Toyota has promised that they will release the hydrogen-powered sedan by 2015, which it aims to price at $50,000. Toyota says that the company has managed to cut the production costs for hydrogen vehicles to a level that is approximately 1/10th the levels in the mid-2000s. The $50,000 price is still high, but Toyota and some analysts believe that in the long term, hydrogen-powered cars can become more cost effective than the currently more affordable battery powered vehicles. Stay tuned for more updates. [egmCarTech]
Toyota will launch the new Toyota Prius Minivan sometime next year. FYI, the car was introduced as the FT-CH. concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroid. This futuristic-looking minivan has the capacity to seat anything between five to seven people. There will be three rows of sitting. Stay tuned for more updates. [gas2.0]
Toyota has recently showcased the all new 2011 Toyota Avalon at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. The car features a wider front grille, newly designed headlamps, a trapezoidal front bumpers, redesigned rocker panels, dual-exhaust pipes and new rear light clusters. Meanwhile, power comes from a 24-valve, dual-overhead cam 3.5-liter V6 engine coupled to a multi-mode six-speed automatic transmission that generates 268 hp at 6,200 rpm. Not to mention, the engine is also equipped with the latest dual VVT-i electronic valve-control mechanism for providing a broader powerband. The 2011 Toyota Avalon will go on sale this Spring for unannounced price yet. More»
Toyota Japan has decided to recall the latest model of its Prius hybrid sold in the Japanese market due to complaints over brake problems. The company will recall and repair for free more than 170,000 units of the Prius car, which went on the market last May. Toyota has informed its dealers in the United States about a similar recall plan involving some 100,000 Prius vehicles sold in the States. [FarEastGizmos]
Here are the first two images of the 2010 Toyota Auris. However, details remain scarce at the moment, but from these pictures we could see a revised front grille and new fog light enclosures. The company will also offer six different engine options including three petrol and three diesel. The car itself will make its official debut in early March at the Geneva Motor Show. One more picture after the jump. More»
Toyota has decided to recall and sales halt of selected 2009-2010 models, including the RAV4, Corolla, Matrix, Avalon, Camry (selected models), Highlander, Tundra, and Sequoia. No Lexus or Scion models have been recalled because these models are built in Japan. Toyota has also confirmed that the Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid are not included in the sales suspension. [Autoblog]
