Toyota selects Allison+Partners to spearhead communications efforts in six-state region

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. has selected San Francisco-based Allison+Partners to manage communications efforts in a six-state region that entails northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

Toyota recently extended a contract to the agency after

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Toyota Tundra makes history towing space icon

A Toyota Tundra half-ton pickup truck without any special modifications successfully towed the 150,000 pound space shuttle Endeavour across a bridge spanning the nation's busiest freeway. The tow was a result of a 20-year partnership between Toyota and the California

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SAIC announces major expansion of UK Design Studio and appointment of new Design Director

SAIC Motor UK has announced plans to expand significantly its European Design Centre, based at the company's Longbridge headquarters, the SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre (SMTC UK). At the same time, SAIC has confirmed the appointment of a new UK Design

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Toyota's TABC plant celebrates 40 years of manufacturing in California

Toyota Auto Body California, Inc., (TABC), Toyota's first manufacturing investment in the US, celebrated its 40th anniversary with team members, government and community officials, suppliers and

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Volkswagen launches international 'Think Blue. World Championship.' fuel saving game

More conscious driving can cut fuel consumption by up to 25 per cent and protect the environment. It can also be fun, as the new virtual fuel saving game from Volkswagen now available for playing via iPhone, iPad and Facebook, goes to show. The best players can

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Ford Motor Company US posts gains across cars, utilities, trucks in May

Ford Motor Company US sales totaled 216,267 vehicles in May, a 13 per cent increase versus year-ago levels. Retail sales increased 12 per cent.
Overall, cars were up 6 per cent, utilities were up 12 per cent, and trucks improved 21 per cent.

America’s top-

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Historic Le Mans racers and other classic cars bring history to life at Dana Point Concours d’Elegance

Historic Le Mans racers and some of the most famous collectible car marques in the world will be featured during the 30th anniversary Dana Point Concours d'Elegance on June 23-24, at the St. Regis Monarch Beach resort in Dana Point, Orange County, California. As part of a field of more than

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Cult American TV star Jesse James set to return to the Goodwood Festival of Speed

In 2009 wild American TV star Jesse G. James made his first - and to date only appearance on British soil - wowing the Festival of Speed crowds with his crazy driving antics in his Baja desert racing Trophy Truck.

Three years on, this larger-than-life television personality

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Californians can save $10,000, cruise HOV lanes in Ford Focus Electric

Californians looking to avoid projected $5 per gallon gas will soon be able to buy the gas-free Ford Focus Electric, save $10,000, and enjoy high-occupancy vehicle lane (HOV) access after the car was just approved for California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate

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