Toyota Hybrids Photo: 2011

Toyota Hybrid Concept Car

Sunday, 23 October 2011

The Toyota Motor Corporation primarily focuses on the manufacturing and production of their products in the automotive market. That is why Toyota remains undisputed in terms of market profitability compared to its competitors. Toyota also opened numerous regional divisions such as Toyota's luxury car manufacturer, Lexus and Scion. And when talking about Toyota and the automotive industry, Toyota will be presenting 27 vehicles the 4th China (Guangzhou) International Auto Exhibition. The auto exhibition is currently on going at the province of Guangzhou in China, and had just started last July 24, 2006.
Toyota will be displaying a total of 27 concept vehicles along with their latest production vehicles. This number is a huge amount and actually is the largest that Toyota has ever presented for such a car exhibition. Toyota would also be joining the Guangzhou Auto Exhibition, well, since Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co. Ltd. (GMTC) had been established and started their operation last 2004. During the mentioned auto show, Toyota will present the new safety technology features of their models such as the Toyota Prius and Toyota Reiz. Safety is one of the main priorities of Toyota Motors' production vehicles.

Hybrid Toyota

When it comes to hybrid SUVs, many people were not quite sure how they would work out. Could an SUV really still keep all the room and still get great fuel economy? Well, Toyota has proven that the concept of a hybrid SUV can really work with their new Toyota Highlander hybrid. While you can expect to pay a bit more for the Toyota Highlander hybrid than you would for the regular gas engine, many people feel that the benefits are worth the extra cost in the beginning.
Superior Fuel Economy
When it comes to SUVs, one of the main problems with them has been that they are not very good on fuel. Since they are heavier, bigger, and the aerodynamics of these vehicles are not as efficient as on cars, they use far more fuel than a car does. While there have been hybrid cars making headlines for a few years now when it comes to fuel economy, now the Toyota Highlander hybrid is planning to do the same thing. Believe it or not, you can get fuel mileage on this new hybrid SUV that is just as good as any cars out there today. So, the Toyota Highlander is definitely offering fuel economy that cannot be beaten by any other SUV.

Best Hybrid Cars

It would be easy to figure out which of the current automobiles today were ranked with the best energy efficiency ratings in gasoline powered car engines, model design, and those rated with the best safety features per car class. There is a wide opinion spread of rankings that can be provided by most major automobile manufacturers' reviews.
It would probably be difficult, if not impossible to find same rankings for the dual-powered hybrid automobile that is emerging like gangbusters on the automobile market today. It would also be near impossible to figure out which of these models would be considered or ranked as the best hybrid car available on the market today because with the energy saving features that save people money at the gas pumps, all of these hybrid car models are a winner.
The best hybrid car would provide versatility and style to the consumer. With mild hybrid and full hybrid car models available, there is a good selection of features that consumers can choose that will meet their individual driving needs and styles. Some of these hybrid car varieties have the capability of driving from a dead start on electrical power, while others require the gas powered motor feature to engage first to perform this part of the drive train operation.

Toyota News

Have you heard of the latest news about Toyota? Another Toyota car model has proven that Toyota is still the ranging number one car brand. Last April 30, the Toyota Car Company was proud to release the news about the Toyota Prius. This particular hybrid car model has reached enormous global sales of 504,700 units in a year. The hard works and efforts of Toyota Car Corporation finally are paying off.
The Toyota Prius was released in Japan early of 1997. And every year since 2000, the production was only 12,000 units. In 2003, they released the completely redesigned version of the Toyota Prius in the United States. More than 100,000 units where produced in 2005 for the United States market only. A gigantic 250,000 US sales was noted in May 2006.
To give its consumers the satisfaction they deserve, Toyota Car Corporation will be advancing its research to develop more quality and durable cars including Toyota Prius auto parts and accessories like lights and bumpers. They will also discover new ideas in building plug-in hybrids for the next generation vehicle which would be having an extended range capacity to use the electric drive only. They are also planning to double the production of hybrid models by early 2010.

Toyota Lease

Doing a little homework could help you to negotiate a better price on a Toyota used vehicle lease. The first step is to decide the vehicle you would like to lease then use an online calculator or Kelley's Blue Book (or equivalent for your country) to determine the value of the used vehicle.
Most vehicle depreciation takes place in the first two years. Japanese vehicles depreciate slower then American vehicles. As a result the lease cost of a Japanese should be less.
Get a copy of your credit score to determine if you qualify for a lease and to get an idea of what interest rate will be. Most lease companies offer a free no obligation quote. Get several quotes before you shop for a lease.
Some companies specialize in used car leases. You may want to consider arranging your own lease prior to shopping for a vehicle. This will allow you to lease a vehicle that is being sold by a privately.

