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Toyota FT-86 on time for November 2011 launch contrary to earlier reports

Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept – 1600 – 22.01.2010

The saga continues

According to a recent report, the Toyota FT-86 is on schedule for a November 2011 launch. While this was expected, recent rumors have suggested the car was delayed until 2013.

Speaking with 7tune, Toyota’s Dr. Shigeyuki Hori and Kazuo Okino reaffirmed the company’s intention to launch the car as planned. While neither would go into a lot of detail, they revealed the production version is nearly 50% complete and the mid-level model is targeted to have a price of 2.5 million yen ($28,610 / €22,000).

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Toyota subpoenaed by U.S. federal grand jury Toyota subpoenaed by U.S. federal grand jury

2009 Toyota Avensis

Toyota is being forced to turn over documents focusing on steering problems in their vehicles to a U.S. grand jury in New York.  The grand jury is seeking documents that outline issues the …

Toyota PR planted sudden acceleration/driver error story? Toyota PR planted sudden acceleration/driver error story?

2010 Toyota Electronic Throttle Control, 03 March 2010, Dr. Matthew Schwall of Exponent
Wall Street Journal story may have been sourced only from Toyota

Earlier this week the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that, according to unnamed …

New Toyota Supra due in 2014 – rumors New Toyota Supra due in 2014 – rumors

Toyota FT-HS Concept

Akio Toyoda, head of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Co., says he would like to see a new Toyota Supra hit the market.  Seen in 2007 as the FT-HS concept at the the Detroit …

Driver error to blame in Toyota sudden acceleration debacle – U.S. DOT Driver error to blame in Toyota sudden acceleration debacle – U.S. DOT

2010 Toyota Electronic Throttle Control, 03 March 2010, Dr. Matthew Schwall of Exponent

Investigators have concluded that several incidents of sudden acceleration reported by Toyota drivers were caused by the drivers themselves, according to unnamed sources …

Mystery Tesla EV prototypes identified as Toyota RAV4 and Lexus RX – further details Mystery Tesla EV prototypes identified as Toyota RAV4 and Lexus RX – further details

2010 Toyota RAV4 Facelift
Will determine best battery strategy for future EVs

New details have emerged about two Toyota prototypes equipped with EV powertrains from Tesla Motors.
According to Bloomberg, the mystery vehicles are the Toyota RAV4 and …

Toyota to launch three all-new green vehicles in 2012 Toyota to launch three all-new green vehicles in 2012

Toyota FT-EV II Concept live in Tokyo
Two new variants of the Prius are on the way along with a new all-electric car

Toyota is developing three new green models, according to a report by Automotive News.
The …

Tesla preparing two EV prototypes for Toyota Tesla preparing two EV prototypes for Toyota

Toyota FT-EV concept 2009
Will be delivered by the end of the month

According to a recent report, Tesla is building two EV prototypes for Toyota.
Set to be delivered by the end of the month, the prototypes …

Toyota trademarks FR-S badge for FT-86 concept car? Toyota trademarks FR-S badge for FT-86 concept car?

Toyota FT-86 Concept live at Tokyo Motor Show

After Toyota applied in both Canada and the U.S. to trademark the name “FR-S”, many are speculating that it will be the badge for the production model of …

Toyota FT-86 launch postponed by 2 years Toyota FT-86 launch postponed by 2 years

Toyota FT-86 Concept
Yet another delay?

According to a recent report, Toyota’s highly anticipated FT-86 has been postponed for two years.
While details are limited, Best Car Magazine is reporting the delay is due to Toyota’s rejection of the …

Toyota unintended acceleration could be linked to 89 deaths – NHTSA Toyota unintended acceleration could be linked to 89 deaths – NHTSA

Toyota Logo

Sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles may have been a factor in the deaths of 89 people since 2000, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  The agency, which stated in March that …

Toyota Prius MPV to be called Alpha Toyota Prius MPV to be called Alpha

Toyota Hybrid X Concept 2007 – 19.04.2010
New Prius-based MPV will come as both a 5- and 7-seater

Motor Trend is reporting that an MPV version of the Toyota Prius will be called the Alpha.
The new Alpha …

Tesla announces purchase of former NUMMI factory from Toyota Tesla announces purchase of former NUMMI factory from Toyota

2012 Tesla Model S

Tesla has revealed that the location of its recently-acquired production facility is the former Toyota NUMMI factory in Fremont, California.  The cost of the transaction was not revealed, though it could be …

Toyota to invests $50 million in Tesla, co-develop EV technology Toyota to invests $50 million in Tesla, co-develop EV technology

Tesla Roadster / Tesla Motors
Will create a specialized team to design parts and production systems for future EVs

In a surprise move, Toyota has teamed up with Tesla to develop new electric vehicle technology.
While details are …

Toyota considering smaller FT-86 to fill model range void Toyota considering smaller FT-86 to fill model range void

Toyota FT-86 artist rendering – 600 – 10.02.10 / Holiday Auto
New compact roadster will be priced at less than $20,000 in the U.S.

Toyota is working on a smaller, less-expensive version of the FT-86 sports car …

Toyota posts $2.2 billion profit – what recall? Toyota posts $2.2 billion profit – what recall?

Akio Toyoda and his Board of Directors, 700, 11.05.2010

Toyota posted a surprisingly large 209.4 billion yen ($2.2 billion) profit for their fiscal year, which concluded on March 31.  The amount was a massive improvement over …