Toyota Warranty News

Condit Ford to be shut down

2007-02-02T04:04:00.000-08:00

Condit Ford to be shut down
New Jersey Herald - Ford owners in Sussex County can still receive basic service at the Toyota dealership, but all repairs that fall under the car's warranty are being referred to Magarino Ford on Route 23 in Wantage, Montenero said. Remaining Ford cars at the

Are Extended Warranties Warranted?
Smart Money - Examples include the Honda Accord, Mazda MX-5 Miata and Toyota Corolla. Want that promise in writing? Then look for a car with a long original factory warranty (which automatically comes with the vehicle). While the average warranty is three years

2007 Toyota Corolla LE Review
The Auto Chanel - 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA LE Camry's Little Brother By Steve Purdy TheAutoChnnel.com Detroit Bureau Last week s test car, Toyota s Warranty is 36 months/36,000 miles basic and 60 months/60,000 miles on the powertrain. In the genre of economical, comfortable

More PC buyers will be going Mac in 2007

2007-01-28T05:53:00.000-08:00

More PC buyers will be going Mac in 2007
Ars Technica - What the heck am I going to do with a Toyota? They never break down. You just buy it and drive it." Nevertheless I think going to end up costing near the realm of a comparable Mac and you're not going to have more than the base 90 day warranty

Comparison - Hybrids At The Crossroads

2007-01-27T06:37:00.000-08:00

Comparison - Hybrids At The Crossroads
Popular Mechanics - hydride batteries that share a California-mandated 10-year/150,000-mile warranty covering the hybrid drivetrain. Carmakers say they're not worried about big replacement costs down the road. According to Dave Hermance, executive engineer at Toyota's

Annie Jennings
PRWeb - created in 2003, will hold public hearings across Texas to gather comments on the approval of the extremely limited warranty Nascar Driver Bill Lester And Toyota To Celebrate Diversity In Auto Racing At National Urban League Conference Bill Lester

2007 Toyota Corolla LE Review
The Auto Chanel - 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA LE Camry's Little Brother By Steve Purdy TheAutoChnnel.com Detroit Bureau Last week s test car, Toyota s Warranty is 36 months/36,000 miles basic and 60 months/60,000 miles on the powertrain. In the genre of economical, comfortable

New midsize sedans target Camry
MSNBC - prices soared to record levels last year, sedans gained market share led by popular and dependable Honda Accord and Toyota GM s five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Pricing will start at $20,000 and a fuel-efficient gas-electric hybrid

Toyota Recalls 533,000 Vehicles

2007-01-24T03:03:00.000-08:00

Toyota Recalls 533,000 Vehicles
Brandweek - CNW research shows that Toyota s ratio of cars sold to those requiring warranty work is 24% compared to 20.4% for GM and 21.5% for Ford. Average warranty cost, though, is $100 per vehicle for Toyota and $172 per vehicle for the Big Three. In the

2004 Toyota Prius
The Seattle Times Classifieds - 2004 Toyota Prius Price $21,500 Loan calculator Also installed a tow-hitch for a bike rack (which will be included). 70k/7-year transferrable warranty. Non-smoker. To

2007 Lexus RX 400h 5 Door SUV

2007-01-12T18:49:00.000-08:00

2007 Lexus RX 400h 5 Door SUV
The Auto Chanel - Toyota and Lexus are at the leading edge of hybrid technology with their third-generation hybrid system. In this case Lexus standard warranty applies: 4-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, 6-year/70,000-miles on the powertrain, and 8-year

GM charges Toward an Electric Future

2007-01-11T01:44:00.000-08:00

GM charges Toward an Electric Future
CNN Money - While Toyota continues to surge forward they do so on reliable & innovative risk-taking concepts with the environment and The 1979 Monza I purchased new, was still on the road as of 2-3 years ago I have never purchased an extended warranty and never

TOM WALSH: How we'll know that GM is back on track
Detroit Free Press - But as Chrysler Corp. and Ford Motor Co. slap huge incentives on their big trucks -- and Toyota launches its new Tundra in When GM is still offering a 5-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty in 2008. GM sales boss Mark LaNeve says customers are

Updated at 11:33 AM
Town Hall - At a news conference Friday, Toyota executives laid out a production target that likely will allow it to steal the bragging Microsoft Corp. is extending its warranty on the Xbox 360 video game console to one year from the previous limit of 90 days

World's Best Brands

2007-01-03T11:34:00.000-08:00

World's Best Brands
AOL - Until at least 2008, Hyundai models would carry a 100,000-mile/10-year warranty to give customers peace of mind. This created Power & Associates ( MHP ), released in June, Hyundai was the top-rated nonluxury brand ahead of Toyota. ( TM ) That now gives

Cars.com Announces Winners of First Annual Lifestyle Awards
MSN MoneyCentral - For those wary of a hybrid's additional components, Toyota covers them with an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty. In addition to the overall award winners, Cars.com is recognizing winners in a number of sub-categories. Winners include:

Tech Gifts for the Holidays
Washington Post - Plymouth Meeting, Pa.: we bought a Maxima rather than a Toyota Avalon because the latter had no bluetooth for our Treo or an Granted, my Toshiba was under warranty so it didn't cost, but everything was either replaced right then or the next day. Rob

Finalists picked for North American Car and Truck of the Year

2006-12-31T13:03:00.000-08:00

Finalists picked for North American Car and Truck of the Year
Detroit Free Press - The warranty runs out in Feb. and in late January I will be buying a toyota or a Subaru. In the last 7 years i have put out over 50K dollars on american cars that are';t worth the moeny that was paid for them The large size saturn was a 21K mistake

Into the Red With Luxury $1,000 Headlights, $500 Mirrors, Maintenance
Washington Post - Toyota's luxury brand Lexus was first, and Cadillac was fourth. The rest of the spots were claimed by Toyota, Mercury and Generous warranty policies have helped luxury automakers counter the perception that their vehicles prohibitively costly to own

Updated at 11:33 AM
Town Hall - At a news conference Friday, Toyota executives laid out a production target that likely will allow it to steal the bragging Microsoft Corp. is extending its warranty on the Xbox 360 video game console to one year from the previous limit of 90 days

BANKING ON MINIVANS: Chrysler says it is standing by the hit product
Detroit Free Press - Predicted minivan sales for 2006 and 2007 Chrysler Group 366,500 337,377 Honda 175,000 171,000 Toyota 157,000 155,000 GM 95,160 WHen Chrysler offers a 100,000 mile warranty, I might consider one. Until then. I cant afford a $30,000 lemon. Posted: Sun Dec

Daily Dealings

2006-12-30T13:43:00.000-08:00

Daily Dealings
Baseline - TDN did not integrate with any of the applications used internally by the dealers to support their daily operations, such as selling, arranging financing and processing warranty claims. Some Toyota dealers also own other brands of vehicles, and use

Online Press Release

2006-12-26T19:09:00.000-08:00

Online Press Release
PRWeb - The recognized leader in online news and press release distribution service for small and medium-sized businesses and corporate communications. PRWeb pioneered Free Press Release Distribution and continues to set the standard for online news

1990 Toyota 4Runner /SR5
The Seattle Times Classifieds - This 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 Truck features a 2.9L L6 FI 6 cyl Gasoline engine. It is equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission. The vehicle is Red with a Grey Cloth interior. It is offered As-Is, extended warranty is available. This Toyota is

