Toyota Post

Kaye Leery asked:


Japan’s Isuzu Motors Ltd. said Thursday that it is considering a set up in a joint venture to produce diesel engines with Toyota Motor Corp. as part of the tie-up which was announced by the two firms last year.

The truck maker and the world’s number one car maker have been discussing details of their alliance in development and production of diesel engines since they formed the tie-up.

An Isuzu spokesman said that putting up a joint production venture is one option which the two auto makers are looking at. However, they are also considering other options.

The latest comments were aired after Isuzu said last December that building a new diesel engine plant with Toyota was one option. The Isuzu spokesman said that the two auto makers may be open for the details of their alliance by the end of August.

The industry leader in the gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle market, Toyota, is seeking to improve its fuel-efficient and low-emission technologies by tying up with Isuzu, which is a major developer of diesel engines.

With the soaring prices of gas, diesel engines are attracting interest because they are almost 20 percent to 30 percent more fuel efficient than gasoline engines. About 50 percent of the vehicles sold in Europe are powered by diesel.

Aside from making diesel engines for its own vehicles, Isuzu also supplies such engines to U.S. auto titan General Motors Corp. (GM).

Last year, Toyota took a 5.9 percent stake in Isuzu. The team up came after Isuzu dissolved a capital tie-up with GM, which is trying to reorganize its business.

A Toyota spokesman said that the details have not been finalized on the diesel engine joint venture.

More information on Toyota

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced the one-millionth hybrid sale in July 7 by parent company, Toyota Motor Corporation. Of the one million hybrid sales around the world, over 50 percent have been sold in the United States — 541,210 units from 2000 through April 2007.

In May, TMS posted sales of 36,101 hybrid vehicles, a whopping 102 percent increase over last May. Toyota Division posted sales of 34,174 hybrids, an even more surprising 121 percent increase over the same period last year. Lexus Division posted sales of 1,927 hybrids.

TMS is the maker of quality Toyota oxygen sensors.

Information on Isuzu

Since its first truck was introduced in 1918, Isuzu has been a pioneer in the manufacture of vehicles and engines for industrial and commercial use. Today Isuzu is leading the world in the production of reliable medium-duty trucks and is famous around the world for its expertise in engineering, from diesel engines to pickups to SUVs.

IntelliChoice recognizes Isuzu’s whole 2006 lineup as among the best in their class for low costs.

Isuzu cars will be present in 6 auto shows for this year: Orange County, San Antonio International, Central California, South Florida International, Tampa Bay International, and at the Arizona International.

Vito asked:


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Botts95 asked:


Seems I hit a triger point for people that were sensative to me stateing that Supra’s were sick!! I am aware that other cars are fast as I owned modified Mustangs and was beating and losing taces. All I was looking for was someone with better Supra knowledge then being anti-angry at the trurth to maybe explain why. Thanks…
Question Is, I see Supra’s running 10’s like all day. Slicks, forget about It. Even better times. Dyno pulls, sick. I just don’t see how an Inline six single, or twin BPU etc are making so much HP and getting Into the 8 second catagory. Also the RPM range In sick. Im just stunned at the performance.

Kaye Leery asked:


An automotive sales index online has identified the Toyota Tundra as one of the best-selling vehicles built in America and its partly attributed to the new Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Inc. plant in San Antonio.

And for the first time, the Tundra which was built at the facilities in Princeton, Ind., and San Antonio with parts made like the Toyota control arm bushing kits primarily in American factories has finally made it into Cars.com’s American Made Index.

Every year the American Made Index identifies the top 10 models of vehicles that are in essence American and that pertains to where parts are produced and also with regards to the vehicles popularity among cars.com buyers.

So far the top produced “American” vehicle according to the index is the Ford F-150 which is primarily assembled in Claycomo, Mo., and Dearborn, Mich. The Toyota Camry on the other hand which is assembled in Georgetown, Ky., and Lafayette, Ind., ranked second only.

The Fort Wayne Ind., and Pontiac, Mich.-built Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranked third while the Lordstown, Ohio-built Chevrolet Cobalt ranked fourth and the Wayne, Mich.-built Ford Focus ranked fifth.

