Toyota FT-Bh hybrid concept car has adopted weight reduction measures and is run by a more-efficient powertrain and reduced air resistance. The Toyota FT-Bh hybrid car boasts a fuel efficiency of 2.1 liters per 100 kilometers under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), with CO2 emissions of just 49 g/km—less than half the current average for B-segment cars.

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launches “Aqua” gasoline-electric compact hybrid car in Japan.The Aqua hatch is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 72 horsepower and an electric motor rated at 45 kW as well as fed by additional power from a nickel-metal-hydride battery pack. Aqua gives amazing mileage between 35 kmpl and 40 kmpl, said the company.

Toyota launched much awaited its entry-level hatchback car Etios Liva in India, Priced between Rs 3.99 lakh and Rs 5.99 lakh (ex showroom, Delhi.) Etios Liva will be available in four variants, J, G, V and VX. Etios sedan and the hatchback Etios Liva – built on the same platform.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. announced the launch of the stunning new Corolla Altis in India with distinctively designed to give it an advanced and dynamic look. The petrol variant comes with an all new powerful 2ZR Dual VVT-I engine and super CVT-i with 7 speed sequential shiftmatic enhancing the output and torque, said the company. The new Corolla Altis is available in the price range of Rs 10,53,300 and Rs 14,77,400 (petrol variant) and Rs 11,46,500 and Rs 14,55,000 (diesel variant), all ex-showroom Delhi. The new Corolla Altis petrol …

Toyota Motor unveiled two more Prius models at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. The current third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV), the new Prius v midsize hybrid-electric vehicle and the Prius c Concept vehicle joined the iconic hybrid brand, broadening the appeal of Prius to all ages and lifestyles.

Since the launch of the first-generation in 1999, Toyota Motors unveiled its redesigned compact hatchback ‘Vitz’ at a press preview in Tokyo on Wednesday by Toyota president Akio Toyoda. The new Vitz, which will retail at $12,700 (Rs 5.7 lakh) in Japan.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM) launched the diesel version of its premium sedan Corolla Altis in India. The Corolla Altis Diesel is priced between Rs 10.95 lakh and 13.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), said the company.
The Corolla Altis Diesel is available with a newly developed 1.4L in-line 4-cylinder D-4D Common Rail six-speed manual transmission engine that generates a peak power of 88.4 PS and a peak torque of 205 Nm. Toyota has used the D-4D technology used in the Innova, Fortuner, Prado and Land Cruiser 200. The car has registered …

Toyota Kirloskar Motor launched a Special Edition its multi-purpose vehicle Innova in India, priced Rs. 8,86,960 ex-showroom Delhi. In addition to the existing Innova line-up, the Special Edition has been designed to give the vehicle an enhanced refined look, and boasts affordable luxury. The special edition Innova, of which only 700 units will be sold, has been launched to commemorate the five years since the launch of the MPV in the Indian market.

Toyota Motor will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 50,000 early-2003 Model-Year Toyota Sequoia sport utility vehicles to upgrade program logic in its Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system. The VSC system can help control a loss of traction in turns as a result of front or rear tire slippage during cornering.

Toyota Motor Corporation  launched the revamped “Passo” compact hatchback in Japan.  The second edition of the popular Passo comes with a compact body, spacious interior and better fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
The new Toyota Passo comes in two variants: the simple and unpretentious “Passo”, which offers a sense reassurance and familiarity, and the “Passo + Hana”, which imbues an understated glamour for a strong impression.  These unique designs, along with 11 available body colors, create variety that enables vehicle selection ideally suited to express individuality.  It is reported that the …