Toyota passes BMW as worldwide leader

Carrie Miller

Toyota has overtaken BMW as the most valuable automotive brand, an annual ranking of the world's top brands shows.

The value of the Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Hyundai brands improved by double-digit percentages compared with 2012, largely because of strong demand in China and the United States, according to the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study released by market research company Millward Brown today.

Toyota's 2013 brand value rose 12 percent…

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Scion Announces Pricing for Limited Production Scion 10 Series, New 2014 tC and iQ

Carrie Miller
TORRANCE, Calif., (May 8, 2013) - Scion today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for its new limited production Scion 10 Series, the 2014 tC and the 2014 iQ. The Scion 10 Series includes special enhancements to the new tC and iQ as well as to the 2013 models of the xD, xB and FR-S in celebration of the brand's 10th anniversary.
 
2014 Scion tC
The 2014 tC debuted at the New York International Auto Show with more assertive styling, an upgraded interior and an enhanced driving experience. Distinctive headlamps, a muscular grille and LED accent lighting add…
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Toyota’s Prius v and Avalon on Kelley Blue Book’s List Of 10 Best Family Cars

Carrie Miller
TORRANCE, Calif., (May 16, 2013) -The editors of Kelley Blue Book (www.Kbb.com) selected the 2013 Prius v and the 2013 Avalon for their list of 10 Best Family Cars. The list is compiled annually by KBB.com editors to highlight vehicles that address unique family specifications and situations, and offer innovation.
 
"Our annual list is aimed at helping families find the right ride and always include something for everyone, with a special nod to what is new," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.
 
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Scion Announces Pricing for Limited Production Scion 10 Series, New 2014 tC and iQ

ANDREW HUTCHINSON
Scion today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for its new limited production Scion 10 Series, the 2014 tC and the 2014 iQ. The Scion 10 Series includes special enhancements to the new tC and iQ as well as to the 2013 models of the xD, xB and FR-S in celebration of the brand's 10th anniversary.

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All-New 2013 Toyota RAV4 SUV Scores Early Sales Surge

Carrie Miller
TORRANCE, Calif., May 6, 2013 - The arrival of the new 2013 next-generation Toyota RAV4 SUV has led to a sales surge for the original crossover SUV that began what is now the fastest growing segment in the auto industry.
 
RAV4 sales have increased since the new model began rolling into Toyota dealerships in January.  In February, its first full month in showrooms, RAV4 sales increased nearly 10 percent over the same period last year with…
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Toyota recalling FJ Cruiser due to excessively bright headlights

Carrie Miller

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Now, hold on. This recall isn't quite as serious as it sounds. Yes, Toyota is recalling 11,489 FJ Cruiser models from the 2007 to 2013 model years, and yes, it's because the vehicles, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states, "fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, 'Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.'" But read the fine print and you'll see the catch: This recall is only for vehicles fitted with the automaker's auxiliary lighting kit that can be mounted to the front bumper.

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Wyland Foundation and Toyota Announce Five Cities as National Mayor’s Challenge Winners

Carrie Miller
Residents from All 50 States Pledge to Save More than 742 Million Gallons of Water

TORRANCE, Calif. (May 3, 2013) - Five U.S. cities were honored today for residents' commitment to water-saving choices as part of the second annual National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation. Separated into five population categories, the winning cities are Denver; Tucson, Ariz.; West Palm Beach, Fla.; Bremerton, Wash. and Laguna Beach, Calif. Residents in all 50 states made more…
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Toyota Motor Sales Reports Steady Sales in April 2013

Carrie Miller
ORRANCE, Calif. (May 1, 2013) - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported April 2013 sales results of 176,160 units, a decrease of 5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to the same period last year. Unadjusted for 25 selling days in April 2013 versus 24 in April 2012, TMS sales were down 1.1 percent over the year-ago month.   
 
Toyota Division posted April total sales of 158,069 units, down 5.4 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis.  Volume-wise, Toyota Division sales decreased 1.5 percent over April 2012. 
 
"From an industry standpoint…
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Comfort and Cargo Room Key Features on 2014 Toyota Highlander

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There are a number of new cars, trucks, and SUVs here in the John Elway Crown Toyota Scion showroom, but none more popular than the new Toyota Highlander. This legendary Toyota vehicle has been wowing drivers throughout the Ontario, CA region since it was introduced into the new Toyota lineup in 2000. Without question, the new 2014 model will continue to impress, and was recently introduced at the 2013 New York Auto Show.


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2014 Toyota 4Runner will debut at the 2013 Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California

Carrie Miller
The team from John Elway's Crown Toyota Scion will be on-hand as the 2014 Toyota 4Runner will debut at the 2013 Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California.

The redesigned 2014 Toyota 4Runner will debut at the 2013 Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California on April 27. This is the automaker's first public reveal at a major music festival. The 4Runner is now in its fifth generation, and one of the few fully capable…
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