Toyota Camry

Kosmos asked:


I want to install some 6×9 aftermarket rear speakers in my Toyota Camry. I already have the old speakers out, but the screw holes in the new speakers don’t line up with the factory holes. How do I attach the new speakers to the car? (Also I don’t have a speaker bracket.)

Ruben

KatieJones asked:


The Toyota Motor Corp. and the Subaru of Indiana automotive (SIA) earlier started the production of the Camry in Indiana. The joint venture of the Japanese automaker was made public in March last year. Said venture include the production of Toyota Camry at SIA.

A $230 million investment gives SIA the capacity to produce 100,000 Camry units annually. The Toyota Camry production will add 1,000 associates for a total of more than 3,200 at SIA. Attending the ceremony were FHI president Ikuo Mori and Toyota Motor Corporation president Katsuaki Watanabe. They commended SIA associates and Toyota team members involved in the project’s development for their hard work and commitment to building America’s best-selling car at SIA.

Mori said, “Production of the Camry at SIA represents an important start to our business collaboration with Toyota. Together, we were able to accomplish this goal in a short period of time through the efforts of all associates involved in this project.” Watanabe added, “Fuji and Toyota faced many challenges for Camry production, including a short amount of preparation time, and we are grateful for the hard work of our associates and team members. We look forward to growing a long-term relationship with Fuji, SIA and the local community.”

The new generation Camry is a redesigned version of the car. It is assembled at the Toyota’s Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in Georgetown, Kentucky and at the Toyota Manufacturing in Aichi, Japan, in Melbourne, Australia. The new Camry does not only feature the striking Toyota fender, it is also equipped with the potent 2.4 L VVT-i I4 as the previous generation and come in four trim levels: CE, LE, SE, and XLE. The optional 3.5 L VVT-i V6 engine that produces 268 horsepower is available with a 6-speed automatic transmission and a manual shift mode.

The Toyota Camry also features a navigation system with Bluetooth and heated leather seats (for the SE and the V6-powered XLE). Also, a keyless entry starter is made optional on the V6-powered XLE. The models intended for the American market typically feature JBL branded radios. Higher end models are made “satellite receiver ready” for Sirius Satellite Radio or XM receiver ready. The CE and LE have hubcap designs identical to its ancestors. The rear of the Camry features catchy headlight, grille, and the controversial “Bangle-butt.”

“The Camrys are rolling and so is Indiana,” said Governor Mitch Daniels. “We are honored by the new investment in our state and the confidence in Hoosier workers.” To express thanks to the local community for its support, SIA and the fast rising Japanese automaker announced a $60,000 donation to the Columbian Park Zoo for its owl exhibit.

In addition to the Camry, SIA builds the Subaru Tribeca, Outback and the Legacy. SIA produced about 120,000 Subarus in 2006.



Grace

RyanThomas asked:


According to a study conducted by the suburban Detroit RDA Group market-research firm, the quality of Nissan Motors Co., Inc. is equal to the Ford Motor Co. and the Toyota Motors Corp. Ford and Toyota have already etched a trusted reputation in the global automotive industry for several decades now.

The study conducted for Ford revealed that the Honda Motor Co. turned out the best overall results. Still, ‘It’s a big improvement for us,’ said Ford global quality Vice President Bennie Fowler. In the said study, RDA asked 31,000 new-vehicle owners to write down any problems they encountered in the first 90 days of ownership of their 2007-model cars and trucks from all major automakers.

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brand vehicles had 1,456 problems per 1,000 vehicles, as compared with 1,457 for Nissan and 1,453 for Toyota, RDA said. Honda was found to be the best in new-car quality, with 1,313 ‘things gone wrong’ per 1,000 vehicles, RDA noted. Ford’s quality improved 8 percent, compared with the overall industry’s two percent improvement.

The Ford Fusion beat the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord with 1,066 problems per 1,000 vehicles in the midsize-car segment. On the other hand, Mercury Milan scored 910 and that is the lowest score for any Ford product, RDA revealed.

The Nissan turn signal is flashing positive vibes. Lately, the Japanese automaker has been busy testing new strategies and coming up with fascinating innovations. At present, Nissan is testing a pedestrian-detecting system which is designed to warn drivers if someone is about to walk into the road.

