Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Chubu Electric Power) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) today announce that the two companies have concluded a basic agreement with the aim of commencing a verification project that entails construction of a large-capacity storage battery system (Storage Battery System) that reuses electrified vehicle batteries (batteries), as well as examination of… Continue reading Chubu Electric Power and Toyota to Commence Electrified Vehicle Battery Reuse and Recycling Verification Project
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TMC Announces Executive and Personnel Changes
On February 1, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) intends to make changes to executives’ areas of responsibility, as well as personnel changes.
TMC Announces Results for December 2017 and CY2017
Jan. 30, 2018 Toyota City, Japan, January 30, 2018―Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its production, domestic sales, and export results for December 2017 and for CY2017, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., and Hino Motors, Ltd. December 2017 Results Unit = vehicles; figures in ( ) show year-on-year percentage change Toyota Daihatsu… Continue reading TMC Announces Results for December 2017 and CY2017
Hydrogen is Going the Distance: Toyota Surpasses 3,000 Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Sales in California
January 23, 2018 PLANO, Texas, January 23, 2018 – Move over polluters, the Toyota Mirai, one of the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, has surpassed 3,000 sales in the Golden State. Having reached this new milestone, Mirai make up more than 80% of all hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the United States. “Toyota… Continue reading Hydrogen is Going the Distance: Toyota Surpasses 3,000 Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Sales in California
Statement Regarding Impact of Kobe Steel Quality Issue on Toyota and Lexus Vehicles (final report)
Jan. 17, 2018 News Release We regret any inconvenience and concern caused to customers of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. In response to the series of announcements made by Kobe Steel Ltd. regarding improper conduct related to materials used in vehicles, we have urgently investigated the impact of this matter on Toyota and Lexus vehicles. On… Continue reading Statement Regarding Impact of Kobe Steel Quality Issue on Toyota and Lexus Vehicles (final report)
Toyota Production in North America Nearly 2 Million in 2017
Nearly 32 Million Vehicles Produced in North America Since 1986 January 16, 2018 PLANO, Texas (Jan. 16, 2018) – In 2017, Toyota built 1,983,723 vehicles at its North American vehicle assembly plants. Production volume was down approximately 1 percent over the previous year total of 2,124,608 vehicles. Toyota’s total vehicle production in North America since 1986… Continue reading Toyota Production in North America Nearly 2 Million in 2017
Lexus Carves Out a New Flagship Luxury Crossover with Lexus LF-1 Limitless
Jan. 15, 2018 DETROIT―Jan. 15, 2018―Like molten metal being forged into a fine Japanese sword, the lines of the Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept have the potential to shape the future of a flagship luxury crossover for Lexus. Lexus established the luxury crossover segment two decades ago with the global debut of the RX 300 at… Continue reading Lexus Carves Out a New Flagship Luxury Crossover with Lexus LF-1 Limitless
Toyota Kicks Off Detroit Auto Show with Its ‘Walk In My Boots’ Community Outreach Program By Helping Local Families In Need
Donates Winter Boots and Socks To Homeless and Low-Income Families Enriching Lives…One Step At A Time at The Salvation Army Harbor Light/Booth Family ShelterHeld in conjunction with the 2018 North American International Auto Show January 14, 2018 DETROIT, Jan.13, 2018 – For the seventh consecutive year, while showcasing new vehicles at the North American… Continue reading Toyota Kicks Off Detroit Auto Show with Its ‘Walk In My Boots’ Community Outreach Program By Helping Local Families In Need
Sunday Funday: Lexus LF-1 Limitless is Ready for Its Close-Up
Final Glimpse Today; Live Reveal Tomorrow in Detroit January 14, 2018 DETROIT – Jan. 14, 2018 – Lexus gives one final glimpse of the striking new Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept, a premium flagship crossover. Tune in tomorrow for the full reveal at the 2018 North American International Auto Show during the Lexus Press Conference at… Continue reading Sunday Funday: Lexus LF-1 Limitless is Ready for Its Close-Up
Toyota C-HR leads the pack as the top-selling new SUV in 2017
Toyota City, Japan, January 11, 2018―Toyota Motor Corporation today revealed strong results for its C-HR model in 2017(Jan.-Dec.), with sales topping 117,299 units1, earning the top spot among all automakers in the number of new SUVs sold in Japan in 2017. The C-HR debuted in December 2016 as an SUV that reflects Toyota’s commitment to… Continue reading Toyota C-HR leads the pack as the top-selling new SUV in 2017