Comprehensive Analysis Raises Concern About Professor's U.S. Congressional Testimony, ABC News Segment

Prepared Testimony of Yoshimi Inaba President and COO, Toyota Motor North America (TMA) and Chairman and CEO of Toyota Motor Sales Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation

Prepared Testimony of Shinichi Sasaki Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor Corporation Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation

Prepared Testimony of Takeshi Uchiyamada Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor Corporation Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation

Lexus to Unveil 'CT200h' at 2010 Geneva Motor Show

Week In Review Video: Jan 27th, 2012

Burnout Super Test, Part 5: Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition vs. Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

Week In Review Video: Jan 20th, 2012

Week In Review Video: Jan 13th, 2012

Inside Line’s Tour of the 2012 Detroit Auto Show

1. ADM Member Reception at NADA

2. AutoUSA Internet Sales Solutions To Feature New Product Line-Up at NADA in Las Vegas

3. Does Your Website Pass All Google Diagnostic Tests?

4. Steven Dietz.wmv

5. Google Changes Algorithm; Affects Top-Heavy Ad Pages

6. New Jersey Lexus - LexusGX470 walk around by Ken Beam at Douglas Infiniti - Summit NJ

7. Invite A Friend To ADM Day - Jan 26th

8. Flip It! Why spend more on Sales Marketing than Service?

9. Be a Sales Pro – Work the Service Drive

10. Mike and Ralph Paglia

11. Implementing A Social Culture in 2012

12. Is a dealer group is allowed to advertise cars for sale on its website that is not located at its lot?

13. PCG Is Growing and Hiring

14. Automotive ZMOT Infographic and EcoSystem

15. CarChat24 Announces Free Premium Dealer Chat Software and Back-Up Support for BETA Testers!

16. BDC / Call Center Managers - Need Your Feedback For An Upcoming Presentation

17. Anyone use Dealerslink?

18. Improve your Effectiveness TODAY: Ask Me Why

19. Are You Buying Bogus Reviews?

20. ADM Leaders

2012 Toyota Yaris SE

2012 Toyota Yaris SE

We're reluctant to parrot Toyota's advertising, but there's truth in the "It's a car!" campaign. I'm reluctant to parrot Toyota's advertising, but there's more than an ounce of truth in the "Yaris -- It's a car!" campaign. During my night with the Yaris, I verified that it does indeed have four wheels, a steering wheel, and a gasoline engine. It also has a steering column that doesn't telescope and a four-speed automatic transmission, which were two of the key factors preventing Toyota from pursuing the alternative tagline, "It's a competitive car!"
Photo Gallery: 2012 Toyota Yaris SE - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2012 Toyota Yaris SE - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine

First Look: Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid

First Look: Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid

Safety, connectivity, efficiency, and good looks. Toyota unveiled the NS4 plug-in hybrid at the 2012 North American Auto Show. Toyota is using the NS4 to demonstrate future safety features, connectivity technology, efficient drivetrain, and design ideas. Many members of the crowd were expecting to see another variation on the Prius theme and were surprised to see one of Toyota’s most interesting designs.
Photo Gallery: First Look: Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: First Look: Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid - Automobile Magazine

First Look: 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser

First Look: 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota's iconic SUV adds coin and creature comforts. Today's version of the Toyota Land Cruiser may still be a capable off-roader like the original, but that and the name is about all they have in common. Over the years, the Land Cruiser has grown -- physically and philosophically -- into a luxo-barge with a wallet-busting price tag north of $69,000. For the 2013 model year, the Land Cruiser gets a few updates and yet another price bump -- to the tune of $9000 -- bringing the total to $78,765 including the $810 destination fee.
Photo Gallery: 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser First Look - 2012 Detroit Auto Show - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser First Look - 2012 Detroit Auto Show - Automobile Magazine

2012 Toyota Rav4

2012 Toyota Rav4

The third-generation RAV4 is another Toyota product that pioneered its segment and has recently weathered an assault from competitors. The third-generation RAV4 is another Toyota product that pioneered its segment and has recently weathered an assault from competitors. However, the RAV4 has something of an ace up its sleeve in that it's large enough to accommodate optional third-row seats--something few of its direct competitors offer. Seating arrangements are flexible, and there's also an underfloor cargo area. With the rear seats folded down, the RAV4's cargo hold will easily swallow an adult-size bicycle. This mid-size crossover's utility doesn't come at the price of efficiency thanks to the fuel-sipping ways of its 166-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder. At the same time, the RAV4 can be had with Toyota's excellent 3.5-liter V-6, which makes 269 hp. That's enough to snap this crossover from 0 to 60 mph in less than seven seconds--something you won't experience in a Chevrolet Equinox. There are areas where the RAV4's age spots show--the all-business interior looks rather drab, for instance, and both engines could benefit from a six-speed automatic transmission (the four-cylinder employs a four-speed, the V-6 gets a five-speed). And like almost all Toyotas not named FJ Cruiser, it could use an injection of impassioned design.

2012 Toyota Tundra

2012 Toyota Tundra

It seems like a very long time ago that Toyota introduced the Texas-made Tundra with the expectation that it would finally end American automakers' hegemony in the large-truck segment. It seems like a very long time ago that Toyota introduced the Texas-made Tundra with the expectation that it would finally end American automakers' hegemony in the large-truck segment. Five years later, the Tundra struggles--and fails--to muster a sixth of the Ford F-series' sales volume. At the same time, Toyota has shifted much of its attention back to its cars, meaning the Tundra hasn't received as many updates as have its competitors. Still, the Tundra is a solid pickup truck. There are three engines, three body styles, two bed lengths, and a veritable laundry list of options. Things start off strong, with a base 4.0-liter V-6 that puts out 270 hp and a good midlevel option with the 310-hp, 4.6-liter V-8. Still, we'd say the 381-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 with variable valve timing best suits the Tundra's mission, especially if you'll be towing heavy loads; its maximum towing capacity is 10,400 pounds when properly equipped. Both V-8 engines team with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Tundra's only real shortcoming--aside from the fact that it's simply not exceptional enough to tear people from their Fords, Chevrolets, and Rams--is its ride quality. With an empty bed, it shudders and bounces more than its rivals. Its interior was truly exemplary when it debuted in 2007 and remains quite nice but, again, has fallen behind its American competition.