Toyota’s Mississippi Plant Investments in Full Bloom

It is springtime in Blue Springs, and plants―such as Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi―are growing. During a groundbreaking ceremony for Toyota Mississippi’s new visitor and training center, the company announced it would invest $170 million to build the 12th generation Corolla using Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA).

TOYOTA Connected Europe to bring advanced mobility services to the European market

TOYOTA Connected (TC) is expanding the global reach of its technology-driven mobility solutions with the launch of TOYOTA Connected Europe (TCEU). The new start-up company, based in London, will support the growing adoption of new mobility businesses in Europe with products and services tailored to the unique needs of the market. TOYOTA Connected North America’s… Continue reading TOYOTA Connected Europe to bring advanced mobility services to the European market

Plan to Develop Aichi Low-carbon Hydrogen Supply Chain Moves Forward

The Aichi Low-carbon Hydrogen Supply Chain Promotion Association, a body which includes the Aichi prefectural government, companies operating within the prefecture, municipal authorities, and experts, has developed the Aichi Low-carbon Hydrogen Supply Chain 2030 Vision (“2030 Vision”), in addition to a corresponding roadmap. The goal of all entities is the realization of a hydrogen-based society… Continue reading Plan to Develop Aichi Low-carbon Hydrogen Supply Chain Moves Forward

A New Level of Performance and Sophistication The Next Generation of Lexus ES

After six generations of unprecedented success in the midsize sedan category, the next-generation Lexus ES is forging a new, more ambitious path. Long known for its unparalleled comfort, refinement and luxury appointments, the seventh-generation ES builds on its strengths with an all-new chassis that allows for a more dynamic exterior design and even better driving… Continue reading A New Level of Performance and Sophistication
The Next Generation of Lexus ES

Toyota to Introduce 10 New Electrified Vehicles in China by 2020

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it plans to introduce to the Chinese market plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions of its “Corolla” and “Levin” passenger cars in 2019 and a battery electric vehicle (BEV) model based on its “C-HR” / “IZOA” compact SUV in 2020. Including these, Toyota plans to introduce 10 new… Continue reading Toyota to Introduce 10 New Electrified Vehicles in China by 2020

Toyota Reaffirms Commitment to a Sustainable Future

PLANO, Texas, April 24, 2018—Toyota today released four papers that detail the company’s environmental sustainability positions in North America as it works toward the goals of its Global Environmental Challenge, which sets sustainability targets for the company to achieve by 2050. The papers detail the efforts the company is taking to minimize environmental impact, protect… Continue reading Toyota Reaffirms Commitment to a Sustainable Future

Welcoming Alex MacKenzie-Torres to the Toyota AI Ventures Team

As we add more startups to our portfolio, we’re growing our team, as well — and we’re delighted to introduce the newest addition to Toyota AI Ventures: Alex MacKenzie-Torres. As Vice President of Business Development and Innovation, Alex will be supporting our portfolio companies by serving as a liaison to the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and the… Continue reading Welcoming Alex MacKenzie-Torres to the Toyota AI Ventures Team