Consumer Watch: Roadside Assistance Know How For Travelers
KFOX 14 - Some manufacturers offer it free for the length of the warranty. So do some certified used cars, like Toyota and Chrysler. Consumer Reports said it's important to read the fine print carefully to know exactly what the plan covers. Some cover a

Cars on whas11.com
WHAS 11 - Toyota seeks support for hybrid tax incentives WASHINGTON Toyota North American President Jim Press urged Congress DETROIT General Motors Corp. has increased the powertrain warranty on all of its 2007 passenger vehicles to five years and

Finalists picked for North American Car and Truck of the Year

2006-12-18T11:14:00.000-08:00

BANKING ON MINIVANS: Chrysler says it is standing by the hit product

2006-12-17T15:44:00.000-08:00

BANKING ON MINIVANS: Chrysler says it is standing by the hit product
Detroit Free Press - Predicted minivan sales for 2006 and 2007 Chrysler Group 366,500 337,377 Honda 175,000 171,000 Toyota 157,000 155,000 GM 95,160 WHen Chrysler offers a 100,000 mile warranty, I might consider one. Until then. I cant afford a $30,000 lemon. Posted: Sun Dec

Mercedes vs. Consumer Reports
CNN - is totally out of sync with what we're seeing in the mainstream research as well as our own customer satisfaction and warranty That was well behind leaders like Porsche, Toyota's Lexus, Jaguar, GM's Cadillac and Infiniti, though still two notches

Landmark Study Investigates Root Causes of Profitability Gap Among
PR Newswire - For example, the study shows Toyota's warranty costs at $348 per vehicle versus GM at $512, Ford at $585 and the Chrysler Group at $595. In addition to the OEMs, suppliers stand to benefit from this change in engineering and manufacturing and can

The world according to Ghosn
CNN Money - But Ghosn's compact, well-organized world fell apart like a Yugo with an expired warranty earlier this year when Kirk What is miraculous to him is Toyota's consistent ability to execute in an operationally complex business without making many

TOYOTA RAV4 GAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE FOR 2007

2006-12-16T05:01:00.000-08:00

TOYOTA RAV4 GAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE FOR 2007
Hispania News - Toyota s 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle limited warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60 months/60,000 miles and corrosion perforation for

ALL-NEW 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Hispania News - Side-impact airbags are expensive options on competitors such as Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus, and are not available on WARRANTY The all-new Hyundai Elantra lineup is protected by the Hyundai Advantage, America s Best Warranty . Coverage

Chief Evangelist, ExitPath.com
PRWeb - created in 2003, will hold public hearings across Texas to gather comments on the approval of the extremely limited warranty Nascar Driver Bill Lester And Toyota To Celebrate Diversity In Auto Racing At National Urban League Conference Bill Lester

The world according to Ghosn
CNN Money - But Ghosn's compact, well-organized world fell apart like a Yugo with an expired warranty earlier this year when Kirk What is miraculous to him is Toyota's consistent ability to execute in an operationally complex business without making many

Eric Kinney, President

2006-12-06T14:50:00.000-08:00

Eric Kinney, President
PRWeb - First Quarter Sales Figures For Hybrid Vehicles Impact The New Hybrid Car Tax Credit Even though the new hybrid car tax credit just took effect January 1, 2006, anyone looking to purchase a hybrid produced by Toyota or Lexus only has until September

Are Extended Warranties Warranted?
Smart Money - Examples include the Honda Accord, Mazda MX-5 Miata and Toyota Corolla. Want that promise in writing? Then look for a car with a long original factory warranty (which automatically comes with the vehicle). While the average warranty is three years

Car Choice: Time to hatch a cunning plan

2006-12-05T18:52:00.000-08:00

Car Choice: Time to hatch a cunning plan
Belfast Telegraph, United Kingdom - 21 hours ago... 10,495 I managed to track down another diesel, also at a Toyota dealership, which had ... someone will have run it in, and two years still remain on the warranty. ...

Hyundai Santa Fe Wins 'Best SUV of the Year' in Autobytel's 2007 ...
PR Newswire (press release), NY - 4 hours ago... of standard safety, comfort and convenience matched with a powerful engine and outstanding quality backed by Hyundai's 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty. ...

2007 Saturn Aura: Aura, a New Age of Saturn

2006-12-02T10:21:00.000-08:00

2007 Saturn Aura: Aura, a New Age of Saturn
New York Times - The fit and finish are excellent, if not quite as good as the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry . So is the quality of the steering wheel; cruise control; power windows and mirrors; remote locking; and G.M. s new 5-year, 100,000-mile warranty

New Hyundai Santa Fe SUV brings everything together
USA Today - Styling. Though it looks like a previous-generation Toyota RAV4 on steroids, or something distantly related to the Subaru MP3 device); rear-window and mirror defrosters; rear wiper; remote-control locks; cruise control. What's the warranty?

Saturn s AURA aims to please

2006-12-01T11:30:00.000-08:00

Saturn s AURA aims to please
Saanich News, Canada - 8 hours ago... Climb into a Chrysler 300C, Ford Fusion or Toyota Camry and the A-pillars ... things a great deal better is an improvement in Saturn s warranty; that benefits ...

Gas pains pass . . . Car shoppers hum a new tune

2006-11-05T05:00:00.000-08:00

Gas pains pass . . . Car shoppers hum a new tune
Post-Tribune - Cars.com reported Monday that while the top new car searches on its site remain the compact vehicles Honda Civic, Toyota He said he sells them on the quality, the warranty, and even the miles per gallon -- Boone says the H2 and H3 get 19 to 20

Mirrors open window to Big 3 losses
OregonLive.com - By using common platforms, body architectures and components, Toyota has saved about $1,000 per vehicle over the past five years, the report said. In addition, when fewer unique parts are needed for each vehicle, quality improves, reducing warranty

Ford's losses causes doubts

2006-10-24T03:04:00.000-07:00

Ford's losses causes doubts
ic Birmingham.co.uk, UK - 3 hours ago... On top of that, it said the warranty cost of rectifying faults in Jaguars and ... in the teeth of intense competition from Asian rivals such as Toyota, whose US ...

Editorial - Awards

2006-10-17T03:44:00.000-07:00

Editorial - Awards
Automotive Industries Online - improvements in quality and launch performance, warranty savings and material cost Toyota Motor Europe Manufacturing supplier awards & Toyota supplier assessment program (TSA), which is an

Gas pains pass . . . Car shoppers hum a new tune
Post-Tribune - Cars.com reported Monday that while the top new car searches on its site remain the compact vehicles Honda Civic, Toyota He said he sells them on the quality, the warranty, and even the miles per gallon -- Boone says the H2 and H3 get 19 to 20

Car study: Japan has $2,400 edge per sale
Detroit News - Toyota's warranty costs average just $348 per vehicle, compared to $512 at GM, $585 at Ford and $595 at Chrysler. Labor costs contrasted Labor costs have long been a competitive disadvantage for Detroit, particularly when it comes to health care and

US auto Makers See Less Profit-Per-Vehicle than Competitors

2006-10-12T11:20:00.000-07:00

US auto Makers See Less Profit-Per-Vehicle than Competitors
Axcess News - An interesting factor was that warranty costs were $500 per vehicle, yet Toyota's warranty cost was only $350, suggesting that the quality of vehicles from the Japanese auto maker might be higher. US worker breaks, absenteeism and restrictive work

