After nearly 40 million units sold, it is now time for the reveal of the 11th generation of this Toyota compact. The Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car nameplate on the planet, and this year marks its 47th year on the market. In developing the 11th generation of the Corolla, Toyota said designer and engineers
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Toyota opened a new chapter in its European operations with the official start of production of the new Auris Touring Sports and Auris Touring Sports Hybrid. These Auris models are built at Toyota Manufacturing UK’s (TMUK) Burnaston car plant. Welcoming Toyota’s continued investment in British jobs and manufacturing, the Secretary of State for Transport Patrick
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UK-specialist pet care business Pets at Home has taken delivery of six UK-built Toyota Auris Hybrid hatchbacks to expand its grooming service, The Groom Room, which opened in 2009. The hybrid Toyotas will be driven by regional district managers, covering around 30,000 miles a year. Most of this will be town and city driving, which
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Europe is getting a wagon hybrid version of the Toyota’s new Auris. The new, British-built Auris Touring Sports introduces a station wagon body style to Toyota’s Auris range for the first time. Toyota also said it is the first model in its class to offer the choice of a full hybrid powertrain, marking further diversification
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Yesterday Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) announced it will increase RAV4 production at its Woodstock, Ontario plant with plans also to produce the 2012 RAV4 EV. Previously Toyota had only said the second-generation electric RAV would be built in North America, but now it has specified the vehicle made in collaboration with Tesla will
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Toyota has high hopes for the Prius V, the second model in an expanded Prius line of hybrids. The company expect that the additional passenger and cargo space on the V will help push Prius into the mainstream market, and even one day make the quintessential gas-electric car Toyota’s top selling vehicle. The model—sold as
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Consumer Reports, the venerable source of independent product info, has once again placed hybrid gas-electric vehicles at the top of its list of fuel-efficient models. The firm recommends the top gas-sipper and gas-hog in six different categories—judging not only high MPG, but also based on tough requirements for performance, reliability and safety. The Toyota Prius,
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Un•i•corn | Noun | Definition: An elusive mythical beast. Mix equal parts extreme value, good looks, and great warranty. Add incredible fuel economy and a dash of luxury. Place in Alabama manufacturing facility to bake. Result: a vehicle that sends competitors running in search of their own elusive mythical beasts. (Serves 4 in relative comfort—5
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During the introduction of the 2012 Focus at the North American International Auto Show last January, Ford hinted that highway fuel economy could be in the 40 mpg range. Now, Ford has confirmed—sort of—that, indeed, the Focus would deliver 40 mpg highway mileage. Actually, the press release said that it “will deliver a projected 40
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