Toyota launches 'Etios Xclusive' at Rs 7.82 lakh
"The all new Etios Xclusive comes with refined style, plush comfort and a host of features that puts it in a league of its own," the company said in a statement.
Aug 10, 2015, 17:17 PM IST
Toyota posts record net profit in April-June
The automaker`s consolidated operating profit climbed 9.1 percent to a record 756.00 billion yen and sales rose 9.3 percent to 6.99 trillion yen, Kyodo news agency reported.
Aug 04, 2015, 16:26 PM IST
Volkswagen overtakes Toyota as world's biggest automaker
Toyota said it sold 5.02 million vehicles worldwide between January and June, falling below earlier figures from Volkswagen of 5.04 million units shifted in the same period.
Jul 28, 2015, 13:32 PM IST
Toyota recalls 7,129 units of Corolla in India to fix airbags
The company, present in India through a joint venture with the Kirloskar group, said the units being recalled were manufactured between April 2007 and July 2008.
Jul 07, 2015, 13:12 PM IST
Toyota, Nissan to recall more than 3 mn more cars over airbags
Toyota and Nissan, Japan's two top automakers, on Thursday said they will recall more than three million more cars globally because of concerns over airbags involved in eight deaths worldwide.
Jun 25, 2015, 17:43 PM IST
Japan investigators quizzing Toyota executive on drug charges
She is being held for allegedly importing oxycodone -- an opioid used to relieve pain -- without permission from the authorities, a crime that "is subject to one to 10 years in prison," he said.
Jun 19, 2015, 17:41 PM IST
Japan police arrest US' Toyota executive on drugs-related charges
Toyota's highest-ranking female executive was arrested at a Tokyo hotel on Thursday for allegedly importing a painkiller that is illegal under Japan's strict drug laws, reports said on Thursday.
Jun 18, 2015, 18:30 PM IST
Toyota's new class of stock approved despite opposition from foreign funds
About 75 percent of shareholders voted in favour of allowing the new shares, which will be unlisted and must be held for five years.
Jun 16, 2015, 14:57 PM IST
Toyota to explore Ford's SDL in-car smartphone app interface
SDL is an open source platform that integrates smartphones apps with vehicles through dashboard buttons, display screens and voice recognition technology.
Jun 03, 2015, 11:33 AM IST
Toyota Kirloskar sales down by 2% in May
"There was limited production this month on account of planned annual plant shut down scheduled from 29th May to 6th June, for regular maintenance. The impact will thus be felt in the next month's production as well," TKM said.
May 31, 2015, 16:32 PM IST
Toyota promises to help find cause of Takata airbag defects
Analysts say too many factors remain unclear to properly assess the ability of Takata to hold up under the costs of such massive recalls, the biggest on record.
May 22, 2015, 16:47 PM IST
Toyota, Nissan recall 6.5 mn cars globally over exploding airbag fears
Toyota and rival Nissan on Wednesday announced the recall of about 6.5 million vehicles globally in the latest chapter of an exploding airbag crisis linked to at least five deaths.
May 13, 2015, 11:31 AM IST
Toyota says annual profit accelerates to record $18.1 bn
Revenues rose six percent to 27.23 trillion yen.
May 08, 2015, 11:52 AM IST
Toyota asks govt to remove "unique regulations" in auto sector
"Make in India will give us a very good opportunity to promote exports more from India because our export strategy globally is based on competition,"
Apr 30, 2015, 19:21 PM IST
Toyota India launches updated versions of Camry
The company, which is present in the Indian market through a joint venture with the Kirloskar Group -- Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) -- today introduced an updated hybrid version of the sedan priced at Rs 31.92 lakh.
Apr 30, 2015, 14:24 PM IST
Volkswagen chairman Piech resigns after dispute over CEO
Ferdinand Piech, chairman of the board of Volkswagen AG and a major figure in the German auto industry, has stepped down after clashing with other board members over his criticism of the company's CEO.
Apr 26, 2015, 08:05 AM IST
Toyota beats VW, GM for top place in global vehicle sales
Volkswagen edged out US automaker General Motors Co., which reported global sales of 2.4 million vehicles earlier this week.
Apr 23, 2015, 18:45 PM IST
Toyota to build new plants in China, Mexico
The cash is aimed at boosting its production capacity by some 300,000 units a year in a bid to better compete with global rivals, the Nikkei business daily said.
Apr 03, 2015, 11:48 AM IST
Toyota rolls out shared-parts strategy to chop costs
Toyota vehicles are currently built on more than a dozen platforms.
Mar 26, 2015, 15:40 PM IST
Toyota Driving School launched in Kochi
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the launch of its first 'Toyota Driving School' (TDS) here "in pursuance of its deep-rooted safety mission."
Mar 21, 2015, 18:15 PM IST
