Toyota tops auto-supplier relations study, as Honda rises and Stellantis drops

Toyota Motor Corp. had the best working relationship with its North American suppliers, according to an annual study from accounting firm Plante Moran, while Honda Motor Co. showed the most improvement, and views on Jeep-maker Stellantis NV soured. This year’s North American Automotive OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index was ripe for change given the supply-chain disruptions ongoing for… Continue reading Toyota tops auto-supplier relations study, as Honda rises and Stellantis drops

@Toyota: Fighting Eagles Nagoya becomes the B2 Champions

Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced today that its professional basketball team, the Fighting Eagles Nagoya (“FE Nagoya”), has won the B2 league championship in the Japanese professional basketball league “B.LEAGUE” in the “B2 PLAYOFFS FINALS 2021-22”. This B2 championship marks the first win for FE Nagoya since the B.LEAGUE was founded. Toyota Tsusho offers… Continue reading @Toyota: Fighting Eagles Nagoya becomes the B2 Champions

Rovanpera extends WRC lead with victory in Portugal

With the dust having settled over Rally Portugal, the result is that 21-year-old Toyota driver Kalle Rovanperä extends his championship lead – the youngest ever to head the series. But that’s far from the full story. Portugal – always known for being the first proper indicator of what the real pecking order is, after a series of… Continue reading Rovanpera extends WRC lead with victory in Portugal

Automotive Sunroof Market to reach US$ 19 Bn by 2032 – Future Market Insights, Inc.

The global automotive sunroof market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2018 to 2032. Key factors driving the growth of this market include the increasing demand for luxury and premium cars, rising disposable income of consumers, and growing awareness about sunroofs as a lifestyle product. NEWARK, Del., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/… Continue reading Automotive Sunroof Market to reach US$ 19 Bn by 2032 – Future Market Insights, Inc.

Global Electric 4 Wheel Drive Car Markets Report 2022 Featuring Volkswagen Group, BMW AG, Hyundai Motor Company, Daimler AG, Tesla INC, Toyota Motor Company

DUBLIN, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Electric 4 Wheel Drive Car Market, By Propulsion (BEV, HEV, PHEV), By Vehicle Type (Hatchback, Sedan, SUV), By Battery Capacity (Below 25 KWH, 25KWH-40KWH, Above 40KWH), By Region, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2017-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global electric 4 wheel drive car market… Continue reading Global Electric 4 Wheel Drive Car Markets Report 2022 Featuring Volkswagen Group, BMW AG, Hyundai Motor Company, Daimler AG, Tesla INC, Toyota Motor Company

Toyota, Honda finish 1-2; General Motors finishes at 3rd in annual Supplier Working Relations Study

Toyota, in the top position, dropped 2 points to 345, while Honda gained 18 points and rose to 334, narrowing the gap between first and second to 11 points. GM fell 2 points to 287, maintaining its gap to Toyota while increasing its lead over Ford as Ford fell 7 points to 242. Nissan improved… Continue reading Toyota, Honda finish 1-2; General Motors finishes at 3rd in annual Supplier Working Relations Study

New 2023 Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar ready to take on Le Mans

Peugeot is returning to Le Mans next year with this, the new 9X8 Hypercar that will compete in the French classic race.  However, before its appearance at Le Mans in 2023, the 9X8 will make its competition debut at the Six Hours of Monza on 10 July – the fourth round of the World Endurance… Continue reading New 2023 Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar ready to take on Le Mans

Hyundai is building EV and battery production facilities in Georgia

Hyundai is building facilities dedicated to manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries in Savannah, Georgia, marking Hyundai’s first EV-only plant in the US (via CNBC). The South Korean automaker will spend $5.5 billion on the new facilities and will receive an additional $1 billion investment from its suppliers. Hyundai expects production at the 2,923-acre site… Continue reading Hyundai is building EV and battery production facilities in Georgia

Jim Farley Tries to Reinvent Ford and Catch Up to Elon Musk and Tesla

Auto experts say the electric F-150, known as the Lightning, must be a success if Ford is to thrive in the age of electric vehicles. Introducing this truck now is equivalent to “betting the company,” said William C. Ford Jr., the company’s executive chairman, who is a great-grandson of Henry Ford. “If this launch doesn’t… Continue reading Jim Farley Tries to Reinvent Ford and Catch Up to Elon Musk and Tesla