Toyota is Number One in the World

Toyota Motor Corp. announced it had sold 8.420 million vehicles globally in 2010. Sales of Toyota became the largest in the world since the last three years.

As reported by the Associated Press, Monday, January 24, 2011, Toyota is still thin lead of its main opponent, General Motors. And Toyota has hit a number of problems, especially large-scale withdrawal (recall) in North America.

Throughout last year, GM posted sales of 8.39 million units, far higher than 2009 sales of only 7.48 million units. "The race two giants seem increasingly tight," said Yasuaki Iwamoto, auto analyst at Okasan Securities Co. in Tokyo. "General Motors is going strong, and these signs of reappearance."

Toyota's global sales, including trucks owned by Hino Motors Ltd. and Daihatsu Motor Co.-owned cars were up 8 percent from 2009. The increase was driven by solid sales growth in China and other Asian countries.

Toyota Motor Corp. beat General Motors as the world's largest car maker in 2008. While GM's sales were the highest for nearly eight decades. However, finally GM is now called General Motors Co., loss and forcing the U.S. government to rescue him.

George Hansen, GM spokesman in Tokyo, minimize the importance of the world's greatest sales figures. "We do not focus on who is number one," he said. He claimed, General Motors has increased its sales more than double digits in five of the 10 major markets.

Sales in China surged 28.8 percent to 2.35 million vehicles. "Toyota on the contrary, in China only sold 846 thousand vehicles," said Hansen.

GM also has increased sales by 12.4 percent in the Russian market and 10.4 percent in Brazil. But in her home, in the U.S., GM's sales grew only 6.3 percent to 2.21 million vehicles.

However, for Toyota, the main thing is the number one selling. "Our goal is to become number one," said Toyota spokesman Paul Nolasco.

Toyota, which developed rapidly after the great shocks to issue a recall done on a large scale in 2009. More than 10 million vehicles around the world drawn by reason of damage to the gas pedal, slippery floors, and harmful software.

Toyota Electric Car Launch in 2012

Toyota Electric Car Launch in 2012 - Toyota tech electric motor, Toyota RAV4 EV will begin to be marketed in the United States in 2012. RAV4 EV is marketed in the state of the United States that requires zero emissions vehicle.

Head of Toyota's United States Marketing, Bob Carter stated there are 13 states that adopted laws Zero Vehicle Emmision include California, Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island , Vermont, and Washington.

"electric-powered Toyota RAV4 will be marketed in 2012 and would expand consumer demand," said Bob Carter as quoted from the official description of Toyota, Thursday, November 18, 2010. "Toyota is launching this model in the Los Angeles Auto Show 2010 on Wednesday, November 19."

Bob explains the Toyota RAV4 EV is a collaboration between Toyota and Tesla. This cooperation was signed several months ago, including gelontoran fresh funds millions of dollars to develop the technology of electric motors, batteries, and electronics modules.

Toyota RAV4 EV can travel a distance of 160 kilometers for each time the rechargeable electric. Toyota RAV4 will still be producing at Woodstock, the only factory RAV 4 in the United States. While Tesla prepares driving system at NUMMI, Palo Alto, California. Location of final assembly is still in discuss because Toyota have much choice.

2010 Top 10 Green Cars | Smart Car 2010

Car Collections - What Car is most friendly to the environment? Kelley Blue Book released his choice this year. Coronet 2010 Top 10 Green Cars, the list consists of the ten cars that have been prepared based on many variables and not just fuel efficiency.

Kelley Blue Book is the automotive site based in the USA which is a reference for prospective buyers of used cars. In the list was not just hybrid cars, but also diesel and conventional gasoline engines.

"To be included in the top ten list, each car must show the best fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions in its class excellence, and at the same time safe, comfortable and enjoyable in the drive that makes their owners happy," said 'Kelley Blue Book. '

Toyota Prius again be number one on the list. Toyota Prius has a fuel efficiency of 51mpg city and 48mpg on the highway. One of the benefits of the Prius is a full-hybrid system that allows the car to operate only with electric motors only, gasoline engine gasoline only or a combination thereof.

