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REPORT: Toyota recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles over melting door panels - in China

If you just got into your China-made Toyota Camry only to notice that your door panel has inexplicably melted, it's probably not your fault and the problem is going to be fixed for free. That's good news for you, we suppose, but not so much for Toyota. New reports say the Japanese automaker is recalling 688,314 Chinese-made sedans for faulty electronic window control systems. The damaged switches were reportedly caused by excessive lubricant used during manufacturing, which can cause overheating and, in rare cases, melting. The excessive lube ... Read more →

Report: Toyota planning cheaper, Yaris-based hybrid, could arrive in 2011 Sam Abuelsamid

According to a report originating from a Japanese newspaper, Toyota is planning to add another smaller, cheaper hybrid to its global lineup. The new model would be based on the Yaris sub-compact ...

Toyota announces pricing for 2010 models, upgraded engine for FJ Cruiser Jonathon Ramsey

Toyota's 2010 lineup will receive a suite of aesthetic, performance, and safety changes and minor price bumps, beginning with the FJ Cruiser. ToMoCo's chunky 'ute gets engine mods that include ...

Toyota recalls 1.3M Yaris models, which begs the question: What's the plural of Yaris? Jonathon Ramsey

The 2006 and 2007 model Toyota Yaris is being recalled over a seat belt problem. In severe frontal crashes, a foam pad could reportedly ignite. The recall affects 1.3 million Yaris units ...

Toyota working on Yaris-sized 7-Seater? Jonathon Ramsey

If you've been distressed by not being able to buy a clown car at any local lot, Toyota has news for you: the company is working on a Yaris-sized seven-seater. That is odd enough to make us ask ...

Toyota iQ platform will spawn new compact cars 1 year ago on Autoblog

Toyota developed an all-new architecture for its iQ city car, but in an effort to defray the costs the automaker will be using the platform to underpin three new models. The first will be the next-generation Yaris, due out in 2011, which will be packaged more efficiently to improve interior ...

Toyota adds 5-door Yaris to U.S. lineup 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above image for a gallery of the Yaris 5-door Small cars are back en vogue thanks to lofty fuel prices. As a result, Toyota is completing is Yaris lineup in the U.S. by finally adding the 5-door liftback to its list of offerings for the 2009 model year. Available in other markets (including ...

Review: 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback 1 year ago on Autoblog

Read a few car reviews and it's easy to walk away with the impression that we're a jaded lot; only interested in performance, luxury, and price. Any vehicle that doesn't have stupendous amounts of the first two for the tiniest pile of the latter gets kicked to the curb. It's true, driving cars ...

Europe gets Toyota Yaris SR with dockable TomTom nav unit 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above to view high-res gallery of the Toyota Yaris SR The Euro-spec Toyota Yaris is a well-equipped little car. But things like the nine airbags, chrome exhaust finisher, and remote central double locking are merely gravy for the real show on this new SR model: a fully-integrated portable ...

Mazda still mulling over Mazda2, while Honda dealers clamor for more Fits 2 years ago on Autoblog

According to Mazda President Hisakazu Imaki, "As soon as North American dealers see this, they ask for it." That, in reference to the new Mazda2, a freshly styled sub-compact that is set to go on sale in Europe this fall. The only problem is that Mazda execs are still waffling on whether or not to ...

Nasty Fit: Honda calls out Ottawa government over federal rebate 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Canadian province of Ottawa government is learning the hard way that one does not mess with Honda Canada. We reported last month that the automaker was irritated its Fit just missed qualifying for a federal ecoAUTO rebate of $1,000 CDN that was established to promote the purchase of fuel ...

Fit for Debate, Fit for Rebate 2 years ago on Autoblog

Honda's Canadian subsidiary is facing an interesting choice: fuel economy at the expense of safety. New federal regulations recently passed in Canada award a $1000 rebate for cars that fall below a fuel consumption threshold, set at 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers in that wacky metric system. While ...

Toyota GB launches Yaris SR 1.8 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click photo for gallery Last week, Toyota Great Britain announced the addition of the Yaris SR 1.8 to the top of the division's Yaris lineup. With its 130-horsepower Dual VVT-i powerplant, it immediately becomes the spunkiest Yaris, capable of a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) run in 9.3 seconds while managing ...

TRD/Modellista Turbo Yaris revealed at TAS 2 years ago on Autoblog

Although the Yaris hasn't piqued the interest of small car enthusiasts Stateside as much as Honda's Fit, there is a large contingent of tuners in both Japan and Europe that have turned their attention to Toyota's sub-compact three- and five-door hatch. For the Tokyo Auto Salon, Modellista and TRD ...

Upwardly mobile: Toyota lifts prices on seven 2007 models 2 years ago on Autoblog

This just in from the Department of Mundanity: Toyota hikes prices on seven models in their 2007 lineup. Overall, it's nothing spectacular, with MSRPs rising just 0.7-percent or $136 on average. The vehicles included in the price increase are the Yaris, with a bump of $100, the unchanged and ...

