Spreading the Toyota Way in America
Feb-20-2007
With Toyota about to unseat Ford and GM as the top car seller in America, maybe the Toyota Way will finally be taken seriously among American managers, including those working for Toyota...
...analysts say Toyota???s recent and embarrassing surge in vehicle recalls was partly a failure by Toyota to spread its ...
Toyota Lovefest
Feb-22-2007
It must have been Toyota Week last week in the New York Times. In addition to the Toyota-in-America story, they published a front page magazine piece on Toyota's "world domination".
What's perhaps most revealing is the slideshow of their training program, a reminder of the discipline in their culture.
Congestion charge spikes Toyota Prius sales
Feb-20-2007
As environment and road-tax issues become increasingly relevant to today???s drivers, owners of Toyota [Toyota quotes] Prius hybrids can satisfy themselves with a smug feeling of superiority and fatter bank balance. Toyota has revealed that sales of the Prius jumped by 135% in January, and that the number of hybrids jumped from 3,745 in 2005 to 5,017 in 2006. With the London congestion charge set to extend to a greater part of the capital, the exemption of low-emission vehicles from the daily ??8 charge is becoming more valuable than ever.
Teaching the Toyota Way
Feb-18-2007
The - Toyota Way' Is Translated for a New Generation of Foreign Managers - New York Times Here's a very good article from the NY Times, a few days ago, that talks about Toyota's relatively new process training ...
London: Toyota Prius sales soar as congestion zone spreads west
Feb-20-2007
As the central London congestion charge zone extends west to take in an even greater slice of the capital next week, the Toyota Prius becomes an even more compelling choice for drivers seeking to save money and drive a car that???s less harmful to the environment. Thanks to its ultra-low carbon dioxide emissions, Toyota Prius is exempt from the daily ??8 charge, which means daily commuters into the charging zone can save more than ??2,000 a year.
This Is Our Country, This Is Our Hybrid - Toyota On The White House Lawn
Feb-23-2007
A Plug-In Toyota Prius Hybrid is going to be on the south lawn of the White House today, but you're not going to be able to tell it's a Toyota because the hood is going to be up for photo time.
Jarrett leads Toyota pack with finish in 22nd
Feb-19-2007
With so little time to answer so many questions before the Daytona 500, Toyota resigned itself to accepting whatever came its ...
Toyota Drops Hints On Next Prius, Hybrid X
Feb-20-2007
Toyota will unveil a concept car at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show next month that many believe is a precursor to the 2008 model Prius.
Toyota's electric hybrid promises shock for supercars
Feb-19-2007
Toyota has dreamed up a hot but hybrid coupé that takes the dullness out of green motoring, says Mark Nichol.
Toyota Rolls Out Limited-Edition Camry Hybrid To Celebrate 50 Years in U.S.
Feb-23-2007
TORRANCE, Calif. - ' When Toyota rolled out its Toyopet Crown in the United States back in 1957, Elvis Presley was filming Jailhouse Rock, John F. Kennedy had just won a Pulitzer Prize for Profiles in Courage ...
Psych Sheet and Meet Results - 2007 Toyota Grand Prix Swimming Meet - 16-19 Feb 2007
Feb-20-2007
The psych sheet for the 2007 Toyota Grand Prix Swim Meet being held at the University of Missouri, February 16-19, is now available on-line. Results from February's Grand Prix swim...
Toyota draws fire from automakers
Feb-23-2007
The first car had yet to roll off the assembly line at the new Toyota manufacturing plant in Cambridge and already the company was drawing fire from North American carmakers.
Toyota Announces Pricing for Camry Hybrid 50th Anniversary Edition
Feb-21-2007
Tags: Toyota Motor Sales , U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail price for the 2007 Camry Hybrid 50th Anniversary Edition.
