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Topic: Toyota

Toyota plans to increase lithium-ion battery output for hybrid cars

May 19, 2013

Toyota is planning to increase production of lithium-ion batteries by six times, as the automaker prepares to eventually use them in its flagship Prius gasoline-electric hybrid cars. Read Article Toyota plans to increase lithium-ion battery output for hybrid cars

Fleet vehicle sales drive growth across the Emirates

Emirati dealerships are placing substantial vehicle orders as they anticipate a surge in sales on the back of improving economic indicators. Amy Leang / The National

Apr 12, 2013

Fleet sales across the Emirates are expected to surge this year as confidence in the economy continues to rise. Read Article Fleet vehicle sales drive growth across the Emirates

UAE dealers await recall orders as millions of Japanese cars hit by faults

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Apr 11, 2013

Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda have recalled 3.4 million cars around the world due to faulty airbags as UAE car dealers await confirmation if they are affected.  Read Article UAE dealers await recall orders as millions of Japanese cars hit by faults

Toyota joins Honda and Nissan in recall over defective airbags

Apr 11, 2013

Toyota, Honda and Nissan recalled at least 3 million vehicles worldwide for defects in airbags made by Takata Corp. Read Article Toyota joins Honda and Nissan in recall over defective airbags

 

Toddler in Toyota makes his own drive-thru

Apr 05, 2013

Motoring news from around the world. Read Article Toddler in Toyota makes his own drive-thru

 

Toyota readies executive reshuffle

Mar 05, 2013

Toyota will reshuffle its top executives as soon as this week, people familiar with the plan say, as its president Akio Toyoda tries to dismantle a regimented decision-making hierarchy at the world's top-selling carmaker. Read Article Toyota readies executive reshuffle

 

Crash, bang, wallop what a future

Toyota debuted a sensor-equipped vehicle last month through its Lexus division that it says will help to create new technology that will improve driver awareness of their surroundings. Courtesy Toyota

Feb 22, 2013

Sometimes innovation comes from misfortune, and it was from a bike accident that one industrial designer stumbled upon the idea for a better bicycle helmet. Read Article Crash, bang, wallop what a future

 

China vehicles sales zoom 46% in January

Feb 07, 2013

China's vehicle sales jumped 46.4 per cent in January from a year earlier, the strongest pace of growth in almost three years. Read Article China vehicles sales zoom 46% in January

 

Toyota relies on tried and trusted Corolla

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Jan 31, 2013

A revamped version of the best-seller will be launched this year, with the car maker hoping for the usual high sales. But some have their doubts. Read Article Toyota relies on tried and trusted Corolla

 

UAE recall for 5,421 Lexus IS cars over windscreen wiper fault

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Jan 31, 2013

Vehicles manufactured between May 2005 and October 2011 from the luxury marque are being recalled because of problems with the front windscreen wipers. Read Article UAE recall for 5,421 Lexus IS cars over windscreen wiper fault

 

Toyota and Hyundai give Herbie the Love Bug a makeover

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Jan 30, 2013

Coming soon to roads: cars that answer phone calls, adjust the stereo and open the door via a wave of the hand. Or at least that is what car giants hope to create. Read Article Toyota and Hyundai give Herbie the Love Bug a makeover

 

Toyota sales race to record in Middle East

Toyota sold 624,400 vehicles in the GCC last year - a 31 per cent increase on 2011. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Jan 29, 2013

Toyota sales have surged to a record high in the Middle East, rising by 33 per cent in the UAE alone. Read Article Toyota sales race to record in Middle East

 

Toyota wins back world's top car sales crown from GM

Jan 28, 2013

Toyota regained the crown as the world's top selling automaker in 2012, posting record-high sales and beating rivals General Motors and Volkswagen. Read Article Toyota wins back world's top car sales crown from GM

 

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GCC hike in tobacco prices will see rise in illicit trade, experts warn

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Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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Vin Diesel in Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

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