August 2021 auto sales: Consumer demand positive, supply side constraints pose challenge

In anticipation of the festive season, dealers are getting robust enquiries and order bookings across segments. New Delhi: The Indian automotive industry, it appears, is gradually getting out of the COVID-induced lockdown challenges. Except for Maruti Suzuki, all other major OEMs have reported positive sales growth in August 2021 compared to the same last year.… Continue reading August 2021 auto sales: Consumer demand positive, supply side constraints pose challenge

@Toyota: Team USA, Team Toyota’s Oksana Masters Wins 10th Paralympic Medal at Tokyo 2020

TOKYO (September 1, 2021) – At 32 years old, Team Toyota athlete Oksana Masters won her 10th Paralympic medal in Tokyo, winning the women’s cycling road race H5 event at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 on Wednesday, September 1. Masters won her second gold medal of the Games, and second Paralympic medal in cycling, with… Continue reading @Toyota: Team USA, Team Toyota’s Oksana Masters Wins 10th Paralympic Medal at Tokyo 2020

@Toyota: Team USA, Team Toyota’s Jessica Long Wins 27th Paralympic Medal at Tokyo 2020

TOKYO (September 1, 2021) – At 29 years old, Team Toyota athlete Jessica Long won her 27th Paralympic medal, earning a silver medal in the women’s 100m breaststroke SB7 at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 on Wednesday, September 1. Long, one of the most decorated Paralympians in the United States, finished second in the 100m… Continue reading @Toyota: Team USA, Team Toyota’s Jessica Long Wins 27th Paralympic Medal at Tokyo 2020

@Toyota: LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2022 Judges Announced

Lexus today announced the four distinguished members selected for the judging panel of the LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2022, a global platform that supports and nurtures the next generation of creators. This year, Lexus welcomes Indian architect Anupama Kundoo and Canadian designer Bruce Mau to the panel, who will be joining multi-term contributing judges Paola Antonelli,… Continue reading @Toyota: LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2022 Judges Announced

Toyota leads in critical EV patents while eating Tesla’s dust in sales

TOKYO — While Japanese automakers lag Tesla and Volkswagen in electric-vehicle sales, they hold an advantage in critical EV technology, with Toyota Motor ranking first worldwide based on the importance of its U.S. patents, new research finds. Nikkei, in partnership with Tokyo-based research firm Patent Results, scored global companies on the competitiveness of their EV-related… Continue reading Toyota leads in critical EV patents while eating Tesla’s dust in sales

World NM: Used car dealers at odds with carmakers entering secondhand vehicle market001531

By Baek Byung-yeul Hyundai Motor and other domestic carmakers have been facing difficulties launching their own used car businesses, as drawn-out negotiations with the used car industry have been going nowhere. The used car industry demanded that the two carmakers sell only 110,000 used cars per year, while Hyundai Motor and other car brands demanded… Continue reading World NM: Used car dealers at odds with carmakers entering secondhand vehicle market001531

Isuzu and Arctic Trucks reveal hardcore D-Max AT35

Isuzu has joined forces with Arctic Trucks to deliver the latest D-Max AT35, based on the new D-Max.  Set to go on sale 14 February 2022 the hardcore pick-up truck features a strengthened chassis and Arctic Trucks’ Bilstein performance suspension set-up, which includes bespoke springs and dampers at the front, an adjustable anti-roll bar and extended shackles… Continue reading Isuzu and Arctic Trucks reveal hardcore D-Max AT35

Semiconductor shortage chips into car sales in August

Domestic sales in the passenger vehicle (PV) segment in India took a beating in August 2021, what with carmakers grappling with the ongoing global semiconductor shortage, which has compelled companies to cut production due to unavailability of electronic chips. Carmakers such as Maruti Suzuki India have reportied an 8.71 percent drop in wholesales to dealers but… Continue reading Semiconductor shortage chips into car sales in August

Nio slumps over Q3 deliveries cut, Xpeng falls on manufacturing shift

Nio shares fell on Tuesday after the company cut its Q3 delivery outlook. Meanwhile, Xpeng shares dive despite August deliveries nearly tripling in 2021. Yahoo Finance’s Myles Udland and Brian Sozzi share the details. Video Transcript – All right. Let’s talk about some news here, Sozzi. And I know you’ve had your eyes on Chinese… Continue reading Nio slumps over Q3 deliveries cut, Xpeng falls on manufacturing shift