Toyota Motor Corporation ranks as one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers today. This Japanese automotive giant produces a full line of vehicles including sedans, trucks, SUVs, vans, and buses, not to mention its pioneering works in the field of robotics. Through the years, it has earned its remarkable reputation by constantly striving to perfect the most excellent manufacturing procedures and to provide what its clients really need. Living testaments to these goals are the millions of vehicles rolling out straight from the stables of its assembly lines. Almost its entire range of vehicle models became popular preference among buyers and enthusiast not just because they are affordable but also because they are designed with the most advanced and innovative Toyota parts. These parts have very distinct make-up and they compliment the attitude of a true Toyota.

Japanese automaker Toyota is on track to become the world's largest automaker this year. The company has been increasing its hold in the very important United States auto market. With the coming of the New Year, Toyota president Katsuaki Watanabe outlined their goals for 2008.

The Toyota Motor Corp. is intensifying its commitment in the production of hybrids and environment-friendly auto technology. The Japanese automaker's latest venture is the plug-in version of its iconic Prius.

Toyota Motor Corporation, currently the largest auto maker in the industry, is fast tracking clear and definite plans to strengthen the company's stability. They have settled braced foundation in each of their market, of which recently brought success in India. After Toyota thoroughly managed to prosper with their premium cars and multi-utility vehicles in the country, they are now opting to flourish in the truck and bus segment. In relation to that, the company is in negotiation to settle a manufacturing facility for the said commercial vehicles.

Volkswagen AG, Europe's largest automaker and the biggest overseas carmaker in China has started selling Magotan sedans in the country and in the process challenging Toyota Motor Corp.'s Camry which is equipped with high quality Toyota thermostat. The Magotan sedans are equipped with 1.8-liter or 2-liter engine and have a base price starting 192,800 yuan or $25,000 basing in an email coming from Volkswagen. On the other hand Toyota's China-made Camry has a price that starts at 197,800 yuan more expensive than the Magotan by 5,000 yuan.

Japan's Isuzu Motors Ltd. said Thursday that it is considering a set up in a joint venture to produce diesel engines with Toyota Motor Corp. as part of the tie-up which was announced by the two firms last year. The truck maker and the world's number one car maker have been discussing details of their alliance in development and production of diesel engines since they formed the tie-up.

Six Tundras drivers finished in the top-10 at Memphis: Jack Sprague (second), Mike Skinner (fourth), Aaron Fike (fifth), Ryan Mathews (No. 36 Lilly Company/Toyota Industrial Equipment Tundra, sixth), Johnny Benson (No. 23 360 OTC Tundra, seventh) and Todd Bodine (No. 30 Lumber Liquidators Tundra, eighth). Other drivers in the field were Brad Keselowski (16th), Terry Cook (No. 59 Harris Trucking Tundra, 29th) and Ken Butler (No. 00 Aaron's Lucky Dog Tundra, 33rd).

A major Japanese business daily reported in Tuesday that prosecutors have decided against filing charges against three Toyota officials under investigation on distrust of avoiding recalls that may have led to an accident. Paul Nolasco, Toyota Motor Corporation's spokesman, declined to comment on The Nikkei report saying that the company was not yet officially notified of any decision. Prosecutors in Kumamoto, in southern Japan where the accident happened, also declined to comment. Toyota has denied the wrongdoing in the case.

Driver Doug Kalitta of the 8,000-horsepower Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster views July 1 final eliminations at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio a bittersweet event for the olden quarter-mile veteran. Last season's NHRA championship-points runner-up, Doug reached his first semi-final round of 2007 at the Norwalk race track that is situated just two hours away from his home in Ann Arbor, Mich. But thoughts of his father's passing away just days before gave burden on the drag racing fan-favorite. Doug Kalitta, Sr. died due to cancer last Tuesday at age of 67.

Toyota Boshuku Japan, Toyota's main automotive interior systems supplier, is spending 1.2 billion baht to purchase a local automotive seat producer, the Thai Automotive Seating and Interior Co (TASI). Earlier, Toyota Boshuku held a stake of 50 percent in TASI. NHK Spring in Thailand with 35 percent and NHK Spring Japan are other stake holders. The deal has been made through Toyota Boshuku Asia Co., Toyota Boshuku's Thai operation. Toyota Boshuku Asia general manager Akihiko Shimanouchi said that Toyota Boshuku Japan and Toyota Boshuku Asia would hold 50 percent each in TASI after the acquisition.