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Toyota releases teaser video a week before the Detroit Auto Show

While the video doesn’t reveal much about the concept cars due to debut next week in Detroit, we cannot deny that this video from Toyota has style and class. According to those who’ve seen the vehicles in question, they’re just as exciting as the video implies.

Toyota Auto Show Exhibit Focuses on Future of Transportation Toyota plans to have 30 models on display in Detroit next week, in a 30,000 square foot exhibit area focused on the future of technology as it relates to automobiles. From iPads replacing window stickers to a fuel cell concept car to a Safety Simulator wherein users can test Toyota’s Star Safety System, Toyota plans to take automotive technology to the next level with the world watching.

Toyota Aygo facelift revealed The Detroit Auto Show may get a lot of attention, but the Brussels Motor Show—also scheduled for later this month—is shaping up to be just as big for Toyota. Increased fuel efficiency and decreased emissions mean the vehicle, priced at just under £9,000, is a true competitor in the UK market.

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A recent article published by www.wheelsunplugged.com announced that a Toyota pilot program called ‘Toyota U Trust’ is expanding after receiving an encouraging response.

The program aims to facilitate sales  offering customers in India an opportunity to exchange their old cars of any make for a brand new Toyota. The program also caters to customers who want to exchange their cars for pre-owned Toyota vehicles. To further motivate new customers, ‘Toyota U Trust’ will include many value added services such as free car service options and financing options.

Sandeep Singh, deputy managing director at Toyota said, “The used car market in India is almost as big and important as the new car market. Toyota U Trust aims at encouraging the sales of our new compact car – Etios, enhancing dealer profitability, and increasing the residual value of Toyota vehicles, which will in turn help increase the new car sales. We wish to heighten the customer experience and ensure transparency while all customers are treated at par with new car customer. We will cover 20 outlets in 15 cities by the end of 2010.”

Would a similiar program offered in the US be a success? Would new car buyers find free auto service and competitive financing among other value-added features valuable? Let us know what you think!

From previous posts, you might have gathered that we are getting pretty excited about the FT-86 concept Toyota unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show. So here is a little video clip of “engine sounds” of the dream car doing laps around the Nürburgring. This does raise a few questions regarding the engine options. Rumor is there will be a boxer engine, but we shall see.

This is rich and we are not trying to spread any early rumors, but a Japanese auto magazine (BestCar) is indicating the MR2 might come back as a Hybrid to compete with the upcoming Honda CR-Z. This is very early and we are not certain that the information is completely right, but we thought you would find it as interesting as we have.

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