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Toyota to suspend new motor plants for three years

Toyota to suspend new motor plants for three years

06 Jan 2013 09:01 - Sapa-AFP
Japan's Toyota Motor has decided to halt the construction of new factories in a shift from its previous policy of building new plants almost annually.
Toyota agrees to $1.1bn settlement with US owners over recalls

Toyota agrees to $1.1bn settlement with US owners over recalls

27 Dec 2012 09:54 - AFP
Toyota has agreed to pay about $1.1-billion to settle a class action lawsuit launched by US vehicle owners affected by a series of mass recalls.
Africa 3.0: Cruisers and corruption, Juba style

Africa 3.0: Cruisers and corruption, Juba style

22 Nov 2012 11:49 - Richard Poplak, Kevin Bloom,
Where you see a proliferation of Toyota Land Cruisers in a developing nation, you know there's trouble.
Toyota tests cars that communicate with each other

Toyota tests cars that communicate with each other

12 Nov 2012 13:37 - Sapa-AP
Toyota is testing smart-car technology that will minimise the risk of accidents by alerting drivers to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Peterhansel takes 10th Dakar Rally title

Peterhansel takes 10th Dakar Rally title

15 Jan 2012 17:36 - Staff Reporter
France's Stephane Peterhansel won an unprecedented 10th Dakar Rally title after the 14th and final stage, won by American Robby Gordon.
Buyers baulk at cost of 'green' cars

Buyers baulk at cost of 'green' cars

13 Jan 2012 11:32 - Dominic Rushe
A lot still needs to happen in the alternative fuels vehicle market before sales figures start to rise.

Made in Japan, but it might not be for long

16 Nov 2011 10:37 - Shingo Ito
More firms face a tough choice over whether or not to move production in Japan overseas to escape the impact of the relentless rise of the yen.
Toyota loses its top spot

Toyota loses its top spot

28 Oct 2011 00:00 - Dan Milmo
Based on sales figures for the year to date, the Japanese car manufacturer is no longer king.

Ford, Toyota to work together on hybrid trucks

22 Aug 2011 16:43 - Staff Reporter
Ford and Toyota say they'll work together to develop a gas-electric hybrid system to power pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles.

Toyota foresees profit slump after quake, strong yen

10 Jun 2011 11:48 - Staff Reporter
Toyota has said it expected net profit in this fiscal year to drop 31% on a strong yen and the effect on production of the March 11 disasters.

Toyota boosts US production sooner than expected

11 May 2011 20:49 - Staff Reporter
Toyota will be able to boost its United States production sooner than expected following a devastating Japanese quake and tsunami.

Japan new vehicle sales fall by record 51% in April

02 May 2011 09:10 - Staff Reporter
Japan's domestic sales of new cars, trucks and buses logged their biggest-ever drop in April, an industry group said on Monday.

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

18 Apr 2011 06:53 - Staff Reporter
Toyota says it has resumed production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since last month's massive earthquake and tsunami.

Chip prices jump as Japan disaster hits tech supplies

15 Mar 2011 06:54 - Miyoung Kim
Prices for key technology components spiked as the toll on Japan's infrastructure mounted after Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan manufacturers tumble on quake uncertainty

14 Mar 2011 14:06 - Isabel Reynolds
Shares in Japanese manufacturers tumbled in the aftermath of Friday's earthquake, as companies struggled to gather information from the stricken area.
Toyota recall crisis lingers despite probe victory

Toyota recall crisis lingers despite probe victory

09 Feb 2011 13:40 - David Watkins
Toyota scored a victory after its electronic throttle systems were cleared of blame for defects but it still needs to restore its reputation.
Recalls erode value of Toyota's global brand

Recalls erode value of Toyota's global brand

01 Feb 2011 10:57 - Yuri Kageyama
Toyota remains Japan's number one global brand, but its value has fallen because of the recent massive recalls, according to a report.

Seven insurers sue Toyota over acceleration crashes

04 Jan 2011 14:15 - Staff Reporter
Seven insurance companies have sued Toyota Motor Corp in an attempt to recover money paid to cover crashes they blame on sudden acceleration.
Toyota to pay $32m fine in US safety probe

Toyota to pay $32m fine in US safety probe

21 Dec 2010 10:36 - Staff Reporter
Toyota has agreed to pay the maximum fine of $32,4-million related to two US probes into its handling of a spate vehicle recalls.

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