Toyota Ohio Accumulated Sales of Hybrid Vehicles

Since the 1st generation Prius release in 1997 and up to 2003, Toyota has sold approximately 150,000 units. Furthermore, after the 2nd generation Prius was released, it has sold 120,000 in 2004.

Prius was offered to the market at a reasonable price and made choosing a hybrid vehicle an ordinary choice. It is truly the world's first mass produced hybrid vehicle in reality and in name.





Global sales of Toyota's hybrid vehicles, mainly of its Prius model, have topped the 500,000 mark, with around 513,000 units sold worldwide by the end of October. These cars cleverly combine a conventional petrol engine with batteries and an electric motor to maximize fuel economy. Toyota launched the Prius "the world's first mass-produced hybrid " in Japan in 1997 and began selling it in North America and Europe in 2000. In 2001 in Japan, it added a minivan, luxury sedan and hybrid truck. In 2003, Toyota introduced the second-generation Prius and the Alphard MPV in Japan.

In Canada hybrid cars are not yet big sellers, but these fuel-efficient, low-polluting cars are a growing presence on Canada's highways.
Toyota Canada Inc. announced Wednesday the sale of its 5,000th second-generation Prius mid-size hybrid, which remains a modest figure in the auto business. But sales are up by 30 per cent so far this year, which is worth noting.

In Europe the european diesel-dominated market is showing signs of slowly warming up to hybrid vehicles. Toyota Motor Europe recently announced that the cumulative European sales of both Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles passed 50,000 units. A total of about 41,000 Prius hybrids have been sold since it went on sale in Europe in 2000. Sales of the Lexus RX400h and GS 450h have reached a total of over 10,000 units in just 17 months of sales. While 50,000 hybrids sold might seem like an impressive number, the worldwide cumulative sales of Toyota and Lexus reached almost 635,000 units on April 1. This indicates a relatively low penetration in Europe compared to other markets, such as the United States, with over 260,000 Prius cars sold.

In the U.S. the Internal Revenue Service announced September 2006 that Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. has submitted quarterly reports indicating that its cumulative sales of qualified vehicles to retail dealers has reached the 60,000-vehicle limit during the calendar quarter ending June 30, 2006. Under the current tax law, the credit for buying a hybrid vehicle begins to phase out during the second calendar quarter after the quarter in which the company sells its 60,000th hybrid or lean burn technology vehicle.

The credit for all new advanced lean burn technology motor vehicles or new qualified hybrid passenger automobiles or light trucks manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation will begin to phase out on Oct. 1, 2006.

Vehicles purchased before Oct. 1, 2006 qualify for the full credit. For Toyota hybrid vehicles bought on or after October 1, 2006, and on or before March 31, 2007, the credit is 50 percent of the otherwise allowable credit amount. Taxpayers buying vehicles on or after April 1, 2007, and on or before September 30, 2007, can only get 25 percent of the credit.

Toyota saw a 'hiccup' in hybrid sales November 2006. The Prius saw sales drop to 8,733 units sold, a drop of 12.1%. The first time in 5 months sales have seen a decrease from last year and only the fifth time sales have dropped in two years. Toyota blamed some of the other decreases, not on lack of demand, but on lack of production, as the Toyota Camry was being built in the same plant. So, it's interesting to see a drop here.

The Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX 400h also saw decrease to 1643 and 1239 units sold, respectively. That's a decrease of 29.5% for the Highlander Hybrid and 34.9% for the RX 400h. The Toyota Camry saw 2806 units sold in October and the Lexus GS 450h sold 177 units. Neither were on sale last October and so there is no comparison.

So, despite seeing drops in all four vehicles being sold last October, Toyota still managed to increase sales of its hybrids from last October by 3.0%. If we took out the Camry and GS 450h, however, Toyota Hybrid sales would have been seen to drop 18.0%. Its possible Toyota is starting to see some sales decrease because of the phasing out of its federal tax credit.