The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) is equipped with mobile phone technology and GPS (global positioning satellites) to send data to the car on the pedestrian’s location. Nissan is currently concentrating on researching which type of data is most useful to prevent road accidents, including the direction of travel of the pedestrian relative to the vehicle, and corresponding speeds and distances. It is also studying whether to visual alerts or audible warnings. The most appropriate alerts are expected to be integrated to the car.

Nissan has also announced its partnership with the NEC Corporation to make latest-generation lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are believed to be more efficient and environment-friendly than some of the present power sources. They will be used to enable a new series of electric cars and hybrids.

The Japanese automaker is also planning to unveil a production fuel cell car and an electric vehicle early in the next decade. Nissan also intimated its plan to make its petrol and diesel engines ever-cleaner. These vehicles are expected to arrive by 2012. “This is too difficult; a very, very high level,” said the Nissan head of technology Mitsuhiko Yamashita. “We will ultimately have to meet this, but 2012 is too aggressive. The timing is too tight,” Yamashita noted.



Regina

RobertR. asked:


how do I replace the digital clock in a 1992 toyota camry?
i am serious. i really need to replace it.

Vincent

Glady Reign asked:


Car companies constantly bring wonders to the world with all the advancements they introduce to eager car owners who want nothing but improvement for their vehicles. One of the largest automakers in the world, Toyota Motor Corporation offers vehicles that are made up of reliable parts designed for heavy-duty applications. One of its most popular models and also one of the bestselling cars in automobile history is the Toyota Camry, which was first sold at the United States in 1983. Aside from comprising America’s bestselling car, the assembly of Toyota Camry parts also became the basis for the luxury vehicle Lexus ES300, for the full-size highway cruiser Toyota Avalon, and for the two-door Toyota Solara convertible and coupe.

With its 102 inch wheelbase, the Toyota Camry was relatively huge for a Japanese car. During the time it was introduced, its four-cylinder engine, which produced 92 horsepower, was considerably powerful. It was equipped with five-speed manual transmission or an automatic one and its engine produce a high-pitched sound when revved. People can easily dismiss the capability of Toyota Camry parts, which sported the limited 92 horsepower, but the car can actually outrace bigger and heavier models. Its unbeatable comfort, sound insulation, gas mileage, and reliability are what made the Camry a bestseller.

In a while since its introduction, a second American factory was subsequently built in Georgetown, Kentucky, which became Toyota’s first non-union plant as well as their first plant to be built independently. The first generation Toyota Camry parts assembly which featured a single fuel-injected 2 Liter engine lasted for only four years. With the 115 horsepower boasted by the redesign in 1987, together with reduced noise and vibration and many other developments in the succeeding models in the automobile series, the Toyota Camry became even more popular. Today, it bears the distinction of having been listed by USA Today as one of the cars that made the most significant impact in the American market from 1975 to 2000. Very recently, Motor Trend awarded the 2007 Camry as Car of the Year—a distinction that only attests to the enduring quality of this car which, as Motor Trend says, “…Toyota’s rivals wish they could build.”



Sean

dalejrfan058 asked:


I have a 1992 toyota camry. I had the air conditioner serviced and it was blowing cold air. The next day it was hot air. Does it have a leak and if so where could it be leaking from

Duane

Anthony Fontanelle asked:


The Saturn brand has been revitalized by General Motors to provide good competition for Asian brands such as Toyota and Honda. In the past, the brand is known only for its haggle-free customer service, but with General Motors injecting European styling and a better performance engine to the Saturn cars, the brand quickly became a strong competition to Toyota and Honda.

The brand’s midsize sedan, the Saturn Aura, recently was named as the North American Car of the Year and that is a sure sign that they are moving forward in challenging Asian car brands for supremacy in the auto market. Saturn will now capitalize on the distinction given to the Aura and will use it as the anchor of their latest marketing strategy.

In a move akin to Ford’s Fusion Challenge, Saturn will also put the Aura against the Camry and the Accord to let car buyers experience the new Saturn experience. The marketing strategy is aimed to highlight the fact that the Aura bested the Camry and the Accord. According to the manufacturer of the Aura, they are also aiming to change the views of car buyers who think that domestic cars are inferior to those made by Toyota and Honda and even Nissan in that case.

The marketing strategy involves providing Camry units and Accord vehicles to consumer test drivers. These cars will be provided for those who are willing to test drive the Saturn Aura. Saturn dealerships will be running the Saturn side-by-side test drive strategy until the 31st of July although it is expected that Saturn will extend the marketing campaign.