Toyota Hybrid Sales

oyota, the second largest automaker around the globe, is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the recently held Environmental Media Awards. The latter is a prestigious event aimed at promoting awareness of environment issues. The gala event displayed a powerhouse of stars and celebrities from film, music and television.
Previous honorees of Environmental Awards include Daryl Hannah, Cameron Diaz, Edward Norton, and programs like The Simpsons, Grey's Anatomy, and Lilo & Stitch. "Entertainment is a potent vehicle for raising awareness of environmental issues," said Dian Ogilvie, senior vice president and chief environmental officer of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. "The creative teams who are honored with an Environmental Media Award are inspiring people to think and act in ways that benefit our planet."
Toyota is the world's leader in hybrid technology. It has unleashed several hybrid cars to help reduce air pollution. Toyota and its other division called Lexus, offered five hybrids in the United States. These hybrids are for the SUV, midsized sedan, and sports car segments. To sum it up, Toyota hybrid vehicles contribute in saving more than 150 gallons of gas in the United States. Moreover, it has avoided over 3 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions.

Hybrid Suvs

There is no doubt that the market for hybrid SUVs has increased dramatically since the turn-of-the-century before which the SUV was seen by many as the main culprit of environmental pollution. However, since the introduction of the electric car we have seen this technology transferred into the SUV market with dramatic effect.
Hybrid SUVs available today
When you consider that the hybrid SUV market now contains such names as Porsche, Volkswagen, BMW, Range Rover and GMC is not difficult to see why more motorists are looking towards the more luxurious end of the hybrid market. It would be wrong to suggest that these are cheap vehicles because they are not but what they offer is the ability to move on road and off-road and also use electric power, traditional fuel power and a mix of the two.
The efficiency of hybrid SUVs
At this moment in time the efficiency of hybrid SUVs can be anything between 20 miles per gallon to around 34 miles per gallon with many of the new vehicles on the market coming in towards the top end of this range. This is not fuel efficiency of the highest order by any means but when you consider the size and weight of an SUV these are fairly impressive figures. A number of SUVs have also introduced various recharging systems, fuel management systems and other new technology which is bit by bit improving the efficiency of these often "bulky" vehicles.

2011 Toyota

The final model produced underneath the Supra label was launched within the year 1993 and it was the final automobile below the Supra name and ended its production within the yr 2002. The vehicle was assembled on the Motomachi, Japan, based on the JZA8x platform. The vehicle provided in two forms of engines the three liter 2JZ-GE I6 and the 3 liter 2JZ-GTE I6. The transmissions offered by the automobile embody 5-velocity W58 manual, four-velocity A341E automatic and the 6-speed V16x manual transmissions.
So as to scale back the burden of the vehicle, aluminum was used for setting up its prime, hood, transmission pans, entrance cross-member and the upper suspension A-arms. Other options embrace hole carpet fibers, dished out head bolts, plastic fuel tank, magnesium steering wheel, single pipe exhaust and the gas injected rear spoiler. Despite the features like traction management, twin air luggage, larger wheels, further turbo, bigger tires and bigger brakes, the car was lighter than the earlier mannequin by 91 kilo grams.

Hybrids Cars

A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors. Hybrid vehicles are popular because they appeal to a wide range of consumers. The environmentally conscious can appreciate the ultra-low to zero emissions and amazing fuel economy, while the economically minded can appreciate the low vehicle depreciation and savings in costs at the gas pump. I have listed the Top 5 Hybrid Cars List below and you can decide what is the best hybrid car to you.

Future Toyota Hybrids

By 2020 Toyota expects hybrid vehicles to be 20% of global car market
Takeshi Uchiyamada, a top engineer for car make Toyota, made some interesting predictions this week. He expects that hybrid vehicles, including extended-range plug-in hybrids, will become 20% of all global car sales by 2020.
You might be wondering what these predictions are based on. Well, the Toyota's executive vice president overseeing R&D and engineering pointed out that hybrid car sales are already 20% of annual vehicle sales in Japan, but that most of the developing world is at or below 10 % in hybrid sales. But obviously he believes that these markets will develop in the same way the Japanese market has.