Toyota’s Tundra came in at 10th place on the list. The Chicago-based cars.com works with more than 200 newspapers, television stations and their Web sites to buy and sell new and used vehicles.

Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures LLC which is a company owned by media conglomerates Belo Corp., Gannett Co. Inc., The McClatchy Co., Tribune Co., and The Washington Post Co.

About Toyota

Toyota is a Japanese multinational corporation and the world’s largest automaker by sales revenue as of 2007 toppling General Motors in the position. Together with its half-owned subsidiary Daihatsu, the company was the second largest auto company by revenue of $179 billion and total vehicle production, making it as one of the most profitable automaker with net income of around $11 billion. Toyota was also the world’s eight largest company by revenue last 2006.

Toyota owns and operates Toyota, Lexus, Scion, and parts of Daihatsu brands, divisions, and companies. The company includes 522 subsidiaries.

zoomar1 asked:

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midnightslasher83 asked:


I’m speaking of the 2WD automatic model with a 4 cylinder engine. Fueleconomy.gov is always way off as the people who post their mileages on that site must drive with a lead foot. I learned that a long time ago when I saw people list their Geo Metros as only getting 24 MPG highway.

I’ve owned a Ford Escape before and it only got 20-22 MPG highway so a Rav4 looks like the next best thing.

Rain Stockton asked:


Toyota Motor Corporation has made it to the list of Fortune’s list of world’s 500 largest companies by revenue for 2006. Toyota was ranked 6th for this year which is two notches ascent from last year’s 8th ranked.

The producer of top-of-the-line Toyota Camry parts, Toyota Motor Corp. was the only Asian company that made it to the top 10 of Fortune Global 500 rankings. Toyota’s revenue of $204.75 billion has qualified it for the 6th position.

Toyota’s revenue has grown by 10 percent over the previous year and is expected to grow continuously for the coming years.

Aside from Toyota, the US retail Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has returned from the top spot from being second the previous year with a revenue of $351.14 billion up by 11 percent.

Exxon Mobile Corp. still from US came second with revenue of $347.25 billion followed by the British-Dutch oil titan Royal Dutch Shell PLC with revenue of $318.85 billion.

In fourth position was Britain’s BP PLC with $274.32 billion revenue followed by General Motors, the world’s largest automaker of United States with posted revenue amounting to $207.35 billion.

The total revenues of the companies included in the Fortune Global 500 list came to $21 trillion up by 10.4 percent as compared to 2005.

As expected six of the top 10 were oil companies with three automakers and a retailer. Banks and brokerage firms have also advanced in their rankings baked by a global boom in merger and acquisition activities.

There were a total of 67 Japanese companies that made it into the Fortune’s list down by three from the previous year which is attributed to the depreciation of yen against some of the world’s major currencies which reduces their revenues in dollars.

Japan has the second largest number of companies on the list seconded by United States which has 162 companies. The combined revenues of the US companies included in the 500 list accounted for more that one-third of the total revenues of the Fortune Global 500 companies.

China has also 24 companies that made it into the Fortune’s 500 list, up by 20 from the previous year and the second highest number in Asia following Japan.

Among the Japanese firms that made it into Fortune Global 500 list are Honda Motor Co. which ranked 37th with $94.79 billion revenue; Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. ranked 40th with $92 billion revenue; Nissan Motor Co. on the 45th place with $89.50 billion revenue; and Hitachi Ltd on the 48th place with $87.62 billion.

Here the Top 10 of Fortune’s Global 500 list:

1 Wal-Mart Stores: 351,139.0

2 Exxon Mobil: 347,254.0

3 Royal Dutch Shell: 318,845.0

4 BP: 274,316.0

5 General Motors: 207,349.0

6 Toyota Motor: 204,746.4

7 Chevron: 200,567.0

8 DaimlerChrysler: 190,191.4

9 ConocoPhillips: 172,451.0

10 Total: 168,356.7

For a more comprehensive list simply log on to fortune.com.