“Those with preconceived notions about domestic cars who wouldn’t even stop by a dealer to shop are the people with a mindset we’re going after,” says Chuck Thomson, the executive director for Saturn marketing. “Rather than default to Camry or Accord we’re saying we have a shot if you stop in and drive all three,” he added.

“When we get people in the seats, we’re very successful, even among people who’d never think about shopping a Saturn,” inferred Thomson. He further pointed out that they are successful 40 percent of the time in selling a car when the customer has the car for a test drive.

Letting potential costumers test drive the competition’s car, of course, has its risks. There is that certain chance that consumers would like either the Camry or the Accord better. In response to this possibility though, Thomson has this to say: “It’s a risk we’re willing to take. We don’t think it will happen.” According to Thomson, sixty percent of their consumers have never owned a General Motors vehicle in the past.

The 2007 Saturn Aura XE was named as the 2007 Car of the Year besting the 2007 Toyota Camry LE and the Honda Accord Special Edition with latter using the Honda Accord side marker light and other components.

Saturn though is not the only General Motors division to have thought about providing their consumers the chance to test drives the competition’s cars. Chevrolet is reported to be thinking about employing the same strategy by offering Camry units to be test driven side by side with the Chevy Malibu. General Motors announced though that the marketing strategy for the Chevrolet division has not been ironed out yet but it may even be employed sometime soon.



Stella

Mark Clarkson asked:


Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has started its 4-day Toyota Driver Communication (TDC) safe-driving event at the former Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, China. Said event, which has started last Monday, November 14 and is schedules to end on the 17th, is held in cooperation with the Guangzhou Public Security Bureau.

The 4-day safe-driving will cover a crash course about defensive driving, initial vehicle inspections, proper driving position, blind-spot awareness and emergency braking on dry and slippery road surfaces. TDC instructors from Japan will be teaching the participants. The event is also in cooperation with the bureau’s traffic police department.

Over 100 people including the participants, representatives from Toyota, and the officials from the Guangzhou Public Security Bureau, graced the opening ceremony of said event last Monday. In his speech, Mitsuo Kinoshita, TMC executive vice president said, “TDC courses allow participants to really get behind the wheel for a first-hand experience. We look forward to the event increasingthrough the use of the safety tips taughtawareness of the importance of safe driving.”

It can be recollected that in 2004, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security has started comprehensive measures to avoid traffic accidents in the major cities in China. Government programs delve on teaching drivers safe driving techniques. TDC courses, on one hand, are famed in emphasizing safe driving instructions and education, which the Chinese Ministry of Public Security is rigorously stressing. . In April 2005, TMC opened the TOYOTA Safety Education Center “mobilitas”, a safe-driving training facility at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. In October 2005, a TDC safe-driving event was initiated in Beijing.

TMC, which is committed in promoting safe driving, has been leading TDC courses in Japan since 1987. In fact, its measures to lessen accident are significantly recognized.

The automaker is expecting a total of 200 participants from driving schools, taxi companies, Toyota dealers, and other sectors. The event will put emphasis on road safety. To aid said event Toyota has set forth a 12 Camry sedans.

Camry, a midsize car from Toyota, has been a best-selling car in the United States for 8 years. Now on its 6th generation, the accessories and auto parts for Toyota Camry are enhanced and refined to offer a more comfortable and safer ride.



Courtney

Matthew C. Keegan asked:


I mentioned previously that the 2009 Ford Fusion would see some important mid-cycle updates including the addition of a new, fuel-saving 2.5L engine. Ford, like General Motors (and to a lesser extent, Chrysler) have the products to compete in the ultra-competitive mid-size car category. The Toyota Camry and Honda Accord have long led in sales, but Ford and GM have been fighting back — hard.

The Malibu’s Six Speed Automatic Transmission

GM isn’t waiting for a new model year to unveil a new six-speed manual transmission which will immediately be available for the LTZ version of the Chevrolet Malibu. Pairing its 2.4L Ecotec engine with a Hydra-Matic 6T40 transmission, the Malibu is expected to see an increase in highway fuel mileage from 30 mpg to 32 mpg, besting the Accord and Camry by 1mpg (33 mpg for 2009).