In the second position (2) is the second generation Honda Insight Hybrid, which was launched almost simultaneously with the third-generation Prius. Insight is the cheapest hybrid in the United States today. Based on EPA ratings, the efficiency of the Honda Insight is 40mpg in town and 43 on the highway. The technology used is the Integrated Motor Assist, four-cylinder gasoline engine combined with electric motors. Unlike the Prius, Insight can not operate only with electric motors.

In the third position (3) is the Ford Fusion hybrid has EPA rating of 41mpg city and 36mpg highway. This model has a twin with a Mercury Milan.

In the fourth position (4), Volkswagen Golf TDI uses a four-cylinder turbo diesel engine. This machine is highly efficient and low emissions. EPA rating is 30mpg city and 42mpg on the highway.

In the fifth position (5) is the MINI Cooper, this is the most green gasoline engine in the list of Kelley Blue Book. EPA rating of 28mpg and 37 MPG on the highway. Besides the efficiency, roomy interior and the enjoyment factor driving become more value.

In the sixth (6th), the Ford Escape Hybrid, as well as the highest SUV in this list. Escape Hybrid uses a similar system in use Ford Fusion. Together with its twin Mercury Mariner Hybrid, the EPA rating is 34 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.

In the seventh position (7), Honda Fit or here known as the Honda Jazz. Four-cylinder gasoline engine, Jazz offers the efficiency of 28 mpg in the city and 35 on the highway for the automatic version and 27 mpg in town and 33mpg on the highway for the manual version.

In the eighth (8) is the BMW 335d, the first luxury sedan in the list of Kelley. This sedan uses a six-cylinder diesel engine and is rated for EPA 23 city and 36 highway. Since this BMW, the efficiency on the highway represents a welcome plus owner.

In the ninth position (9) is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, a midsize crossover SUV capable of carrying seven people with the efficiency of 27 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. This SUV also has a four-wheel drive system can be tough and reliable it in the snow, ice, rain or gravel.


In the tenth position (10) no surprises, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. These are full size American SUV only one who can enter this list. These giant vehicles are usually identical to the greedy fuel and had the reputation of black matter emissions. Able to carry eight passengers, this SUV the EPA rating is 21 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. Efficiency in the same city with the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord four-cylinder that had been identical as economical car. And plusnya value, this SUV has power 'rhinoceros' which can strike almost three tons of load.[mobilku.com]

Toyota Price Rise on 1 April 2010

Car Collections News - Here is the information we get from one Toyota dealer, who say Toyota's cars will soon increase its price on April 1, 2010. So, please miss buying if it's already going to buy. Do not wait, later on his own loss.

Create SO'mers who really want to buy, can immediately try to contact the nearest dealer. This information has not been confirmed (cross check)


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Toyota Vehicles Customer & Observer
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We inform and appealed to Mr/Mrs/Mr/Ms & Friends - Friends gentlemen who have plans to buy a Toyota vehicle, to immediately make their purchase immediately, immediately, right now, because his plans PER DATE 1 APRIL 2010 TOYOTA VEHICLES WILL HAVE PRICE INCREASE due several ways, including:
1. Government plans to increase the Luxury Sales.
2. The increase in TDL.
3. Steel Price Increase.

If indeed the government so raise Luxury Sales, then the increase will be big enough. By contrast, if the increases caused by the increase in TDL & Steel Prices, this increase will not increase for Luxury Sales from the government. Once again we appeal to you who has a plan to buy a Toyota vehicle, to immediately make their purchase immediately, immediately, right now, this month also. Similarly notice & we hereby appeal. Thank you.

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Yaris, Deer, Avanza got Awards

Car Collections - PT. Toyota Astra Motor, again won the annual award for Top Brand three competitive products, the Toyota Yaris, Avanza and Kijang which won a top index for the sub category of the top automotive MPV.

Each winning products Top Brand award has indeed been quite often get awards. Superior products of Toyota, Toyota Yaris complete record of victories in various events with the winner Top Brand this year. Having previously become Car of the Year in the arena of Indonesian Car of the Year magazine Motor Cars, the top choice of the community in Brand Choice Award by Community by the SWA, as well as a national champion in Slalom National Championships in 2008/2009.

Meanwhile, the products that it has proven its superiority over the decades, the Toyota Kijang, has been a defending champion since 2002 for the Top Brand Award. Toyota Kijang has also won a series of awards such as IMAC, Autobild Award, Automotive Award, Autocar Award for several consecutive years. Similarly, Indonesia's best-selling car, the Toyota Avanza, also has listed the various awards such as Top Gear Award, Automotive Award, and the Autocar Award.

