Company Profile for Toyota
Toyota Motor Corporation
''Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki-gaisha''
トヨタ自動車株式会社
| Type | Public company TYO: 7203 LSE: TYT NYSE: TM |
|---|---|
| Founded | August 28, 1937 |
| Headquarters | Toyota, Aichi, Japan |
| Products | Automobiles Financial Services |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
19001 South Western Ave.
Dept. WC11
Torrance, CA 90501
310-468-4000
Toll free: 1-800-331-4331
TTY: 1-800-443-4999
Fax: 310-468-7814
www.toyota.com
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Recalls Issued For 420,000 Toyota & Lexus Vehicles Over Steering Concerns
By Chris Morran on November 9, 2011 11:15 AM
22 Comments
Earlier today, the folks at Toyota issued a recall of approximately 283,000 Toyota vehicles — Avalon, Camry, Highlander, Sienna, Solara — and 137,000 Lexus vehicles — ES330, RX330, RX400h — over concerns that a potential problem in these vehicles may suddenly make it much harder for the driver to steer. More »
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Toyota Cashes Lease Payment Check, Repos Van Anyway
By Laura Northrup on August 5, 2011 11:35 AM
64 Comments
Mendel works for a not-for-profit organization that leases a few Toyotas, including the van that he drives. Somehow, there was a mixup where Toyota somehow failed to notice that the organization had made its monthly payments (if a bit late) and just went ahead and repossessed the van. So, just pay Toyota, pay the impound lot, and get the car back, right? If only it were that simple. More »
GM, Chrysler, Toyota Warn That Higher-Ethanol Gas May Void Warranties
By Chris Morran on July 5, 2011 3:30 PM
103 Comments
Even though gasoline containing upward of 15% ethanol content (E15) hasn't come on the consumer market, the government has already finalized the labels that will be affixed to pumps carrying the fuel, a sign of E15 will likely make it to your local gas station at some point. Now Bloomberg reports that nine automakers, including GM, Chrysler and Toyota have warned regulators that putting E15 in your tank may void your vehicle's warranty. More »
Toyota/Lexus Recall 82,000 SUVs Over Possible Faulty Wiring
By Chris Morran on June 29, 2011 12:45 PM
20 Comments
The folks at Toyota have sounded the recall horn, summoning back a total of 82,200 Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX 400h vehicles over concern about faulty wiring which could result in an inoperable vehicle. More »
Toyota To Get Back Up To Full North American Production Levels In September
By Phil Villarreal on June 17, 2011 1:30 PM
10 Comments
Car manufacturers took a major hit with facilities damage from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in March, but Toyota predicts it will be able to shake off adverse effects and get back to 100 percent of North American production in September. More »
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Toyota Recalls 106,000 Prius Vehicles Over Steering Concerns
By Chris Morran on June 1, 2011 8:21 AM
13 Comments
Toyota has issued a recall on some early model (2001-2003) Prius vehicles over concerns that a problem in the steering system could could lead to drivers having difficulty controlling the car. More »
(blue_j)
Toyota Creates Social Network So Your Car Can Be All Up In Your Face
By Mary Beth Quirk on May 24, 2011 10:15 AM
41 Comments
We've gone far beyond that "check engine" light now: Toyota has created a social networking function for its cars so you can friend it on Facebook or have it Tweet you when the gas is low or just chitchat about shoes with it. Because you know, checking the gauge when you're actually in the car would just be too much work. More »
(jerm IX)
California To End Carpool Lane Benefit For Hybrid Owners
By Chris Morran on May 17, 2011 11:30 AM
109 Comments
From 2005 through 2007, the state of California made a pretty tempting offer to get drivers behind the wheels of hybrid cars: Buy one and you'll get a sticker that allows you to cruise in the carpool lane without having to have that annoying other passenger (or mannequin) next to you. It was like a VIP pass on the highway. But those halcyon days are about to end. More »
(saeru)
Judge: Owners Of Recalled Toyotas Can Sue For Financial Loss
By Chris Morran on May 17, 2011 10:30 AM
23 Comments
Plaintiffs involved in the lawsuit against Toyota over sudden unintended acceleration won a minor court battle on Monday when the judge in the case ruled that owners of the recalled vehicles can sue the car maker for economic loss because they may not have gotten what they paid for. More »
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Toyota's New Pitch Woman Is Unreal
By Paul Eng on May 11, 2011 2:15 PM
77 Comments
Meet Toyota's new TV pitch woman: Hatsune Miku, a young Japanese singer who has been extremely popular in her homeland. She's also a computer-generated anime character. More »
