Toyota has seen sales surge by 100% in 2011 ever since the Etios and Etios Liva were launched in the Indian market. The Etios platform is here to stay and could see more products built on the same. There was some news on the blogosphere of Toyota developing an MPV on the Etios platform. With India’s largest selling car maker Maruti Suzuki entering the compact MPV segment with Ertiga there could be a possibi ...

Toyota used the 2012 Auto Expo to launch of the meanest SUV’s in India. The legendary Land Cruiser, a truly dominant 4WD vehicle, has been routinely taming the wildest terrains on earth for over 50 years. In the process, it has become an essential part of the lives of a wide variety of people around the world. The legend continues with the new Land Cruiser, the natural successor to the line and a continuing ...

Toyota launched a first in India Easy Seat concept on the Corolla Altis. Toyota has always strived to serve the society and has considered its “customer first “in all its endeavors. Easy Seat was made with this philosophy in mind. The Easy Seat is a TKM recommended accessory. It is a customized swivel seat aimed to provide transport solutions especially for the mobility impaired. The Easy Seat will come as ...

Toyota launched the all new variant of Prius - a pioneer and global leader in Hybrid technology at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. The Prius - third generation - was first introduced in India in 2010. Prius is a pioneer in hybrid technology and the first mass production hybrid vehicle. Much more than delivering exceptional fuel efficiency and lower carbon emission, it shaped a revolution in various ways in ...

Toyota India  unveiled the concept cars of its upcoming Etios Motor Racing Trophy, one make racing series. Continuing the Company’s global legacy of motorsports, the racing tourney will be supported by one of the most accomplished and acclaimed companies in motorsport history – TRD (Toyota Racing Development), the corporate brand from the Toyota affiliate, Toyota Technocraft Co. Ltd. This new venture from T ...

Toyota India has launched the facelifted Fortuner SUV in India at the 2012 Auto Expo. The New Fortuner the undisputed leader in its segment and the Real Urban SUV takes style and sophisticated luxury to a new level. Toyota has launched the Fortuner in 3 variants:4X2 MT,4X2 AT and 4X4 MT. The two new variants include the two-wheel drive and the Automatic version. The new Fortuner is priced at:- Model Price ( ...

Toyota India has launched the facelifted Innova in India at the 2012 Auto Expo  . Toyota’s theme for the auto expo this year – harmony in motion – reflects the company’s constant effort to bring joy to their customers and develop a harmonious relationship. The new Innova is priced between Rs. 9, 40,200/- to Rs.13, 19,000/- ex-showrooms Delhi. Innova Exteriors and Styling: The new Innova comes with a prestig ...

Toyota will launch the updated Prius in 2012. The company will showcase the 2012 model at the Auto Expo. The Toyota Prius continues to lead the market for hybrid automobiles that it started 15 years ago. The third-generation Prius, which was all-new for the 2010 model year, gains updated headlamps and tail lamps, plus a new front fascia and bumper for 2012, 15-inch wheel covers for 2012 and standard LED Day ...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor more than doubled its growth with 15,948 units sold in Dec 2011 as compared to 6,362 units in the corresponding month last year, thereby registering its highest growth in the year with 151%. TKM registered an annual growth of 82% in the year 2011. The company sold 1,36,150 units as compared to 74,762 units in the previous year. The Etios series   sales topped the yearly sales volume w ...

Toyota will unveil the all New Camry at the 2012 Auto Expo. The Expo is going to see a new launch from almost every car maker in India. Hyundai will also launch the new Sonata which replaces the current Sonata Transform. Toyota plans to assemble it from CKD kits at the Bangalore plant, which may help Toyota to price it on the lower side. A more refined 2.5-litre 174bhp VVT-i petrol engine mated to new six-s ...

After Mahindra, Tata and Ford the Japanese giant car maker Toyota will commence exporting cars to South Africa. Toyota Kirloskar Motor announced the start of exports of its “World First, India First”- Toyota Etios & Etios Liva to South Africa. The company plans to begin export by March 2012. The models for export will be based on the Etios platform currently sold in India, but will be developed and prod ...

Japanese car Maker, Toyota is recalling 41,000 units of its sedan Etios and small car Liva in India to replace faulty inlet pipe to fuel tank. Toyota has been hit by the word recall several times in the last two years. The company has been recalling many of the products globally due to faulty parts which may cause damage to the vehicles. The company will be replacing filler hose (inlet pipe to the fuel tank ...

The new facelifted Fortuner and  Innova have been spied again. This time with no camouflage and we can expect launch very soon. The new facelifted Innova and Fortuner will be one of the main highlights of the 2012 Auto Expo. The Innova certainly looks much better than its previous model and gets cosmetic changes on the exterior and interior. There is a large screen placed at the center that serves as the in ...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor will raise the prices of entire range of locally-produced vehicles by up to 3%, one of its steepest rate hikes, from January 1 due to the weakening of rupee against the yen. Toyota has already increased the prices of its vehicles thrice this year, in April, July and October, by a total of around 5%. Rupee depreciation is putting severe pressure on firms importing substantial amount of ...

Toyota Etios and Etios Liva Continue to Foster Steady Growth. Toyota Kirloskar Motor registered sales of 13,956 units in November 2011 as compared to 5,242 units in November 2010. The company sales grew by 266% when compared to the corresponding period last year. Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director, Marketing, TKM said, “We are very happy with the overwhelming response and confidence shown by our cu ...