Published on April 26, 2010 by Technology Slice
Toyota Sales Still Going Strong – Toyota says its global sales have surged by more than a quarter despite the carmaker having to recall millions of vehicles worldwide because of safety concerns. After recalling about 10 million cars because of safety complaints, Toyota says its global sales surged last month, rising by 26 per cent [...]
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Published on February 25, 2010 by Technology Slice
Toyoda Testimony – Akio Toyoda, the embattled Toyota chief executive, has admitted the company lost its way and its sense of priorities in its rapid rise, culminating in a massive vehicle recall and loss of consumer trust. “I fear the pace at which we have grown may have been too quick,” Mr Toyoda says in [...]
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Published on February 12, 2010 by Technology Slice
CHICAGO – Mired in ongoing recalls, Toyota Motor Corp. emphasized safety features as the automaker unveiled a face-lifted version of its Avalon large sedan at the Chicago auto show Wednesday. “Nothing is more important to us than the safety and reliability of our vehicles,” said Bob Carter, general manager of the Japanese carmaker’s U.S. sales [...]
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