Toyota’s new 2014 Corolla was expected to be shown at the 2013 New York Auto Show, but that didn’t happen. The new Corolla will make its world premiere in California on June 6, 2013. Details and images of the new model have already been leaked.
A group of seven Russian explorers have set a chilling new record for the automotive industry. Using two makeshift cars, powered around a 2.0L Toyota engine, they have managed to do something which was never done before on a set of wheels. They have traversed from Russia to Canada, via North Pole, making them the first team ever to do so.
Toyota Kirloskar Motors 37.36% sales decline in April 2013. Sales stood at 9,007 vehicles for the month as compared to 14,378 units sold in April 2012.
Dubbed ME.WE, this Toyota model has been designed by French architect and inventor Jean-Marie Massaud. It has been designed to cause minimal of impact on the environment. The overall weight is just 750 kgs, thanks to the polypropylene panels on the exterior and bamboo on the floor.
Toyota Motors is looking at India as a prospective market for hybrid cars. Recently, Toyota and Lexus hybrid cars have crossed the milestone global sales figure of 5 million, as of 31st March 2013. Toyota celebrates 5 million hybrid car sales with new video, which you can watch here.
Toyota Kirloskar Motors and Mahindra Financial Services MoU. Toyota Kirloskar Motors reported 7% sales growth for march 2013.
Japanese car manufacturers, Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Mazda have announced a recall over faulty airbags yesterday, which will affect over 3 million cars globally. Of this, Toyota India has announced that only 1,000 Corolla have been affected in India, while Honda India have stated that none of their cars have been affected.
Toyota, Nissan and Honda, all three Japanese car manufacturers have announced a global recall which will affect a total of 3 million cars. The defect is in the front airbag.
March 2013 Toyota Motors India 7% sales growth, 11.7% decline in China. Exports during March 2013 stood at 1,691 units thereby taking total sales during March 2013 to 21,143 units.
