Government Considers Fiscal Incentives for Rare Earth Magnet Production to Counter China Dependence: Reuters

The global supply chain for critical materials has been thrust into uncertainty following China’s implementation of new export restrictions on rare earth magnets. According to a June 5 Reuters report, India is now actively developing a comprehensive strategy to counter this challenge by establishing domestic production capabilities and reducing its dependence on Chinese supplies. China’s… Continue reading Government Considers Fiscal Incentives for Rare Earth Magnet Production to Counter China Dependence: Reuters

Clean Technica: Tesla Robotaxi Service Begins Next Week In Austin. Is Full Self Driving Finally Ready?004050

After nearly ten years of promises, Elon Musk says full self driving is finally ready for prime time, as a small fleet of Tesla Model Ys equipped with the latest FSD software upgrades will begin robotaxi service in Austin, Texas next week. The cars will be geofenced, meaning they will be limited to driving on… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Robotaxi Service Begins Next Week In Austin. Is Full Self Driving Finally Ready?004050

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Chairman Toyoda Set to Be Appointed to the Top Position: The History of the Automobile Business Association of Japan and Its Enduring Vision

“Akio Toyoda Named Next Chairman of Automobile Business Association of Japan” This was the headline seen across the morning news on May 20. This marks the first change in the ABAJ chairperson in 8 years as Toyoda takes over from Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada. What kind of organization will Akio Toyoda now head? We asked Yutaka… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Chairman Toyoda Set to Be Appointed to the Top Position: The History of the Automobile Business Association of Japan and Its Enduring Vision

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Chairman Toyoda Set to Be Appointed to the Top Position: The History of the Automobile Business Association of Japan and Its Enduring Vision

“Akio Toyoda Named Next Chairman of Automobile Business Association of Japan” This was the headline seen across the morning news on May 20. This marks the first change in the ABAJ chairperson in 8 years as Toyoda takes over from Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada. What kind of organization will Akio Toyoda now head? We asked Yutaka… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Chairman Toyoda Set to Be Appointed to the Top Position: The History of the Automobile Business Association of Japan and Its Enduring Vision

Final Speakers Announced: National Forklift Safety Day 2025

Live Streamed Event at the National Press Club – Virtual Attendance Free – Register Now to Attend Tuesday, June 10, 2025 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM WASHINGTON, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Industrial Truck Association’s twelfth annual National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD) will take place on Tuesday, June 10 at 9:00 AM EDT at the… Continue reading Final Speakers Announced: National Forklift Safety Day 2025

Role of User Experience (UX) Amid “Screenification” in Automobiles

As a young kid, I remember the days of having an in-built radio in grandfather’s car. Or a few years later, seeing a simple SONY music player in Dad’s car. For that time, these were fancy experiences for me. Looking back, honestly, there was nothing much to ‘use’ and just a limited, bare minimum experience… Continue reading Role of User Experience (UX) Amid “Screenification” in Automobiles

Toyota Industries sinks after parent’s takeover bid misses expectations

Toyota Motor did not immediately respond to an email request for comment outside of normal business hours. Investors gave a thumbs-down to Toyota Motor‘s $33 billion take-private offer for Toyota Industries on Wednesday, highlighting concerns minority shareholders would be short-changed in a landmark restructuring for Japan Inc. Shares of Toyota Industries, a key Toyota Group… Continue reading Toyota Industries sinks after parent’s takeover bid misses expectations

Global alarms rise as China’s critical mineral export ban takes hold

Frank Fannon, a minerals industry consultant and former U.S. assistant secretary of state for energy resources during Trump’s first term, said the global disruptions are not shocking to those paying attention. Alarm over China’s stranglehold on critical minerals grew on Tuesday as global automakers joined their U.S. counterparts to complain that restrictions by China on… Continue reading Global alarms rise as China’s critical mineral export ban takes hold

@Toyota: Toyota Group to Accelerate Collaboration Towards Transforming into a Mobility Company Through Privatization of Toyota Industries Corporation

Toyota Group, with its mission of “producing happiness for all,” is taking on the challenge of “transforming into a mobility company” and aiming to contribute to the development of the mobility industry in Japan and the world through these challenges. Today, Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd. (“Toyota Fudosan”) announced “Notice Concerning Planned Commencement of Tender Offer… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Group to Accelerate Collaboration Towards Transforming into a Mobility Company Through Privatization of Toyota Industries Corporation