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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. Voxy and Noah hybrid minivan specifications. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota investing $500M in Uber; two expand collaboration on automated vehicle technologies

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Uber Technologies, Inc. To accomplish this, technology from each company will be integrated into purpose-built Toyota vehicles to be deployed on Uber’s ride-sharing network. Separately, Toyota is investing $500 million in Uber. Gill Pratt, Toyota Research Institute CEO and TMC Fellow.

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These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

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Segment-by-Segment Breakdown The study lists the most reliable vehicles across different categories, with Toyota Motor Corporation achieving the most segment awards. In the mass market, Toyota ranks highest with Buick and Chevrolet in a close contest for reliability.

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These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

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Segment-by-Segment Breakdown The study lists the most reliable vehicles across different categories, with Toyota Motor Corporation achieving the most segment awards. In the mass market, Toyota ranks highest with Buick and Chevrolet in a close contest for reliability.

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Worldwide sales of Toyota hybrids surpass 9 million units; Prius family accounts for 63%

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Toyota Motor Corporation announced that the cumulative figures for global sales of its hybrid vehicles reached 9.014 million units as of 30 April. As of the end of April 2016, Toyota is selling 33 hybrid electric passenger car models (HEVs) and one plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model in more than 90 countries and regions. Data: Toyota.

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Toyota to offer onboard generator option for hybrids sold in Japan

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Drawing on experience gained in the aftermath of the March earthquake and tsunami that devastated parts of eastern Japan, Toyota will introduce a 1.5kW power supply option for the Japan-market Prius within about half a year, and will expand the option to other hybrids in the near future. — Jack Rosebro.

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Toyota to increase production capacity in Indonesia

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle production subsidiary in Indonesia, plans to increase the annual production capacity of TMMIN’s Karawang Plant from 100,000 vehicles to 140,000 vehicles by early 2013. billion (US$202 million) and plans to hire new employees. ¥16.5

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