20 millionth Toyota delivered in Europe

Toyota is celebrating the delivery of its 20 millionth vehicle in Europe, a landmark reached just 10 years after recording its 10 millionth sale here. In 1963, Toyota entered the European market in a modest way, supplying 190 Crown models to a distributor in Denmark.

The car that took Toyota past its latest milestone was a dark blue Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D, built at the Adapazari factory in Turkey and delivered to a customer in Madrid at a celebration ceremony at the offices of Toyota Spain.

Beefed up i-MiEV heads to the States

The USDM i-MiEV will make its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show and it is 285 mm longer, 110 mm wider and 5 mm taller than the JDM version. Changes have been made also to the interior.

Nissan tweaks Fairlady Z (370Z)

Nissan will do some minor changes on the Fairlady Z (370Z) in Japan. Changes will include two new exterior colours, a new A/C dial switch and a new shift indicator on the auto models.

The Nismo version will get more significant enhancements as the power will go up by 19 hp, while better tuned dampers and improved reinforced parts designed by Yamaha will be fitted. 

[Source: Nihon Car]