2006 Kia Rio Review
The Auto Chanel - In fact, if you compare specifications with Rio s closest competitors, Chevy Aveo, Toyota Yaris and Scion Xa, and you ll find the only substantial difference is this powertrain warranty. JD Power rated Rio in a tie for best initial quality for a

AAA Not Only Option For Roadside Assistance
WRAL - Some manufacturers offer roadside service free for the length of the warranty. Some automakers like Toyota and Chrysler offer it with their certified used cars. Consumer Reports said it is important to read the fine print carefully to know exactly what

Automaker Alliance Discussions Terminated
Los Angeles Times - recover from decades of eroding U.S. sales in the face of increasing competition from Asian automakers, particularly Toyota costs, dramatically paring U.S. and Canadian payrolls, shedding underperforming assets, revising its marketing and warranty

2007 Hyundai Elantra Pricing Announced

2006-10-10T00:08:00.000-07:00

2007 Hyundai Elantra Pricing Announced
Auto Spectator - 2 hours ago... rear drum brakes are still found on the 2007 Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Ford ... Elantra lineup is protected by the Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty(TM ...

Gas pains pass . . . Car shoppers hum a new tune
Gary Post Tribune, IN - 5 hours ago... Searches for the Toyota Yaris are down 37.85 percent, the Toyota Prius down 33.85 ... He said he sells them on the quality, the warranty, and even the miles per ...

AAB announces first winner of A Memorable Ramadan campaign
Peninsula On-line, Qatar - 7 hours ago... unlimited mileage warranty, which has made the campaign the most attractive of this season, the release added. All those customers who buy Toyota and Lexus ...

Kia Is On The Road To Reinvention
MediaPost Publications, New York - 2 hours ago... as a cheaply made car, but has since introduced more premium vehicles and a marketing message that went beyond its warranty. ... [Hyundai] looks at Toyota and Honda ...

GM's smooth operator

2006-10-08T08:29:00.000-07:00

GM's smooth operator
Chicago Tribune, United States - 10 hours ago... We're working to close the quality perception gap with Toyota, and to ... That's one reason for our 100,000-mile warranty, to win customers back with coverage that ...

Toyota Solara
Seattle Times, United States - 1 hour agoThis 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA SLE has a smooth ride and all of the luxury you ... You will also be able to take advantage of the remainder of the factory warranty. ...

In the Race to Win Back Consumers, GM Is Ahead of Ford

2006-10-07T11:50:00.000-07:00

In the Race to Win Back Consumers, GM Is Ahead of Ford
Washington Post - In the unveiling of its "New Level of Confidence" campaign, GM presented the best vehicle warranty of any full-line automotive measure, GM and Ford are full-line manufacturers, as are DaimlerChrysler AG, Honda Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co. and Toyota

Car Competition: Make More Vroom

2006-10-06T06:24:00.000-07:00

Car Competition: Make More Vroom
Cato Institute, DC - 14 hours ago... would be to simply offer a 60,000-mile warranty on upscale Jags with at least six years before expiration. That would be no better than Nissan, Toyota and Honda ...

Uganda: Car Dealers Eager for MPs' Grant
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 5 hours ago... "It is made for the African terrain and has a big warranty of two years and the fuel ... But there are other options at Toyota dealers Walusimbi's garage Ltd. ...

US auto makers lag rivals in per-vehicle profit: study

2006-10-02T08:35:00.000-07:00

US auto makers lag rivals in per-vehicle profit: study
MarketWatch - 4 hours ago... For example, Toyota's warranty costs are $348 per vehicle, while GM's is at $512, Ford's is at $585 and the Chrysler Group's is at $595, according to the study ...

NAPA Auto Parts alighns with Reutimann and Darrell Watrip ...
Backstretch Motorsports, NC - 6 hours ago... 17 Toyota. ... Qualifying repairs are backed by the NAPA AutoCare Peace of Mind Warranty, providing our customers with 12-months/12,000 miles of worry-free ...

Auto sales to drop: Report
Toronto Star, Canada - 4 hours ago... various models has saved Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) about US$1,000 per vehicle over the last five years, while increasing quality and reducing warranty costs ...

Suzuki's redone Grand Vitara getting noticed

2006-09-29T12:36:00.000-07:00

Suzuki's redone Grand Vitara getting noticed
San Jose Mercury News - 176 inches, the Grand Vitara is longer than rivals such as the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tuscon, and shorter than the Toyota All Suzukis come with a transferable 100,000-mile, seven-year powertrain warranty. J.D. Power and Associates reports that

Hybrids join city's fleet

2006-09-28T09:47:00.000-07:00

Hybrids join city's fleet
Ukiah Daily Journal - Beyond Toyota's expanded selection, Kirkley found that the Toyota Prius featured a long-lasting warranty and excellent safety features, like driver-side

GM to offer longer warranties
CNN Money - Lexus, the luxury brand of Toyota Motor, finished No. 1. GM's vehicle quality has improved 25 percent over the past five years, according to the company's own measures, Wagoner said. Repairs covered under warranty have been reduced 40 percent during

General Motors expands warranties
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - We found that customers were not really finding much value in that program and that they found more value in the products that we were offering than they did in the extended powertrain warranty," he said. Toyota Motor Corp. has no plans to change its

General Motors expands warranties

2006-09-27T11:50:00.000-07:00

General Motors expands warranties
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - We found that customers were not really finding much value in that program and that they found more value in the products that we were offering than they did in the extended powertrain warranty," he said. Toyota Motor Corp. has no plans to change its

Daily Dealings
Baseline - TDN did not integrate with any of the applications used internally by the dealers to support their daily operations, such as selling, arranging financing and processing warranty claims. Some Toyota dealers also own other brands of vehicles, and use

Grading Ghosn

2006-09-21T11:51:00.000-07:00

Grading Ghosn
BusinessWeek - says warranty costs per vehicle have nearly tripled in the past two years, to almost $500, and may go even higher. While Nissan still has the industry's best profit margins, the cost of improving quality could cause it to lose that crown to Toyota

General Motors: The next Hyundai?

2006-09-18T02:23:00.000-07:00

General Motors: The next Hyundai?
US News and World Report - But it's also a startling acknowledgment that GM has lost key turf not just to relentless competitors like Toyota and Honda GM's new warranty squarely takes on those competitors and will probably force Ford and Chrysler to match the deal. But it

Reuters Summit - US auto market could look like Europe's down road

2006-09-14T06:55:00.000-07:00

Reuters Summit - US auto market could look like Europe's down road
Reuters India, India - 31 minutes ago... Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. ... "There isn't going to be any one dominant guy, not even Toyota," added the former Chrysler president. ...

How to drive up domestic auto sales

2006-09-09T13:43:00.000-07:00

How to drive up domestic auto sales
DesMoinesRegister.com, IA - 15 hours agoOffering a longer warranty is a good idea. ... Everyone knows somebody who had a Honda that "ran forever." One Toyota owner in the office said when he took his car ...

