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CLINT COLLECTS FIRST WIN IN A CAMRY



SONOMA, Calif. (June 24, 2012) -- In Sunday afternoon's Toyota Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at the road course in Sonoma, Calif., Camry driver Clint Bowyer collected his first victory as a member of Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR), as well as his inaugural victory driving a Toyota.

Bowyer, who joined MWR at the beginning of the 2012 season to drive a Camry, dominated the race at the 1.99-mile, 11 turn…
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All-New 2013 Toyota Avalon Features Both Gasoline and Hybrid Powertrains

Toyota Motor Sales announced today that when the all-new, North American designed and primarily engineered 2013 Avalon goes on sale later this year, consumers will be able to choose between a powerful V6 gasoline powertrain and Toyota's proven Hybrid Synergy Drive. The efficiency offered by the new hybrid model is anticipated to help the all-new premium mid-size sedan achieve excellent fuel economy ratings with an EPA-estimated 40 mpg combined.

In addition to offering a hybrid powertrain, the new Avalon features a stunning design, improved dynamic performance, a greater degree of refinement, and a highly spacious, comfortable interior experience with…
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Toyota Prius c Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award


The 2012 Toyota Prius c earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's top award for good performance in front, side, rollover and rear impact evaluations.  The Prius c joins the Prius and Prius v as IIHS award winners.

Also receiving Top Safety Picks were the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, a midsize hybrid, and the 2012 Hyundai Azera, a large family car.  

To see the full list of 2012 IIHS Top Safety Picks, go to www.iihs.org/ratings.

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Americans Pick Toyotas as Highest Quality Cars in Yahoo! Autos Poll



According to a Yahoo! Autos survey, Toyota has regained its image among Americans age 18 to 64 as the automaker with the highest quality vehicles.  Of 1,000 people asked which automotive brand built the highest quality vehicles, Toyota came out on top with 13 percent, well ahead of others among the Top 5 Quality Brands.

Following behind Toyota was Ford.  Yahoo! Auto said Ford has managed to strengthen its image for high quality vehicles, but it has also struggled to train dealers and customers in how to use touchscreen controls and adapt to software updates, noting a recent spate…
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Toyota Supports National Gallery Exhibit and Cherry Blossom Centennial



March 27, 2012

Toyota Supports National Gallery Exhibit and Cherry Blossom Centennial

Statement from Yoshi Inaba, president and COO of Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Toyota and its team members and associates, dealers and suppliers in the United States and across the globe are pleased to support the National Gallery of Art and to celebrate the close and enduring friendship between the United States and Japan.

Toyota is proud to join the National Gallery of Art and the National Cherry Blossom Festival in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Japan's gift of 3,000 cherry blossom trees to the…
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BMW Begins Cooperation With Toyota on Next-Generation Batteries


By Chris Reiter - Mar 27, 2012 1:51 AM CT

Toyota Motor Corp. (7203) and Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) have begun joint research into next-generation batteries to power cleaner vehicles.

The two automakers will try to increase the performance and capacity of lithium-ion batteries with new combinations of materials, Munich-based BMW said today in a statement. In addition to the research cooperation, BMW will supply Toyota's European unit with diesel engines starting in 2014.

The alliance allows Toyota, Asia's largest carmaker, to expand its European lineup of diesel-powered vehicles. For BMW, the partnership allows the company to…

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Forbes Lists Five Toyota Vehicles as Toughest Cars for 2012


Of the nine vehicles on the Forbes list of the Toughest Cars for 2012 list, five are Toyota products --  Toyota Highlander, Prius and Sienna and Scion xB and xD.  Forbes based its conclusions on the research, dependability studies, and safety testing of J.D. Power and Associates, Consumer Reports, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). First, the publication selected vehicles in each segment (including cars, minivans, SUVs, and crossovers, but excluding trucks) that received a "Top Three" rating in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.  Next, it compared that list with Consumer…
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100 Nonprofits from Across the Country to Receive a Toyota

Toyota today announced its "100 Cars for Good" program, which will award 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 deserving nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public.

Beginning March 7, 2011, registered 501c(3) non-profit organizations can apply online through Toyota's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/toyota for a chance to win a Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Tundra, Highlander Hybrid, Sienna, or Sienna Mobility.  Click Here to read more.

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