Asia Stream: The (supply chain) nightmare before Christmas

NEW YORK — Welcome to Nikkei Asia’s new podcast: Asia Stream. Every week, Asia Stream tracks and analyzes the Indo-Pacific with a mix of interviews with experts and original reporting by our correspondents from across the globe. New episodes are recorded weekly and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all other major platforms, and on… Continue reading Asia Stream: The (supply chain) nightmare before Christmas

Worldwide Automotive Steering System Industry to 2028 – Focus on Ice-driven and Electric Vehicles

DUBLIN, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Automotive Steering System Market 2021-2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global automotive steering system market is expected to develop with a CAGR of 5.01% during the forecast years from 2021 to 2028. The stringent fuel efficiency norms are primarily driving the demand for automotive… Continue reading Worldwide Automotive Steering System Industry to 2028 – Focus on Ice-driven and Electric Vehicles

Toyota Adds the Arizona Mobility Test Center to its Proving Grounds for Industry Availability as a Vehicle Development Resource

“TAPG has world-class resources for making ever-better vehicles, and by opening it up to the whole industry for long-term engagements, we believe it can make an even greater impact on advancing mobility for all,” said Randy Stephens, group vice president of Product Performance Engineering at Toyota Motor North America Research and Development. “This is also… Continue reading Toyota Adds the Arizona Mobility Test Center to its Proving Grounds for Industry Availability as a Vehicle Development Resource

Tata Motors and Maharashtra to set up scrapping facility

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today signed an MoU with the Government of Maharashtra, through the Industries, Energy and Labour Department, Government of Maharashtra, with an intent to support setting up a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Maharashtra. The MoU was signed at the Conference on Investment Opportunities in Highway, Transport and Logistics in… Continue reading Tata Motors and Maharashtra to set up scrapping facility

@niche: REE Automotive teams with Hitachi to bring scalable service platform to commercial EVs001513

EV startup REE Automotive announced a strategic agreement with Hitachi America Ltd. to help accelerate commercial fleet EV adoption. Together, the companies plan to co-create a scalable platform that can offer both Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) and Analytics-as-a-Service (AaaS) to support a new generation of connected commercial EVs. REE Automotive ($REE) is an e-mobility solutions company headquartered… Continue reading @niche: REE Automotive teams with Hitachi to bring scalable service platform to commercial EVs001513

Elementary Raises $30M in Series B Funding

Elementary, a Los Angeles, CA-based startup that has built an AI machine vision platform for quality and inspection in manufacturing, closed a $30M Series B funding. The round was led by Tiger Global with participation from existing investors Threshold Ventures, Fika Ventures, Fathom Capital, Riot VC, and Toyota Ventures.  The company intends to use the funds to scale… Continue reading Elementary Raises $30M in Series B Funding

@Toyota: Hiace SKD Production Starts in Kenya

Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”), acting through Toyota Kenya Limited (“TKEN”), began SKD* production of the Toyota Hiace at Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd. (“AVA”), a vehicle production contractor, using parts supplied by Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”), on November 9, 2021. The planned annual production volume is 500 units. Investment associated with the addition of the… Continue reading @Toyota: Hiace SKD Production Starts in Kenya

@Toyota: Corolla Keeps the Fun Rolling with 2022 Apex, Nightshade Editions

PLANO, Texas (Dec. 16, 2021) – With more than 50 million Toyota Corollas sold globally since its introduction in 1966, it seems everyone has a Corolla story. The 2022 Corolla sedan keeps the legend going, all with the dependability, fuel efficiency, safety and value established by its heritage. With choices of a performance Apex Edition, bold… Continue reading @Toyota: Corolla Keeps the Fun Rolling with 2022 Apex, Nightshade Editions

@Toyota: Form, Function Perfectly Packaged: 2022 Corolla Hatchback

Automatic CVT and 6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission Available SE, XSE and SE Nightshade Editions fit Any Style and Utility TNGA Platform for Outstanding Agility and Comfort Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 Premium Audio Available with 800-watt JBL 8-speaker System on XSE grade (CVT only) New Finish Line Red Premium Paint Color Available PLANO, Texas (Dec. 16,… Continue reading @Toyota: Form, Function Perfectly Packaged: 2022 Corolla Hatchback

@Toyota: Corolla Hybrid: Legendary Value, Epic MPG

52 MPG EPA Est. Combined Fuel Economy TNGA Platform for Outstanding Agility and Comfort Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 Standard 8-in. Touchscreen with Wi-Fi Connect trial, Apple CarPlay Amazon Alexa and Android Auto Compatibility LE Grade Adds Premium Interior Package PLANO, Texas (Dec. 16, 2021) – With eye-catching style that achieves at least 50 mpg… Continue reading @Toyota: Corolla Hybrid: Legendary Value, Epic MPG