GM To World: We're Better Than You Think

2006-09-06T21:02:00.000-07:00

GM To World: We're Better Than You Think
Forbes - This puts profits in the pockets of Honda and Toyota. By standing behind all of its vehicles with a 100,000-mile warranty, GM thinks it will get the world to believe in GM cars the way GM believes in them. "This is being done to build our brands over

Certified Used Car Buying Tips

2006-09-05T03:22:00.000-07:00

Certified Used Car Buying Tips
KLAS-TV - The warranty. Toyota, for example offers a 6 year 100,000 mile drive train warranty, honored at any Toyota dealership in the country. "We like to say the best new cars make the best used cars, and we try to give piece of mind with the warranty

Marketing Worldwide Corporation Begins Trading on OTCBB

2006-08-28T06:50:00.000-07:00

Marketing Worldwide Corporation Begins Trading on OTCBB
Yahoo! News (press release) - 9 hours ago... to several large North American vehicle processing centers for Toyota(TM) and ... technical installation training, installation instructions, and warranty services ...

Carmakers getting hip to aftermarket hot rods

2006-08-27T08:05:00.000-07:00

Carmakers getting hip to aftermarket hot rods
San Francisco Gate - For instance, with the aid of in-house Toyota Racing Development, the tC can be juiced and still remain under warranty. That's not the case if you add aftermarket parts and do the work outside of a dealership. In base form, the Scion is powered

Ford acts to rev up stalled turnaround
Detroit News - Toyota Motor Corp. Drivetrain: 5 years/60,000 miles Basic: 3 years/36,000 miles Roadside service: Not offered Source: Edmunds.com Ford is increasing the warranty on all of its 2007 Ford and Mercury vehicles to five years or 60,000 miles. In addition

Radiator.com and 1-800 Radiator Franchise in Chicago Announce Joint
Market Wire - This stock includes full inventories of Honda radiators, Toyota radiators, Chevrolet radiators, Ford radiators, Mazda offering the best quality radiators at the lowest possible price along with a satisfaction guaranteed lifetime warranty. The

DGAP-News: Half-Year Press Conference of CCR Logistics Systems AG

2006-08-18T13:18:00.000-07:00

DGAP-News: Half-Year Press Conference of CCR Logistics Systems AG
Financial.de, Germany - 13 hours ago... Mainly in the automotive industry the drifting off of warranty parts to the ... Commerce renowned customers like the Volkswagen and BMW groups, Toyota, Citroen and ...

If I Made a Deal

2006-08-16T17:09:00.000-07:00

If I Made a Deal
AutoWeek - 9 hours ago... That 100,000-mile warranty is what does it. ... This car, like the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry or Saturn Ion, etc., is priced where I'd be looking, in the mid ...

Toyota leads in buyer satisfaction
China Post, Taiwan - 2 hours ago... It posted a 68 when automakers were first rated in the index 12 years ago, compared with an 86 for Toyota. ... When they instituted the longest warranty program in ...

V6 Family Sedan Comparison Test
Edmunds.com/Inside Line, CA - 5 hours agoOr, it means you're curious about the all-new 2007 Toyota Camry and how ... the Sonata still knock out the contenders with its value and killer warranty, or have ...

A Child's First Car Loan, Courtesy Of Toyota

2006-08-15T20:24:00.000-07:00

A Child's First Car Loan, Courtesy Of Toyota
Tech Dirt - A Child's First Car Loan, Courtesy Of Toyota from the snag-'em-young dept During the original dot com boom, there was an Next thing you know, we'll find out that these kids are being taught the importance of purchasing the extra warranty and the

Incentive could 'boost' LPG price

2006-08-14T04:05:00.000-07:00

Incentive could 'boost' LPG price
Ninemsn, Australia - 14 hours ago... The conversion could be done by Mitsubishi dealers or through any approved installer without affecting the new car warranty, he said. ...

3 strikes and patience with fridge is out
Orlando Sentinel, FL - 7 hours ago... the refrigerator, it was noted that I was given a one-year extension of my warranty. ... Dear Greg: On April 30, I purchased a used 1999 Toyota truck at Courtesy ...

GAP Insurance Is Invaluable If Your Car is Totaled

2006-08-11T10:43:00.000-07:00

GAP Insurance Is Invaluable If Your Car is Totaled
KLAS-TV - Kirk Alexander of Findlay Toyota explains it this way: "As soon as you drive off my lot, your back tire is gonna hit the you purchase at the car dealership--more types of insurance, credit wise, disability, gap insurance, extended warranty--the

Kia optimizes Optima
Wichita Falls Times Record News - Kia's most impressive entry in the competition against Japanese paragons Honda and Toyota may be the mid-size Optima, a sedan that matches up nicely with the Accord and Camry while offering a lower base price and better warranty. A South Korean brand

Ford to Help Its Dealers Learn Aftermarket Options
Auto Remarketing - With that said, Peterson points to Toyota's Scion and Mini, creator of the popular Mini Cooper, as examples of automakers We also stand behind our products with our manufacturer's warranty." Joe Sarro is the general sales manager for Gary Yeomans

GAP Insurance Is Invaluable If Your Car is Totaled

2006-08-07T19:15:00.000-07:00

GAP Insurance Is Invaluable If Your Car is Totaled
KLAS-TV - Kirk Alexander of Findlay Toyota explains it this way: "As soon as you drive off my lot, your back tire is gonna hit the you purchase at the car dealership--more types of insurance, credit wise, disability, gap insurance, extended warranty--the

Car warranty can be pricey
Baltimore Sun - Reader Gary O'Connor of Silver Spring writes in an e-mail that he recently bought a 2004 Toyota Camry and has one month to decide whether to plunk down more than $1,000 for an extended warranty. He asks: Is it a good deal or a waste of money

Ford Cuts Its Own Path With Best Warranty, Roadside Assistance Package
CNN Money - Ford and Lincoln Mercury also will offer complimentary roadside assistance for the entire basic and powertrain warranty period, including towing, fuel- fill and lock-out services. The Toyota, Scion and Honda brands don't offer roadside assistance

Group 1 Automotive Reports 38 Percent Second-Quarter Earnings Increase

2006-08-06T20:18:00.000-07:00

Group 1 Automotive Reports 38 Percent Second-Quarter Earnings Increase
Insurance News Net - HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2006-- Acquires California Toyota Dealership; Sells Chevrolet Dealership Group 1 Parts and service revenues increased 1 percent, as a 4 percent increase in customer-pay business was offset by lower warranty

MIDSIZE COMFORT
San Francisco Gate - Admittedly, most buyers in this category head straight for Toyota and Honda (Camry and Accord, respectively). They're the Warranty: Three years, 36,000 miles. Source: Ford Motor Co.; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( www.fueleconomy.gov ) E

Editorial - Awards
Automotive Industries Online - improvements in quality and launch performance, warranty savings and material cost Toyota Motor Europe Manufacturing supplier awards & Toyota supplier assessment program (TSA), which is an

Ford Announces Warranty Extensions
Brandweek - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury also will also offer complimentary roadside assistance for the entire basic and powertrain warranty period. The automaker said Thursday that the warranties were far better than those of its competitors, naming Toyota, Honda

South Florida Media Gets Sneak Preview of All-New Scion Vehicles

2006-08-03T21:23:00.000-07:00

South Florida Media Gets Sneak Preview of All-New Scion Vehicles
HispanicBusiness.com - MIAMI, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Scion, the new car marque from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., and its first two These Scion accessories are covered under the standard Scion limited warranty of three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes

