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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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Subaru Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Co., Taking on the challenge of racing in the Super Taikyu Series next year using biomass-derived synthetic fuel (Subaru and Toyota). Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Continuing to race using hydrogen engines.

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Toyota introduces new Yaris Cross compact SUV in Japan; TNGA GA-B platform; E-Four electric AWD

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Toyota Motor Corporation has released the Yaris Cross, a new-model compact SUV. The Yaris Cross will be available through Toyota dealers nationwide from 31 August. Toyota is also offering HEV models featuring the E-Four (electric 4WD system) for the first time on a compact car. km/L in WLTC mode) (3.25 l/100km, 72.4

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Toyota introducing new powertrain units based on TNGA; transmissions, engine, hybrid system, 4WD

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Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) featuring a launch gear; a new 6-speed manual transmission; a new 2.0-liter liter hybrid system; and new 4WD systems—one for gasoline-engined cars, one for hybrids—based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA).

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Toyota launches Corolla hybrid models in Japan

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan. liter hybrid system akin to that in the Prius c ( earlier post ) and that achieves a fuel efficiency of 33.0 Rear seat knee space is 640 mm, achieving comfort on par with gasoline-engine vehicles.

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Toyota launches fully redesigned Voxy and Noah minivans in Japan; class-first hybrid system

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In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. Noah G (hybrid model with options). Click to enlarge. For the hybrid variants, a 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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Toyota planning about 10 more hybrid models by 2015, continued work on PHEVs, EVs and FCEVs

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled its “Toyota Global Vision” corporate outline for the future, intended to give direction to Toyota employees around the world and convey such direction to customers and to the public at large. The team compiling the Toyota Global Vision was headed by TMC President Akio Toyoda.

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Toyota launches Pixis Epoch minivehicle in Japan; 70 mpg US for <$10K

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the Pixis Epoch—the second passenger minivehicle to be sold under the Toyota brand—in Japan. For a starting price of ¥795,000 (US$9,370), the gasoline-fueled Pixis Epoch offers fuel economy of 30.0

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