Friday, February 4, 2011
Toyota Yaris and Prius hybrid +: New Hybrid Models in Geneva 2011
0 comments Posted by tattoos at 9:48 AMToyota will introduce two new hybrid models. World Premiere has envisioned the Yaris hybrid, while the seven-seat compact MPV Prius + only has its European premiere.
After the Auris will apparently come one step smaller Yaris next hybrid model on the market. The Yaris HSD concept brings the hybrid drive in the small car segment, the highest-volume market segment in Europe. Honda had recently introduced the Jazz hybrid is also a small car with hybrid drive. The Honda CR-Z is indeed a coupe, but at least one of its dimensions also manufacture in the small car class.
The Prius + is a seven-seater and, like the father of a full hybrid. Thus, it could be a seven-seater version of the act in January 2011 v on the auto show in Detroit shown Prius. The Prius +, will provide much more space for passengers than the Prius and consumption of all seven-seater to undercut the market. This is the record currently at 4.6 liters per 100 kilometers (VW Touran 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Technology).
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
2011 Toyota Corolla Facelift: First Official Photos, will Debut at LA Show
0 comments Posted by tattoos at 9:35 AM
The Los Angeles Auto Show will be opening its doors to the members of the press tomorrow, but Toyota can't wait to share its facelifted 2011 Corolla sedan. The Japanese firm's bread and butter model has received a mild makeover along with some equipment upgrades. It will go on sale in the States in December.
The most obvious visual changes concern the front end which gains new bumper, grille and headlamp designs. At the back, there are newly styled tail lamps as well as a revised turn lid and rear license garnish. Other changes include the slightly larger side-view mirrors, an engine undercover that promises to improve air management under the car and new wheel designs.The S model seen in these photos features a standard body kit that adds a front spoiler, rocker moldings, and upper and lower rear spoilers.
The interior upgrades are even more subtle being limited to new seat colors and patterns, different trim on the instrument panel and doors, plus a newly designed three-spoke sports steering wheel on the Corolla S.
There are no changes under the hood with the 2011 Corolla being offered with a standard 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, which produces 132 hp at 6,000 rpm and 128 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. According to the Japanese maker, the 1.8-liter engine has an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 28 mpg city and 35 mpg highway with the five-speed manual transmission, and 26 mpg city and 34 mpg highway with the four-speed automatic transmission.
Toyota made no mention of the XRS, which for the 2010MY, comes with a 158HP 2.4-liter unit, so we'll have to wait and see if it has been crossed out of the range or if it will return for the 2011MY.
For now, we know that the 2011 Corolla will be available in three grades, the base-model Corolla, LE, and S, all powered by the 1.8L engine.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Toyota RAV4 EV "Powered by Tesla" to bow at Los Angeles Auto Show
0 comments Posted by tattoos at 2:57 PM
As previously reported, Toyota partnered with Tesla to develop all-electric versions of the RAV4 and Lexus RX SUVs. Earlier this summer, the Japanese maker declined to confirm the two models, but today announced that the RAV4 EV will have its world premiere at this year's edition of the Los Angeles Auto Show.Aside from the announcement and two cropped images, the Japanese company did not release any additional info on the RAV4 EV. However, according to recent reports, Executive Vice-President Takeshi Uchiyamada has stated that the all-electric SUV model will roll into showrooms by 2012.
We'll bring you more information on the RAV4 EV as it comes in.
By Csaba Daradics
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Monday, September 27, 2010
SPESIFIKASI Toyota Auris
Toyota is trying to strengthen the hybrid market in the Blue Continent by creating a new model after the success with the Prius. Currently, the factory producing the Yaris in France since 2001 and employs 3,000 people with production capacity of 270,000 units per year.
"We are very grateful to the authorities who have given assistance on this project. Financial aid from central and local governments and local authorities have promoted the implementation of this program," said President Director Makoto Sano Toyota France.
Toyota has started producing hybrid cars Auris in the UK in June. Meanwhile, there has been no announcement about the hybrid model to be produced in France, whether or Yaris Auris. To be sure, the appointment of production location in the City of Blue Wine difficult it will supply the hybrid units to all corners of Europe to the eastern region.
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Após a assinatura de uma parceria entre a fabricante de carros elétricos Tesla E.U. e japonês Toyota, indústria automobilística, os olhos fixos nas duas empresas, a fim de ver os primeiros resultados. O primeiro produto da cooperação será a versão elétrica do RAV4.
Toyota confirmou que o último modelo elétrico foi exibido pela primeira vez no Salão do Automóvel de Los Angeles, durante dois meses, e muitas soluções técnicas são ainda desconhecidos.
A empresa japonesa anunciou que irá conter a transmissão do sistema de Tesla RAV4 e fazer o carro "de posição e aceleração que vai superar todos os outros veículos dessa classe", acrescentou o diretor da Tesla, Elon Musk.
Toyota e Tesla começou a cooperação estratégica em maio, após a publicação do uso da ex-New United Motor Manufacturing (CMM) fábricas como um centro de produção de veículos elétricos. Toyota planeja investir mais de 50 milhões de dólares de uma empresa conjunta.
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