"The abundance of this award would spur us to further enhance the quality of Toyota products and services, and hopefully the people's confidence in Indonesia against Toyota is also increasing," added Johnny Darmawan.

Top Brand award is a tribute to the brands selected based on survey parameters such as top of mind awareness (brand was first mentioned by the respondents when the product category is mentioned), Last Used (last used brand of respondents in a re-purchase cycle), and future intention (brands that want to consume in the future). Surveys conducted in face to face interviews in six cities (Bandung, Jakarta, Makassar, Medan, Semarang and Surabaya) with a sample of 500 people per city randomly.[situsotomotif.com]

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Sales of Toyota breakdown of 14 000 units

Retail sales of Toyota in May 2009 this month managed to break the 14 399 units and this result was still puts Toyota as leaders in the Indonesian automotive market. These sales are the highest sales figures in the last five months.

Contribution of the biggest selling Toyota Avanza retained by the sale of 8956 units of Innova followed by 2419 unit sales. In the compact 4x2 class, young children Groovy vehicles, Toyota New Yaris successfully recorded sales of 389 units increased by 53.8% compared to the previous month's sales.

Meanwhile, best-selling car in the class MPV Indonesia still achieved by the Avanza with unit sales figure for 8956, up from about 30% compared to the previous month, this figure also represents the highest sales during the year 2009. In addition, the Indonesian family car is the Toyota Kijang Innova also gained positive results with a successful record sales figure of 2419 units, up from about 5% compared to the previous month.

In class SUV, Toyota Rush, also increased sales by 8%, with successful sales record in May amounted to 911 units. While Fortuner 4x2 achieved sales amounting to 396 units.

"The result in May was the highest sales in the last five months, hopefully this is a positive signal from the national automotive market developments that also reflects the national macro economic conditions. To continually improve customer satisfaction, Toyota is always providing the best in products and services for loyal customers of Toyota in Indonesia, "said Johnny Darmawan, President Director of PT Toyota-Astra Motor.

Toyota Sedan Most Dominant by Indonesia Consumers

Car Collections - Based on retail sales data from Gaikindo, Toyota sedan is the most preferred by consumers in Indonesia and successfully obtained a number of sales in the sedan class of 503 units or the market share of 36.2% sedan class.



The largest contribution is obtained from the most economical sedan that Toyota Vios with sales figures amounting to 321 units, followed by the limo as many as 69 units, amounting to 65 units of the Camry, Corolla Altis and as many as 43 units.

Vios continues to be the market leader in its class, with sales of 321 units of Vios control more than half the market share in a mini-class sedan with a market share of 50.9%. These results further prove that the Vios is the best sedan for the consumer choice with the support of quality products and quality services.

"Vios is our flagship sedan, with the support 1NZ-FE engine which economize on fuel and high-performance and complete specifications makes Vios superior compared to competitors. In addition to technology and most complete in-class specifications make the Vios favourit for Indonesian consumers, "said Johnny Darmawan, President Director of PT Toyota-Astra Motor.

Since it was first launched in 2007, slowly but surely Vios become the market leader in its class. With the support 1NZ-FE engine is economical and high-performance sedan is making Vios as "Fuelsaver and speedmaker".

The greatness of the Vios engine power has been proven in the national touring racing, where drivers Aldo Vios with Toyota Team Indonesia became champions in the classroom Indonesia Touring Car Championship in 2008. While the effectiveness of the Vios has been tested from a variety of tests already performed by the mass media in Indonesia, which concluded Vios as the most economical sedans in its class.

"Vios Frugality is a distinct advantage of the Vios, let alone its complete features progressively increased satisfaction for customers," added Johnny Darmawan.[www.astaga.com]

2009 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept

2009 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept

Reinforcing the company’s environmental leadership in addressing the needs of tomorrow’s customers today, Toyota is leading the drive towards sustainable mobility through the goal of the ultimate Eco Car.

In recognition of the importance of energy diversification, the latest development in Toyota’s plug-in vehicle programme, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept, represents a significant expansion of the Hybrid Synergy Drive® system’s capabilities and introduces a further development in environmentally-friendly mobility.