Toyota is losing its quality reputation as well as car market

Japan has been well-know for its quality control since a long time ago. So is Toyota. Many like Toyota cars due to its good quality and smart fuel-consumption.However, recent Toyota's accelerator and floor mat problems had cause the Japanese car maker losing car buyers' confidence on its quality reputation.It is reported initially Toyota tried to cover the faulty accelerator problem on its cars

Lexus LS 460L and LS 460 Sport launched in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: A face-lifted Lexus LS 460L and LS 460 Sport were launched at Saujana Resort, Subang, last week.Both cars come with new headlights with a 4.6-litre engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, new bi-xenon headlights with LEDs, restyled grilles and air suspension system.The LS 460L and LS 460 Sport luxury variants come with on-the-road with insurance prices of RM851,135 and

Toyota Prius top-selling car in Japan last year

TOKYO: An industry group tally says the Toyota Prius was the top-selling car in Japan last year - the first time a gas-electric hybrid has clinched that spot.The Japan Automobile Dealers Association said Friday Toyota Motor Corp.'s Prius was No. 1 in its ranking of sales by vehicle models.It said 208,876 Prius cars were sold in 2009, nearly three times the numbers sold the previous year.Coming in