The first investigation completed on Monday resulted in a $16.375 million fine over Toyota's recall of nearly five million vehicles with accelerator pedals that could become entrapped by floor mats.
"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.
The new Innova is more expensive than the old one, with the top-end model costing over Rs 20 lakh
Launch of Etios Cross, upgraded Corolla likely to see delay of at least 2 months.
Japanese auto major Toyota will hike prices of its vehicles across all models in India by up to 3 per cent from January to offset rising input costs.
22 million vehicles recalled in 2013: US safety agency
Carmakers, including Toyota, Honda, Nissan Motor Co and BMW, in 2013 recalled 3.6 million vehicles because of problems with the airbag inflator that could potentially explode and injure the driver or passengers.
With 25 per cent sales growth in the multi-utility vehicle segment, other car makers rushing in, too.
Japanese auto major Toyota Motor Corp will invest $ 350 million (about Rs 1,400 crore) for setting up a second plant in India as part of its plans to introduce a strategic small car in the country by 2010. The new plant will have a production capacity of 1 lakh units and will become operational by 2010. The new small car, which will have high localisation level, is primarily aimed at the Indian market. Toyota will also be investing further in the plant on support facilities.
Boardroom shuffle in Toyota may lead Takeshi Uchiyamada to become chirman, speculate executives.
Speaking to reporters after flagging off Etios exports to South Africa for the first time, Sandeep Singh, deputy managing director (marketing), said so far the Camry had been imported.
Over 400 Toyota Kirloskar Motor Employees Union members have ended their sit-in protest outside the labour commissioner's office in Bangalore, to pave the way for holding conciliatory talks.
The car has been been specifically developed for the Indian market and the company is investing Rs 3,200 crore (Rs 32 billion) at its second plant in Bangalore to produce its units.
The fuel efficiency of the vehicle is 19.16kmpl.
The company is wooing smaller towns to create awareness for Etios to be launched in December.
Toyota will be hiring as many as 1,600 contract employees in the coming months, indicating that the auto sector is slowly recovering.
The auto maker, which is recalling more than a million vehicles in different parts of the world, had a loss of 164.7 billion yen in the same period a year ago. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, consolidated vehicle sales jumped 227,000 units, Toyota said on Thursday.
Toyota's Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock were sent to the back of the Australian Grand Prix starting grid on Saturday after stewards ruled their cars breached regulations. The governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement that the upper rear wing elements of the two cars were too flexible and the cars were excluded from the official qualifying classification.
Tavish, author of the fantasy book Cren and the War of Seven Days, and Hemant, founder of the climate change awareness Web site CarbonNeutralVolunteers.org, were among the 12 national winners of the scholars program selected from 100 regional winners.
The company says if the ban on diesel vehicles continues, around 13% of its sales will be hit.
Toyota has set up two manufacturing plants at Bidadi, about 35 km from here, with a combined capacity of 310,000 units a year.
Toyota Kirloskar Motors Limited is looking to make further inroads into the Indian market as it puts its strategy into overdrive. With the launch of the Prius and its small car in 2010, it is looking to add another volume product to its portfolio.
The Italian accused his Toyota team of costing him a podium finish in the Belgian Grand Prix.
Auto major Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Thursday unveiled its first crossover, 'New Etios Cross', targetting young customers.
They have features such as bluetooth audio with remote, rear parking sensors and two-tone interiors.
Auto firms have reported a good jump in sales for the month of December
As this is a limited edition trim, there are expected to be some impressive features on offer, which have been specifically incorporated in these premium sedans.
Here's how the Etios stands when pitted against the Tata Manza, one of its close competitiors.
Government policies and other uncertainties are holding it back from setting up a new diesel engine plant and launching more hybrids.
Formula One newcomer Timo Glock put Toyota on top of the testing timesheets with a best time of one minute 19.779 seconds.
'If we are to be a contributor to the economy, we have to reduce carbon and imports.' 'We will achieve both -- that's our target.'
Toyota Kirloskar Motor is expecting a 58 per cent jump in revenues and a 3.6 per cent rise in sales for the current fiscal.
The amount sought by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would be the 'largest civil penalty ever assessed' against an auto maker by the auto safety agency, according to the US department of transportation.
The model has sold more than 88,500 units since its introduction in India in 2003.
The new Prado is available in five exciting colours-- White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic, Grey Metallic, Greyish Blue Metallic and Black.
