ERLANGER, Ky. (July 25, 2012) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized eight Toyota manufacturing sites in North America for achieving a ten percent reduction in energy intensity through its ENERGY STAR Challenge For Industry program. Collectively, these eight sites have reduced energy intensity by nearly 24 percent from baseline.
Energy intensity is measured relative to efficiency improvements in process and equipment.
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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported June 2012 sales results of 177,795 units, an increase of 54.3 percent compared to the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 27 selling days in June 2012 compared to 26 selling days in June 2011, TMS sales were up 60.3 percent from the year-ago month.
The Toyota Division posted June total sales of 157,773 units, an increase of 51.7 percent on a DSR basis from June 2011. On a raw volume basis, Toyota Division sales were up 57.5 percent from the year-ago month.
For the first half of the year…
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TORRANCE, Calif., July 3, 2012 – - The Toyota Camry mid-size sedan, America’s best-selling car for 10 years running and 14 of the past 15 years, claimed the top spot for the fourth consecutive year in the annual Cars.com American-Made Index.
The Cars.com American-Made Index is an annual ranking of vehicles deemed most American based on domestic parts content, final assembly point of vehicles and American sales volume. Camry is assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (TMMK) in Georgetown, Ky., and at the SIA (Subaru of Indiana Automotive) plant in Lafayette, Indiana.
Additionally, Toyota placed more models in the Cars.com American-Made Index Top 10 than any other nameplate. The Sienna ranked fourth to lead all minivans and the Tundra full-size pickup ranked seventh. The Sienna is assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana in Princeton and the Tundra is built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) in San Antonio.
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TORRANCE, Calif., June 20, 2012 – Toyota and Lexus vehicles captured five segment awards and five Toyota manufacturing facilities in Japan and North America won plant awards, including one Gold, in the 2012 Initial Quality Study (IQS), more than any other automaker in both categories.
The study also found:
- Toyota has fewer problems than the premium brands industry average;
- 15 Toyota, Lexus, and Scion models ranked in the top three of the segments they compete in;
- Corolla is the highest performing non-premium model, it also ranks fifth overall;
- The all-new Prius v garnered second place in a closely contested segment; and
- The redesigned Camry scores even better than last year’s model
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Toyota today announced the first 25 winners of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program, a national philanthropic program that is awarding 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 consecutive days. Winners are selected each day through public voting on Facebook at www.100carsforgood.com.
Each day through August 21, five nonprofit organizations will be profiled on the 100 Cars for Good Facebook page. Registered Facebook users are able to vote once daily for the nonprofit they think can do the most good with a new vehicle. The organization with the most votes at the end of the day wins…
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Three Toyota models have been selected as among the Best Family Cars of 2012 by Parents magazine and Edmunds.com. This is their fifth annual list, which will appear online today and on newsstands June 12.
Toyota earned picks across three categories including Prius v in the high-mileage category; Camry in the sedan category and the Sienna minivan in the large vehicle category. Vehicles considered were evaluated on a number of criteria important to families including safety, fuel economy, and kid-friendly features, as well as ride comfort, styling and handling.
“We’re proud to have several Toyota models on the list of best family cars for the fifth year in a row,” said Bob Carter, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division. “Families know they can…
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Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. reached the one million fan mark today on their Toyota USA Facebook page and is celebrating its loyal fans by highlighting them in various ways on the existing brand page. Additionally, executives are taking part by noting their appreciation for this milestone through the Toyota USA profile. Beginning today, fans will ‘own’ the page for the day and will be able to post and share anything that interests them with the new audience of one million.
“Our fans helped us make Toyota’s Facebook page what it is today,” said Dave Nordstrom, vice president digital marketing. “We’re celebrating this milestone on one of the world’s largest social media channels by spotlighting our fans that got us here.”
Over the past few weeks, fans have been…
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Scion announced that its 2013 FR-S rear-wheel drive sports car is available in dealerships nationwide. The high-performance coupe is the fifth model to join the Scion family and serves as the halo car for the brand.
“The incredibly positive buzz surrounding the FR-S has generated an impressive list of hand-raisers and pre-sold orders,” said Scion vice president Jack Hollis. “Scion is thrilled that the FR-S is now available throughout its strong network of… read more
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