A Look Into the News on Microsoft (MSFT), Alcatel-Lucent (ALU), and Toyota Motor (TM)
Feb-23-2007
Straight from the annals of the web right to your computer, today's list of headlines and articles taking the Internet by storm include comments on Microsoft (MSFT), Alcatel-Lucent (ALU), and Toyota Motor (TM).Schaeffer's "Around the Web" is a feature designed with our readers in mind...()
Toyota expansion rumoured
Feb-22-2007
Rumours are swirling in automotive industry circles that Woodstock's Toyota plant may soon announce an expansion and manufacture a second vehicle.
Toyota and the Yen
(RealClearPolitics.com)
Feb-23-2007
RealClearPolitics.com - Amidst continued struggles for the Big Three U.S. automakers, last week Toyota announced a 7.3 percent rise in 3rd quarter net income. Various political and media accounts suggested that the Japanese automaker's strong earnings were for reasons other than it fulfilling the needs of consumers.
RGU Principal goes green for a day
Feb-20-2007
Professor Mike Pittilo, Principal of The Robert Gordon University (RGU) will swap his Toyota 4 x4 for a hybrid Toyota Prius to drive to work on Monday 19th February, as part of a month-long project ch...
Toyota Camry Hybrid 50th Anniversary Edition announced
Feb-20-2007
Posted 2/20/2007 4:11:09 PM by motortrend_online Filed under: Car News , Toyota No, you haven't magically jumped over four decades into the future.
Clearing the Air at Toyota Center
Feb-23-2007
Most people go to the Toyota Center for the action. But some are concerned about the smokers, have their own "bull pen" here.
Phelps Smashes World Record on Day 2 of the Missouri Toyota Grand Prix Swim Meet
Feb-20-2007
Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md. / Club Wolverine) delivered the shock of the evening during Saturday finals at the 2007 Missouri Toyota Grand Prix, breaking his own world record in the...
Sprague gives Toyota first win at Daytona
Feb-20-2007
Jack Sprague used a dramatic move on the final lap Friday night to give Toyota its first win at Daytona International Speedway.
Toyota Wins Big: Think Evolution, Not Revolution
Feb-20-2007
I imagine a fair number of you read the cover story on Toyota's success (reg. required) in The New York Times Magazine this past Sunday. What I loved was that much of what was highlighted about the car manufacturer's success...
Tennessee Governor Says His State Still Competing with Crittenden County for Toyota Plant
Feb-22-2007
Governor Phil Bredesen says negotiations over a new plant are still going on with automaker Toyota. Published reports list a site in Chattanooga and one in Marion, Arkansas (Crittenden County) as the ...
GM will fight Toyota, Renault, with Chevrolet
Feb-19-2007
General Motors will fight a planned low-cost car by Toyota with its Chevrolet brand, high level GM sources told Automotive News Europe (ANE).
Four Toyotas in the show.
Feb-23-2007
Four Toyota Camrys will start Sunday's Auto Club 500 at California Speedway, headed by Dave Blaney's #22 Caterpillar car in 14th position and including Brian Vickers first Nextel Cup appearance with the #83 Red Bull entry.
Toyota's debut a dud
Feb-19-2007
Dale Jarrett makes his way around Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. He had the best finish among the four Toyotas that made the field -- 22nd, but the former Nextel Cup series champion spent most of the ...
Toyota offers incentives for Prius
Feb-22-2007
After watching the Prius hybrid fly out of dealer showrooms the last six years, Toyota has started to nudge consumers with zero-percent financing and lease deals because supply has caught up with demand.
Toyota Pavilion Damage Extensive
Feb-20-2007
A tour of the damaged Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain shows damaged to the collapsed amphitheater is extensive.
Getting High in your Toyota RAV4
Feb-21-2007
Those sharp minds at Toyota think of everything: my rental RAV4 even has an "Auto LSD" button. I haven't pressed it yet, because being wiped out on acid would decrease my ability to function in a business environment. But it's nice to know that I could if I wanted to.
