Archive for the 'Toyota' Category

Toyota wants pet lovers to cross over to Venza

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Venza is for lovers — pet lovers, that is.
Made by Toyota at Georgetown, the vehicle is a “crossover,” a mix of car and SUV, that looks like a tall Camry wagon.
The Venza’s target audience is empty-nesters and young families, many of whom have pets.
So Toyota is sponsoring “pet-centric ride and drive events” and joining with [...]

The right idea could put you on Toyota’s $13,000 VIP tour

Friday, February 6th, 2009

Toyota, long branded an innovative company, is holding a contest to get even more creative ideas from anyone anywhere.
The grand prize includes a $13,000 VIP tour of its Georgetown plant, its largest North American facility.
The company has a Web site, ToyotaWhyNot.com, where it encourages individuals to submit ideas related to safety, water, land, air, community [...]

Think a hybrid is a hybrid? Not in Indianapolis

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

Toyota or Chevy.
Japanese or American.
Rock or hard place.
Ask Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard.
He recently bought 85 Toyota Camry Hybrids, instead of Chevrolet Malibu Hybrids, for the Indianapolis police.
Good move?
Kentuckians think so. The Toyotas are made in Georgetown.
Indianapolis auto workers are mad and Ballard’s political foes want an investigation.
He faced a tough choice.
Malibu Hybrid parts are made [...]