What's big in small cars
Sydney Morning Herald - with active front-seat head restraints. Power windows and an alarm are other worthwhile inclusions, as is a long warranty Toyota Yaris From: $14,990 This replacement for the Echo is Australia's top-selling small car, which goes to show that although

Consumer Reports: Road Assistance Know-How
10 News - Some manufacturers offer it free for the length of the warranty. So do some certified used cars, such as Toyota and Chrysler. It's important to read the fine print carefully to know exactly what the plan covers. Some cover a specific car, no matter

Editorial - Awards

2006-08-02T21:59:00.000-07:00

Editorial - Awards
Automotive Industries Online - improvements in quality and launch performance, warranty savings and material cost Toyota Motor Europe Manufacturing supplier awards & Toyota supplier assessment program (TSA), which is an

A Question of Traction
line56 - iStarSystems, for example, was initially developed by Toyota and i2 Technologies, a supply chain software developer, as a It also helps customers handle warranty claims and product returns processing. "Most people just think of sales order and

Lear Reports Improved Second-Quarter Financial Results and Maintains
WNEM - Recognition was also received from Toyota, Mazda and Volkswagen for excellence in quality and customer service. Lear costs, the costs and timing of facility closures, business realignment or similar actions, increases in the Company's warranty

Group 1 Automotive Reports 38 Percent Second-Quarter Earnings ...

2006-08-01T22:46:00.000-07:00

Group 1 Automotive Reports 38 Percent Second-Quarter Earnings ...
Finanzen.net, Germany - 23 hours ago... 4 percent increase incustomer-pay business was offset by lower warranty business ... In July, Group 1 acquired its second Toyota/Scion dealership inthe Los Angeles ...

Nissan honors Topre
Cullman Times Online, AL - 6 hours ago... of the quality parts we produce, you can bet Toyota, Honda and ... design support, timely shipments, product performance and complexity, warranty and Nissan's own ...

Group 1 Automotive Reports 38 Percent Second-Quarter Earnings ...
Autochannel (press release) - 5 hours ago... as a 4 percent increase in customer-pay business was offset by lower warranty business. ... In July, Group 1 acquired its second Toyota/Scion dealership in the Los ...

RSS News Feeds

2006-07-31T03:07:00.000-07:00

RSS News Feeds
Washington Post - Yes, you really need to take the car in for the 7,500 mile checkup to protect it and your warranty. The scam you think you're The Mazda5 runs against the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix (the last two being joined because they actually

Test Drive: Kia puts family features in '06 Sedona minivan
San Jose Mercury News - Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan models remain the bestselling minivans, but, to my mind, it's No. 2 Odyssey and No. 3 Toyota But Kia still provides a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, plus a limited basic warranty and road-side assistance for

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Customer Satisfaction With the

2006-07-29T21:14:00.000-07:00

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Customer Satisfaction With the
WTVR-TV - or repair work during the first three years of ownership, which typically represents the majority of the vehicle warranty 872 Hyundai 869 Chrysler 867 Ford 866 Dodge 862 Toyota

Print Version
Mountain Democrat - wise, the Grand rides on a 103.9-inch wheelbase while measuring 176 inches overall or about two inches shorter than a Toyota inside, small outside SUV at a bargain price, the Grand is your brand and don't forget the seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty.

Near-luxury Azera shows Hyundai making strides
Canton Repository - image had taken a drubbing, the company initiated a turnaround by offering a headline-grabbing 10-year powertrain warranty to The introduction last year of the Sonata built in Alabama challenges segment monsters Honda Accord and Toyota Camry

Hybrid battery packs covered for up to 8 years

2006-07-28T23:29:00.000-07:00

Hybrid battery packs covered for up to 8 years
Toronto Star, Canada - 2 hours ago... low. A No. See the answer above for Toyota's warranty on the Prius battery pack, its typical lifespan and replacement cost. Honda ...

Fuel adulteration hits acute level
Kantipur Online, Nepal - 7 hours ago... Jha argued that adulteration has raised manufacturers' warranty costs two-fold in Nepal ... A few years back Toyota had stalled plans to introduce a luxury car ...

HP goes dual core for TC4400 Tablet PC

2006-07-28T03:38:00.000-07:00

HP goes dual core for TC4400 Tablet PC
MobileMag - With a three year warranty, the HP TC4400 is set to retail at 2,090,000 Korean Won ($2207 USD). This is yet another Korea-only Toyota Aygo DJ concept with built-in music decks - posted on Wednesday July 5, 2006 8:47 AM EST Lexus LS460 is powerful

Plug-in hybrids: Not ready for primetime

2006-07-27T07:47:00.000-07:00

Plug-in hybrids: Not ready for primetime
CNNMoney.com - 3 hours ago... Hymotion, a Canadian company that offers kits to retrofit Toyota and Ford hybrid vehicles ... The company says it may stretch the warranty as more usage data comes ...

GM's CostlyTurnaround: $3.2 Billion Loss in 2Q

2006-07-26T12:41:00.000-07:00

GM's CostlyTurnaround: $3.2 Billion Loss in 2Q
International Business Times, NY - 4 hours ago... car manufacturer, the world s largest ahead of Toyota, reported on ... the company mostly attributed cost cutting measures including warranty improvements and ...

Quality Issues Could Stall Nissan's Plan
BusinessWeek - 21 hours ago... By contrast, rivals Honda (HM) and Toyota (TM) are up 14.6% and 13.7 ... ring defect will likely work out to $2,000 per vehicle, while Nissan's warranty costs per ...

Ford's Powertrain Warranties:
Warranty Week, NY - 22 hours ago... That puts Lincoln way in front of Cadillac, and pushes Ford and Mercury up to the same level as Nissan and Toyota, in terms of warranty coverage. ...

Leading vendor of Used Vans in UK announces opening of new site ...
UKPRwire (press release), United Arab Emirates - 1 hour ago... vans, used Iveco vans, used Nissan vans, used Renault vans, used Toyota vans, used ... all its used vans come with a money back guarantee, proper warranty and free ...

Toyota pledges to improve quaility of vehicles, keep strong ...

2006-07-25T16:22:00.000-07:00

Toyota pledges to improve quaility of vehicles, keep strong ...
AutoWeek - 19 hours ago... Toyota also has begun to gather data on vehicle owners' problems more quickly. In June, it began to track data on repairs after a car's warranty expires. ...

Toyota Introduces New Vehicles
Daily Graphic, Ghana - 17 hours agoThe cars are the Toyota Fortuner, which is a 4x4, and the Toyota Yaris, which ... seats, audio AM/FM with CD player, body rust protection and three years warranty. ...

Ford's Fuel Cost Tourniquet: Slash Pricing On 2007 Expedition SUV
Jalopnik, VA - 2 hours ago... Complimentary roadside assistance is offered for the full duration of the warranty. ... more legroom than the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, and the Toyota Sequoia. ...

Hyundai Azera symbolizes a quality-obsessed automaker

2006-07-24T20:10:00.000-07:00

Ford Announces Warranty Extensions

2006-07-23T20:07:00.000-07:00

Ford Announces Warranty Extensions
Brandweek - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury also will also offer complimentary roadside assistance for the entire basic and powertrain warranty period. The automaker said Thursday that the warranties were far better than those of its competitors, naming Toyota, Honda

Turbo Blues

2006-07-22T22:47:00.000-07:00

Turbo Blues
Malaysia Star, Malaysia - 9 hours ago... My previous car, a Toyota Corolla, never needed any tappet adjustment for 10 years. ... Neither The Star nor the author gives any warranty on accuracy, completeness ...