Suzuki Earns New Sales Record in June

In July 3, American Suzuki Motor Corporation announced sales of 10,325 automobiles for June, marking an increase of nine percent over the same month last year and the highest June sales volume in the history of the company. Year-to-date sales for 2007 are now at 57,488 vehicles, a figure depicting a one percent lead of mid-year 2006. For the entire year of 2006, Suzuki sold 100,990 vehicles and that was the first time in its 22-year history that the automaker enjoyed automobile sales of more than 100,000.




The sales growth of its all-new midsize crossover SUV, the XL7, spurred Suzuki Auto’s record of June sales volume as the XL7 sold 2,076 units, showing an impressive 121 percent increase over last year’s sales of the outgoing model. Sales of the SX4 compact crossover also helped push the company’s strong June results, which are poised to pursue well into the summer driving season and beyond. Its growth story was revealed earlier this spring, when Suzuki launched the next addition to its expanding product line, the all-new 2008 SX4 sedan that goes on sale in Suzuki dealerships nationwide this fall.

Mark Harano, president of American Suzuki’s Automotive Operations, said that Suzuki’s record-setting first-half sales performance, matched with the eagerly anticipated arrival of the SX4 sedan later this year, puts us on track to sustain their company’s growth throughout this year. Furthermore, he said that Suzuki has been able to surpass the hurdle with its lineup of affordable and value-packed vehicles, despite the fact that the auto industry sales have been tempered this year by so many factors such as the rising cost of fuel.

The product line of American Suzuki includes the all-new XL7 midsize crossover SUV, the all-wheel drive SX4 compact sport crossover, the media favorite Grand Vitara, the well-known Forenza sedan and Forenza Wagon, the five-door Reno and the Aerio sedan.

Other than this strong vehicle offering, Suzuki features America’s #1 Warranty with an industry-leading 100,000-mile/seven-year, zero deductible, fully-transferable powertrain limited warranty.

If you may want to differently accessorize your Suzuki car, you may purchase other import car accessories.

Information about Suzuki XL7

The all-new XL 7 is the first Suzuki car that is exclusively designed for the North American market. It blends traditional Suzuki reliability, safety and value with the added luxury and performance that Americans desire. A 252 horsepower V6 engine is a standard feature. It has available seating for 7 and all-wheel drive. The list of premium features includes an available DVD entertainment system or touch screen navigation.

Honda City Released In Australia

Showcasing new levels of performance, style, driving dynamics, and safety, the third-generation Honda City release on the 4th of Feb 2009 combines excellent functionality, versatility, and aesthetics. Since 1996, the City has been incredibly successful in Australia and beyond with more than one million units sold in 39 countries. The variants are offered including the VTi and the VTi-L.




Standard Features and New Technologies
Thoroughly equipped with central locking, power mirrors and windows, and iPod ready in-dash stereo with MP3 compatibility, the new Honda City also has a wide range of safety equipments. From the dual front, side and curtain airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, to the ABS brakes with EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), car buyers can be rest assured that they are well protected against collisions and other car accidents.
Both the VTi and the VTi-L are powered with a 1.5 liter SOHC i-VTEC engine with an economical output of 88kW and 145 Nm. The engine can also produce a combined 6.3/100km and 147/km in manual gear. The two variants are available with 5-speed automatic transmission or the 5-spped manual transmission. Buyers are given a choice between their driving preferences.

There are several main differences between the VTi and the VTi-L model. The VTi-L is more expensive because it has tilt and telescopic steering, chrome door handles, 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, premium trim, and leather steering wheel. Similar to the Honda Jazz, the Honda City release on the 4th of Feb 2009 also use the MacPherson strut front and torsion rear for maximum efficiency. It provides precise handling, agility, and a comfortable ride. A notable feature in the 2009 Honda City is the spaciousness of its interiors. It easily accommodates five adults and even has a bigger boot compared to the more expensive Accord.

