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Ford and Toyota Clash Over ‘Best-Selling Vehicle’ Title

In 2011, Ford claimed the “world’s best-selling vehicle nameplate” and the company states that it once again has the right to the title for 2012. Toyota, however, sees it differently. They claim the Corolla was number one in 2012. Discerning … Continue reading

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2013 Toyota Avalon is Fuel-Efficient, but Flawed

Although the 2013 Toyota Avalon has a lot to offer, its unreliable navigation system and sub-par interior may keep some prospective buyers away. With a base sticker price of $30,990, the front-wheel drive Avalon is Toyota’s largest sedan. The base … Continue reading

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Lexus Rates Highest in Long-Term Dependability

In 2007, General Motors Company ceded its reputation as the world’s largest automaker to Toyota largely on the strength of the Japanese automaker’s reputation for reliability. However, in late 2009 and early 2010, Toyota recalled approximately 9 million vehicles worldwide … Continue reading

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2014 Scion GT86 Delivers a Punch

Toyota Motor Corporation’s Scion FR-S coupe was designed in collaboration with Subaru, with the goal of building a sports car that appeals to younger drivers.  Production models of the Scion GT86 / Subaru BRZ will begin arriving in dealer showrooms … Continue reading

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Toyota’s Third Quarter Sales Outpaced GM, Volkswagen

Toyota Motor Company saw its global sales increase by 18 percent last quarter. According to company spokeswoman Yurika Motoyoshi, the company sold 2.43 million cars and light trucks during the third quarter and increased its global sales lead over General … Continue reading

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Toyota Announces It’s Largest-Ever Component Recall

On October 10, Toyota Motor Corporation announced the recall of 7.43 million vehicles worldwide to repair faulty power window switches that it had previously claimed presented no safety risk.  The announcement follows six months’ of investigation into the problem the … Continue reading

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Ford Focus or Toyota Corolla Vying for Title of “World’s Best-Selling Car”

Toyota Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company are each claiming to have had the top-selling vehicle in the world during the first half of 2012. In a statement, Ford claimed that its sale of 489,616 Focus compact cars during the … Continue reading

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Toyota’s Global Sales Surpass GM and VW in First Half of Year

Toyota Motor Corporation has reclaimed the title of worldwide sales leader it had lost to General Motors Company in the wake of the March 11, 2011 Japan earthquake and flooding that brought production to a standstill in Thailand. During the … Continue reading

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Revamped Lexus ES Targets Younger American Consumers

Last Friday, Toyota Motor Corporation began production of its refreshed Lexus ES luxury model in Japan as part of its goal of producing approximately three million vehicles in its home market. Despite the fact that the strong yen has made … Continue reading

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NHTSA to Require Brake-Throttle Override Technology on All Light Vehicles

U.S. regulators on Thursday proposed that all light vehicles be equipped with an override mechanism that would give motorists the ability to stop a car or truck in the event the accelerator pedal becomes stuck or malfunctions. According to the … Continue reading

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