After 67 years, Toyota Crown revs up for global debut

NAGOYA, Japan — Long a symbol of luxury and success in Japan, the Toyota Crown sedan series that was once sold in only in a few select markets will embark on a global rollout in roughly 40 countries and regions this fall with the lineup featuring a sport utility vehicle for the first time. Go to… Continue reading After 67 years, Toyota Crown revs up for global debut

Toyota curtails Texas plant output in heat wave

(Reuters) — Japanese automaker Toyota Motor said on Thursday it has scaled back production at its San Antonio, Texas, assembly plant as a heat wave strains power supplies in the state. Texas’ power grid operator took emergency measures on Wednesday to avoid rolling blackouts as electricity demand soared. Toyota may stop production on most days… Continue reading Toyota curtails Texas plant output in heat wave