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Volkswagen clinches record sales

london - Emiratesvoice

German carmaker Volkswagen said Wednesday it sold a record number of vehicles in 2017, putting it on track to hold on to the title of world's largest carmaker two years after its "dieselgate" emissions scandal. Some 10.74 million vehicles from VW or its subsidiaries ranging from Porsche and Audi to Skoda and Seat rolled out of dealerships last year—an increaseRead more

Toyota brings the store to you

Las Vegas - Emiratesvoice

Self-driving buses aren't new, but Toyota's concept vehicle unveiled Monday aims to be more than just that -- a mobile platform for e-commerce, ridesharing and medical services, for a start. The Japanese auto giant's president Akio Toyoda unveiled the new initiative at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, seeking to get ahead of rivals offering single-use autonomous transporters. The "e-Palette" vehicle platformRead more

Former president of Japan's Toyota dies

TOKYO - Emiratesvoice

Toyota's former president Tatsuro Toyoda, who helped the Japanese auto giant establish a foothold in North America, has died at the age of 88, the company said Saturday, January 6. Toyoda, an uncle of current Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda, died of pneumonia on December 30, the firm said in a statement. His funeral has already been held and was attendedRead more

Honda recalls 800,000 minivans over faulty seats

Tokyo - AFP

Honda is recalling about 800,000 of its Odyssey minivans in the United States over faulty parts blamed for 46 minor injuries, the company said, just a month after settling a huge lawsuit on other defects. The recall, which affects the 2011-2017 models sold in the US, may later be expanded to include vehicles sold in Canada, Mexico and South Korea, spokesmanRead more

Subaru recalls 400,000 cars in Japan

Tokyo - AFP

Subaru recalled nearly 400,000 vehicles from its domestic market on Thursday due to an inspection scandal -- the latest to hit the beleaguered Japanese car industry. The recall concerns nine models, including a sports car that Subaru manufactures for Toyota, but vehicles sold overseas were not affected, a spokesman told AFP. Subaru admitted last month that uncertified staff had conductedRead more

Car that emits just water not harmful

Dubai - Emirates Voice

Imagine driving a car that doesn't emit harmful fumes but clean water instead? Then we will have a clean and green environment. A hydrogen-powered vehicle (HPV) was displayed at the 3rd International Conference on Future Mobility (ICFM) in Dubai on Tuesday. The car called Mirai (which means 'The Future' in Japanese) is manufactured by Japanese carmaker Toyota. Speaking to KhaleejRead more

Toyota says upgrades full-year net profit forecast

Tokyo - AFP

Japanese car giant Toyota on Tuesday revised its full-year net profit forecast higher thanks to a cheaper yen and cost-cutting efforts. The Prius maker said it now expects to bank a net profit of 1.95 trillion yen ($17 billion) for the fiscal year to March 2018, up from an earlier estimate of 1.75 trillion yenRead more

Toyota says upgrades full-year net profit forecast

Tokyo - Emirates Voice

Woman smashes up ex-husband's car

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

When ties sour, it can take a toll on presents too. In this case, it was a Toyota Camry that the man had gifted his wife, before their relationship strained and the couple resorted to divorce. The woman couldn't take it hands down, though, when her ex-husband refused to give her the "gifted" car following the break-up. In aRead more

US sales of GM, Toyota stand out as others falter in August

Washington - Emirates Voice

General Motors and Toyota saw rising new car sales in August, riding continued strong demand for SUVs and light trucks, while other automakers sagged at summer's end, according to industry figures released Friday. Fiat Chrysler and Nissan each saw double-digit declines compared to August of last year, while sales of Ford and Honda also fell. After record 2016 sales andRead more