Fuel Economy and Value-for-Money
The Managing Director of Honda Australia, Yasuhide Mizuno, said that the launching of the new model is welcomed by the company, its dealers, and customers. Although the image of Honda City is currently different in Australia compared to Asia and the United States, it is expected appeals to a broad market spectrum from the younger generation to pensioners. The 2009 Honda City appeals to the young market with its edgy styling while it remaining as an attractive option for families because of its fuel economy, quality, and value-for-money.

Manufactured at Honda’s plant in Thailand, the Honda City release on the 4th of Feb 2009 made the market for compact cars all the more competitive. Aside from offering quality features, the price range of new City is quite attractive as well. It ranges from AUD 17,990 to AUD 21,990.

More features will be available on the Honda City in 2010. Australia is a member of the UNECE WP29 Global Technical Regulation on electronic stability control (ESC). It requires all passenger cars in Australia to be fitted with ESC; it also imposed new light duties. Because of this, the ESC feature will be included in Honda vehicles in all future passenger cars.

The Legend That Is Ferrari

Most of us will never own a Ferrari, the boyhood dreams of driving a car with a prancing horse on the front will unfortunately for many, be dashed in adulthood. The closest the majority of us will ever get will be to own a piece of Ferrari merchandise. Slightly more affordable than the big red machines it offers the chance to at least own something with the famous logo emblazoned upon it.



For the drivers of the Ferrari racing team, wearing team merchandise comes as part and parcel of the job. Unlike the fans however, Ferrari drivers can afford to buy the road cars that represent the pinnacle of transport technology. This weekend sees the release of the Ferrari car for the 2008 season, the Tifosi, the name given to the army of fans that follow Scuderia Ferrari worldwide will be eagerly awaiting this event, and will undoubtedly be rushing to the team shop to buy the new season's merchandise range.

With such a racing pedigree it is little wonder that Ferrari road cars are so popular amongst the rich and famous. The latest offering; the 430 Scuderia Berlinetta is a sumptuous example of the Ferrari methodology. Based upon the F430 it is a tweaked and stripped supercar; it will be made in a small number and was unveiled with the usual heraldry and accompanying merchandise. Styled in an elegant, timeless manner, it offers those who can afford it the latest technology engineered by the Ferrari racing team.

A number of years ago saw the release of Ferrari Enzo; described as the best driving experience ever created for the road user, it was designed with a great deal of input from Michael Schumacher. A legendary racer with an astute sense of handling and performance his help in the developmental stages of design are said to have born a car that is as close to a Formula 1 car possible, and still road legal.

Unfortunately this model was created in such a small number that only the world's elite will ever have the joy of driving the awesome machine. Luckily the merchandise range includes a scale model of the car, so at least lowly motor enthusiasts can investigate the car at close quarters.

Ferrari cars have long since been seen in reverence by the world's motoring fraternity. They combine classic Italian styling with uncompromising performance; the ethos of the company has been the same since Enzo started the road car company purely to fund his racing team Scuderia. Performance is always paramount in the Ferrari design workshop, every unit that rolls off the production line stands testament to the racing pedigree and the Italian fixation for looking good at a cost.

Ferrari as a global brand has also grown considerably since the early nineties. As well as the merchandise directly related to the race team, a bright spark in the marketing department saw the potential of the prancing horse as a worldwide icon. The merchandise range now includes toiletries, teddy bears and binoculars; seemingly there is a desire for anything with the company logo adorned upon it.

This has to be because Ferrari cars are always seen as the best of the best. People young and old stop and stare when a Ferrari drives past, the noise of the engine, the drop dead gorgeous looks and the striking red colouration combine to make jaws drop all over the globe.

This is why there are so many willing to buy the merchandise; the prancing horse is synonymous with style and speed. These are brand characteristics that cannot be bought, it is only through decades of racing success and the production of the finest cars that Ferrari has created one of the most recognisable symbols on the planet; not only in motor sport but in all fields of life.