Anthony Fontanelle asked:


It is a known fact that Detroit’s Big Three have been experiencing setbacks in recent years while the leading Asian brand Toyota is surging to the top. While that may be the case, the Toyota North America President Jim Press has expressed his opinion on the fate of the auto industry in general over the next few years. He said that while car manufacturers are experiencing hard times recently, technology and innovation will bring these car manufacturers back to profitability in the long run.

Jim Press recently became the first non-Japanese to be elected as a member of Toyota’s board. The appointment of Press on Toyota’s board came in the middle of the growing American hostility towards Toyota which is being blamed for the losses suffered by American car manufacturers.

While Press has earned the spot on Toyota’s board, some auto industry experts think that the move is aimed to reduce the amount of hostility that the company has been receiving from Americans. Press is particularly paled a major role in the increasing success of the Japanese car manufacturer in the United States auto market.

Jim Press recently acknowledged that Detroit is still in a position to play a key role in auto production today and in the future as well. He pointed out that Detroit is still looked upon as the center of the development of “technological solutions” which he sees will play a major role in the success of the United States auto industry. He said that these technological advances will certainly address different issues confronting the auto industry such as the threat of global warming, safety of their consumers, and energy security which is one of President Bush’s goals as reported in his State of the Union Address.

“What Detroit needs to do is to continue to have faith in itself,” says Press. “”It isn’t reinvention that is necessary. It’s to go through the process of entering a global age. And that’s going to give us some heartburn in the short term, but from a long-term perspective, we have a lifetime of success and prosperity,” added Press. He made the statement at a luncheon where he was given the distinction of being the automotive executive of the year.

The contrast between Toyota and Detroit’s Big Three has been increasing in the past few years. As General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler shuts down plants, reduce working hours and production, and cut down jobs, Toyota is enjoying success on their home turf. While American car manufacturers posted declining sales, Toyota, along with other Asian brands, have been increasing their hold and their share of the U.S. auto market.

Last year, Toyota posted their fifth straight year of increase in global auto sales. In fact, the Japanese outfit has overtaken Ford as the world’s second largest car manufacturer. In the United States, Toyota now has the third biggest share of the auto market and could now be found almost at the heels of Ford. Auto industry experts are expecting Toyota to take over Ford’s second place standing in the U.S. auto market.

Furthermore, there are predictions that Toyota will soon become the largest car manufacturer in the world. Some experts think that by next year, Toyota will be able to stake claim to the title of being the largest car manufacturer in the world. Although this seems likely to happen, Jim Press pointed out the present status of Chrysler which is on the auction block. After all, General Motors is rumored to be interested in buying the American auto giant. If that happens, Toyota will have a bigger mountain to climb to become the world’s largest car manufacturer.

During the said speaking engagement, Jim Press said that Toyota is open to the idea of setting up an assembly plant in the state of Michigan. While Toyota has a technical center at Ann Arbor, they have yet to set up an assembly plant in the state known as the hotbed of American car manufacturers. In the near future though, the auto industry will surely see Toyota surging forward that not even an EBC redstuff brake pad can stop them at the moment.

Anthony Fontanelle asked:

Car makers have already posted their sales figures for the month of February. While Toyota and General Motors showed an increase on their number of vehicles sold for the month, Ford and Chrysler have shown reduced sales figures. All in all, the total auto sales last month has dropped by as much as 0.5 percent compared to the same period last year. The reason for this is that consumers are opting for well-made and technologically advanced vehicles.

Analysts say that the reduction in the interest of the American motoring public on blue collared brands like Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Pontiac, and Buick is the reason for the decrease in the number of vehicles sold in the U.S. market last month. The current trend in the market shows that car buyers are more often than not inclined to buying brands that do offer luxury and all things pertaining to luxury. This is evident in the increase in the sales of luxury brands like BMW and Audi. In fact, this inclination toward luxury cars saw BMW posting sales figures that is 12 percent higher than last year for the same period. Audi likewise showed a strong sales output when it posted a 37.5 percent increase in sales.

