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You Asked For It, You Got It: Toyota Secures New Trademark on Supra Name

Toyota has applied to trademark the iconic Supra name, according to documents it filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark… Toyota has applied to trademark the iconic Supra name, according to documents it filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on July 16. The company’s previous trademark on the model name expired in 2006, [...]

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Toyota: What’s New for 2011

2011 Toyota 4Runner: After a full redesign last year, the 2011 Toyota 4Runner receives only minor updates for 2011. 2011 Toyota Avalon: The 2011 Toyota Avalon receives a minor refresh this year that includes a new grille, reshaped bumpers front and rear, new wheels and a little extra chrome trim. The interior was upgraded with [...]

Toyota Prius on Record Sales Pace in Japan

Just the Facts: The Toyota Prius is expected to top the single-year sales mark in Japan, set by the Toyota Corolla. Corolla set the current record of 300,008 in 1990. Prius has already has passed the 300,000-unit mark. TOKYO — The Toyota Prius is on track to set a new single-year sales record in Japan, [...]

Comparison Test: 2010 Toyota Prius PHV vs. 2011 Chevrolet Volt

Electric car fans love the fact that gas stations are everywhere. It gives them plenty of chances to thumb their noses as they glide past in silence. They may enjoy their smug little ritual, but they’re in the minority. The fact is, electric cars aren’t very realistic for most people. They may get you to [...]

2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Debuts at 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show

  Just the Facts: Toyota unveiled its 2012 RAV4 EV at the L.A. auto show. The newest version incorporates a Tesla powertrain. Toyota says the RAV4 EV will have a range of about 100 miles.   LOS ANGELES — Call it the Toyota RAV4 EV 2.0. The Japanese automaker took the wraps off its second-generation [...]