Should You Buy a Used Yamaha ATV?

There are many good reasons to buy a used Yamaha ATV and the price is often the number one reason. If it is wise to buy a used Yamaha ATV is different question that needs to be answered. In this article we take a closer look at all the things you need to consider before you decide to buy a second hand ATV.

There are many different types of ATV's these days and because there is a growing popularity there will be even more the coming years. There are even specially build ones for children so you can take a ride with the whole family. And although most are still bought for adults the possibility to go on an adventure trip with your kids just sounds great for a lot of ATV fans.

The popularity of these kind of vehicles opened the doors for another niche: second hand or used ATVs. The most popular brand at this time is 'definety' the Yamaha ATV and this is also the case in the used section.



However there are some things you need to consider before you go for a used Yamaha ATV or any other brand. Most of the time when you buy a second hand vehicle you don't buy it from a dealer and you don't have the same guarantees you would have if you where buying a new one. So you need to make sure that you buy a used Yamaha ATV that is your money's worth.

Quality is just as important as price

If you found a Yamaha ATV on the internet or in a local paper that you like, you need to actually go and see it and check it out thoroughly. This is something you can do yourself if you know a bit of ATV's or you can ask a licensed mechanic or someone else you know who knows what to look for. You need to make sure to check the quality of the vehicle and if it is going to be the one you are looking for. If the quality is not good enough you should not bother buying it. You will find that a lot of the used Yamaha ATVs are good in quality but often the prices are higher then they are actually worth.

Good quality? Then talk to the Seller

When you have given the vehicle a once over and you are satisfied over the quality you should not immediately buy the thing, You need a good talk to the seller, they can often give you a lot of information about the ATV and there will be a few questions you need to ask.

You should ask about:

.The number of miles

. Are there certain parts replaced for example the engine (miles)

. Are there parts that need replacing in the near future

. Why is the owner selling the used Yamaha ATV

Educate yourself

Before you buy a used Yamaha ATV or any other brand you should read at least some reviews about the model of ATV you are considering to buy. You should also look up the seller that you are dealing with. Often sellers get ratings online and that is something you should definitely take a look at before you buy anything from them. If you don't buy online or there are no ratings (yet) you need to go on your gut feeling and that is often a very good indicator , so if your gut says no, then don't do it.

The 4 Best Toyota Cars

Toyota has existed in the automotive industry since the 1930s. These automotive manufacturing giants have gained great popularity throughout the years. The reason behind Toyota’s popularity is the reliability of the automobiles they’ve manufactured.Toyota vehicles are preferred worldwide due to their very low maintenance costs, top class interiors, eye catchy exteriors and the perfect aerodynamics. There are four very popular cars currently produced by Toyota. Let’s review these models and the outstanding features of the ‘4 Best Toyota Cars’.



1. The Spacious Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is well known for its riding comfort. The very generous leg room and the spacious design makes the Camry the most ideal car for long trips. Not only is the Toyota Camry spacious but it’s powerful too. Though it is a family Sedan, the Camry’s engine is highly powered. This powerful engine is extremely quiet and you won’t feel any vibration inside the cabin. The Toyota Camry also comes in hybrid options too. The Camry is really an attention grabber. The excellent headlight assembly and the fog lamps make the front end of the car look magnificent. Great riding comfort with a powerful engine and great looks makes Toyota Camry a great value-for-money vehicle.

2. The Compact Hatchback - Toyota Matrix
The Matrix is a product manufactured by the joint venture of two automotive giants - Toyota and General Motors. With lots of safety features and great looks, the Matrix is the best Hatchback available today. Though the older models of the Matrix lacked power; the innovative Matrix XRS comes with a very powerful engine. With the inclusion of a sporty suspension and a five speed gear box, the Toyota Matrix XRS offers great riding comfort. Though the Toyota Matrix is a bit disappointing in terms of acceleration, the fuel efficiency will keep owners of the Matrix delighted. There is a superior model of Matrix to be released in 2009.

