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Shareholders question Toyota Industries buyout plan

The deal involves Toyota Fudosan, backed by group firms, banks, and Toyoda’s own 1 billion yen (US$6.9 million) investment. Go to Source

@BMW: BMW NA 50th Anniversary | 50 Stories for 50 Years Chapter 23: “Activity, Not Utility: The X5 is Born”004163

While BMW of North America was busy fending off its new premium-class rivals Lexus and Infiniti, the company found itself challenged by yet another new rival: Ford, whose Explorer had become an immediate sensation following its 1991 introduction. Go to Source

Toyota Urban Cruiser

So what can we learn in Madrid that we couldn’t from a drive of the Suzuki at a British proving ground? Well, actual roads with actual traffic do give a better idea of how well it performs in the real world. To drive, it’s actually quite nice. Enough grip and well-weighted steering make it enjoyable… Continue reading Toyota Urban Cruiser

We drive Toyota’s overhauled Tesla Model Y fighter

Some paddles have sprouted from the steering wheel to control the regenerative braking. There’s a free-wheeling mode but true one-pedal and adaptive modes remain absent. The by-wire brake pedal is nicely progressive. I was slightly surprised that Toyota tinkered with the dynamics, because I always thought the bZ4X drove quite nicely, albeit in a slightly… Continue reading We drive Toyota’s overhauled Tesla Model Y fighter

Toyota bZ4X

Whether it’s the Toyota Corolla, RAV4 or C-HR, there is a certain consistency with Toyota interiors, so you know what to expect: not the last word in material richness and a slightly more disjointed design than German manufacturers tend to deliver, but you can count on form-follows-function ergonomics and impeccable build quality. It’s surprising, then,… Continue reading Toyota bZ4X

@Toyota: Rally Italia Sardegna: Day 3 Ogier and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing clinch dramatic Sardinia triumph

This year’s edition of the Italian island event lived up to its reputation, with ambient temperatures exceeding 30 degrees centigrade combining with rough and rocky roads to test the drivers, their cars and their tyres to the limit. TGR-WRT faced a challenge to continue its winning run with three of its drivers having to sweep… Continue reading @Toyota: Rally Italia Sardegna: Day 3
Ogier and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing clinch dramatic Sardinia triumph

Hankook Tire Powers a Successful WRC Rally Italia Sardegna 2025

Validated top-tier motorsport technology with successful support of the 16-stage Rally Italia Sardegna Dynapro R213 delivered consistent grip and endurance across searing summer heat, rocky outcrops and dust-laden stages Round 7 of the 2025 WRC season set for Acropolis Greece from June 26 to 29 coming up next OLBIA, Italy, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —… Continue reading Hankook Tire Powers a Successful WRC Rally Italia Sardegna 2025

Auto Roundup: THO Beats Q3 Earnings Mark, ALV Hikes Dividend & More

The rush to buy new cars and SUVs ahead of price hikes due to U.S. tariffs continued in May, though the momentum slowed compared to March and April. Automakers like Toyota, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Volvo reported higher U.S. sales, while Subaru’s growth streak came to an end. According to MarkLines, U.S. auto sales… Continue reading Auto Roundup: THO Beats Q3 Earnings Mark, ALV Hikes Dividend & More

@niche: HISTORY. PASSION. PRESSURE. AND HONOR.003906

SPECIAL EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re thrilled to announce the debut of Peter’s first work of fiction, “St. Michael of Birmingham.” Make no mistake, it doesn’t resemble anything you’ve read from him before. In fact, it is quite a dramatic departure. It is mystical. It is sexy. It is funny. It’s moving. And it is a flat-out wild… Continue reading @niche: HISTORY. PASSION. PRESSURE. AND HONOR.003906