Toyota To Present "Radical New Small Car Concept" In Frankfurt

Toyota’s European department will take the wraps of a brand new mini-car concept at the Frankfurt Show that opens its gates to the public on September 13. So what else do we know about the mini-car concept? Well, nothing apart from the fact that Toyota says the concept will feature a revolutionary design. No pics, no info whatsoever. Toyota’s Frankfurt stand will also host the debut of two new Yaris models along with a new grade for the RAV4 dubbed “Cross Sport” and the ’08 Land Cruiser with extra specifications. -Follow the jump for the press release

Toyota to showcase innovation at 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show

World-premiere of a radical new small car concept

10 years of Hybrid Synergy Drive

Two new Yaris models

New RAV4 Cross Sport

More specifications for the legendary Land Cruiser

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Toyota will also unveil a new small car concept in a revolutionary design. Furthermore, Toyota is celebrating 10 years of commercial success with hybrid technology and the world's most popular low emissions hybrid car, the Toyota Prius. This focus on hybrid technology is one key element in Toyota's commitment to minimising fleet average CO2 emissions in Europe.

Toyota also uses the Frankfurt Motor Show to present the latest updates in some of its most popular models in Europe:

Two new models will be introduced into the Yaris line-up. The new Yaris 1.0-liter will showcase Yaris intelligent technology for smart urban driving, with its economical and easy-to-drive style. The new Yaris mid-range grade offers more refined sportiness with a choice of petrol or diesel engines and hi-tech equipment levels, including an integrated, full map navigation system.

The iconic Toyota RAV4 comes with a new grade: RAV4 Cross Sport, offered in a new stylish design and premium quality with a range of enhancements for the 2008 model year. These further emphasise the sophisticated and urban design themes of RAV4 across the range.

Also on the stand is the Land Cruiser, now offered with extra specifications to further enhance passenger comfort. The fresh exterior styling of Land Cruiser adds a more dynamic look to reflect the superior quality of the model range.

For more information, please visit the Toyota press conference at Frankfurt Motor Show on September 11th2007, Hall 8.

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Scooped ?

Thanks to Autoblog and in particular, a fan who sent them these pics, we may very well have the first images of the next generation Toyota Land Cruiser 100. According to the reader, the pictures where taken outside of the Shangri-La Hotel and Spa in Oman. To tell you the truth though, at first I thought it was some kind of Chinese attempt at producing a Subaru Forester on hormones, and that's not something to brag about. The interior on the other hand looks quite good especially when compared against the present Land Cruiser. via: Autoblog & Jalopnik

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Worldwide Toyota Prius Sales Top 500,000 Mark

TOYOTA announced today that worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius, the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, have passed the half-million mark, with 504,700 units having been sold by the end of April this year.

Toyota launched the Prius in 1997 in Japan and started selling it overseas, such as in North America and Europe, in 2000. The second-generation Prius, equipped with the Toyota Hybrid System II, was introduced in 2003 with an emphasis on delivering both eco-friendliness and driving performance. It has been enjoying good sales both in Japan and overseas, especially in North America.

The Prius is now being made outside Japan for the first time, with production for the Chinese market starting in Changchun, China in December

Overall cumulative worldwide sales of Toyota (including Lexus) hybrid vehicles passed the 600,000 mark at the end of March this year. Toyota regards hybrid systems as representing a key technology for the 21st century and has been endeavoring to promote their greater use. Capitalizing on the high applicability of hybrid systems, Toyota aims to widen its hybrid vehicle lineup.

PRIUS	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	Apr 2006	Total
Japan	0.3	17.7	15.2	12.5	11.0	6.7	17.0	59.8	43.7	11.2	195.1
Overseas	-	-	-	6.5	18.5	21.4	26.1	66.0	131.5	39.7	309.6
Total Sales	0.3	17.7	15.2	19.0	29.5	28.1	43.1	125.8	175.2	50.9	504.7

*One Unit = 1.000 vehicles
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Toyota Recalls 1 million cars globally

Toyota announced on Tuesday that it would recall a total of about 1 million vehicles globally to replace faulty intermediate shafts and sliding yokes that could cause drivers to lose control of the steering wheel -although the company said it didn't receive any reports of accidents from the defects.

According to the statement, subject to the recall are a total of 565,756 vehicles (Allex, Isis, Wish, Prius, Corolla, Corolla Runx, Corolla Fielder, Corolla Spacio, and Ractis) manufactured between September 2002 and November 2005. A Toyota spokesman said the recall would also cover about 400,000 units overseas.

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