Comments on: Toyota’s Isuzu investment gives automaker diesel technology

By: johnnyangelb

johnnyangelb — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 22:06:27 +0000

A4 – actually, hybrids are just getting started. Agreed, they aren’t the halo vehicle some thought they would be, but they are an important step in the right direction. Many auto manufacturers have plans for hybrids in the near future. Even GM has several hybrids coming out in the next couple years….along with Ford, Chrysler, Nissan, Hyundai/Kia, Suzuki….etc. The technology is splintering off into several varieties too… diesel hybrid, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid, gas assisted, electric assisted… yada yada yada. If you don’t want to sound like such an idiot just take some of the extreme edge off of your comments.

By: LamborghiniZ

LamborghiniZ — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 22:46:31 +0000

You can expect Toyota’s diesels to be the best. Toyota always makes the best.

By: GarbageMotorsCo

GarbageMotorsCo — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 04:05:15 +0000

Oh yeah, love it. GO toyota!

By: GarbageMotorsCo

GarbageMotorsCo — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 04:04:51 +0000

Toyota couldn’t BEG for a better ally for taking over GM’s spot at the top of the sales charts. This will help them out greatly

By: The Stig

The Stig — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 03:19:05 +0000

At least Toyota recognizes they are weak in diesel and does something about it. Because no diesel equals no thanks from my point of view.

By: Veda

Veda — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 01:01:14 +0000

“no **** you need to strengthen your diesel capabilities you fools, hybrids arent going to get you anywhere”

Where I’m at, Isuzu goes hand in hand with Toyota even as far as differentiating their models to create 2 different market segments as to not cannibalize each other. But this is because they are owned by the same investor. So yea, they know Toyota lacks diesel and it may hurt them in the long run. Thus they are natural partners.

By: pirelli

pirelli — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 07:27:42 +0000

Maybe its partnership with Isuzu is where Honda picked up its diesel knowledge. Toyota is in its element playing catch up with Honda.

By: 1c3d0g

1c3d0g — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:45:37 +0000

Honda will still kill their ass with their Diesel engines…I won’t even mention Daimler-Chrysler/BMW/VW because that’ll be an all-out slaughter.

By: joseph

joseph — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:47:59 +0000

A4….it is obvious that no one really needs to say anything to you to make you look like in idiot. You do a fine job yourself.

Do you honestly think there is THE cure right now? It will be a long time before a lot of these are filtered and there is THE ONE. Look what Toyota did with Hybrids – Prius. No, it’s not THE cure, but it’s prompted others to be more competitive with other alternative modes. Unlike yourself, I don’t claim to know EXACTLY what is right, but I know an alternative to gas is where we need to be.

Seriously….I really don’t know why I bother with you.

By: suthuna

suthuna — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:41:15 +0000

A4, the mix inclusive of “alternatives” is so large as to be mind-boggling. You’re right about E85, but that is only a bridge technology to say, biomass-to-liquids or cellulosic, maybe even gasification.

In the future, we’ll probably have 8-10 different fuel types, as well as electrics powering personal transport.

By: A4

A4 — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:00:23 +0000

toyota isnt paving any ways for diesel either
they are behind VW, DaimlerChrysler, BMW, Ford, and most importantly for them, Honda, who started diesel development way back.

By: A4

A4 — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:59:05 +0000

slob it joeseph, you look like a fool to some of us for touting alternative fuels as succeeding. Look at E85 douchebag, thats really succeeding isnt it. Its already plateauing, and all the hype is gone. Same goes for hybrids. And if i recall, the only new hybrids besides toyota and maybe a honda fit coming to market is the Tahoe. Whats the damn point? Diesel is much better suited for a Tahoe. so blow it out your ass with your accusations, your the one that looks like a jackass

By: joseph

joseph — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:14:42 +0000

Once again…..there goes A4.

A4, you look like a fool calling Toyota “fools”.
http://www.businessweek.com/autos/autobeat/archives/2006/11/can_europeans_o.html?campaign_id=rss_blog_blogspotting

If alternative fuel (all types) is going to succeed…and fast, it will be Toyota paving the way for others…..Just like BrokenCadillac stated.

By: BrokenCadillac...

BrokenCadillac... — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:04:35 +0000

If anyone has the cashflow and the ability to pull it off, Toyota does. My only request is that Toyota add some new manufacturing plants for these engines here in the states.

By: maxim303

maxim303 — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:37:22 +0000

hybrid diesels seem to be the best of both worlds. i hope toyota can pull it off.

By: A4

A4 — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:56:19 +0000

no **** you need to strengthen your diesel capabilities you fools, hybrids arent going to get you anywhere

By: 1234

1234 — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:47:36 +0000

I wondered when Toyota was going to get in on the diesel boom. Diesel will be the bridge to hydrogen.

By: WEKS

WEKS — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:32:02 +0000

Aaaand just after I posted that I found this:

Toyota, Isuzu Plan Joint Bio-Diesel Engine
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/11/10/028297.html

By: WEKS

WEKS — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:26:49 +0000

Diesel hybrids are actually being developed by Ford, GM and Chrysler (that I know of but you can bet your ass every other manufacturer is looking in to it as well).

By: YourNameHere

YourNameHere — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:29:22 +0000

mmm that would be great. power and MPG

By: Brendino

Brendino — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:22:31 +0000

How ’bout diesel hybrids?

By: YourNameHere

YourNameHere — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:16:02 +0000

i think diesel is the future. atleast until hybrid really take off.

By: angelo

angelo — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:13:21 +0000

Toyota is thinking strategically and indirectly with this move, ingenius.