Perhaps most importantly, GM is throwing the gauntlet down in front of its competitors — the Malibu is the only car in this segment with a six-speed automatic transmission. Later this year, the remaining Malibu models will also get the transmission, further securing GM’s technological leadership in this category.

The Money Making Cars

Midsize models are the bread and butter vehicles for most automakers as this is the segment where the most sales are realized. For GM, the all-new for 2008 Chevrolet Malibu represented a watershed moment for the company — the car frequently tops quality and consumer appeal surveys, something the previous model could not achieve.

The sticker price for the LTZ, the top of the line Malibu model, is $26,545. The LS is the Malibu’s value model while the LT offers additional amenities and is situated between the LS and LTZ. A hybrid Malibu is also available. Interestingly, the Malibu with the new transmission returns 22/32 mpg while the hybrid achieves just 24/32 mpg.

(Source: GM Media)



Lorraine

Thomas Jones asked:


Hybrid vehicles continue to be the latest trend in the car buying industry. The Toyota Camry continues to be one the popular hybrids on the market. Check out some the exterior and interior features of the Toyota Camry.

No doubt, in line with its popularity, the sales of the Toyota Camry Hybrid topped the over all sales of Toyota Camry sedan in the United States by 15%. Since its launch in May 2006, the annual sales of this vehicle have reportedly reached a remarkable average of 60,000 units per year. This figure is not at all surprising since the hybrid model has become highly popular not only due to its offer of effective fuel consumption, but also exudes exquisite interior and interior design. A consumer always finds the overall looks of a car to play a major part in deciding whether to buy or the car or not. Design and comfort wise, the Toyota Camry Hybrid deserves a second look and that second look will lead you to making a 100% good buy.

Since the Toyota Camry Hybrid is a sedan, it boasts Toyota’s mark of exterior simplicity combined with easy luxury. Each color and design were carefully researched and selected to suit the market it caters. Its unique designs were created to ensure that owners are provided with utmost comfort and efficiency. Meanwhile, you will be impressed when you see how spacious the interiors of the Toyota Camry Hybrid. Again, Toyota has envisioned this creative work to provide its owners of utmost comfort and efficiency.

To summarize the exterior looks of Toyota Camry Hybrid, it is what you can say, innovatively modern but simple. While others may find the Toyota car’s exterior as conservative, the over all appearance with the added special features such as sleeker shape,

Makers of the Toyota Camry Hybrid surely know how to combine and complement the exterior design with its main functional features to customers’ satisfaction. They have adjusted the design and engineering specification to achieve optimum functionality. Also, in order to support the fuel economy and lower noise production and vibration of Toyota Camry Hybrid, they have reduced internal friction and they have also enhanced the engine block’s rigidity. Furthermore, to boost the hybrid car’s aerodynamics to a remarkable and practical drag of coefficient of 0.27, underbelly pans and wheel spats were even added.

Interior Review

The Toyota Camry Hybrid cars’ exterior looks could be deceiving. Outside, the car may appear sleek and slim, but you will be amazed how spacious the interior could be. The seats covered by high quality and luxuriant touch leather promises comfort and ease to passengers. The interiors were designed to complement everything you see inside of this car. From the leather-wrapped steering wheels, to the toggle switches located at the center of the console up to the dual climate control that would truly regulate the air conditioning to provide utmost comfort to the passengers, especially those in the front seats are sure to please any buyer.

There is another remarkable interior features which is tire pressure monitoring system. In terms of fuel economy consumption, this feature is proven to be highly beneficial. Halogen head lamps and dual climate and temperature control are few of the many features the Toyota Camry Hybrid cars have. Communication will always be available even when hitting the roads as Bluetooth connectivity is available on the steering wheel.

The 440-watt audio system will keep you entertained. This is another unique feature with WMA and MP3 compatibility, so anytime you want it, you can play your favorite music as there is also a terminal for your portable music gadget, so all you have to do is drive, plug and listen.

A smart keyless entry and the push-button start option features are also available which adds to the convenience this vehicle can offer. Although others may not find these features interesting or impressive, some owners still find such features practical and necessary in some instances. There also some optional features namely, the voice-activated navigation system, the leather-trimmed interior, the heated seats and the moon roof. With all these features and specifications to make up the Camry Hybrid, surely, owners of this model are proud to have them as an investment.



Ellen