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Toyota to Export U.S. Made Sequoia SUV and Tundra Pickup
With sales of large SUVs and pickup trucks in the States on the constant decline Toyota decided to partially deal with the oversupply problem by exporting the Sequoia SUV that's made in Indiana to the Middle East and South America, and the Tundra pickup truck made at its plant in Texas to South America. Annually, Toyota plans to ship approximately 15,000 units of the Sequoia to the Middle East, and around 150 units of the Sequoia and 1,000 units of the Tundra to South America. In both cases, exports are scheduled to start in December 2008.
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Japan's Vehicle Production Plunges 56.2% In February, Sales Down 24.3%
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers' Association reported today that domestic vehicle production in February which includes passenger cars, trucks and buses, was recorded at 481,396 units, down a staggering 56.2 per cent compared to the same month...
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Volkswagen Pickup Truck Concept: Live Photos From The 2008 Iaa
The most important highlight of the Hanover trade fair from VW’s perspective is its first ever presentation of the Pickup truck concept that provides an outlook on the manufacturer’s fourth model series that will be built at its Pacheco...
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Toyota To Build Prius In The U.s. From 2010, Tundra & Sequoia Production Suspended
Changes in consumer demand in the U.S. have "forced" Toyota to take the decision to build the Prius in the U.S. at a new plant under construction in Blue Springs, Mississippi. Toyota said that production is scheduled to begin in late 2010, meaning that...
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2008 Toyota Sequoia: L.a. Show Debut For Tundra Based Suv
Toyota officially announced that it will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2008 Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) at the upcoming L.A. Show on November 14. According to the Japanese carmaker’s austere press release, the completely...
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Complete American Pickup Truck Sales Figures - 2007 Year End
2007 was the Toyota Tundra's most successful year ever, but in no wise was 2007 the year of the pickup truck, not in the home of the pickup truck. In the United States, sales of all but three trucks declined. Two of the pickups that produced improved...
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