New Toyota Hybrid Sport Car Concept II

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today, will be exhibiting "GRMN (GAZOO Racing tuned by MN) HYBRID SPORTS CONCEPT II" on 24-hour endurance race Nürburgring 39th near Nurburg, Germany from 23 to 26 June. This hybrid sports car look even more stylish with a convertible model.

Further, this hybrid sports car, the gasoline engine mounted in the center, using two electric motors that move the rear and front axles. With the same concept, GRMN SPORT HYBRID CONCEPT II is a car All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

This version is the development of hybrid gasoline-electric sport is on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon Toyota 2010. Performance improvement made ​​on a gasoline engine, electric motor driving the rear wheels and transmission are in the middle of the car. With these improvements, the ability of this hybrid sports maneuver more steadily as more stable. In fact, when the car is using electric power only, is claimed to provide a new experience for the driver.

Vigorous development of this sports car and show it off at the Nürburgring, is Toyota's effort to enhance the prestige and greatness of its hybrid technology. Especially the Prius which is currently still the "King of Hybrids" in the world!

Mazda RX-9 uses technology from Toyota

Mazda aggressively developing its technology, including next-generation car model RX-9. That said, according to international reports, sportcar uses a rotary engine that Mazda's unique and never been used in the model RX3. In fact, the heart pacemaker is ever won the Le Mans 24 endurance race at 1991 with the Mazda 787B.

Only, rotary engine RX-9 in this brand-new environmentally friendly hybrid alias, while the electric motor borrowed from Toyota. The two principals last year signed a cooperation.

However, a report from Motor Trend magazine America that leaked from Toyota's just part of the electric motor. Although the hybrid, the RX-9 will continue to use gasoline engines. In fact mentioned, the possibility of rotary engine will be equipped with technology such as KERS in F1, whose function is to charge the battery when deceleration occurs.

2012 New Land Cruiser Troop Carrier

Toyota will release two types of cars new Toyota Land Cruiser. Marketing Director of PT Toyota-Astra Motor said, the provision of the Land Cruiser is the latest kind is done due to the needs of mining companies for the benefit of its mining operations.

There are two types of Land Cruiser, which will launch the new Toyota Land Cruiser Troop Carrier manual diesel and Toyota Land Cruiser C & C manual diesel workmate.

Latest Toyota Vitz: the Most Efficient Car in Japan

Latest Products Toyota Vitz (Yaris named in some countries), which is marketed in Japan with a 1.3 liter gasoline engine and a stationary Stop & Start system, claimed to earn title of "Most Efficient Cars in Japan." It was announced today by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC).

TMC also announced that the new Vitz which will be launched in Japan by the end of this year has a comparison of fuel consumption of 26.5 km per liter in 10-15 cycle test method of Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT).

Fuel consumption of new Vitz said 25 percent better than the national standard of Japan, which is 21.8 km / liter. Meanwhile, CO2 emissions car is only 88 grams / km with test method MLIT and 106 g / km with JC08 test.

NOx and hydrocarbon emissions are also 75 percent lower than 2005 standards set by the MLIT. The announcement of these emissions are used by the Japanese Government to determine the tax for environmentally friendly vehicles. In this case, Vitz obtained a 75 percent tax reduction for heavy and acquisitions and 50 percent for car tax.

New Face on New Toyota Vitz

Redesign of Toyota Vitz or call it a redesigned all-new meaning, aka a new total.

At first glance, the appearance of a compact hatchback is not changed drastically compared to its predecessor, Vitz Gen-2. However, as the curve of body parts, bumpers, and other forms of lights (front and rear) redesigned. As a result, this Vitz appear more stylish and sporty.

Over Length
Based on data released by Toyota Motor Corporation, the new Vitz long dimension, from 3.750 mm to 3.885. Increases the interior length of 35 mm or a 1915 mm. However, the radius of turn (turn) it is smaller, now 4.5 meters (previously 4.7 meters). Width has not changed, as well as high.

With the redesign, wind resistance or cd Vitz has become lower, 0.285. As a result, fuel consumption becomes more efficient (also derived from Toyota's Stop & Start system idling-stop).


Other changes, Vitz now use only one glass eraser (wiper) were integrated with water spray. The headlights of life and off automatically with the light outside the car. For example, so nights or enter the tunnel, the light will live. Moreover, the glass front door was given a special coating that can be lowered to 99 percent of ultraviolet rays.
Interior
The design of interior redesigned to look more and provide better comfort. Therefore, the front, the instrument panel, right down to the inside of the door is designed horizontally. The goal is to increase the relief and sense of security. The back seat can be folded with the composition 6:4.

