By broadsure, on April 21st, 2010%
We reported yesterday that there were more cars that were having to be recalled from Toyota and in all the chaos, they are going to have to cough up a heavy fine.
Its the biggest fine that has ever been handed out by the US department of transportation and even though Toyota are denying actually hiding the faulty . . . → Read More: Massive £10 million fine for Toyota
By broadsure, on April 20th, 2010%
Toyota have announced yet another recall scheme, this time for the Land Cruiser Prado and Lexus GX 460. According to Toyota, the stability of the vehicles changes the performance under different conditions which is severe enough for a recall to take place.
The good news for UK owners is that the right hand drive version of both vehicles . . . → Read More: New Toyota Recall does NOT affect UK Models
By broadsure, on February 12th, 2010%
With manufacturers such as Toyota having to recall the latest model of their Prius because of anti lock braking faults, Motor Traders are likely to have some very unhappy clients on their hands. Of course that’s not the only recall that Toyota are having to make, the accelerator pedals on some of their latest models are . . . → Read More: Headache for Motor Traders but also a great opportunity..
By broadsure, on September 8th, 2009%
Car dealers in the UK still rate Audi as the most valued car franchise out there. Toyota came in a close second place which is a vast improvement on its position last year. Kia was third.
Car dealers were asked a number of questions and various statistics were taken from the answers. Overall, over 90% of car dealers were . . . → Read More: Audi keeps it crown
By broadsure, on August 26th, 2009%
Toyota have announced they are going to recall around 690,000 cars that were made in China. The reason for this is because the electric window switches are said to be faulty. 4 models are affected in the recall, and fortunately there have been no accidents relating to the problems.
Its not only Toyota that are now having to . . . → Read More: Toyota recalling nearly 700,000 cars?!
By broadsure, on August 11th, 2009%
Mark Roden has been hired as the General manager for Toyota and Lexus, who will deal with fleet and vehicle re-marketing. Mark has been a manager for both Lexus and Toyota’s Network general manager so it seems that he fit the requirements.
At the moment the market is being so hard for getting fleet sales in but . . . → Read More: New Fleet manager at Toyota & Lexus
By broadsure, on July 20th, 2009%
Toyota have announced recently that the hybrid Auris (mentioned here) will be manufactured in the UK, more specifically in Derbyshire. With its recent plans to make more hydrogen powered cars, Toyota are set to begin production in 2010, as previously mentioned in their plan to make all their cars hydrogen powered.
Tweet . . . → Read More: UK manufactured Auris!
By broadsure, on July 3rd, 2009%
Thats right, Aston Martin and Toyota are said to be developing the first ever luxury hatchback motor car.
Called the “Cygnet”, Aston Martin are deadly serious about developing and putting this car into production. Prices are rumoured to be around £20,000 but likely to only be available to current Aston Martin customers, sold as an accessory.
We shall . . . → Read More: Aston Martin and Toyota join forces
By broadsure, on June 24th, 2009%
Toyota have announced that by 2020, all of their passenger production cars will have the toyota hybrid technology in them.
Gradually over the next few years, toyota will be producing hybrid powered versions of their most popular cars, the Auris and the Yaris.
Tweet . . . → Read More: Toyota increase hydrogen powered technology
By broadsure, on June 5th, 2009%
Michael Cole has recently been employed as Kia’s new managing director.
He has previously worked for motor companies such as Ford and Toyota, as a sales director, marketing manager and general manager. Due to these numerous roles Michael has accumulated well over 25 years worth of experience.
Tweet . . . → Read More: Kia’s New Managing Director