fuel | high-tech cabin

The good: The 2012 Toyota Prius C's hybrid power train easily achieves fuel economy of better than 50 mpg. The connected Entune system gives access to online search, weather, and gas prices. The car's Eco Score screen encourages economical driving.

The bad: The car's touch screen is prone to bad glare with a minimal amount of sunlight, and too many warning screens pop up when you try to use Entune.

The bottom line: As the latest member of the Prius family, the 2012 Toyota Prius C shows off a very modern, high-tech cabin, along with excellent fuel economy, in a size city dwellers will find easy to park.

As a city dweller, I immediately appreciated the size of the 2012 Toyota Prius C, delivered to the CNET garage in a bright orange color called Habanero. The Prius C is a small hatchback, a little over 13 feet long, with the "C" in the name meaning City.

Through the brighter shade of orange, I could just make out the car's nicely styled body, with a swept-back design toward the rear. The front has the standard Toyota Prius nose bump, complete with blue-tinted badge, marking the car as part of the Prius lineup. The biggest fault of the design is the colossal taillights, which dominate the rear quarters.

Toyota India News 2012: Has Toyota hit road to Gujarat?

noreply@blogger.com (HIGH TECH CARS) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:05:00 -0700

Toyota India News 2012

AHMEDABAD: Is auto major Toyota joining the beeline for Gujarat? After Maruti Suzuki India, Indian subsidiary of the Japanese car-maker Suzuki Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation is exploring possibilities of setting up a plant in Gujarat through its Indian subsidiary Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd.

If the Japanese company decides to invest in Gujarat, it will be the fifth foreign carmaker to have chosen the western state, which is fast emerging as India's Detroit.

A team of consultants working for Toyota visited Gujarat two months ago and were shown three locations, sources close to the development said. "They have seen Sanand , where Tata Motors already has a plant and Ford as well as Peugeot are in the process of setting up their units. They also visited Halol, where American car-maker General Motors runs a plant was another location," said a state government official. A company spokesperson, however, denied the development .

While the company, which manages two plants in Karnataka with a combined capacity of manufacturing about two lakh vehicles, may take time to firm up plans, the proposed plant may see investment to the tune of Rs4,000 crore. The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) - in which Japan is a partner - is also a crucial factor behind auto makers' new-found love for the state. With increase in local demand and plans to export cars from India, the company had last earlier announced that it will increase its production capacity to 3,10,000 units by 2013.