Released: March 31, 2012

Toyota raises prices on many models

Source: Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY

Toyota is announcing an extensive round of price increases on Toyota and Scion models, a sign that pricing may get a little more aggressive since the auto industry is selling so many new vehicles again. The increases range from a measly $50 on a more lush version of the Camry to $250 on a plebeian Tacoma pickup. Lately, the weak dollar has forced automakers to raise prices on vehicles that they import into the U.S. in order to try to make a modest profit. But Camry, Tacoma and some of the others are U.S.-built, so this look like trying to squeeze a little -- just a little -- more profit out of them.

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