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TOKYO (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp.'s second-biggest supplier said the carmaker's goal to almost eliminate conventional combustion engines by 2050 is a wake-up call for parts makers to transform their businesses.

Yasumori Ihara, who ran Toyota's emerging markets operations before becoming Aisin Seiki Co.'s president in June, said the automaker's objective means components makers need to prepare to supply for cars that will be predominantly hybrids or fuel-cell vehicles.

"We need…

The automaker has announced that it has nearly 1,900 orders for the Mirai in the US, more than the expected initial production run of the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle...

Toyota Motor Sales today reported June 2015 sales of 209,912 units, an increase of 4.1 percent from June 2014 on a volume basis.  With one more selling day in June 2015 than in June 2014, sales were down 0.1 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. 

Toyota division posted June 2015 sales of 183,791 units, up 3.1 percent on a volume basis and down 1 percent on a DSR…

Toyota is pleased to announce a collaboration with the American Association for Retired People (AARP) to offer a purchase/lease incentive to AARP members. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that  provides security, protection and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors and sponsors.  The program consists of a $500 purchase incentive on select vehicles. Here are the program details. 

Time…

Toyota was named the top non-luxury brand in the fifth annual Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Awards.  The awards "recognize the brands and 2015 models that have the highest projected residual values after five years based on their average Edmunds.com True Market Value (TMV) price when sold new."

"Earning the Edmunds.com 'Best Retained Value' award is a great honor and a testament to Toyota's commitment to quality, durability and reliability, all key…

Here at Marion Toyota, we've found that drivers have exceedingly low expectations when shopping for a minivan.

Well, that's all about to change with the arrival of the all-new 2015 Toyota Sienna.

Known as the "Swagger Wagon", the 2015 Sienna has put the auto industry on notice by raising the bar for the minivan.

Take the best-selling Sienna out for a spin and you'll see that it's not only safe and…

Today, residents of Tokyo will get a chance to drive Toyota's three-wheeled electric car/motorbike.  It's part of a trial aimed at creating a global business model that will reduce gridlock and pollution.

Toyota will partner with Park24, a Japanese car sharing service, for a six month experimental trial.  Park24 is leasing the i-Road concept vehicle from Toyota.  Their goal is to set up a green car sharing business similar to Daimler AG…

from Joe Bruzek, Cars.com
NEW YORK -- Toyota seemingly has a gasoline-electric hybrid for every lifestyle with seven models in its lineup, though one omission is a small SUV. Until now, that is. This fall, the automaker expands its hybrid lineup to eight models, adding the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, unveiled on Thursday at the New York Auto Show.

Toyota is stingy with specifics on mileage, performance and price this early. The RAV4 Hybrid will…

From Associated Press:

Toyota's Sienna, the best-selling family van in the country this year, has refreshed styling, stiffened vehicle structure, more safety equipment and new features for 2015.

The Sienna's new "Driver Easy Speak" feature helps parents be heard by children, or other passengers, in the second and third row of seats.  It transmits the driver's voice through the rear speakers.

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