Baggage is now also more in 145 mm. Trunk deck is placed in two heights. When set at high position, smaller items can be placed underneath. Seat can also be folded almost flat. Passenger seat is now equipped with a plastic barrier to prevent the bag or goods fell.

Furthermore, multifunctional monitors are equipped with information on fuel consumption when the car is started, the average consumption, and the distance that can be taken.

Engine
For machinery, now Vitz uses Dual VVT-i (Dual Variable Valve Timing-intelligent) that is paired with Super CVT-i (Super Continuously Variable Transmission-intelligent).

Explained, Stop & Start system idling work quickly. When the gas pedal is pressed while stopped with the engine dead, to live just took 0.35 seconds. Machines can also be directly accelerated from a stop condition.

All variants are equipped with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and ABS. Also there are SRS airbags for driver and front passenger.

In addition to variants of the F and U, when it launched, Toyota also directly introduce RS sports version that has been equipped with aerokit in front and rear.

Latest Toyota FJ Cruiser 2011

FJ Cruiser Concept design first introduced in 2003 at the Detroit Auto Show. Three years later, 2006, the car is launched only for the North American market. For performance, the Toyota SUV designed for use on the highway and off-road. Hence, the system of 4 x 4 which is applied to part-time. At times, the system can be transformed into 4 x 2 or 4 x 4 in accordance with field conditions.

Automatic transmission
FJ Cruiser uses a gasoline engine 1GR-FE 4.0-liter capacity with the latest D-VVT-i (Double Variable Valve Timing-intelligent), suction channel which could be extended or shortened according to the engine working conditions. For transmission, Toyota's use 5 Super ECT (automatic). In Japan, SUVs are sold with prices starting at 3.14 million yen (USD 323 million) and off-road package for 3.32 million yen (USD 341 million). Mechanical power generated is not mentioned. Fuel consumption is claimed to be 8.4 km / liter to achieve CO2 emissions of 276 g / km.

From the front, this SUV looks solid because of his cabin and a large straight. Side mirrors are also large, while the front bumper comes with the center are painted silver. The combination of body color with white roof gives the impression of Toyota's special on this one product. Next door using hinges at the back so they can open a more spacious cabin, allows drivers and passengers in and out.

Special package
FJ Cruiser is equipped with LED type rear brake lights and mounted above the rear glass (rear spoiler). Interior uses analog instruments to give a solid impression. For entertainment, paired with 8 speakers. The ceiling used to place the speakers so that it can produce sound throughout the cabin. By using a double wishbone suspension in front and trailing arm at the rear, Toyota claims that the SUV steady maneuvering around the corner and provide stability in a straight line. Its shock absorbers are also set back to provide maximum comfort.

Toyota Prius Print Top Record Sales

Tech hybrid car began to receive consumer. The proof, this type of car sales in Japan's domestic market can beat the sale of conventional machines. Achievement is carved a successful Toyota Prius achieved the highest sales for six consecutive months.

Including last October, total sales reached 26,918 units, 6341 units more than the same month period last year. The sale could be as high as it helped them because of taxes and subsidies from the government. AP news agency reported on Friday (6 / 11).

Meanwhile, the second highest sales of the product taken from Honda Motor Co. (HMC) Fit, which sold 15,444 units. Compact sedan was not a hybrid tech, but still get a tax break for fuel efficient.

Toyota achieved the third position back through the Vitz subcompact. The Honda hybrid vehicles, the Insight, the ninth position.

Toyota Prius MPV version, Manufactured 2011

Although still preoccupied with the completion of the recall, do not delay the program from Toyota Japan that have been scheduled. Included with the production of environmentally friendly vehicles.

Reportedly, Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) is now preparing the Prius hybrid model. Information from internal party said that the biggest car manufacturer that will produce versions of multipurpose vehicle (MPV).

Citing a report from Nikkei News, Japanese, a few days ago, TMC is currently preparing for the Prius hybrid minivan to be launched early 2011.

This new model can carry 5-7 passengers and a new selection of old products Prius sedan.

Battery supply will enter from Panasonic EV Energy Co.. While the production process will take place at the factory in the industrial complex Teiho Aichi Prefecture.

New Toyota Prius MPV

After initial images came up (teaser) in one of the leading social networking sites, photo eventually form multi-MPV version of the Toyota Prius is present on the internet. But the image is only meperlihtkan Baian front and side. There are currently no details behind.

Seeing his performance, do not differ much from the photos previously published by various media and automotive sites. There was no significant change in the exterior, especially the front. There's even an additional rate on three pillars create the appearance of the MPV a little boring.

There is no certainty, the name will be attached to Toyota for the Prius is slightly longer body. Toyota only promising this new product will have a better comfort, with a stylish and elegant appearance.

