Automakers around the world (Including Toyota) are designing an unusual method to reduce the chances of unintended acceleration from something like a floor mat getting tangled up with the accelerator: smart gas pedals.
If the vehicle is moving and both the gas and brake pedal are being pushed at the same time the computer tells the engine to ignore the gas pedal.
Oddly enough, equipping its vehicles with the safety feature could put Toyota ahead of many other automakers. So far, smart gas pedal systems are used mostly by German automakers. This new Toyota Part would be a great addition to anyone wishing to stay safe out on the road with this recent floor-mat scare.
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Toyota Motor Coorperation’s Japanese customers wait eight months to buy a Prius hybrid car, may avoid longer delays in the future thanks to Panasonic Coopreration’s pending takeover of Sanyo Electric..
As demand grows for electric and gasoline-electric hybrid cars, a shortage of the batteries used in the vehicles may force automakers to compete for supply. Toyota, which aims to offer hybrid versions of all its models sometime after 2020, may find it easier to do so after its partner Panasonic makes Sanyo a back-up plan.
Government rebate programs encouraging customers to trade in old vehicles for more fuel-efficient ones (the CARS program) have added to the demand that’s forcing customers to wait for their Priuses. Toyota registered 77,000 new Prius cars in between May and the end of August, compared with a monthly sales target of 10,000. In the U.S., new sales of the model rose more than 20 percent to about 62,000 in the four months to September. Batteries and other Toyota parts should have sped up production by 2011, putting more and more hybrids on the highway
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Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States, the company’s largest-ever U.S. recall, to address the problem with the removable floor mat that could cause accelerators to get stuck.
Toyota said it was still working with officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
to find a remedy to fix the problem. Owners could be notified about the recall as early as next week. Toyota spokesman Irv Miller said until the company finds a fix, owners should take out the removable floor mat on the driver’s side and not replace it, just to stay on the safe side.
The recall will affect 2007-2010 model year Toyota Camry, 2005-2010 Toyota Avalon, 2004-2009 Toyota Prius, 2005-2010 Tacoma, and the 2007-2010 Toyota Tundra.
This will cause a drop in parts and accessories sale. Parts departments will be hurting because of this recall, so they should be preparing now for the tough road ahead.
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Currently Toyota’s mass-produced luxury brand is suffering a 34.1% sales drop compared to the same time last year and is worse off than its main competitors Mercedes and BMW
Toyota is planning on manufacturing newer products to bring in more customers, mostly Scion-based.
“Scion is a good business model that will be valuable and viable in the future.” According to the executive, “product freshness is key” in order to be successful, and he also indicated that an expanded lineup of Scion-branded products are on the way in the near future. Including the Genuine Toyota parts Toyota always offers.
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Competition between Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co. in the hybrid vehicle market is intensifying, with Honda hoping to gnaw away at the dominance of Toyota’s Prius by launching new hybrid models.
The fierce competition between the two leading Japanese automakers may lead to lower hybrid prices, which means more hyrbids out on the road.
The latest version of the Prius is so popular that would-be owners who place orders now must wait until mid-March 2010 at the earliest for delivery.
Hybrid vehicles make up more than half of Honda’s sales volume. Thanks to tax breaks and other government incentives, hybrids have become mainstream vehicles faster than expected.
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, the Toyota hybrids are built stronger, and are made to last. I think they will always have the upper-hand against Honda
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Toyota has announced its new on-board telematics program called Safety Connect. The system comprises four major security features that include the following:
Automatic Collision Notification (ACN)
The ACN automatically calls the Toyota response center if a head-on collision occurs. The Safety Connect response center gets the ID and location of the vehicle using a GPS system, and the response agent can directly communicate with the driver. If the driver is not able to respond, the agent assumes an emergency and notifies the Public Safety Answering Point nearest to the vehicle – providing necessary help.
Emergency Assistance Button (SOS)
24-hour emergency support is only a press away with the SOS button. If the Automatic Collision Notification fails, any passenger can use this button to notify Toyota’s specialized call center.
Stolen Vehicle Location (SVL)
Using cellular signals and GPS, Safety Connect can track down the location of a stolen vehicle. The Safety Connect subscriber only needs to report the call center regarding the theft of his/her vehicle after making a police report
Roadside Assistance
The Toyota Safety Connect response center is ready to provide assistance 24/7. From towing problems to jump-start issues, you can ask for technical help by pressing the SOS button. The new technology will be available in selective Toyota models by 2010. With Safety Connect, Toyota strengthens the bond with its customers while ensuring enhanced reliability.
