Archive for August, 2011

2012 Toyota Camry Global Reveal – Bob Carter

Friday, August 26th, 2011

The program here at Paramount Studios in Hollywood is being simulcast to media gatherings in Detroit and New York. It’s also being shown to team members at the Camry manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, where we will go little later in the program. So I’d like add my welcome to everyone at these locations.
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New Chevrolet Malibu to celebrate European debut in Frankfurt

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Having celebrated its world debut at concurrent shows in the U.S. and China, the new Malibu will form a cornerstone of Chevrolet’s presence at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. In Europe, where Malibu was not previously available, the all-new version will go on sale next year and be the brand’s new flagship.
“The Malibu will come [...]

Range Rover Evoque Named Auto Express Car Of The Year

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Land Rover Discovery 4 claims Best Large SUV title for second successive year and extends Discovery’s prize-winning streak to seven yearsThe new Range Rover Evoque has been declared Car of the Year in the Auto Express New Car Awards. The Evoque was also named Best Compact SUV by Britain’s biggest-selling motoring magazine, with the Land [...]

Truck deliveries up to end June 2011

Friday, August 26th, 2011

All in all, Volvo Trucks delivered 54,566 trucks in the first six months, an increase of 72% compared to the same period in 2010. The company showed an increase in all major markets.
Deliveries to Europe up to and including June amounted to 23,674 trucks, an increase of 93% compared to the first six months of [...]

New Diesel Engine Powers The Defender For 2012

Friday, August 26th, 2011

The new 2.2-litre diesel engine replaces the 2.4-litre diesel while matching it for power, torque and fuel consumption. A new, full acoustic engine cover replaces the previous splash cover, reducing radiated engine noise and improving driving refinement.
Despite the smaller capacity, the new engine produces the same power, and torque, as the outgoing 2.4-litre [...]

New Features For 2012 Ensure The Discovery 4 Remains Crowned

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Discovery 4 audio systems have been rationalised and improved for 2012 and the electrical architecture upgraded to the latest MOST Gen 2.1. A new, entry level 8-speaker system with colour display replaces the previous system with black and white display. The entry level system also has Bluetooth and USB/iPod connectivity. The Hi-ICE Harman Kardon System [...]

Improved Customer Feature For The Range Rover Sport In 2012

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Design and equipment levels have moved up a level at 12MY with exterior colour changes to detailing and new interior colour ways for the Autobiography Sport. A new powered tailgate has also been introduced as standard from Luxury models upwards for 2012, enabling drivers to set their desired lift height.
For the first time on the [...]

New Camry engine: more power, less fuel

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Next-generation Camry will be powered by a new 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that produces more power while using less fuel.The new fuel-efficient and more environmentally sustainable engine will be built at Altona from the latter half of 2012.Approximately $300 million of investment will be injected into the Australian economy to build the new engine line.Toyota’s [...]

Toyota unveils seventh-generation Camry

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Toyota Australia was a major participant in the global reveal of the all-new seventh-generation Camry.The simultaneous launch of the new mid-sized vehicle in global markets signifies a strong resolve from Toyota Motor Corporation.The Australian Camry range will feature a unique model variant named Atara.Toyota Camry debuts a new design with a more spacious interior, improved [...]

Camry – built in Australia for 24 years

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Toyota has produced more than 1.6 million Camry sedans in Australia since commencing production of the car in 1987.Camry has been Australia’s best-selling mid-size car for the past 17 years running and is the country’s leading automotive export.Shipments to the Middle East, Toyota Australia’s main export market, began in 1996 and have taken off since [...]

Toyota Prius gains praise from scientists

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Toyota’s Prius delivers “a more than 40 per cent reduction in global warming pollution compared with its closest conventional models”.That is the finding of the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), a US non-profit organisation that placed Prius at the top of its hybrid scorecard.
The UCS said Prius achieved the highest rating among non-luxury cars for [...]

Local input improves Yaris for Australia

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Local Toyota engineers have ensured the next-generation Yaris hatch will suit Australian conditions and driver expectations.The Toyota Technical Centre in Melbourne contributed to the steering calibration, which delivers the type of feedback and directness appreciated in this market.The local engineers also confirmed the overall chassis package for Australia which provides sharp handling – similar to [...]

Trucks Keep Recycling Business Moving

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

A locally-owned Darwin company has grown to become the most comprehensive recycling, waste and destruction business in the Northern Territory in just over five years – with the help of a fleet of Hino trucks.Managing director Leon Schulz said recycling was the core business of NT Recycling Solutions Pty Ltd (NTRS), while waste collection was [...]

New Charge Air Coolers From Alliance Truck Parts Now Available

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Portland, Ore. – Alliance Truck Parts, a leading aftermarket parts provider for the commercial transportation industry, now offers a charge air cooler product line for most makes and models of class 6-8 commercial trucks and buses. The new line provides a quality solution to charge air cooler issues that can severely affect a vehicle’s performance.
Charge [...]