3. The Mid-Sized Hybrid Car – Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius is the first mass produced hybrid car on the planet. This hybrid car has won many awards. The popularity of Toyota increased greatly with the launch of the Prius. The innovative design of the Toyota Prius makes it one of the most futuristic cars ever produced by Toyota or any other company. The egg shaped profile of the Prius is really eye catchy. With sufficient acceleration and low emissions, the Prius is the best family car from Toyota.

4. The Perfect Sedan –Toyota Corolla
The Corolla is the best selling car today. The Toyota Corolla has taken many forms since its introduction in 1968 – a sedan, a coupe, a hatchback and a wagon. With great pricing, excellent fuel efficiency, fabulous looks, and enormous power, the modern-day Toyota Corolla is the most perfect sedan available on the market today. Statistics show that a Corolla is sold somewhere in this world every 40 seconds.

The Toyota Dealerships
One of the best Toyota dealerships in the United States is located just minutes from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can find all Toyota manufactured vehicles, ranging from cars to trucks, at Greensburg Toyota. There are classy used Toyota cars for sale too if you cannot afford to buy a new Toyota. You must look for the best when it comes to buying used or new Toyota vehicles from a Toyota dealership. Greensburgtoyota.com, with its huge selection of Toyota vehicles, should be the first place you check out when buying used or new Toyota cars and trucks in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. With the interactive search tools provided at their website, choosing the best Toyota vehicle, the one that best suits your preferences and requirements, is a breeze!

Suzuki Sx4: by Macarthur Automotives

The production of Suzuki SX4 started this year and has been designed to be a mini sport utility vehicle. The Suzuki SX4 is a hatchback and gives consumers four engine options: the 1.5 liter DOHC I4, the 1.6 liter DOHC I4, and the 1.9 liter turbo diesel I4 engine. The Suzuki SX4 is also proud to be designed by Italdesign, the well respected and known designer of vehicles.

Suzuki SX4’s power is can be regarded as something new for an entrant. As a matter of fact, Suzuki SX4’s engine can give up to 143 horsepower and some 136 pound feet of torque. Comparing it some of its competitor, the Suzuki SX4 is without a doubt efficient in its engine aspect. And considering its fuel efficiency, it can perform up to 25 mpg when driving in the city and 30 when driving in the highway. The Suzuki SX4 can also transport cargos conveniently because of its 22 cubic feet of space; you will need to fold the rear seats so you can accomplish this.



Safety speaking, during government crash tests, the SX4 garnered four out of five stars for driver and front passenger protection, and five stars for the front seat passengers’ protection. In addition to this, the SX4 also garnered four stars for backseat passenger protection during side crashes and was a given a four star rollover rating.

Those who have this vehicle know how easy it is to handle. Suzuki SX4 does not need too much attention; all it requires would be the usual clean up, maintenance, and repair. Just by thinking about it, having the Suzuki SX4 is going to be a big win for you considering the fact that it was developed by well respected car manufacturers, the Suzuki and Fiat.

If you are interested and may want to buy a new Suzuki SX4, Macarthur Automotive can give you tips and can guide you in getting the best deal for a new Suzuki SX4.


The Macarthur Automotive is not just another motor dealership in Australia. The staff of Macarthur Automotive is very dedicated to the community and its people. Roots of integrity run deep! A local business with integrity and honesty is where it all starts. Adding to that our well-equipped dealerships, highly trained, friendly and knowledgeable staff that stands behind their work and you have the Macarthur Automotive.


They operate 8 franchises in the Macarthur automotive including: Ford Campbelltown and Narellan, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Honda, Suzuki, Kia and Mercedes Benz. And not to mention their quality pre-owned vehicles