@Toyota: Mobility 54 Investment SAS invests in OnePort — a Cross-border logistics platformer in Nigeria- accelerate digitalization to establish Pan-African logistics platform –

Mobility 54 Investment SAS (“Mobility 54”) – the corporate venture capital (“CVC”) subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“TTC”) and CFAO SAS (“CFAO”) – invested 2 mil USD in OnePort Inc. (“OnePort”) – a digital cross-border logistics platformer in Nigeria – of its Seed funding round together with one of the biggest Japanese venture capitals Samurai… Continue reading @Toyota: Mobility 54 Investment SAS invests in OnePort — a Cross-border logistics platformer in Nigeria- accelerate digitalization to establish Pan-African logistics platform –

@Toyota: TMC Announces Financial Results For The Fourth Quarter Ended March 31, 2022

All consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) TOYOTA CITY, Japan (May 11, 2022)—Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter which ended March 31, 2022. Consolidated vehicle sales totaled approximately 8,230,000 units, an increase of approximately 584,000 units compared to the last… Continue reading @Toyota: TMC Announces Financial Results For The Fourth Quarter Ended March 31, 2022

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: New VW brand “Scout” is to stand up to GM and Ford in the USA004295

Volkswagen versucht einen Neubeginn in den USA. Wie am Mittwoch aus Konzernkreisen verlautete, will der Wolfsburger Autohersteller mit einer weiteren Fahrzeugmarke in Nordamerika antreten. Unter dem Markennamen „Scout“ wird der VW-Konzern in einigen Jahren elektrische Pick-ups und geländegängige SUVs anbieten. Der Aufsichtsrat hat diese Ausweitung des US-Geschäfts am Abend freigegeben.„Scout“ soll eine wesentliche Rolle bei… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: New VW brand “Scout” is to stand up to GM and Ford in the USA004295

@Toyota: Toyota Tsusho Enters Capital and Operational Partnership Agreement with QunaSys- Using Quantum Computers to Resolve Customer Issues –

Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced today that it has signed a capital and operational partnership agreement with QunaSys Inc. (“QunaSys”), a company that conducts research and development as well as practical-level engineering of quantum computer algorithms, with the aim of accelerating business development of chemical calculation programs for quantum computers. Go to Source

@Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in May

We at Toyota would like to once again apologize for the repeated adjustments to our production plans due to the parts shortage resulting from the spread of COVID-19, which has caused considerable inconvenience to our customers, suppliers and other parties concerned. Due to the impact of the semiconductor shortage, we announced our revised production plan… Continue reading @Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in May

Toyota to spend $624m on EV production in India

MUMBAI — Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Toyota Motor’s Indian subsidiary, announced on May 7 that it will invest 48 billion rupees ($623.72 million) in decarbonization efforts in India. With the Indian government working to spread the use of electric vehicles, the company will focus on making EV parts in the southern state of Karnataka, where it… Continue reading Toyota to spend $624m on EV production in India

German Handelsblatt: Software: Operating systems for cars: Daimler Truck joins Apex AI004264

Autonomous driving The digitization of cars, such as assistance systems or self-driving technology, requires operating software that, similar to computers or smartphones, enables functions and applications to be carried out quickly, efficiently and safely. (Photo: BOSCH) Daimler Truck takes a “strategic minority stake” in Apex AI. This was announced by the German-American start-up, which already… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Software: Operating systems for cars: Daimler Truck joins Apex AI004264

Aurora unveils fleet management platform to optimize autonomous operations

Autonomous vehicle technology company Aurora Innovation has unveiled a fleet management system that can be used to help optimize operations for the startup’s trucking and ride-hailing products. Aurora announced the platform, named Aurora Beacon, alongside its first-quarter earnings report on Wednesday, during which the company presented investors with a series of milestones on its path… Continue reading Aurora unveils fleet management platform to optimize autonomous operations

Magna’s Surround View System Launches on All-New Toyota Tundra

Features advanced technologies including 3D and 360-degree surround view, trailer guidance, mutli-terrain view, and see-through hood Available in the North American market Offers best-in-class image quality AURORA, Ontario, May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna’s advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) are helping pave the way for global automakers to enhance safety, comfort and convenience. The… Continue reading Magna’s Surround View System Launches on All-New Toyota Tundra