Only in Dubai: 24k Gold Plated Toyota Camry

With all that money floating around it’s no wonder that Dubai is turning into the capital of bling-bling in the automotive sector. While not as excessive as the gold-plated Porsche 911 Cabriolet in Russia (see here), this 2007 Toyota Camry that’s adorned in 24k gold accessories deserves a place on our list with the worst crimes committed against cars. If by any twisted chance you’re interested, the gold Camry is up for sale in Dubai for 135,000 AED which is about $36,800 or €23,700. -More pics after the jump




Via: Nextautos , Source: Souq

Toyota to Produce Camry Hybrid in Australia

Toyota confirmed today that it will build the Camry Hybrid sedan at its Altona plant in the State of Victoria in south-eastern Australia from the beginning of 2010. Currently, the hybrid Camry is produced only in Japan and the United States. The Japanese carmaker plans to produce 10,000 hybrid Camry vehicles each year for the Australian market. This will add to the existing four-cylinder Camry and six-cylinder Aurion vehicles produced at the Altona plant.

“We decided to build the Camry Hybrid in Australia because Australians are keenly aware of environmental issues including global warming, and we are confident that the Camry Hybrid will be well received. Toyota intends to make further efforts toward popularizing hybrid vehicles”, said TMC President Katsuaki Watanabe at the press conference attended by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

Toyota Camry Hybrid 50th Anniversary Edition

Here it comes all you Camry Hybrid loving fans, the one and only (or to be exact, 3.000 units only) 50th Anniversary Edition. If you’re wondering what the “Anniversary” fuss is all about, it’s to honor Toyota's 50 years of business in the States. Like all Special, Limited, Unique and whatever else names manufactures come up with to describe these editions, the Camry 50th Anniversary Edition receives “special” badges here and there –including the floor mats, we wouldn’t want to forget that would we, a Blizzard Pearl paint, unique 16-inch rims while the interior feautures brushed stainless dash appliqué, illuminated front door sills etc. Sales begin in March with a starting price of 31.860 USD. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see the official press release and the high-res image gallery

PRESS RELEASE: February 20, 2007 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2007 Camry Hybrid 50th Anniversary Edition. The limited edition Camry Hybrid celebrates Toyota's 50 years of business in the United States.

This specially badged Camry Hybrid comes with features exclusive only to the 50th Anniversary Edition. Its stunning Blizzard Pearl paint, unique 16-inch alloy wheels with a graphite finish, and exterior "50th Anniversary Edition" badging are just some of the 50th Anniversary exclusives not available on any other Camry. A power moonroof and heated power outside mirrors are also standard.

Inside, the Camry Hybrid is equipped with a voice-activated DVD navigation system with a four-disc changer, leather-trimmed bisque-colored interior, heated front seats, and a carpeted cargo mat. Unique interior features include brushed stainless dash appliqué, illuminated front door sills, and carpeted floor mats with the "50th Anniversary Edition" logo.

Only 3,000 units will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Kentucky. The 50th Anniversary Edition will carry a base manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $31,680 and will start arriving at Toyota dealerships in March.

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