Graduating to a higher level Hyundai delivers affordable quality ...
nwitimes.com, IN - 4 hours ago... 2006 Hyundai Accents is covered by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and 5 ... bout with established heavyweights such as the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry ...

Gas prices prompting interest in hybrids

2006-07-22T02:16:00.000-07:00

Gas prices prompting interest in hybrids
Laramine Boomerang, WY - 9 hours ago... on a hybrid car, according to Dan Reusser of Ken s Toyota service department ... Hybrid parts come with an eight-year, 100,000 mile warranty, he noted, including ...

G Chambers Williams III: Revamped Rio: Kia subcompact has improved ...
San Antonio Express (subscription), TX - 9 hours ago... or Toyota Corolla. And despite some early quality problems, a combination of improvements to the vehicles and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty have ...

Beyond oil: Festival touts alternative fuel vehicles

2006-07-20T21:31:00.000-07:00

Beyond oil: Festival touts alternative fuel vehicles
The Capital Times, WI - 17 hours ago... Toyota long resisted the plug-in technology, warning that it voided the vehicle's warranty, but this week the automaker announced plans to develop a plug-in ...

Ford Cuts Its Own Path with Best Warranty, Roadside Assistance ...
Auto Spectator - 18 hours ago... offer complimentary roadside assistance, including towing, fuel and lock-out service for the entire warranty period services not offered by Toyota and Honda ...

Weak Demand, Market Share Loss Turn Ford To Loss In Q2, Slashes ...
Trading Markets, CA - 17 hours ago... hedges, which helped the company in earlier years, adjustments to warranty accruals for ... brands up 5%, including Volkswagen up 17%, Mercedes up 16%, Toyota up 13 ...

Toyota moves to corner the 'plug-in' market

2006-07-20T00:33:00.000-07:00

Toyota moves to corner the 'plug-in' market
Christian Science Monitor, MA - 14 hours ago... Such changes voided the warranty, but CalCars founder Felix Kramer says he's pleased if his group has goaded Toyota into making a production plug-in - the ...

Ford Introduces 5 Year 60K Warranty On 2007 Models

2006-07-15T08:02:00.000-07:00

Ford Introduces 5 Year 60K Warranty On 2007 Models
Truckblog, TX - 4 hours ago... offer complimentary roadside assistance, including towing, fuel and lock-out service for the entire warranty period services not offered by Toyota and Honda ...

Markets advance solidly on mild economic data

2006-07-13T13:12:00.000-07:00

Markets advance solidly on mild economic data
Charleston Post & Courier - But rising fuel costs were a boon to Toyota Motor Corp., which credited its fuel-efficient lineup for much of its 14.4 Warranty Technician HVAC service professionals needed now. Established company, . Construction Project Manager K-Con, Inc

A Question of Traction
line56 - iStarSystems, for example, was initially developed by Toyota and i2 Technologies, a supply chain software developer, as a It also helps customers handle warranty claims and product returns processing. "Most people just think of sales order and

Gillie-Hyde will feature pre-owned imports on future lot
Glasgow Daily Times - The new addition will house upward of 60 to 80 pre-owned imports from manufacturers like Toyota, Honda and Kia, among others that many of the vehicles sold on the new lot will be late model pre-owned imports which are still under factory warranty. Like

Get the lowdown on hybrids
Airdrie Echo - Toyota, for example, offers an eight-year (or 130,000-kilometre) warranty coverage on their Prius and Highlander hybrid-related components. Warranty aside, it s also been reported that a hybrid s regular preventative maintenance costs are

The seven deadly wastes

2006-07-12T13:11:00.000-07:00

The seven deadly wastes
Plant Services, IL - 1 hour ago... After years of working to eliminate waste, Toyota, the Japanese automobile manufacturer ... Not only are extra warranty and delivery costs involved, but customer ...

CPO Vehicle Sales Growing

2006-07-10T13:40:00.000-07:00

CPO Vehicle Sales Growing
BankNet 360, NY - 12 hours ago... at Mercedes-Benz, 14% at Chrysler Group, 23% at BMW and 105.6% at Toyota. ... have become popular for customers because it maintains the manufacturer s warranty. ...

Near-luxury Azera shows Hyundai making strides

2006-07-09T17:03:00.000-07:00

Near-luxury Azera shows Hyundai making strides
Canton Repository (subscription), OH - 22 hours ago... a turnaround by offering a headline-grabbing 10-year powertrain warranty to lure ... built in Alabama challenges segment monsters Honda Accord and Toyota Camry ...

Flying Past Competitors

2006-07-07T23:38:00.000-07:00

Flying Past Competitors
Riverside Press Enterprise - Today, Hyundai outguns mighty Toyota and Honda in some respects. According to the recently released J.D. Power and Krafcik noted that despite offering this long warranty on all its vehicles, Hyundai cut its warranty costs in half

Baling wire can't get modern cars rolling anymore
Tehechapi News - like switching to one of the new hybrid gas-electric cars that promise 50 miles to the gallon. According to one account on the internet, a Toyota Prius owner found himself faced with an $8,000 transmission replacement right after the warranty ran out

How U.S. can advance
Charleston Post & Courier - it anymore Take one stepback and twosteps forward Rivals nervously await Toyota's 1. Italy defeats the Czech Republic. -- 2. Italy ties the Czech Republic 0-0 or Billing / Collections Experienced individual needed with prior exp in . Warranty

Baling wire can't get modern cars rolling anymore

2006-07-07T03:17:00.000-07:00

Baling wire can't get modern cars rolling anymore
Tehachapi News, CA - 14 hours ago... According to one account on the internet, a Toyota Prius owner found himself faced with an $8,000 transmission replacement right after the warranty ran out. ...

Football heroes to star in London parade
Easier, UK - 18 hours ago... of the Year winning Aygo is neither expensive nor prone to injury with prices from 6,730 to 9,080 with Toyota s three-year/60,000mile warranty as standard ...

Isuzu's pickups caught in a Catch-22 situation
Washington Times, DC - 10 hours ago... If you draw comfort from a warranty period somewhat longer than that of the GM ... V-6s in key competitors such as the Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma; however ...

Your Driving Costs 2006
WomanMotorist.com - 20 hours ago... Uplander, Dodge Grand Caravan, Ford Freestar, Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna ... They also include the price of a comprehensive extended warranty with one warranty ...

