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@Toyota: Toyota Reaches Key Landmarks on the Drive to Improve and Deploy Safety Technology That Reduces the Likelihood of Crashes

10 million vehicles for North America with TSS/LSS+ Introduction of the next-generation LSS+ 3.0 on 2022 Lexus NX in fall 2021 Study shows AEB-equipped vehicles are 43% less likely to be the striking vehicles in a front-to-rear crash Developing and refining technology designed to reduce the likelihood and severity of crashes is only one step… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Reaches Key Landmarks on the Drive to Improve and Deploy Safety Technology That Reduces the Likelihood of Crashes

@Toyota: Woven Alpha Automated Mapping Platform and Mitsubishi Fuso Collaborate on Latest HD Mapping Technology for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Functionality

Woven Alpha, Inc. (“Woven Alpha”), a group company of Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. (“Woven Planet”), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”), has agreed to collaborate with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (“MFTBC”) to explore and advance safety for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (“ADAS”) with its Automated Mapping Platform (“AMP”). The initiation of this… Continue reading @Toyota: Woven Alpha Automated Mapping Platform and Mitsubishi Fuso Collaborate on Latest HD Mapping Technology for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Functionality

@Toyota: Toyota Mobility Foundation, Energy Systems Network, and May Mobility Inaugurate Free Autonomous Shuttle Service in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (June 22, 2021) – The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), Energy Systems Network (ESN) and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), have joined with May Mobility, a leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and shuttle operations, to launch a free autonomous shuttle service in Central Indiana.   The free service, a part of TMF’s Together in Motion Indiana, began June 1, and serves the downtown Indianapolis and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) communities. Together in Motion is an initiative bringing stakeholders together to test the interoperability of mobility… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Mobility Foundation, Energy Systems Network, and May Mobility Inaugurate Free Autonomous Shuttle Service in Indianapolis

@Toyota: Adventure on the Horizon With the All-New 2022 Tundra

About ToyotaToyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands plus our 1,800 dealerships. Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 47,000 in North America. The company… Continue reading @Toyota: Adventure on the Horizon With the All-New 2022 Tundra

@Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change in ITx

Aimed to drive global digital transformation PLANO, Texas (June 21, 2021) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced that Brian Kursar, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), TMNA and Toyota Connected North America (TCNA), has been promoted to group vice president, Digital Technology. Kursar will remain CTO for both TMNA and TCNA. In his new role,… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change in ITx

@Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Reaches New Technical Milestones in Robotics

Latest Advances Demonstrate Adeptness at Complex Tasks in Home Environments   LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 21, 2021 — Today, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) unveiled new robotics capabilities aimed at solving complex tasks in home environments. Specifically, TRI roboticists were able to train robots to understand and operate in complicated situations that confuse most other robots, including… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Reaches New Technical Milestones in Robotics

@Toyota: Toyota Financial Services Issues New Asset-Backed Green Bond, Highlighting Toyota’s Ongoing Commitment to Sustainability

$1.6 billion bond offering to finance the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles PLANO, Texas (June 17, 2021) – Toyota Financial Services (TFS) issued its latest Asset-Backed Green Bond, reinforcing the company’s longstanding commitment to the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles. Net proceeds from the $1.6 billion bond offering will be used for the acquisition of new retail installment sales contracts and operating lease contracts financing Toyota passenger vehicles from model year 2020 or later and which meet… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Financial Services Issues New Asset-Backed Green Bond, Highlighting Toyota’s Ongoing Commitment to Sustainability

@Toyota: Woven Capital Invests in Ridecell to Accelerate Global Growth in IoT-driven Automation for Mobility and Fleet Businesses

Woven Capital, L.P. today announced that it has made an investment in Ridecell Inc., a leading platform powering digital transformations and IoT automation for fleet-driven businesses. Woven Capital is an $800 million global investment fund that supports innovative, growth-stage companies in mobility, automation, artificial intelligence, data and analytics, connectivity, and smart cities. It is the… Continue reading @Toyota: Woven Capital Invests in Ridecell to Accelerate Global Growth in IoT-driven Automation for Mobility and Fleet Businesses

@Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Introduces Next-Generation Multimedia System To Deliver Best In-Car User Experience

North America leads development and sets stage for on-going commitment to enhance in-vehicle infotainment experience, directly addressing consumer concerns PLANO, Texas (June 11, 2021) – As the need for a more personalized and intelligent in-vehicle experience continues to grow and be a driving force behind vehicle selection, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) is proud to… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Introduces Next-Generation Multimedia System To Deliver Best In-Car User Experience