Workers on the production line of SAIC Volkswagen in Shanghai. DING TING/XINHUA Carl Hahn, the 95-year old former chairman of Volkswagen Group, did not expect that a quick decision he made in 1982 would prove to be one of the most rewarding and far-reaching ones for the German carmaker. The decision he made then was to… Continue reading Visionary decision that put nation on the map of global vehicle industry
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Toyota Tacoma Trail Edition 2022
Toyota Tacoma Trail Edition 2022 The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup of almost 5.40 meters in length marketed in North America that has just released the off-road version Trail Edition, with raised suspensions and rear differential lock. The Toyota Tacoma double cab incorporates a particularly off-road variant in its range. To do this, Toyota’s “small”… Continue reading Toyota Tacoma Trail Edition 2022
Why a silicon chip shortage has left carmakers in the slow lane | John Naughton
Here’s a tale of two industries – cars and computers. In February, major car manufacturers such as Nissan and Honda began to warn shareholders that revenues were likely to fall significantly below expectations. And the reason wasn’t Covid-19 – well, not directly anyway: the pandemic had already significantly depressed sales in 2020. No, the problem… Continue reading Why a silicon chip shortage has left carmakers in the slow lane | John Naughton
Toyota Mirai: can a hydrogen-fuelled car win over Australians? – video
Play Video 2:40 Are Australian roads ready for a hydrogen-powered future? Toyota is hoping so. Guardian Australia reporter Matilda Boseley took the keys to the Japanese carmaker’s hydrogen-powered Mirai to test whether this water-emitting automobile could work for everyday Australians Topics Australia news Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars Automotive industry Road transport Transport Go to… Continue reading Toyota Mirai: can a hydrogen-fuelled car win over Australians? – video
Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora in final talks to merge with Reid Hoffman’s newest SPAC
Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora is close to finalizing a deal to merge with Reinvent Technology Partners Y, the newest special purpose acquisition company launched by LinkedIn co-founder and investor Reid Hoffman, Zynga founder Mark Pincus and managing partner Michael Thompson, according to several sources familiar with the talks. One of the sticking points is the… Continue reading Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora in final talks to merge with Reid Hoffman’s newest SPAC
@Toyota: Your Guide to Everything Announced During the Toyota New Product Showcase
The U.S. debut of an all-electric SUV concept. The expansion of the Corolla lineup with the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross. Toyota’s new product showcase provided a first look at the 2022 Toyota lineup, offering a combination of style, versatility and performance. Whether you’re off-roading in a Tacoma, hitting the pavement in a 4Runner, or hugging… Continue reading @Toyota: Your Guide to Everything Announced During the Toyota New Product Showcase
@Toyota: Toyota New Product Showcase – Executive Remarks
Crossovers Samantha Goot, General Manager, Vehicle Marketing & Communications Hello everyone! How are you feeling this morning? For those of you who don’t know me my name is Sam Goot with Toyota Marketing … and we are so glad to have you here today. And I get the special honor to share the newest version… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota New Product Showcase – Executive Remarks
@Toyota: Fukushima Prefecture and Toyota Begin Discussions Aimed at Building a Hydrogen-based City of the Future in Fukushima Prefecture
Fukushima Prefecture and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that they have commenced discussions with various partners over building a city for a new future that makes use of hydrogen and technologies produced in Fukushima Prefecture. Go to Source
@Toyota: Toyota Hits World Championship Century at Portimao
Toyota will reach another milestone in its motorsport history next week when it competes in its 100th World Endurance Championship race, the 8 Hours of Portimao. The event, the second round of the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship, will take place at the Portuguese circuit on 10-11 June. Portimao is a new venue for the… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Hits World Championship Century at Portimao
Can Higher Oil Prices Boost EV Sales? Maybe.
Higher oil prices—back when electric vehicles were new and investors had never seen triple-digit oil prices—were once a bullish boon for both EV sales and EV manufacturers’ stock prices. Consider (TSLA) (TSLA): the EV maker’s stock fell almost 12% in May, the same month the Colonial Pipeline was hacked, disrupting gasoline supplies, and oil prices… Continue reading Can Higher Oil Prices Boost EV Sales? Maybe.