2006 Azera turns heads with its luxury and power

2006-07-05T21:52:00.000-07:00

2006 Azera turns heads with its luxury and power
Charlotte Observer - fastest and most luxurious car to date, and it may be a formidable foe to any of its competition, which includes the Toyota For peace of mind, it's all backed up by Hyundai's superb warranty: five-year, 60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper, 10-year

England salvages tie
Charleston Post & Courier - it anymore Take one stepback and twosteps forward Rivals nervously await Toyota's COLOGNE, Germany -- England finally got a result against Sweden it can live Billing / Collections Experienced individual needed with prior exp in . Warranty

Car Czar: Believe it or not, piece of plastic under front bumper
Sacramento Bee - Q: I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla, and the air dam -- the plastic that hangs below the front bumper -- has an affinity for In July 2004 (with 16,600 miles on the odometer), I took the truck in for warranty service. I told the mechanics that the

Tar Heels advance to championship
Charleston Post & Courier - it anymore Take one stepback and twosteps forward Rivals nervously await Toyota's OMAHA, Neb. - Jay Cox homered twice and made a great catch in the ninth inning Billing / Collections Experienced individual needed with prior exp in . Warranty

Hyundai Azera symbolizes a quality-obsessed automaker

2006-07-05T01:52:00.000-07:00

Hyundai Azera symbolizes a quality-obsessed automaker
Detroit News - The company's full-size competitor to the Buick LaCrosse and Toyota Avalon is handsomely styled, meticulously built, and out S. market, where Hyundai's image had taken a drubbing, the company offered a headline-grabbing 10-year powertrain warranty to

A strong Accent
Winnipeg Free Press - Yaris and his nephews at Toyota may have Warranty: 5 years/100,000 km bumper to bumper. 3 years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance. 5 years/unlimited mileage corrosion protection. Hopes to steal sales from: Toyota Yaris, Chevy Aveo, Honda Fit

On the road of life, do you really need every gear?

2006-07-04T01:22:00.000-07:00

On the road of life, do you really need every gear?
Edmunds.com/Inside Line, CA - 16 hours ago... They hated us at the Toyota dealer, because it always wore out before the warranty expired. She swore she didn't ride the clutch. But she did. ...

Bodine has impressive finish at Kansas
Backstretch Motorsports, NC - 18 hours ago... 30 Lumber Liquidators Toyota Tundra in the pits for a wedge adjustment ... flooring, including Bellawood Pre-Finished Hardwood Flooring with a 50 year warranty. ...

Driver's Side: Accent a good first new-car buy

2006-07-03T00:45:00.000-07:00

Driver's Side: Accent a good first new-car buy
Sacramento Bee - This is a Hyundai product, so you get the alluring warranty packages, including the 10- year/100,000-mile powertrain package And while Toyota Camrys and Honda Accords have been perpetually in the automotive news limelight, be advised that Hyundai

How U.S. can advance
Charleston Post & Courier - it anymore Take one stepback and twosteps forward Rivals nervously await Toyota's 1. Italy defeats the Czech Republic. -- 2. Italy ties the Czech Republic 0-0 or Billing / Collections Experienced individual needed with prior exp in . Warranty

A Question of Traction
line56 - iStarSystems, for example, was initially developed by Toyota and i2 Technologies, a supply chain software developer, as a It also helps customers handle warranty claims and product returns processing. "Most people just think of sales order and

Battle of the minicars: Yaris vs. Fit vs. Versa
CNN - lot in a rickety ride that would only hold itself together until, naturally, the warranty ran out. So it's refreshing to see the latest crop of "microcars" showing up at dealers. For starters, they come from good families: Honda, Nissan and Toyota

We'll bill you later. 12 issues for just $12.

2006-07-02T01:30:00.000-07:00

We'll bill you later. 12 issues for just $12.
Popular Mechanics - Q: I took my 1999 Toyota Camry LE for the 90000 mile servicing to a Ourisman Toyota Dealer. They told me that the They are ready to rebuild the differntial and give 1 year warranty on their work. How can I be assured that nothing else was

Hybrids roll into mainstream
Georgia Straight - Toyota offers an eight-year, 160,000-kilometre warranty on its Prius and Highlander hybrid models. There are now about a dozen hybrid vehicles on the market in Canada, with more on the way. Ford will be manufacturing two new models at its Oakville

Tar Heels advance to championship
Charleston Post & Courier - it anymore Take one stepback and twosteps forward Rivals nervously await Toyota's OMAHA, Neb. - Jay Cox homered twice and made a great catch in the ninth inning Billing / Collections Experienced individual needed with prior exp in . Warranty

Battle of the minicars: Yaris vs. Fit vs. Versa
CNN - lot in a rickety ride that would only hold itself together until, naturally, the warranty ran out. So it's refreshing to see the latest crop of "microcars" showing up at dealers. For starters, they come from good families: Honda, Nissan and Toyota

Hyundai Azera symbolizes a quality-obsessed automaker

2006-07-01T05:55:00.000-07:00

Hyundai Azera symbolizes a quality-obsessed automaker
DetNews.com, MI - 11 hours ago... the company offered a headline-grabbing 10-year powertrain warranty to lure wary ... built in Alabama -- challenges segment monsters Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. ...

Grand deal in small package
Austin American-Statesman (subscription), TX - 20 hours ago... although it's capable of pulling trailers up to 3,000 pounds, twice the limit of the Toyota RAV4 ... Highs: Quality, standard equipment, 10-year warranty, 4x4 system ...

A little short Kia misses the mark with its new Sedona
Columbus Dispatch, OH - 4 hours ago... Combine with the 10-year powertrain warranty and five-star crash ratings, and the Sedona ... If I were in charge of employee morale at Toyota or Honda, I would let ...

Hybrid Gut Check

2006-06-30T00:32:00.000-07:00

Hybrid Gut Check
TMCnet - 13 hours ago... Toyota believes most HEV battery packs will last the life of the vehicle. To date, the auto maker says it has not had any service replacements or warranty ...

The Car Czar: Believe it or not, piece of plastic under front ...
Sacramento Bee, USA - 5 hours agoQ: I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla, and the air dam -- the plastic that hangs below ... with 16,600 miles on the odometer), I took the truck in for warranty service. ...

J.D. POWER SURVEY: Hyundai leapfrogs Toyota in quality

2006-06-29T02:48:00.000-07:00

J.D. POWER SURVEY: Hyundai leapfrogs Toyota in quality
Detroit Free Press - Silver -- Toyota Motor Corp.'s Georgetown, Ky., plant, which builds the Avalon, Camry and Solara. Tied with Chrysler's Maybe Hyundai Motor Co . drivers don't need that 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty after all. The South Korean automaker known for

Wheels: Kia did homework with new minivan
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Kia had ample time to sit back and observe the top minivans such as Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna before it acted, and the beats all the other comers hands down. And it does this while offering a 10-year, 100,000 mile limited power train warranty.

Jonathan Fry via Talkr.com
Podcasting News - MINI comes after Toyota and Nissan, but is ahead of Vauxhall, Honda, Land Rover and Peugeot. Cherished by MINI MINI Cherished MINI's approved used car scheme) ensures customers buy their MINI in tip-top condition and includes 12 months' MOT, warranty
Biodiesel causing headaches down under
Science Daily - liable for engine damage caused by improperly blended biodiesel if truck manufacturers refused to recognize warranty claims. Why Toyota's System Is Four Times More Productive and How You Can Implement It If you're in new product development, or

Hyundai models make a powerful statement

2006-06-28T11:00:00.000-07:00

Hyundai models make a powerful statement
San Diego Union-Tribune - DETROIT Maybe Hyundai drivers don't need that 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty, after all. The South Korean automaker known Hyundai was the No. 1 non-premium brand in the United States, edging past Toyota, the Japanese brand whose rock-solid

The driving issue for today: Lease or buy a car?
Bergen Record - That way, the car will always be under warranty. But the longer you plan to keep the car, the smarter it is to buy. After all reminds you that you can get tax credits ranging from $650 to $3,150 on hybrid cars from Honda, Lexus, Ford and Toyota. For

