Toyota World

Toyota’s most recent sufferings may be hard-wired

Posted on February 17, 2010 with No Comments

More complicated problems with regard to car electronics founded on consumer charges and study by an electronics engineer along with the escalating criticism of mechanical glitches in its cars is being faced by Toyota. The electronics engineer is familiar with the history of accelerator control of Toyota.

At the same time political issues also continue to heap up for the company. All this is taking place when the car company has already recalled 6.5 million vehicles which include recent Camry’s, Corollas, and RAV4s. Simultaneously the 2010 Prius has ‘Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-i)’ claims Toyota.

The Department of Transportation in the U.S. increased the force on Toyota. This happened when the head of the agency and Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, informed owners of called back fomites to stop driving them. But later on Ray with drew the above statement and said that what he had actually meant was only that Toyota possessors who are concerned about their cars ought to take them to dealerships.

Authorities in Japan ordered Toyota to scrutinize reports of defective brakes on its high-profile Prius hybrid car. This was done immediately when the federal safety governors in the U.S. started a fuller probe into Toyota’s electronic systems.

The Prius also did not escape scrutiny the co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak arrogated that he had been going through abrupt speedup in his 2010 Prius due to a so-called “software” bug. This alleged statement whether it is valid or not it does posses a question on the electronic systems of Toyota.

Toyota in Europe calls back 8 models

Posted on February 1, 2010 with No Comments

In order to solve the highly-advertised throttle pedal trouble Toyota Motor Europe is recalling 8 models which are equal to 1.8m units possibly being affected.

The different models which are being recalled are: iQ (Nov 2008 – Nov 2009); Aygo (Feb 2005 – Aug 2009); Auris (Oct 2006 – 5 Jan 2010); Yaris (Nov 2005 – Sep 2009); Verso (Feb 2009 – 5 Jan 2010); Avensis (Nov 2008 – Dec 2009); Corolla (Oct 2006 – Dec 2009) and RAV4 (Nov 2005 – Nov 2009). No other Toyota models are involved.

Tadashi Arashima who is the Toyota Motor Europe president and CEO remarked in a statement that “Toyota’s policy is to put its customers first in all circumstances.” He further stated that; “We understand that the current situation is creating concerns and we deeply regret it. We would also like to reassure customers the potential accelerator pedal issue only occurs in very rare circumstances. The announced action is a preventive measure aimed to guarantee the highest safety standards to all customers.”

The recall was due to the European unit affirming that 26 happenings – and perhaps more were recorded after its throttle pedal mechanism clinging trouble had turned up.

Toyota announced that: “A running change in production using different parts has already been implemented model-by-model for the models on sale in Europe. Therefore there is no need or intention to stop production in Europe.” Toyota further stated that it did not get news of any accidents even though it notified owners with concerns to reach their adjacent dealer.

Toyota calls back 2.3M US Fomites to fix Gas Pedals

Posted on January 27, 2010 with No Comments

Toyota announced that on Thursday it would be recalling 2.3 million vehicles in the U.S. to fix throttle pedals which can become stuck. This is the latest in a series of quality troubles that have befuddled the Japanese automaker.

The vehicles for the recall includes the 2005-2010 Avalon, the 2008-2010 Sequoia, the 2007-2010 Camry and the 2007-2010 Tundra, the 2009-2010 RAV4, the 2010 Highlander, the 2009-2010 Corolla and the 2009-2010 Matrix.

Toyota alleged that the recall of Thursday is due to possible problems with the real gas pedal mechanics, inducing the accelerator to cling no matter even if the vehicle comprises of a floor mat. Toyota said in some remote cases, the gas pedal mechanics wears down, inducing the throttle to become more difficult to press, duller to return or, in certain cases, stuck. In a letter to federal safety officials dated Thursday, Toyota said the problem looked to be linked to the possible build-up of condensation on slipping surfaces in the accelerator arrangement that assists drivers push down or discharge the gas pedal.

Toyota representative John Hanson stated that “the automaker does not yet have a solution to the latest problem but is working to develop one”. He further stated that “the company is unaware of any accidents or injuries due to the gas pedal problems associated with Thursday’s recall, but could not rule it out for sure. In reality the recall came together very quickly.”

FAW Toyota Proposes to Market 400,000 Cars in 2009

Posted on July 11, 2009 with No Comments

China’s auto market is on the path of recovering after the government launch of a slew of stimulant actions earlier this year.
To profit from the back up policies and gather the emergent market demand, FAW Toyota has determined to elevate its
sales goal of this year from 380,000 vehicles to 400,000 units.

Since the Chinese government halved the sales tax to 5% on small cars with 1.6 liters and less engines beginning from January 20, sales of FAW Toyota’s vehicles with these engines have increased. The sales of 1.6L Corolla, Corolla EX, and

Vios sedan models have also increased considerable. These makes may add 40% to the aimed sales of 400,000 units for this year.

FAW Toyota’s RAV4 SUV obtained 12,072 orders in 20 days from the time when it was launched on April 10 this year. In the first fourth month, the company had sold 50,746 Corolla cars and 13,195 Corolla EX cars.

A Break on New Toyota and Scion is Being Offered to College Graduates

Posted on July 4, 2009 with No Comments

Toyota is offering the largest college rebate. It is a program which gives $1,000 discount on new Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, Camry but excludes Camry hybrid, Tacoma and Yaris vehicles.

This has been made possible by Toyota Financial Services (TFS) entering into partnership with Toyota Motor Sales. The rebate program is available on lease of some select new Toyota vehicles, including the Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, Camry minus the Camry hybrid, Tacoma and Yaris and any new Scion model.

The program of rebate has the following advantages:
•    No down payment has to be paid when availing the financing facility.
•    Also there will be no monthly payments for the first 90 days if the cars are bought for lease.
•    There will be a waiver of Security deposit.
•    Also gracious roadside assistance for one year is available.