Toyota: Development and Technology News
#81
30 mpg from the diesel??? Why can't they offer that over here?
#82
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by dom
Cliff Notes?
This method has been used in other industries before too... It's not a new concept: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knockdown_kit
Building a simple car that can be fixed in the field with simple hand tools was the foundation of the "people's car", toyota is now just putting a different spin on it...
#84
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by 65 Fury Convert
30 mpg from the diesel??? Why can't they offer that over here?
Cars today are overly complex vehicles and some even tell you when to change the oil by a light on the dash. Some people don't actually know what a dipstick is
Why do you think that MB didn't want to import the Fortwo here ?? Why do you think that BMW is hesitant about importing the 1 series ??
WHY?? Cause you americans, just DON'T GET IT !!
#85
Drifting
I just hope they do a better job in quality control than VW. I would always try to source the shelved German parts rather than buying the Brazilian counterpart when it was possible. Even the rubber CV boot quality had noticeable differences.
#87
Originally Posted by shrykhar
I think they're talking about a different gallon too.
#88
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Because you stupid americans can't handle simple utilitarian cars that sometimes require routine maintenance to be performed
Cars today are overly complex vehicles and some even tell you when to change the oil by a light on the dash. Some people don't actually know what a dipstick is
Why do you think that MB didn't want to import the Fortwo here ?? Why do you think that BMW is hesitant about importing the 1 series ??
WHY?? Cause you americans, just DON'T GET IT !!
Cars today are overly complex vehicles and some even tell you when to change the oil by a light on the dash. Some people don't actually know what a dipstick is
Why do you think that MB didn't want to import the Fortwo here ?? Why do you think that BMW is hesitant about importing the 1 series ??
WHY?? Cause you americans, just DON'T GET IT !!
#89
Senior Moderator
Toyota: Toyota Tour Guide Robot...
Toyota's counter to Honda's cool Asimo...
Anyhoo...Top Gear's quick impressions...
WYHI...?
Anyhoo...Top Gear's quick impressions...
If you were building your own robot assistant, what's the first thing you'd teach it to do?
TG's robot would, obviously, first learn to make a fine cup of builders' tea, followed by a range of domestic chores including ironing, washing up and cleaning that difficult-to-reach bit under the rim of the toilet bowl.
Whatever your choice - and, judging by a quick office poll, there's likely to be a few sordid robot tasks out there - we're guessing you didn't plump for 'signing autographs' as one of your robot's prime duties.
But signing autographs is the party trick of the Toyota Tour Guide Robot, an autonomous 'droid built to guide visitors around Toyota's Kaikan exhibition in Japan.
It'll also move round the hall's floor without bumping into obstacles and 'verbally communicate' with people, but it's the nifty signatures that should draw the crowds.
It's all thanks to the Tour Guide Robot's jointed fingers, which we'd imagine should make it just as dextrous with a toilet brush as a pen.
But who's going to want an autograph off this terrifying-looking thing? It looks like a demonic plastic incarnation of Posh Spice crossed with a praying mantis.
We much prefer Honda's friendly Asimo, but we'd still be backing Toyota's Tour Guide in a robot fight to the death. Look at the size of those forearms...
TG's robot would, obviously, first learn to make a fine cup of builders' tea, followed by a range of domestic chores including ironing, washing up and cleaning that difficult-to-reach bit under the rim of the toilet bowl.
Whatever your choice - and, judging by a quick office poll, there's likely to be a few sordid robot tasks out there - we're guessing you didn't plump for 'signing autographs' as one of your robot's prime duties.
But signing autographs is the party trick of the Toyota Tour Guide Robot, an autonomous 'droid built to guide visitors around Toyota's Kaikan exhibition in Japan.
It'll also move round the hall's floor without bumping into obstacles and 'verbally communicate' with people, but it's the nifty signatures that should draw the crowds.
It's all thanks to the Tour Guide Robot's jointed fingers, which we'd imagine should make it just as dextrous with a toilet brush as a pen.
But who's going to want an autograph off this terrifying-looking thing? It looks like a demonic plastic incarnation of Posh Spice crossed with a praying mantis.
We much prefer Honda's friendly Asimo, but we'd still be backing Toyota's Tour Guide in a robot fight to the death. Look at the size of those forearms...
#91
Originally Posted by Yumchah
Toyota's counter to Honda's cool Asimo...
Anyhoo...Top Gear's quick impressions...
WYHI...?
Anyhoo...Top Gear's quick impressions...
WYHI...?
#92
Senior Moderator
What...? It's related to car news...!
#94
Senior Moderator
Toyota and Isuzu: Partnership to Design Diesel Engine
From Leftlanenews...
Toyota has announced today that it will partner with Isuzu to produce a small diesel engine for the European market. The agreement will allow Toyota to take advantage of Isuzu's highly reputed diesel technology. Company officials said the 1.6 liter diesel will be available in European Toyota vehicles starting in 2012. Toyota has owned a 5.9% stake in Isuzu since November of last year.
#98
Senior Moderator
Asimo > *
#100
The sizzle in the Steak
Toyota sux at teh robots.
#101
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Toyota sux at teh robots.
What do you think, Waldorf...? You think Hasblo/Bay had input...?
#102
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Yumchah
What do you think, Waldorf...? You think Hasblo/Bay had input...?
Hasbro makes great bots....all my gen1 TF toys were great (with the Hasbro label on the box) :wink:
#103
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Probably Bay.