Denying the need for vans to speed
Miami Herald - Besides voiding your warranty and taking on unknown legal liability, remember that the engineers who built this vehicle don't I realize I'm on the downside of my `93 Toyota 4Runner's lifetime. I crossed 200,000 miles a month ago but would like to

Kia: Korean automaker picking up the pace
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - say that it has more interior room (104.2 cubic feet) than many mid-sized sedans and surpasses the Honda Accord, Toyota And of course, like all Kias, there's that 10 year/100,000 mile warranty that you get for powertrain protection. When you see

Popular. Simple. Reliable. Even logical. Vanilla yogurt of family

2006-06-23T14:45:00.000-07:00

Popular. Simple. Reliable. Even logical. Vanilla yogurt of family
San Francisco Gate - Length: 189.2 inches; width, 71.7 inches; height: 57.5 inches; wheelbase: 109.3 inches. Warranty: Bumper-to-bumper, = 3 years, 36,000 miles; power train = 5 years, 60,000 miles. Source: Toyota Motor Sales USA; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

AutoPacific Announces 2006 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
WRIC TV - Passat handily beat segment volume leaders Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata. Passat wins by virtue of its This is a testament to Santa Fe's strong combination of product competence, value and warranty. Santa Fe satisfies its owners

Todd Bodine No. 30 Lumber Liquidators Toyota Tundra

2006-06-22T14:23:00.000-07:00

Todd Bodine No. 30 Lumber Liquidators Toyota Tundra
Auto Racing Daily - 27 minutes ago... Race: The Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200 is scheduled to start at 9:15 pm ... flooring, including Bellawood Pre-Finished Hardwood Flooring with a 50 year warranty. ...

Wheels: Kia did homework with new minivan
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - 22 hours ago... Honda and Toyota may still beat the Sedona with a bit more polish and ... And it does this while offering a 10-year, 100,000 mile limited power train warranty. ...

Hybrids... Do they live up to the hype?

2006-06-21T16:20:00.000-07:00

Hybrids... Do they live up to the hype?
The Republic.com (subscription), IN - 12 hours ago... the cars quality and warranty. Toyota has an eight-year, 100,000 warranty on hybrid components. Brackney had problems with his ...

Would You Believe The RIAA Would Go Back On Its Word?

2006-06-20T17:07:00.000-07:00

Would You Believe The RIAA Would Go Back On Its Word?
Tech Dirt - Hell, if I don't have a right to copy it, why isn't there a warranty on the damned thing to replace it When you bought your car, did Toyota or whoever tell you they can stop you from driving it on weekends

A transcript follows.
Washington Post - Since you have read up on the subject, you know we recommend the Toyota and Honda models. Keep in mind that other cars we I prefer to have a car under warranty, and leasing gives me the option to have a new car under warranty. Amanda Walker: Here's

Family Says SUV Has Terrible Odor
News Channel 10 - An arbitrator rejected the dispute because the vehicle is past the warranty period. Out of frustration, the Levines contacted the NBC 10 Consumer Unit. Fox Toyota referred NBC 10's questions to Toyota Motor Group. Sam Butto, a Toyota spokesman, told

What driving a hybrid will really cost
MSN MoneyCentral - The first midsize luxury hybrid SUV is essentially a less-spacious Toyota Highlander Limited with a heftier price tag and a few extras. But if you prefer the prestige of owning a Lexus, which confers a four-year warranty and Lexus's legendary

AAB announces first winner in promotion

2006-06-18T22:29:00.000-07:00

AAB announces first winner in promotion
Peninsula On-line, Qatar - 8 hours ago... and five years unlimited mileage warranty which has made the campaign the most attractive and successful one of this season. All those who buy Toyota and Lexus ...

Ask the auto doctor

2006-06-17T23:20:00.000-07:00

Ask the auto doctor
Helena Independent Record, MT - 20 hours ago... Dear Bob: It s no secret that there have been a lot of leaking head gasket problems with the Toyota 3.0-liter V-6 engines. The warranty is 8 years/100,000 ...

ON THE RECORDGordon S. Stewart, owner of Hoover Hyundai
Birmingham News, AL - 1 hour ago... so well in the Power satisfaction survey, surpassed only by the Toyota Camry and ... It still is a little less expensive and has a better warranty which really ...

What's Behind a Slick Supply Chain?

2006-06-17T00:15:00.000-07:00

What's Behind a Slick Supply Chain?
Sci-Tech Today - 17 hours ago... "On the people side, we learnt a lot from Toyota management and ... have to be working -- and that includes recall with reverse logistics, warranty parts and the ...

Midtronics supplies Toyota, Lexus and Scion with new diagnostic ...
Business Wire (press release), CA - 17 hours ago... the battery analyzer originally deployed by Midtronics to Toyota and Lexus ... to increase profits through preventative maintenance programs and warranty management ...

J.D. POWER SURVEY: Hyundai leapfrogs Toyota in quality

2006-06-16T02:12:00.000-07:00

J.D. POWER SURVEY: Hyundai leapfrogs Toyota in quality
Detroit Free Press - J.D. Power and Associates ranks assembly plants based on the quality of the vehicles they produce. This year, the research firm did not punish plants for problems that are more related to the design of a vehicle. These were the top plants in North

Hybrid head-on
Denton Record-Chronicle - Are hybrids worth the hype? We decided to initiate a face-off between polar opposites: automotive writer Terry Box, an unrepentant gearhead, and personal finance columnist Scott Burns, who owns a car only because it's too far to walk. We let the

High tech equals high repair costs - just like it's always been

2006-06-14T06:25:00.000-07:00

High tech equals high repair costs - just like it's always been
Autoblog, CA - 22 hours ago... Last time I checked one could get a 7 year warranty from Toyota for about $600 bones(varies by model but this is around the price range even for the Prius) if ...

GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS
Los Angeles Times, CA - 11 hours ago... the company offered a headline-grabbing 10-year powertrain warranty to lure ... built in Alabama challenges segment monsters Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. ...

Changes rattle Kia Sedona minivan
Belleville News-Democrat, IL - 5 hours ago... in the presence of its competition, the Honda Odyssey and the Toyota Sienna, two ... on the cheap and button the deal up with an eons-long warranty, and they will ...

A transcript follows.

2006-06-13T07:46:00.000-07:00

A transcript follows.
Washington Post - I know you magazine has to charge for subscriptions to operate (and more than most magazines because of advertising revenue) but it concerns me that your recommendations are therefore only available to those able to afford them. Can't remember where

The Reinvention of Lela Gibson
Washington Post - One day this past April, 62-year-old Lela Gibson sat in her Silver Spring apartment, fretting about her car. Her husband had bought the Toyota just before he died in 2000, but the six-year warranty was set to expire in October. John had always

Lexus goes after BMW's 3-series
San Francisco Gate - The real question about the Lexus IS350 could be: Would the Toyota/Lexus design team that came up with this swoopy little, un-Lexus-like car take umbrage if we said this car resembles a BMW three-series sedan? Has Lexus been around long enough to

262 horsepower!
Winnipeg Free Press - Camaro fans will certainly remember the fabled 302 smallblock. The 302 Bowtie mill was developed specifically to compete in race classes with a 305 cubic inch ceiling. On the street, the mill made its way into the Z28. On paper, the 302 was rated at