Caterina.net: Toyota, Organizations and Inventing New Processes
Feb-22-2007
"This past weekend the NYT Magazine had a cover story on Toyota, whose market capitalization now exceeds that of G.M., Ford, Daimler-Chrysler, Honda and Nissan combined."
SunPass system glitch at Commercial Boulevard exit takes toll on drivers' accounts
Feb-22-2007
Who could possibly confuse a Toyota Corolla for a semi-trailer? Florida's Turnpike, that's who.
Houston Downs Miami; Wade Injures Shoulder
Feb-22-2007
Tracy McGrady scored 32 points and dished out eight assists, putting a damper on Pat Riley's return to the sidelines, as the Houston Rockets topped the Miami Heat, 112-102, at the Toyota Center.
US: NFB concerned over hybrid dangers
Feb-19-2007
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has expressed concerns about the potential hazards that hybrids like the Toyota Prius could pose for blind pedestrians.
Arbor Day group holds national poster contest
Feb-21-2007
The National Arbor Day Foundation is looking for your fifth-grade student's best tree-themed artwork to be submitted to the 16th annual Arbor Day National Poster Contest sponsored by Toyota.
Cheating scandal mars start to season
Feb-20-2007
The Daytona 500 was supposed to be a celebration of all that's right with NASCAR -- the debut of Toyota and much-heralded rookie Juan Pablo Montoya, and a new format that emphasizes winning.
Anybody ready for a BATH? Around the Horn!!
Feb-23-2007
SportingNews.com -As far as a conspiracy to blackball Toyota, that sounds more like a movie script than potential reality. Maybe Ricky Bobby could use it in his sequel. ...
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Car meet...
Feb-19-2007
so ive seen nissan meets, subaru meets, scion meets ect ect.. but ive never seen any lexus or toyota meets in ventura county? anyone down to start...
Green dealer gets NADA recognition
Feb-18-2007
Pat Lobb's Toyota dealership in McKinney has features such as a cistern to capture and reuse rainwater and condensation.
Natalie Coughlin Sets U.S. Open Record On Day 3 Of The 2007 Missouri Toyota Grand Prix Swim Meet
Feb-20-2007
Olympians Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md. / Club Wolverine) and Natalie Coughlin (Vallejo, Calif. / Cal Aquatics) were the big winners on Sunday night at the Missouri Grand Prix Swim Meet,...
Arkansas town seeks Toyota for second time
Feb-18-2007
MARION, Ark. -- Walk into Big John's Shake Shack for a cheeseburger or a fried pie and you might be welcomed with a 'Hi, there' from owner Loretta Tacker.
Be Careful When You Talk "tradition"
Feb-19-2007
It looks odd to see the UPS sponsorship on anything but a Ford, as ex-champion Dale Jarrett's Toyota Camry undergoes technical inspection prior to the Daytona 500.
The Sunday reader
Feb-18-2007
If Toyota is indeed favoring Arkansas for a new assembly plant, we'll want to get to know the company better.
Danny Howes Attacks Michigan Governor's Husband For Telling The Truth About Toyota
Feb-21-2007
Fair warning here -- if you're not into the industry navel-gazing, you'll probably just want to run along to another post -- because this one'll be a doozy.
Custom 1994 Toyota Pickup - Do lt, Then Do lt Again
Feb-23-2007
Everyone gets started in our hobby a little differently. Scott Diemer, from Orlando, Florida, manages a feed store.
AMA AX: Danny Smith Crowned Champion
Feb-20-2007
Danny Smith's third place finish in Nashville is enough to solidify his claim as the 2007 Toyota AMA Arenacross Champion.
Car owner knew she could trust her latest Camry
Feb-18-2007
Carole Leonhard of Portland felt no need to test drive her new 2007 Toyota Camry before she bought it.
Stolen car leads police to drugs
Feb-23-2007
ORANGE A police lieutenant patrolling at 1 p.m. Friday in the Super 8 motel parking lot off Orange Place noticed a parked 2007 Toyota Camry reported stolen from .