Subcompact cars have really gotten a bad rap in recent years. It seems as if people expect subcompacts to be fuel efficient but unattractive and definitely not sporty. That is a myth that needs dispelling. The truth is that subcompacts do have a lot to offer drivers these days. The new 2012 Yaris SE has efficiency, [...]
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Toyota UK has dropped the curtain on its new Yaris. The subcompact hatch – likely identical to the 2012 Yaris arriving in the States this fall – benefits from a more dynamic design and additional standard equipment on all but its entry-level model. All UK-bound Yaris models, ‘cept for the T2 base version, feature a [...]
After years of uninterrupted success, Toyota finds itself in a peculiar position. The automaker has struggled to regain its stride after the March 11 earthquake that disrupted the supply chain for months and at the same time the automaker is stuck with a quickly aging lineup.But while the first half of 2011 has been rough, [...]
2012 Toyota Yaris – Click above for high-res image gallery The subcompact B-segment is where it’s at these days. This once-overlooked segment of vehicles has been booming lately, what with recent additions like the Ford Fiesta and Mazda2, not to mention soon-to-be-released models like the Chevrolet Sonic, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. Toyota [...]