The Safety Connect feature is available in most 2010 models. They are available in every truck model and in most cars. Just walk into your local Toyota dealer and ask if it’s available in the Toyota Parts section in the store. This safety feature could possibly save your life in a dangerous situation.
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The New 2010 Prius is still honoring its name, as the new model has been more than 90 percent redesigned and combined with one of the best aerodynamic performances in the world. The Prius has certain advances that help it achieve the world leading fuel efficiency of 38.0km/l2. It comes with four driving modes to match specific driving environments as well as a solar-powered ventilation system and other bold features. Since becoming the world’s first mass production hybrid, it has sold in more than 40 countries and has sold over 1.25 million units as of March 31, 2009.
The engine has a higher efficiency, while the motor, inverter, and other units are smaller, lighter, and more efficient. The high fuel efficiency and driving performance is equivalent to those of a 2.4-liter engine, while the Prius has a 1.8-liter engine. The engine raises the fuel efficiency at high speeds, because the engine reduces rpm. The Prius has the first ever electric-powered water pump that draws its energy from the battery. This reduces friction loss through constant control of the water flow and drive belt.
Slimmer front seatbacks and other slight adjustments create a roomier interior. A pre-crash safety system, vehicle stability control, six restraint system airbags, and headrests are available to ensure safety at the highest level. Improvements in the body reduce the likelihood of head injuries to pedestrians to achieve one of the highest levels of injury prevention. Review of materials and processing methods reduced organic compounds and unpleasant interior odors to levels agreeable with the industry standards. All of these changes use toyota parts.
The Prius. Where going green looks cool. And is easier on the wallet. Imagine driving in a stylish, ecofriendly car while saving money during the $4 a gallon gas period. That’s what I call a fashionable, smart car.
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It’s no secret that the Toyota Prius is one of the hottest hybrid cars on the market today. Equipped with genuine Toyota parts and Toyota accessories, the Prius has become the leading choice for environmentally conscious consumers.
That’s why it’s hardly surprising that it was recently announced that Toyota has sold over 1,000,000 hybrid cars in the US since their launch in 2000. That number accounts for both Toyota and Lexus hybrids but with 700,000 of those sales belonging to the Prius, it’s holding up pretty well.
Worldwide the Prius has sold 1.2 million of the total 1.7 million hybrid cars sold by Toyota and Lexus.
Be sure to look for the third-edition 2010 Toyota Prius at your local Toyota dealer.
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On May 15, Chrysler began to notify 1,200 suppliers its plans to pay for claims that came before the filing for bankruptcy. In court, they disclosed a primary list of affected suppliers. They also included the cost of the claims for each supplier. Contracts with these suppliers are expected to continue with the new company created by the sale of most Chrysler assets.
The list of suppliers is not final and Chrysler will continue to work with suppliers who want to work with the newest company.
Suppliers with the largest payments include Continental AG (Germany) and Johnson Controls (Milwaukee). Both companies are planned to receive about 70 million. Magna International (Canada) is targeted to receive just over 63 million.
The suppliers are going to receive about ½ of what is owed in increments over the next several weeks. The rest of the payment is expected to come after the sale with Flat Group SpA (Italy).
Chrysler said it would negotiate with suppliers who disagree on the amount owed to them. Judge Arthur Gonzales will hear any objections on the June 4th court hearing.
Toyota has been researching new suppliers in the past 12 months in anticipation of the financial problems caused by GM and Chrysler’s financial woes. They have taken necessary precautions and they are believed to be set for future difficulties. I guess we will know when you and I go into your local Toyota Parts department. The counterman will inform us if the part we need is on terminal Backorder or if it is readily available like it always has been.
Some Auto parts Assembly lines may be in danger because of Chrysler filing for bankruptcy
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Can you believe that Kyle Busch? I have said it before but I will say it again, that kid can drive! The NASCAR racing at Richmond this weekend was action packed and what better birthday present could Kyle Busch have asked for but to sweep the weekend by winning both the Nationwide and Sprint Cup races.
Toyota has proven that they have a real place in the racing world. The quality of Toyota parts and Toyota accessories are outstanding and not only in the racing industry but in everyday driving.
Let’s see how well Kyle Busch and the other Toyota Drivers keep moving up in the NASCAR points standing when they go racing in Darlington on the weekend of May 8th &9th.
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