The contract extension will keep him at the Toyota Formula One team to the end of 2009.
Toyota said modules in the power window master switch may have been lubricated inconsistently during the manufacturing process.
The world's largest carmaker, Toyota, on Wednesday launched the diesel version of its premium sedan Corolla Altis in India, priced between Rs 10.95 lakh and Rs 13.75 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
Prius is the highest selling hybrid model of TMC with a cumulative global sale of over 1.4 million units since 2000.
Car-maker Toyota Kirloskar Motor today reported an 89.34 per cent increase in sales to 17,395 units in January, driven by robust demand for its latest 'Etios' and 'Liva' models.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor is lifting the lock-out at its Bidadi plant on the outskirts of the city, effective Saturday, company sources said.
This Sporty initiative by Japanese carmaker will definitely steal the hearts of numerous 'racing' enthusiasts across the country.
The is expected to cost about Rs 35 lakh.
The Corolla Altis Aero, powered by the existing J Grade 1.8 litre petrol engine, is Bharat Stage IV emission norms compliant, the company said.
Global auto giant Toyota is planning to set up a gearbox manufacturing plant in India to serve the Asian market.
The new diesel Toyota Etios and Liva find themselves in a highly competitive scenario.
The world's largest carmaker, Toyota, is evaluating options to introduce a diesel version of its small car to be launched in the Indian market by 2011.
The company had earlier stated that for a fall of every rupee against dollar, it loses about Rs 90 crore (Rs 900 million) on a yearly basis.
Over 1,000 employees affiliated to the Toyota Kirloskar Motor Union on Tuesday resumed work after signing a modified version of the 'good conduct declaration' prepared by the management.
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The company said that as it expands in India, the team needs to take new roles and responsibilities.
Toyota on Wednesday launched an advanced version of its multi-purpose vehicle Innova in India, offered at an introductory price between Rs 7,66,000 and Rs 11,06,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
It will borrow Innova Crysta's engine lineup
Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Monday launched Etios Xclusive priced in the range of Rs 7.82 lakh (petrol variant) to Rs 8.92 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki is set to launch a new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) -- Invicto -- next month. It will be the company's first passenger vehicle with an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 20 lakh or more, said Shashank Srivastava, executive director (sales), on Tuesday. The upcoming MPV will compete with the likes of Toyota Innova Hycross, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, Mahindra & Mahindra XUV700, and Mahindra & Mahindra Scorpio-N - all having three rows of seats. Invicto will be based on the Hycross by Toyota, which will manufacture Maruti's most expensive car at its Bidadi plant in Karnataka.
Models of the Yaris, known in Japan as the Vitz, that were made between November 2010 and March 2012, have been recalled.
Industrialist Vikram Kirloskar on Monday said he would begin negotiations with the Japanese automaker Toyota in March next to increase his stake in their joint venture Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd
The probe agency has issued summons to Samal and his son Prayaskanti in connection with Barapada Engineering College land irregularities, they added.
Toyota is being cautious with the technology, but GM is full-speed-ahead for a 2010 launch of its Volt. To the victor will go the spoils.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Wednesday said it will recall 44,989 units of multi-purpose vehicle Innova manufactured between February 2005 and December 2008 in India to rectify a faulty cable on the steering wheel.
Every year, carmakers announce at the end of November or December their plans to increase prices of their vehicles by January.
Exteriors of Innova always charm the onlookers but this new version has additional features to impress car lovers.
The launch of two much-awaited compact cars of Honda and Toyota, scheduled to hit showrooms in a few months, may get reviewed as the two companies struggle with component supplies.
The new Corolla Altis will come with a 1,798 cc engine.
So far Toyota has recalled more than 8 million vehicles worldwide.
Designed by Toyota Racing Development, the limited edition will be available in the 4x4 MT variant of the Fortuner, the company said in a statement.
Japanese car maker Toyota on Tuesday said it will begin production of its entry-level sedan Etios in third week of December from its second manufacturing facility in India at Bidadi in Bengaluru.
"The driver of the Innova tried to escape from the spot and sped away. As the vehicle reached the toll booth, it rammed into many cars, leaving nine people injured. Later, three of them were declared dead," the DCP said.
Japanese carmaker 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 Kirloskar Motors and Honda Motors have announced plans to launch a small car in India.
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