For much of this year, Toyota's production was rocked by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami and then later in the year by the rising value of the Yen against the dollar. (automobilemag.com)
During the past two years, the surging value of the yen against the dollar has given American - made cars about a $ 2,000 price advantage over comparable Japanese imports. (articles.orlandosentinel.com)
Toyota said it made the change to offset the increased value of the yen, which traded at a record 85 to the dollar recently. (articles.orlandosentinel.com)