toyota

Founded in 1937, Toyota is a multinational car manufacturer headquartered in Japan. It was ranked in 2009 as the world’s largest automaker with over 300,000 employees world wide. Toyota also owns and operates the Lexus and Scion brands and is a majority shareholder in Daihatsu and HINO trucks, and a minority shareholder in Fuji Heavy Industries, Isuzu Motors and Yamaha Motors.

In 2002, Toyota entered the Formula One circuit and began a joint venture with French companies Citroen and Peugeot. Toyota ranked 8th on the Forbes 2000 list for 2005 with number one ranking for number of cars sold worldwide in 2008’s first quarter.

Toyota Blogs are very popular, according to Best of Blogs there were over 11,000 blogs related to Toyota in the spring of 2009. Popular blogs include those dedicated to a particular model, the Formula One Toyota Team and the concept cars of the future for Toyota.

Consumer Reports blog on Toyota discusses mpg and safety features for the Toyota line.

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• 2012 Toyota Aurion

  
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  2012 Toyota Aurion with Full Review, Specs, Photo, Price, and 2012 Toyota Aurion Release Date for Canada, Australia, US, and UK. Toyota has announced Toyota Aurion 2012. new Aurion’s 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine produces 204kW of power and 346Nm of torque Up 4kW/10Nm from 200kW and 336Nm. The six-speed automatic ...
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• 2012 Toyota Hilux

  
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  2012 Toyota Hilux with Full Review, Specs, Photo, Price, and 2012 Toyota Hilux Release Date for Canada, Australia, US, and UK. 2012 Toyota Hilux‘s new interior remains extensively modified using a refined design which stands for the pick-up’s qualifications just like a leisure vehicle. It provides enhanced ...
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• Another Ride For Reese Witherspoon

  
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  Reese Witherspoon was spotted leaving the gym in yet another new car. This time Reese jumped into a new Toyota Land Cruiser. Related posts: Reese Witherspoon Shows Off Another Ride Reese Witherspoon Runs Pre-Oscar Errands In Her Mercedes Reese Witherspoon Gets Into A Mercedes CLRelated posts: Reese Witherspoon Shows ...
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• Toyota three-tier sports car strategy rumors gain momentum

  
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  With its sales fortunes turning around, and the positive reception to its GT 86, a revitalized Toyota is planning new sports cars.
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• 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV

  
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• Toyota 86 gains more firepower - 320bhp & 420Nm

  
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  If you think the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ is a bit lacking in intimidating power, Gazoo Racing might have the answer for you. The FA20 lump has been fettled with two form of forced induction, namely both supercharger and turbocharger. The combination would be good to deliver low end punch as well as top rev power. In ...
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• New York man arrested after dragging policeman with his vehicle

  
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  A 60-year-old New York man was finally arrested after a rampage in which he dragged a policeman along the road following a traffic stop. William Quinn was stopped by an officer on Long Island for having excessively tinted windows, myFOXny.com reported Friday. Police said that that after receiving a ticket, Quinn ...
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• The Kabul Hospital That Treats All Comers

  
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  An orderly at the Emergency Surgical Center for War Victims in Kabul with a victim after a suicide bomber killed and injured scores during an attack on a Shiite holy day in December.
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• 2012 Toyota FT 86

  
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  2012 Toyota FT 86 Sports Coupe, Toyota finally confirm that this model will continue sales in 2012, and also announced some of the technical specifications of the car. Much to the production car will come from a new four cylinder boxer engine 2.0 litre Subaru is equipped with technology Toyota D-4S, which combines ...
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• Shelby Racing And Toyota 2000GT

  
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  With the news of the passing of automotive legend Carroll Shelby, a little known fact might have been missed. Shelby played an integral role in bringing prestige to Toyota’s 2000GT. This is the 1967 Shelby Toyota 2000GT his team raced with in the 1968 C-Production SCCA racing circuit. Carroll Shelby was fame ...
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• USA Set to Launch Six Social TV Tie-Ins Aimed at Superfans

  
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  USA is doubling down on its commitment to digital media this year, with a broad portfolio of ancillary projects—six, covering the networks slate of originals—to boost viewership, draw in megafans, and provide deeper ad integrations for the shows partners while the series are running. This year, the company has not ...
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• Extreme Commuting in the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban, 2012 Toyota Yaris and 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth

  
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  The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban and 2012 Toyota Yaris we tested for this edition of Extreme Commuting are two ends of the commuter-car spectrum. The large Suburban takes the comfort angle, while the tiny Yaris takes a more frugal approach. I also put the punchy Fiat 500 Abarth through my lengthy commute.   The Yaris is ...
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• Metalocalypse Dethklok And Lamb Of God – Toyota Presents the Oakdale Theatre – presale code

  
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  We have the Metalocalypse Dethklok And Lamb Of God pre-sale password!! During this limited time pre-sale you have got a good chance to buy show tickets before they go on sale!!! Now is the time to acquire your tickets – before they go onsale and sell out! Purchase your tickets today to see Metalocalypse ...
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• Toyota Motors global sales beats GM figures, becomes No 1 car manufacturer in the world once again

  
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  Toyota Motor Corp, worlds largest auto manufacturer between 2008 and 2010, suffered most during natural disasters that struck Japan in 2011. Because of which they also lost their No 1 vehicle manufacturer status to GM and slipped to 4th position in 2011. But, during first quarter of this year, the company has managed ...
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• Toyota turns to Nintendo DS as in-car GPS remote, wont guide you to Princess Peach

  
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  Lets say you liked adding GPS to your Nintendo DS . How about adding a Nintendo DS to your GPS? Toyota is trying just that through a new Smart Navi GPS unit in its Estima Hybrid minivan that will let passengers control the mapping system. Load up the Bluetooth-equipped Kuruma de DS cartridge and you can enter ...
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• Toyota turns to Nintendo DS as in-car GPS remote, won’t guide you to Princess Peach

  
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  Lets say you liked adding GPS to your Nintendo DS . How about adding a Nintendo DS to your GPS? Toyota is trying just that through a new Smart Navi GPS unit in its Estima Hybrid minivan that will let passengers control the mapping system. Load up the Bluetooth-equipped Kuruma de DS cartridge and you can enter ...
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• Toyota turns to Nintendo DS as in-car GPS remote, won’t guide you to Princess Peach

  
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  Lets say you liked adding GPS to your Nintendo DS . How about adding a Nintendo DS to your GPS? Toyota is trying just that through a new Smart Navi GPS unit in its Estima Hybrid minivan that will let passengers control the mapping system. Load up the Bluetooth-equipped Kuruma de DS cartridge and you can enter ...
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• Toyota 86 gets twin-charged

  
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  To turbocharge or supercharge the Toyota 86? It’s the puzzle facing enthusiasts around the world. Gazoo Racing’s solution, the Sport FR Concept, takes a leaf out of the Old El Paso girl’s book, answering: ‘why not have both?’ The Gazoo … Continue reading →
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• Figure in China’s Political Drama Found in Cambodia

  
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  http://www.nytimes.com/ Figure in China’s Political Drama Found in Cambodia Until now, Patrick Henri Devillers, a French architect who has been part of the Bo Xilai drama in China, had not been heard from. published date:Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:35 GMT
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• Nissan Pits Altima Against Camry for Top Midsize Spot

  
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  As the first all-new 2013 Altima rolls off the production line, Nisan is hoping to outdo its biggest rival in the American midsize sedan segment – the Toyota Camry. Other competitors on Altimas heels include the Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata. But Altima is counting on its 38 mpg highway rating to bring customers ...
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