Another kind of vehicle that is taking the spotlight away for blue collared brands is hybrid cars. Toyota, the leading producer of hybrid cars, has posted yet again another record breaking sales figure for the month of February. A reason for this may be the renewed interest on CAFÉ standards and the increasing awareness on the public to protect the environment as a response to the global warming issue.

With hybrid and luxury cars driven to the front, hardworking vehicles known for heavy-duty and off road driving capabilities suffer. But with the developments being employed by blue collared brands on their vehicles, the future may see the American motoring public once again embracing blue collared brands. The use of diesel engines on heavy-duty vehicles is a good step forward since the new generation diesel engines emit less greenhouse gases and reduce fuel consumption costs as well.

While the current trend continues, Toyota will be enjoying much success. Their Toyota and Scion divisions are known for producing fuel efficient cars which are currently in demand. Their Lexus division, meanwhile, will be taking advantage of the current trend which involves car buyers opting for luxury brands and luxury cars and vehicles.

If the current trend continues, then blue collared brands need to take action immediately. They have to make their cars more competitive even against luxury brands. Developments of environment friendly vehicles are also a must if they want to put a stop to their plunge. Designing and producing high performance vehicles which are reliable, as reliable as an EBC Redstuff brake pad, is of utmost importance to once again attract the attention of car buyers and in the process reap in the cash that is due to them.

Mike Bartley asked:


After posting an increase in May sales, Toyota one again has an achievement to feel good about. The surging Japanese car manufacturer won four segment awards at the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study. The said research is undertaken to find out the reaction of car owners after the first 90 days of ownership. This then translates to the quality of the vehicle and its ability to satisfy its consumers.

“We’ll always place a great importance on the quality and dependability of our products,” says Jim Lentz, the executive vice president of Toyota Motor Sales. “Ninety-day feedback is only the beginning of the complete ownership experience, and it is just one of the short- and long-term measures of total quality, dependability and customer satisfaction we monitor. Other measures like the Vehicle Dependability Study, Consumer Reports annual survey, warranty claims, resale value and buyer loyalty help give us a complete picture on overall quality.”

The company has four winners in their respective segments. The midsize SUV Toyota 4Runner took on award for the Japanese company. The full-size SUV Toyota Sequoia is also a winner in its category. Another Toyota Division vehicle which was given an award is the compact pickup truck Toyota Tacoma. The fourth award for the Japanese company was bagged by the Lexus RX350/RX400h.

The Lexus brand takes the second spot overall in the Nameplate IQS Ranking. Porsche still lead all brands when it comes to quality according to J.D Power and associates. Out of 100 Porsches, J.D. Power and Associates recorded only 91 problems encountered after the first three months of ownership. The vehicles included in the study are those which have not undergone any modifications yet and even those fitted with Chilton performance parts were not included.

After Porsche and Lexus, Lincoln sits at the third spot which is a great improvement after its twelfth place finish last year. For the Lincoln brand, J.D Power and Associates recorded 100 problems encountered in every 100 Lincoln vehicles. Honda is the highest ranked non-luxury brand with its fourth place finish. For the Japanese brand, there were 108 problems encountered for every 100 vehicles on an average.

Mercedes-Benz is the number five brand on the list with 111 problems reported for every 100 vehicles. Jaguar, another luxury brand is number six on the list with 112 problems encountered for 100 vehicles. Toyota is tied with Jaguar with 112 PP100 vehicles. Close behind Toyota and Jaguar is mercury with 113 PP100 vehicles. Nissan’s luxury division Infiniti finished ninth with 117 problems recorded every 100 vehicles.

Ford takes the tenth spot with 120 problems recorded for every 100 Ford branded vehicles. Aside from these ten brands, other notable brands which posted above industry average ratings are Scion, Hyundai, and Kia. The industry average according to J.D Power and Associates is 125 problems for every 100 vehicles.

Brands which surprisingly fell below the industry average include Volvo, BMW, Cadillac, and Audi. More interesting is the fact that while Honda has the fourth best quality, its luxury division Acura finished below the industry average with 130 problems met for every 100 vehicles.