Toyota Canada Inc. reports May 2011 sales
By Guest Column Wednesday, June 1, 2011
TORONTO, - Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today reported sales of 12,030 Toyota, Lexus and Scion cars, trucks and SUVs in May 2011. The results, down 32.7% from May 2010, reflect the effects of production uncertainty during the month.
“We have more than 30,000 new vehicles on the ground in Canada and with more arriving daily, our Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealerships are heading into June with great offers and plenty of product available for consumers,” said Tony Wearing, Managing Director, Toyota Canada Inc. “We are undertaking aggressive measures with our program protection guarantee so Canadians can buy with confidence knowing they are protected for deliveries to the end of September.”
Toyota Canada Inc. reports strong April 2011 sales, with records for Scion, Toyota trucks and LexusBy Guest Column Tuesday, May 3, 2011
TORONTO, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today reported strong sales of 19,327 Toyota, Lexus and Scion cars, trucks and SUVs in April 2011, marking a significant increase of 9.4% from a year earlier.
Several records were achieved across all 3 TCI brands, with both Scion and Toyota trucks marking their best months ever, and Lexus achieving its best April on record.
Toyota wins Reader’s Digest 2011 “Most Trusted Brand” award for third yearBy Guest Column Tuesday, March 22, 2011
TORONTO, March 22 /CNW/ - Canadians have once again voted Toyota as one of their 2011 “Most Trusted Brands”, marking the third consecutive year that Toyota has been named Most Trusted Passenger Car Brand in the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands awards program. In the 2011 awards, Toyota was also selected as Most Trusted Hybrid Brand.
“We’re honoured that Canadian readers have once again placed their trust in Toyota and have recognized us with these awards,” said Stephen Beatty, Managing Director at Toyota Canada Inc. “We remain committed to providing Canadians with a vehicle that delivers the quality, safety, sustainability and retained value they demand - and we value the endorsement that important awards like this represent.”
Toyota Canada Inc. reports February 2011 salesBy Guest Column Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today reported sales of 9,480 Toyota, Lexus and Scion cars, trucks and SUVs in February 2011, down 25.3% from a year earlier. Toyota Canada continued to see model line sales increases, including the second best February ever for Lexus. Large vehicles and SUVs continued to perform well, with best-ever February results for the Canadian-built Toyota RAV4 and Lexus RX 350, all positive signs as the industry enters what is traditionally its most important selling season of the year. Other vehicles showing strong sales included new generation vehicles such as the Toyota Avalon and Sienna.
Another Unintended Acceleration Bugaboo Bites the DustBy Jim Bray Saturday, February 12, 2011
Now that the Obama regime has admitted there were no electronic problems behind Toyota’s supposed unintentional acceleration incidents over the past couple of years, do you think Congress will apologize to Mr. Toyoda?
I, for one, am not going to hold my breath.
Toyota Canada Inc. reports January 2011 sales
By Guest Column Tuesday, February 1, 2011
TORONTO, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today reported sales of 9,051 Toyota, Lexus and Scion cars, trucks and SUVs in January 2011, down 1.6% from a year earlier. Highlights for the month include a 2.8% increase in car sales, led by accelerating demand for Toyota’s core, Canadian-built models, the new 2011 Toyota Corolla and Toyota Matrix. Also, with the addition of Scion, January 2011 Toyota sales have surpassed sales for the same period last year.
Scion xB, tC – One Box, One SportBy Jim Bray Saturday, January 15, 2011
There’s thinking outside the box, and there’s thinking about being inside the box. And whether you’re looking to be boxed up or want something a little more fun, Scion thinks it has your number in one of its little numbers.
The Scion xB is, indeed, quite boxy, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, while it inspired me to imagine what it must be like to drive a chest freezer on wheels, when all is said and done the xB is a pretty nice car, well built, efficient and even pretty decent to drive.
The 2011 Toyota MatrixBy Guest Column Friday, January 14, 2011
TORONTO, CNW - Making their Canadian auto show debuts today at the 2011 Montreal International Auto Show are the refreshed 2011 Canadian-built Toyota Corolla and Matrix.
What’s New: Toyota Camry LE and Honda CR-ZBy Jim Bray Saturday, December 4, 2010
One’s a new design and one’s a respected mainstream car. And while both offer decidedly different driving experiences, they have in common the fact that they both acquit their makers’ mandates well.
Toyota Canada Inc. reports November salesBy Guest Column Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Toyota sales in November 2010
Toyota sold 10,861 cars, trucks and SUVs in November, down 26.8% from the previous year.
Canadian-built Toyota Corolla delivers on 40-year legacy of proven value
By Guest Column Wednesday, December 1, 2010
The Toyota Corolla, significantly refreshed for the 2011 model year, continues to raise the bar when it comes to safety, styling, fun-to-drive performance, fuel efficiency and proven value. In addition to a restyled, sportier exterior, Canadian drivers will also have the added confidence of Toyota’s Star Safety System, now standard on every 2011 Toyota, including Corolla.
Toyota Canada announces the Toyota Star Safety SystemBy Guest Column Wednesday, December 1, 2010
The best protection against an auto accident is to help avoid it in the first place, and that’s the role of active safety systems. It’s also why starting with every new 2011 model year vehicle, Toyota Canada will include six active safety technologies as standard equipment on each and every Toyota vehicle.
Toyota Debuts 100-Mile Ranger, Rav4 EV Demonstration Vehicle at Los Angeles Auto ShowBy Guest Column Thursday, November 18, 2010
LOS ANGELES, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) debuted today the second-generation Toyota RAV4 EV at a news conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show. A total of 35 vehicles will be built for a demonstration and evaluation program through 2011, aiming at market arrival of a fully-engineered vehicle in 2012. The fully-engineered vehicle will have a target range of 100 miles (160 kilometres) in actual road driving patterns, in a wide range of climates and conditions.
Toyota Sienna Named Best New Minivan in AJAC’s 2011 Canadian Car of the Year AwardsBy Guest Column Friday, October 29, 2010
TORONTO
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) named the 2011 Toyota Sienna as the Best New Minivan in the 2011 Canadian Car of the Year Awards following rigorous testing during the annual TestFest for the Canadian Car of the Year Awards competition.
Highlander and Toyota Highlander Hybrid make their debutBy Guest Column Thursday, September 23, 2010
Canadians looking for the versatility of passenger car-like handling, control and comfort, combined with the power and utility of a mid-size SUV featuring greater fuel efficiency, can find it all in the 2011 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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