Toyota to Reign in 2007

According to Autopia, for the first time ever, the top selling car company in the world won't be headquartered in the U.S. While GM and Ford are cutting production, Toyota will zoom past GM and produce 9.42 million vehicles across the globe in 2007. GM plans to build 9.181 million vehicles this year. (According to the BBC analysts do not expect GM to increase production significantly in 2007). .... more from Autopia

Toyota becoming number one in the auto industry is not only a blow to GM but to America who has been the leader in car sales for 81 years according to one source.  The two rival car giants are now going in opposite directions, with Toyota expecting to add a half million in vehicle sales in 2007, while GM and other American car companies are closing plants and laying off workers. Toyota's rise would also be a victory for its unique corporate culture, the so-called Toyota Way, which is based on an obsession with craftsmanship and constant improvement.  It is also a victory for keeping in touch with consumer demands, especially more energy efficient cars, which until this year, perhaps too late, American car companies have chose to ignore, instead offering its gas guzzling models.

Comments

[amazingdrx]

Is there a corporate hell for the boardroomates who have run US auto companies into the ground for the best interests of their favorite multinational oil companies?

There ought to be.

The really ironic part is that this will also doom those same oil companies, as mileage increases and eventually electric vehicles eliminate oil demand.

[Harvey D]

Churchill was right. You can't fool all the people all the time.

Finally, North Americans are waking up and buying more efficient common sense vehicles. Can't wait to buy a Toyota Prius III with extended electric mode range.

Chinese all electric mini vans-cars will be around soon to further compete with North American gas guzzlers and Japanese-Korean makes.

Maybe, GM-Ford-Chrysler should concentrate on Hummer like monster gas guzzlers for those of us who still believe that bigger is better.

Will car making (specially EVs and batteries) go the same way as TV-Radio-Telephone-Computers-Cameras-Micro-Waves and other electrical-electronic units went?

I wouldn't be surprised if it does.

[Andy]

Great job unions! Keep demanding your pensions and non-competitive over inflated wages! Congrats! You've destroyed the American auto industry!

[Randy]

I work in advertising and American models from 2006 are festering on the lots, waiting for new owners. Credit companies are thriving, and people are learning that there is no surefire low price of gas timeframe, even if they aren't schooled in peak oil.

Price volatility is taking it's toll, as it should be. Odd times for all businesses attached to the US Dollar for their business model.

[CM]

Harvey, it's the Toyota Prius version 4 you're looking forward to.

The first Prius version was introduced in 1997 and sold only in Japan. Toyota improved the battery and increased the power for version 2, model years 2001-2003. Toyota made further improvements and restyled the bodywork for the current version 3.

Prius version 4 will have LiIon batteries and likely have a "plug-in" option as well.

[viuycgyt]

GREAT JOB UNIONS!!!

[Chad]

Hello,
In a recent article on Reuters dated 7/25/07 here... http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=scienceNews&storyid=2007-07-25T132942Z_01_T153787_RTRUKOC_0_US-TOYOTA-PLUGINS.xml&src=rss it states that the new Prius (Prototype) Plug in Hybrid vehicle can only go 8 miles (Yes it says 8) with a full trunk of Nickel Hydride batteries and that current technology! does not exist to put in lithium-ion batteries, which I beg to differ. Please can someone tune Toyota into Tesla motors who uses them currently in the Tesla and achieve 250 or so on one charge. BIG HELLO TO TOYOTA. Reducing our carbon dioxide in the atmosphere should be our number 1 priority, and since Toyota is not controlled by the US government then it would be easier for them to start this up. Could someone please email a top Exec. at Toyota and let them in on the secret Tesla has discovered. I have looked for CEO etc. email address for Toyota and have not found it. Anyways, just needed to vent.

Thanks for your time,
Chad Wilkinson

[tyre changers]

It's nice to know that the production will increase and improvements are still on going for the customer's need.I would love to see new cars which are more fuel efficient and eco-friendly.Goodluck Toyota!

[wheel alignment equipment]

More production means more jobs.Toyota cars are always in demand in the market.Personally,i own a toyota vios for three years and i'm a big fan of this car company.

[tyre fitting machine]

It's nice to see jobs are continuously growing inspite of the past recession that invades the whole world.The importance of building business not just benefit the economy but every person who needs the job.

[wheel balancing machine]

I guess it was the main secret of their success or might say in any business,the customer demand should be the top priority.Toyota always know it and always exceed the customers expectation by providing high quality vehicles.

[creer tshirt]

Toyota provide quality vehicule. It's not a surprise they are number 1

[aaliyah]

Cars and automotives are considered a requirement rather than a luxury nowadays. If you add the cost of commuting between your office and home, or the money you spend whenever you need to go somewhere, you will realize that getting your own car can help you save a lot of money in the long run. In addition, having a car is a great convenience especially when emergency arises. With the economic recession, many people delay their plans of purchasing a brand new car. But the good news is that you can get a car at a fraction of the cost of new car by opting for a used vehicle instead of purchasing your dream car that may shake your budget.
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[Japanese Used Cars]

It was 2007 but at present 2010, Toyota is one of the leading maker of all types of cars and other vehicles.

[Japanese Used Vehicles]

Well,I would also recommend other Japanese autos if you want to buy second hand cars.

[ティファニー 激安]

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アメリカを代表する世界のプレミア?ジュエラー、ティファニーは1837年の創設以来、時を越えて多くの人々を魅了してきた。ティファニーのジュエリー、シルバー、ウォッチ、そのデザインの数々は何世代にもわたって世界中で愛され続けている。ティファニー 通販

[Japanese used cars exporter]

Customers looking for the most stylish car on the market probably won't be too interested in the 2007 Toyota, but those who need reliability and quality will do well with this car.

[Account Deleted]

It was obvious all along that Toyota will reign in the automobile industry since they have the strictest quality control and production program the world has ever seen! It makes them look like they are hungry for Innovation! Lean Manufacturing is definitely the secret. I got to know what makes Toyota tick through our company's lean presentations and seminars. The lean manufacturing presentation made me realize that little good things add up into something really big. According to lean's production practice, just the simple way of sitting properly on your workplace reduces the expenditure of extra effort and energy, hasting your production and in turn, a company's fast production will lead to its success! It's amazing, really!

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[アバクロ]

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[ティファニー]

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something really big. According to lean's production practice, just the simple way of sitting properly on your workplace reduces the expenditure of extra effort and energy, hasting your production and in turn, a company's fast production will lead to its success! It's amazing,
ティファニー 1837

[iPhone 4 ケース]

Their applications to LEDs are also very promising. Sounds like this development of nanotechnology will have a bright future (pun intended) in energy applications.

[マークバイマークジェイコブス]

られた樽型のケースが特徴で、たくさんのダイヤモンドを散りばめた宝飾時計に仕上がっている。ダイヤモンド1列のモデルとダイヤモンド2列のモデルのほかに、時計の表面に610個のダ

[モンクレール]

According to Autopia, for the first time ever, the top selling car company in the world won't be

[アバクロ]

のケースが特徴で、たくさんのダイヤモンドを散りばめた宝飾時計に仕上がっている。ダイヤモンド1列のモデルとダイヤモンド2列のモデルのほかに、時計の表面

[レディースブーツ オークション]

に頻繁にどこでも行かなければならない。このような小さな町。しかし、非常によく知ら