Hasbro makes great bots....all my gen1 TF toys were great (with the Hasbro label on the box) :wink:
Hasbro makes great bots....all my gen1 TF toys were great (with the Hasbro label on the box) :wink:
HASBLO didn't make them...!
T-A-K-A-R-A...! Takara...!
#104
The sizzle in the Steak
Hasbro FTW!!!!
Nobody knows what you are talking about.
Read the box...it says Hasbro
Nobody knows what you are talking about.
Read the box...it says Hasbro
#105
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Hasbro FTW!!!!
Nobody knows what you are talking about.
Read the box...it says Hasbro
Nobody knows what you are talking about.
Read the box...it says Hasbro
Box means diddly-poop! The Takara logo is ON the robot.
#106
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Yumchah
Box means diddly-poop! The Takara logo is ON the robot.
I thought you knew this
#107
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Wrong again!!! You're loosing it, Statler. The box means EVERYTHING. Without the boxes, your collection of bots would be worthless.
I thought you knew this
I thought you knew this
FOINE! If you ever get a bot present from me, you're only getting a box.
#108
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Yumchah
FOINE! If you ever get a bot present from me, you're only getting a box.
Typical of my balcony partner...he keeps teh bot, I get the box.
#109
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Typical of my balcony partner...he keeps teh bot, I get the box.
It can transform from flat to a box!
#110
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Yumchah
But, it's a box!
It can transform from flat to a box!
It can transform from flat to a box!
If it is flat, isn't it no longer a box?
#111
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
What exactly is a "flat-box"??
If it is flat, isn't it no longer a box?
If it is flat, isn't it no longer a box?
And dammit...you know what I mean!
#112
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Yumchah
I never said flat-box. I said "flat".
And dammit...you know what I mean!
And dammit...you know what I mean!
#113
Engineer
YWHI...
Yummy Would Hit It
Yummy Would Hit It
#114
The sizzle in the Steak
^^
:wink:
:wink:
#115
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by savage
YWHI...
Yummy Would Hit It
Yummy Would Hit It
#116
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ You didn't deny it
#117
Engineer
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
^^ You didn't deny it
lol...
now if i was a programmer at Honda and I knew that this and Asimo would eventually cross paths I would program Asimo to slap its ass...
#118
Senior Moderator
Toyota: Planning U.S. sports car revival...
From Leftlanenews...
When Toyota is brought up in conversation today, thoughts turn to the Prius and Camry. But not long ago, the Toyota brand struck a chord with automotive enthusiasts — it produced the Celica, MR2 and the 'King of the Hill' Supra. Though it's been two years since Toyota produced its last sports car — and arguably longer since the brand was last considered a sports car maker — the Japanese automaker is reportedly preparing to throw its hat back in the ring.
Last summer we revealed that Toyota was co-developing a new sports car with Subaru, but at the time, it was reported that the car would only be for Japanese consumption. However, a new report by Japan's Best Car finds that Toyota will bring the car stateside.
The report also indicates that the new model — which will be built in Gunma, Japan — will be available in two trim-levels: GT and GT-Four.
The base GT model will be reportedly powered by a 200 horsepower 2.0L Boxer-four — sourced from Subaru — which will send power to the car's rear-wheels. Additionally, Toyota has set an internal price target for the GT at under $20,000.
The up-level GT-Four will use the same 300 horsepower Boxer powerplant found in the Subaru Impreza STI, and — as the name implies — will use an all-wheel drive system. The turbocharged powerplant will also be set back in the car's chassis to improve handling.
Moreover, a hybrid variant could be in the works that uses Toyota's i-MEV electric inter wheel motors to drive the front wheels.
While the new model will share ties with the Subaru Impreza, Toyota doesn't want to go head-to-head with Subaru. Instead, the car will be offered in two-door coupe and three-door hatchback configurations.
It remains unclear if Toyota will sell the vehicle under the Toyota brand or its youth-oriented Scion brand. Whatever the case, the new model should hit the market in 2011, or even slightly earlier.
Last summer we revealed that Toyota was co-developing a new sports car with Subaru, but at the time, it was reported that the car would only be for Japanese consumption. However, a new report by Japan's Best Car finds that Toyota will bring the car stateside.
The report also indicates that the new model — which will be built in Gunma, Japan — will be available in two trim-levels: GT and GT-Four.
The base GT model will be reportedly powered by a 200 horsepower 2.0L Boxer-four — sourced from Subaru — which will send power to the car's rear-wheels. Additionally, Toyota has set an internal price target for the GT at under $20,000.
The up-level GT-Four will use the same 300 horsepower Boxer powerplant found in the Subaru Impreza STI, and — as the name implies — will use an all-wheel drive system. The turbocharged powerplant will also be set back in the car's chassis to improve handling.
Moreover, a hybrid variant could be in the works that uses Toyota's i-MEV electric inter wheel motors to drive the front wheels.
While the new model will share ties with the Subaru Impreza, Toyota doesn't want to go head-to-head with Subaru. Instead, the car will be offered in two-door coupe and three-door hatchback configurations.
It remains unclear if Toyota will sell the vehicle under the Toyota brand or its youth-oriented Scion brand. Whatever the case, the new model should hit the market in 2011, or even slightly earlier.
#119
As much as I bash newer Toyota/Lexus cars, I still consider their cars from their 80's and 90's. A sort of retro movement towards their former glorious RWD sports cars would kick ass. Bring back the MR2, and this time don't put a wimpy ass engine in it.
#120
I shoot people
I like this news! Especially the 300hp/AWD part!
Last edited by is300eater; 02-05-2008 at 02:01 AM.