2011 Toyota Hybrids

Friday, 12 August 2011

The Toyota Camry has been a continuous leader for years in the family midsize sedan class by being a reliable and comfortable vehicle for millions. Whether traveling alone or with family, the Camry offers ideal features and space for both.

The 2011 Camry is available in four trim options: Base, LE, SE, and XLE. The Base, LE, and SE also offer automatic transmission as an option. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder comes standard on the Base, LE, and XLE and generates 169 horsepower and has 167 lb-ft of torque. The SE comes standard with a similar engine, but produces 179 horsepower and has 171 lb-ft of torque. All Camry’s come standard with front-wheel drive and have a six speed manual transmission, except the XLE which only comes with a six-speed automatic. Manual transmissions receive 22 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. Automatic’s fuel economy drops slightly to 32 mpg highway.

The exciting option available for LE, SE, and XLE models is the 3.5-liter V6 engine which outputs an outstanding 268 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. The impressive powerful engine option is ranked the best in the midsize family sedan segment. Fuel economy on this engine is still remarkable at 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.

Scoring a perfect five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for all frontal and side impact tests, all Camrys have an impressive safety package that comes standard. The package includes the Star Safety System, containing Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, and Brake Assist. Driver and front seat mounted side, front and rear side curtain, and driver’s knee airbags are all included.

Toyota Recalls

Hollywood produced a movie a few years ago, “Fools Don’t Rush In,” in which a guy fell in love with Selma Hayek but played it cool and coy, and ultimately won her heart.

The movie’s title is my theme for advising people about their rights under California’s lemon law with respect to the many Toyota vehicles that have been recalled. Those of you who have been following have, as of today’s date (March of 2010) observed that Toyota has decided to fight these cases. The most dramatic recent case involves the driver in San Diego who accelerated to pass another car and his Prius thereafter speeded up to 94 mph and would not slow down. One would imagine that Toyota would “roll over” and settle the case quickly, but instead it sent its engineers to a local dealership and tried to replicate the defect. The engineers could not reproduce the defect, whereupon Toyota kicked its public relations machine into high gear to flood the internet with stories challenging the driver’s credibility and competence as a driver.

Toyota Hybrid Cars

Everyone knows that it is unlikely that the future of the automotive industry relies on cars running on petrol or diesel. In fact, it is fair to assume that the coming few years or decade will probably spell the beginning of the end for all cars that depend purely on these environmentally unfriendly fuels. What we aren’t so good at predicting, however, is what will replace this technology. We know it will be something greener and more energy efficient (as our sources of fuel are fast running out on this poor planet), but as for more than that we simply can’t decide.

As such, car manufacturers all over the world are putting their eggs in very different baskets. Some cite solar power as a future possibility, whilst others predict that Fuel cells running on hydrogen will be the next big thing. Toyota, trying to predict what will be the next range of used Toyotas on the futuristic market, have decided that electric cars and hybrids are the way to go.

Hybrid technology is a reasonably safe bet at this moment in time, as the technology and future fuel networks (and nation filled with plugs for your cars!) already exist or can exist with minimal effort and less research. Whether this will last for year and years or be replaced as fast as it arrives simply waits to be seen, but Toyota are definitely on board the wagon and heading down the road fast.

Toyota Future Hybrids

Wednesday, 10 August 2011

On that note, welcome the Toyota drive system known as Hybrid Synergy Drive, which breaks us into the concept of electric cars gently and smoothly. We all worry that a single electric car battery won’t get us to our destination, and so until this technology is perfected and thoroughly tested it makes sense for us to opt for a car that has fuel and electricity so that we can definitely go the distance. Whilst the Prius, Toyotas flagship hybrid model, has been out for ages and is a staple at American used Toyota dealerships, a whole range featuring this technology in such a seamless integration is quite a revelation.

So, what benefits do Toyota claim to offer with their Hybrid Synergy Drive? Will it be coming to a range of Toyota models near you, or will they chicken out and only keep it with the Prius?

The range claims to offer high fuel and CO2 efficiencies, as you would expect from a car that doesn’t use petrol or diesel to power everything it does. This is done through making the most of start/stop technology and special engines designed for function and efficiency. Add to this a high energy battery (although not high energy enough to exist by itself), and you have a really economical system, saving us money and helping the environment. It also offers a quieter drive than normal thanks to the electric contribution, and this helps build on an excellent performance.