Toyota News and Reviews
For the more hardcore enthusiast, Toyota has preliminary plans to offer a factory built, stripped-down special edition FT-86 that would be perfect for drifting. EVO Magazine has recently mentioned that Toyota is planning on building a lightweight version of the FT-86, with larger brakes and stiffer springs, as well weight reductions to include the removal of the air conditioning system and the radio.
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There have been rumors since 2007 that Toyota will launch a larger Prius model, but a new report finally confirms that the upcoming model will hit dealership lots next year. According to the Yomiuri newspaper in Japan, Toyota is readying its new model launch for 2010, although it is still uncertain what type of body will be used for the upcoming vehicle.
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Just days before its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Toyota has unveiled more details about its upcoming Prius plug-in hybrid. The PHV concept will be based on the 3rd generation Prius’ Hybrid Synergy Drive, but will incorporate lithium-ion batteries for the first time in lieu of nickel metal hydride.
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It took nearly 10 years for Toyota to sell one million hybrid vehicles, but it has quickly accelerated, achieving the second million in just 2 years, 3 months. As of this past August, Toyota had sold over two million hybrid vehicles globally, with the U.S. being by far the largest market.
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Toyota’s market share has been increasing rapidly over the last decade. Known by consumers for manufacturing reliable and high quality cars and trucks, Toyota has enjoyed much success in North America. But things are no longer as rosy and Toyota recently announced that its North American operations are no longer profitable. Toyota’s U.S. sales were down 38 percent in the first six months of 2009, slightly higher than the market’s overall decline of 35 percent. So why is this good news to you?
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Supra enthusiasts can still hold out hope for a Supra replacement in the coming years. Many thought the project was canceled last year due to the economic downturn, but 7Tune.com has released speculation that the project has been continuing on under the press' radar. According to the fan site, Toyota has been secretly working on the project, building off the FT-HS Hybrid Sports Concept released in 2007.
