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 Toyota to Launch iQ Mini Car in U.S. as Scion Model |
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Jun 30, 2009 - 9:52 AM - by Administrator
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Toyota will bring its iQ city car to North America by 2012, badged as a Scion model. Scion debuted a concept of the iQ (shown above) at the New York Auto Show this year. When it does launch, however, expect it to look significantly more tame.
Currently the mini car (about the size of a SMART fortwo) is sold in Europe and Asia and three engines are offered. Once it makes its way to North America we are likely to get the 1.33-liter four-cylinder with 99hp. Although according ot Toyota a 1.6-liter engine will fit.
The iQ is technically a 3+1, meaning that it can seat three adults and one child. This is possible by locating the passenger seat ahead of the driver’s seat so that there is actual leg room for a rear passenger on the passenger's side.
The iQ is also slated to be the base of an electric vehicle due out in 2012, and recently Aston Martin announced it was working on a concept, the Cygnet, that is based on the iQ.
The Scion iQ is expected in either 2010 or 2011 as a 2011 or 2012 model.
More: Toyota to Launch iQ Mini Car in U.S. as Scion Model on AutoGuide.com
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Shoichiro Toyoda Lashes Out at Toyota Execs |
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Jun 22, 2009 - 1:20 PM - by Administrator
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One of the last things Shoichiro Toyoda did as honorary chairman at Toyota Motor Corp., was to assemble all of the company's executives and give them a tongue lashing. Toyoda even called out president Katsuaki Watanabe and blamed those in charge of the Japanese automaker for leaving behind the company's long-standing business practices to chase the quick-buck. He said they followed the lead of now-bankrupt automakers like GM and Chrysler, a path that has put the company in a serious financial bind.
While Toyota has posted significant profits for years, last year it posted a $4.5 billion loss and expects to lose even more ($5.7 billion) next year.
Toyota has always been known for building economical cars and for using a business practice called kaizen, where small improvements are constantly made to improve products. It is expected that Akio Toyoda (pictured above), the new Toyota president and grandson to the company’s founder, will once again begin to return the company to an economically-minded, slow growth corporation. Akio will officially take over the Toyota helm tomorrow.
Industry experts also believe that in order for Toyota to stay on top it must not only move away from luxury cars and large trucks, but it must also look outside the United States... [Read More]
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Scion to Offer Kenstyle Aero Kit as Dealer-Installed Option |
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Jun 11, 2009 - 12:34 PM - by Administrator
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Scion has added yet another product to its already extensive list of dealer-offered accessories - a Kenstyle aero kit for the xB model.
The kit includes a new front bumper, side skirts and a rear bumper, all for a reasonable $1,299.99 plus installation. The kit is a part of Scion's Optomize accessory program and is currently available at dealers thought the United States and Puerto Rico.
Made to high-quality standards the Kenstyle kit is designed to fit perfectly. It is made of urethane for light weight, an OEM-look and overall durability.
The Kenstyle aero kit gives U.S.-tuners a genuine JDM look with the convenience and quality service of a local Scion dealer.
More: Scion to Offer Kenstyle Aero Kit as Dealer-Installed Option on AutoGuide.com
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