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New Toyota Supra: interview with chief engineer Tetsuya Tada

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source: http://blog.toyota.co.uk/new-toyota-supra-interview-with-chief-engineer-tetsuya-tada The first Supra model was produced in 1978, and 40 years later the hotly anticipated, all-new fifth-generation model has been revealed in prototype form. It’s been experienced dynamically at the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed hill course and showcased statically at a special invite-only event for Supra enthusiasts. At all times, chief engineer Tetsuya Tada has proudly

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Toyota Earns Top Finishes Across the Nation

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source: http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+earns+top+finishes+across+nation.htm July 23, 2018 In a busy weekend of racing, Toyota drivers scored top finishes across six of its series including wins in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR K&N Pro Series East.   NASCAR Camry drivers Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. placed second and fourth, respectively, in Sunday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

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Toyota Launches a Car-Sharing Subscription Service for Hawaii

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By BRITTANY SHOOT  July 11, 2018 Toyota Motor Corp. is on the road less traveled with Hui, its new car-sharing service, available exclusively in Hawaii. The service, which offers reservations through a smartphone app, gives drivers in Honolulu 25 pick-up and drop-off locations in the city, and a choice of 70 Toyota and Lexus vehicles, including Priuses

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Crown Automotive Named a “2018 Top Rated Dealer”

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Crown Automotive has been awarded the CarGurus Top Rated Dealer award. Our dealership has maintained an average rating of 4.7273 stars which has qualified us for this award. We appreciate our customers taking the time to share their great experiences at Crown and we look forward to another year of providing outstanding customer service! 

Toyota Statement on Proposed Tariff on Vehicle Imports

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source: http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+statement+on+proposed+tariff+on+vehicle+imports.htm On May 23, President Trump directed the US Commerce Department to conduct an investigation, under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, to determine whether imports of vehicles, including cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks and automotive parts, are a threat to national security.   President Trump announced he will impose a 25 percent

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Toyota Continues Role as Lead Automotive Innovator

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source: http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+continues+role+lead+automotive+innovator.htm   Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) Lists Toyota as Automaker with Most U.S. Patents for Fourth Consecutive Year June 18, 2018 Ann Arbor, Mich. (June 18, 2018) – In his address to investors last month, Akio Toyoda spoke of transforming the company that bears his family name from an automaker into a mobility company. While

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Is The Toyota Supra Really Going To Nascar?

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source: https://www.motor1.com/news/244469/toyota-supra-going-to-nascar/ JUN 09, 2018 at 2:10AM  BY: DOMINIK WILDE, Contributor PUBLISHED BY: ANTHONY KARR   While we’d love to see it, it would be a bit weird. According to numerous reports, Toyota could be set to take its Supra racing in Nascar next year. The speculation surrounds an entry into the second-tier Xfinity series, while the Japanese manufacturer would continue to use the U.S.-market Camry in the premier

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Busch Wins 600, Claims Victory at Every Track

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May 29, 2018 Camry driver Kyle Busch used a dominant performance to capture victory in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ longest race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday and set a new NASCAR record in the process.  NASCAR Busch triumphed in the Coca-Cola 600 by leading 377 laps (of 400) and winning the race’s

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2019 Toyota RAV4: What you need to know

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source: https://www.boston.com/cars/car-news/2018/05/28/2019-toyota-rav4-what-you-need-to-know One of the most popular small SUVs gets an upgrade. The 2019 RAV4 has a more aggressive new look. –Toyota By: George Kennedy   May 28, 2018 Small crossovers and SUVs make up one of the fastest-selling corners of the new-car market. They offer increased ride height and a commanding driving position without breaking

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