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Despite yen, Toyota expects export surge to N.A.
… hot-selling family of Prius hybrids, all of which are made in Japan -- to hit its target. An expected surge in sales of Lexus vehicles, which are mostly made in Japan, will further propel the export boom. Despite the forecast increase in exports …
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Toyota reclaims global sales lead in Jan.-March quarter
… product development to deliver what it hopes will be more exciting and fuel-efficient vehicles. And a flurry of new arrivals this year -- such as the Prius C, Scion FR-S and several redesigned Lexus offerings -- should lift volume.
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Toyota, riding U.S. sales recovery, to expand V6 production
… now even thinking of exporting those models manufactured in the U.S." The Toyota Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Rav4 and Lexus RX 350 are built in North America as well as elsewhere. The Toyota Tundra, Venza and Sienna -- vehicles specifically for …
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Marketing Cars in 3-D (5/15/12)
… projection mapping. And Hyundai isn't the only brand using the attack for the first time in North America. Chevrolet and Lexus and used it in their marketing for the and CT 200 H. The idea is that 3-D projection January on the street which could be …
using the attack for the first time in North America. Chevrolet and Lexus and used it in their marketing for the -- and CT 200 H. The idea is that 3-D projection -- January -- -
Ferrari's first hybrid likely to surpass Enzo as most expensive, powerful model
… analyst at IHS Automotive in London. "Even a supercar becomes more usable for city driving if it carries a hybrid engine." Lexus , which has led the way among luxury carmakers in introducing the technology, offers five hybrid models, ranging from the …
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Lexus orders dealerships to add technology tutors
LOS ANGELES -- At Lexus dealerships, the sale isn't complete ..... customer service battle among luxury brands, Lexus dealers are following a corporate edict ..... high-tech features. In that sense, Lexus is borrowing a page from Apple's "Genius …
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From cadet to commander
… in the United States. Today, Cannon, tanned and taut, with bulging muscles visible through his dress suit, is battling Lexus and BMW for the top luxury sales spot in the United States. And he is launching a major effort to make Mercedes' customer …
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Toyota expects N.A. rebound to propel profits
… a boost this year from new models such as the Prius C and Scion FR-S, and from redesigned nameplates, including several Lexus models. Revived North American sales will power Toyota to near record global sales of 8.7 million vehicles this fiscal year …
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Leading Toyota in U.S., from an engineer's perspective
… raising prices or decreasing margin. How important is it for Lexus to regain the U.S. luxury sales crown that it lost in 2011 ..... as ES. If we keep on endeavoring this way, we believe that Lexus will be a brand that will be chosen first by the customers …
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Volvo's goal: Conquest more luxury-vehicle buyers
… percent conquest. The cars we are cross-shopped against are five luxury cars. The [Audi] Q5 is a direct cross-shop, the Lexus RS, which sits between XC60 and XC90, [BMW] X3, and the two Acuras, the RDX and the MDX. It is on the list with the right …
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Cannon: New Mercedes product will mean sales record
… Mercedes sold 245,192 vehicles last year in the United States, making it the No. 2 luxury brand, behind BMW -- but ahead of Lexus . Cannon, 51, who moved to the top job in January from vice president of marketing, says new product is the key to growth …
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Marketers go 3-D -- no glasses required
… the building is moving. Chevrolet and Lexus also are using 3-D projection mapping ..... commentary." Teri Hill, media manager for Lexus , says it is "an effective way of reaching ..... views, a Chevrolet spokeswoman says. Lexus ' goal in using 3-D projection mapping …
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Willisch expects BMW to keep U.S. luxury sales crown
… BMW to remain No. 1 in U.S. luxury-vehicle sales this year. BMW claimed the title in 2011 for the first time, ending Lexus ' 11-year run as the luxury leader. Willisch, 55, said the launch of the redesigned 3 series, the U.S. introduction …
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Nissan Profit Boom? (5/11/12)
… natural disasters in Asia. Sales including Lexus spying on Tino and Daihatsu. Rose 18 ..... Finally if they ten training program that Lexus workers must master. Before performing production work and a new Lexus . Like this magazine boasting about the …
made up for production wants to natural disasters in Asia. Sales including Lexus spying on Tino and Daihatsu. Rose 18%. To about 2.5 million in the quarter. That again puts -- yet that I hadFinally if they ten -- training program that Lexus workers must master. Before performing production work and a new Lexus . Like this magazine boasting about the auto makers craftsmanship. Saying one has stitching specialist need to eighth. Full -- piece of Paper -
Toyota tops GM in global vehicle sales in Q1
… world in the first three months of the year as it made up for production lost to natural disasters in Asia. Sales of Toyota, Lexus , Scion, Hino and Daihatsu models rose 18 percent to 2.49 million in the quarter, the company said in a U.S. regulatory …
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Nissan says new Infiniti entry model will be built by Austria's Magna Steyr
… Infiniti started selling cars in Europe in 2008 but has made slow progress against established German premium rivals and Toyota's Lexus . Last year Infiniti sold 3,681 cars in Europe, a rise of 54 percent on 2010, according to JATO Dynamics. Magna Steyr …
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Toyota forecasts profit will double, reaching highest level in 5 years
… profit than General Motors Co. as Akio Toyoda, grandson of the founder, rolls out new Prius hybrids, Corolla compacts and Lexus sedans to regain lost ground in what may be his first crisis-free year since becoming president in 2009. While production …
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COMMENTARY: After April bump, automakers seek better traction in May
… Toyota has recovered from the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in March of 2011. Toyota Motor Sales (Toyota- Lexus -Scion) reported a 12 percent gain over last April. In this case, it is proper to compare 2012 and 2011 because the former …
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Toyota Going Supernova? (5/8/12)
… Toyota trying to grab more market share through staples like the camera. A new family of Prius hybrids and a sporting your Lexus lineup. There's a viewing for the that they really have that that are not only just. Improving the profits but also trying …
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Toyota Transpacific Trek (5/7/12)
… Were built in North America not Japan. reliance on North American production. Quite for the corolla. for Highlander and Lexus RX 350. As we've been reporting the strong yen is part of the decision. Essentially a Japan build camrys sold here is less …
North American production. Quite -- for the corolla. -- for Highlander and Lexus RX 350. As we've been reporting the strong yen is part of the decision. Essentially a Japan build camrys sold here is
