Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CFAO Mobility Uganda is thrilled to announce the return of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest for its 18th edition, marking the second time Uganda will host this exciting global event. This contest encourages young, creative minds aged 15 and under to imagine the future …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, has awarded the winners of the final round of its Shell Club ‘Join and Win’ promotion. Amidst cheer and pomp from their loved ones and well-wishers, the three lucky Shell Club …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Toyota Starlet has once again made a sensational return to the Ugandan market by unveiling the 2023 model for private car drivers. The new model is making a remarkable comeback in 2023, redefining the ultimate driving experience for one seeking a reliable, fuel-efficient, and …
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Beijing, China | Xinhua | Japanese automaker Toyota started to recall Lexus imported cars from the Chinese market over safety concerns, China’s top quality watchdog said Monday. Filed by Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd., the recall involves 22,965 imported Lexus GS, IS, RC, and RC F models, the State Administration …
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Tokyo, Japan | Xinhua | Toyota Motor Corp. on Wednesday said operations at all of its domestic plants had been resumed after being suspended a day earlier due to one of its suppliers being hit by a cyber attack. The Nagoya-based automaker said that after it had restored its production data …
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Auto giant joins aviation specialist to develop urban air mobility solutions Toyota has announced a partnership with aerospace company Joby Aviation to begin development and production of electric vertical take-offand landing (eVTOL) aircraft – better known as flying cars. The Japanese car-maker has announced a lead investment of $US394 million …
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Next generation LandCruiser 300 Series expected to have V6 diesel and V6 petrol power – and eventually a hybrid – but no V8. | THE INDEPENDENT | The iconic Toyota LandCruiser V8 is nearing the end of the road, with well-placed sources claiming the next generation 300 Series will have …
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Which HiLux variant is a better buy; the cheaper more off-road biased Rugged or the town-oriented Rogue? Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | On the surface, it might appear as if these two vehicles are aimed at different buyers. At least that’s what Toyota would like for you to think but …
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Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Toyota announced on Tuesday it was creating a joint venture with Panasonic to develop batteries for electric cars, as the Japanese auto giant ramps up its ambitions for electric-powered vehicles. The firm will be set up by 2020 and controlled 51-49 percent by Toyota, the Prius …
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New York, United States | AFP | Toyota on Wednesday announced a recall of 1.7 million vehicles in North America as part of a general effort to replace defective Takata airbags tied to some 20 deaths worldwide. The Japanese auto manufacturer did not say whether it had been notified of injuries …
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