Telas sure this car making its debut at the Detroit Auto Show early next year. In addition to the MPV, the Prius is also planned displayed in more compact form.

Earlier this year, some of the world automotive media speculated MPV Prius uses three rows of seats. In addition, this car will reportedly also provided an additional battery which is under the cabin with an electric motor and the same hybrid system. It indicates Toyota MPV will equip Prius with hybrid technology, plug (plug-ins).

If true, the intention MPV Prius is not much different from the photos released before, including the back.

Modified Toyota Prius with a touch of TRD

The popularity of hybrid car technology increasingly becomes an easy meal for the modifier, including home modifications officially a car manufacturer. Toyota, one of them, offer the Prius at SEMA Show 2010 event with an official modification package from Toyota Racing Development. This product was named Prius PLUS.

Unfortunately, TRD this time not to touch the heart pacemaker. Best-selling hybrid car in the world just got a bandage body kit, sports suspension settings, as well as alloy wheels and larger tires to support for better control.

There are seven sections provided TRD aerodynamics package, ranging from the spoiler for the front and rear bumpers, sideskirt, to the rear diffuser. Based on Toyota, wrapping body kit is not influenced coefficient of wind resistance which is owned Prius, which means the fixed 0.25 cd.

Prius PLUS 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels fitted with racing-style low-profile tires wrapped in size 215/45 R17 with wheel alignment angles that can be arranged. As a result, the distance of departure can be added without barriers affect play (rolling resistance).

To improve control, fitted as part of the foot shorter and sporty character. Toyota claims, the lower center of gravity of gravity provides better capabilities in this car in turn and make the steering more responsive. PLUS Prius is also equipped with stabilizer bar in the rear suspension to reduce the symptoms of body roll and the car remains stable during quick maneuvering.

As for the complete modification package, carpet in the cabin Prius embroidered logo "PLUS" as the logo on the door behind him.

Currently, TRD is also preparing the package "PLUS" for other hybrid models from Toyota. For information, PLUS Prius went on sale in early April 2011 in Japan.

Toyota Hilux Double Cab, Top in Class

Toyota Hilux is the most popular pickup in the world. Said Mark Motors Thailand, the largest exporter of pickup in the country.

Thailand is the center of the pickup world production today. It was there that like the Toyota Hilux pickup, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Strada Triton, Nissan Navara, Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado and created and then exported to various countries.

Hilux Double Cab latest version, made even more luxurious than the more dashing and sleek appearance, the ability to add even employed a sophisticated, powerful, resilient, and reliable. Cause, the newest machines, including marketed in Indonesia is D4D-, 3.0-liter common rail diesel, turbo intercooler, the largest in its class.

This machine has proven durability in various fields. Already been used to carry a crew of Top Gear magazine, BBC, England to the North Pole in 2007. Hilux also become an icon UN troops. Therefore, do not be surprised if the Hilux is also very reliable by the guerrillas in the jungle. Hilux is the "icon" toughness on the field of vehicle weight!

Finally, the Hilux Double Cab is also used by scientists to see and examine directly the most spectacular places in Iceland, just created a frenzy Europe several months ago, that is, volcanic Eyjafallajökull.

Because of that, the Double Cab Hilux was dubbed the "Invincible Cabs", a strong pickup. Capable of facing a variety of extreme weather conditions. The following comparison of power output Hilux Double Cab compared to other brands.

RAV4 and Lexus RX Electric Car

RAV4 and Lexus RX Electric Car

Toyota's cooperation with the United States electric carmaker, Tesla Motors Inc., began to show results. Agreed, RAV4 and Lexus RX models will be produced in an electric version. Tesla-party states, two prototype models will be sent to Toyota this month as well. According to internal company sources, as reported by Bloomberg, today, the previous Toyota also wants to try the battery on the Corolla Altis. However, the RAV4 and the RX is more compatible with the weights held Tesla battery so that both are selected.

Previously, the boss of Toyota Motor Company Akio Toyoda said, cooperation with Tesla became one of the agenda to achieve the latest technology in the automotive sector. Toyota also pour funds worth 50 million U.S. dollars to buy shares in Tesla at the beginning of this month.

"We try to anticipate the accelerated development of electric vehicles in this segment," said Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of Tesla, without explaining further details. Separately, Toyota spokesman, Keisuke Kirimoto, also still shut my mouth. "Until now there has been no decision relating to the model to be developed toward electric vehicles," he said.

Currently, Toyota is also working with Panasonic to produce batteries in bulk. However, partnering with Tesla will create Japan's largest car manufacturer is more to know the strengths and weaknesses of each battery to be used in its products.