Two more Toyota plants coming to North America 3 years ago on Autoblog

First the Tundra, then a Camry in NASCAR, now they are building trucks in Texas?! The line between domestic and import cars will become even fuzzier as Toyota continues its assault on becoming the number one auto manufacturer in North America and the world. Over the next 2-3 years, they will add two ...

Faster than a speeding Yaris: the Superman Limited Edition 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Caped Crusader gets to drive the coolest-of-cool Batmobiles, but what does the Man of Steel get? A Yaris. The Toyota Yairs Superman Limited Edition comes only in Superman blue, natch. And you can tell it's special from all them snazzy decals: they're on the hood, the sides and on the back ...

Paris Motor Show: Toyota Yaris TS 3 years ago on Autoblog

Autoblog's Eric Bryant covered the world premiere of Toyota's new flagship Yaris model, the TS. The big news is the TS's new 1.8-liter engine with Toyota's Dual VVT-i, putting out a respectable 130 hp through a five-speed manual gearbox - good for 0-62 mph in 9.3 seconds. The extra power comes ...

Toyota names Corolla-based hatch the "Auris" 3 years ago on Autoblog

Hatchback, Toyota hath named thee, and thy name is Auris. Based on the Corolla sedan and placed up-market from the sprightly Yaris, the Auris five-door hatch features design elements similar to its kid brother, particularly around the front end with its the bulbous hood, oversized headlamps and ...

Toyota Aygo may make it to U.S. 3 years ago on Autoblog

Why you ask? They already have the Yaris taking care of the B-segment market, why on earth would they want to import something even smaller? One word: SMART. According to Inside Line's sources, Toyota may bring the Aygo, already a popular city-car in Europe, over to the U.S. in two-door form to ...

B-cars rule as gas prices become more meaningful 3 years ago on Autoblog

Everybody thought General Motors was on crack when it launched the Aveo back in 2003. Not particularly attractive or powerful, it did exactly what it was supposed to do -- drive for cheap. Little did the industry know that gas prices were about to blow up, and the image of the B-car as a European ...

2008 Toyota Corolla images surface 3 years ago on Autoblog

Although the new Corolla won't be seen for another two years, a couple of graining photos showed up yesterday which foretell the future of Toyota's "compact" sedan. The styling is obviously influenced by the Yaris, with a few cues swiped from the current Camry to add some family resemblance. We can ...

2007 Yaris TS will debut in Paris 3 years ago on Autoblog

132-hp hot hatch derived from TS Concept Toyota of Europe has announced that its lineup for the 2006 Paris Motor Show will include the production version of the Yaris TS concept that debuted at the last Genever Motor Show. The production version will be equipped with a new 1.8-liter dual VVT-I ...

Cost of oil hits record high - gas prices up 3 years ago on Autoblog

Yes, we've avoided them for a while, but high gas prices have become a major hot button again. With Israel's attack on Lebanon last week, oil prices hit a record $78.40 per barrel before settling in at $77.03 -- still very high, and probably a hint of what's to come. Analysts predict that if Iran, ...

Ford cancels, delays vehicles in the interests of bolder design 3 years ago on Autoblog

A favorite adage of the particularly deadline-oriented is, "80 percent on-time is better than 100 percent late." The idea behind it is that you'd better turn something in when it's due, even if it's half-assed. Good thing for Ford that turnaround guru Mark Fields isn't so deadline-oriented. Among ...

VW Polo GTI goes on sale in Britain 3 years ago on Autoblog

Volkswagen's baby GTI, based on the Polo supermini has just gone on sale in the UK. Boasting a force-fed 1.8-liter 20-valve four cylinder and a full compliment of creature comforts and safety features, the top-rung Polo rings up at £14,810 out-the-door (a stout $28,000 USD), but bearing in ...

Will the American market's new small cars resonate with young buyers? 3 years ago on Autoblog

Continued gas price hikes have intensified media coverage on subcompacts like the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit and upcoming Nissan Versa. Bloomberg's Doron Levin, though, questions if young Americans will truly embrace the 'Small is Beautiful' trend. He points out that today's young people don't ...

Toyota to 'Break' in to mobile broadcast marketing 3 years ago on Autoblog

Toyota is going mobile-- but in a new direction. The automaker is set to announce a groundbreaking deal with Fox television involving the network's drama "Prison Break." Product placement is nothing new, for Toyota or just about any other manufacturer. But the Japanese manufacturer has ...

Consumer Guide, Edmunds review Honda Fit 3 years ago on Autoblog

Both Consumer Guide and Edmunds have published new reviews of the Honda Fit, which went on sale this weekend. The Consumer Guide report found the tested Sport’s version to be comfortable for the vehicle’s class. Steering was surprisingly agile, though there was some body lean. ...






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