Tag: Toyota

Pony.ai to offer robotaxi service in Beijing

Pony.ai’s fleet of autonomous driving vehicles in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Pony.ai is to expand its robotaxi service into more Chinese cities including Beijing, as the autonomous driving startup continues to increase the scope of its operations. The autonomous driving company now has robotaxi fleets in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, and California in the United… Continue reading Pony.ai to offer robotaxi service in Beijing

Stellantis’ challenges start from the role and geography of the brands

3 ‘of reading The challenges that await Stellantis, the newly formed fourth world group born from the merger of PSA and FCA, are many, some with some degree of criticality, others that promise to be fascinating once hit. The main issue on the table of CEO Carlo Tavers is the one concerning the identity and… Continue reading Stellantis’ challenges start from the role and geography of the brands

Suzuki to halt auto production at two plants in central Japan

TOKYO — Suzuki Motor will temporarily halt production at two of its three auto plants in Japan due to a shortage of semiconductors, Nikkei has learned, a sign of the growing headache the supply squeeze is causing the industry. The decision comes amid continuing shortages of computer chips, as well as concerns over delays in procuring some parts. The Japanese automaker… Continue reading Suzuki to halt auto production at two plants in central Japan

Meet the Briton leading a Tesla rival who wants to save the planet

The Lucid Motors boss Peter Rawlinson is fluent in the language of the new breed of electric carmaker: he wants to save the planet and he wants to do it fast. The California carmaker is only starting production of its hotly anticipated first model in the second half of this year but it has quickly… Continue reading Meet the Briton leading a Tesla rival who wants to save the planet

@Toyota: Paving the Way for an Electrified Future

One of the questions I’m frequently asked is, “When will electric vehicles become mainstream?” to which I reply, “They already are.” The electrification of automobiles is arguably the greatest force transforming our industry. Appearing as early as the 1800’s, electricity has served us increasingly well across the automotive spectrum, giving rise to continuous advances in… Continue reading @Toyota: Paving the Way for an Electrified Future

Starving for more chips in a tech-hungry world

Supplies of many models were tight even before the chip shortage because automakers were having trouble making up for production lost to the pandemic. SAN RAMON: As the U.S. economy rebounds from its pandemic slump, a vital cog is in short supply: the computer chips that power a wide range of products that connect, transport… Continue reading Starving for more chips in a tech-hungry world

Biden aims to juice EV sales, but would his plan work?

David Kirsch, a professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland, said the Biden plan isn’t really a tipping point that will turn consumers from combustion to electric vehicles. DETROIT: Dangling tax credits and rebates in his drive to fight climate change, President Joe Biden wants you to trade your gas-burning car, truck… Continue reading Biden aims to juice EV sales, but would his plan work?

@Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Reports March 2021 U.S. Sales

Continued leadership of alternative powered vehicles (APVs), including hybrids, electrified and fuel cell electrics March total APV sales up nearly three-fold, represent nearly 24 percent of total sales volume All-time best-ever quarter sales for APVs Best-ever March sales for Toyota Motor North America, Toyota and Lexus Divisions Starting in April, TMNA will introduce 25 new,… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Reports March 2021 U.S. Sales

@Toyota: Toyota Motor Credit Corporation Celebrates First Year of Mazda Financial Services Private Label Business

Company attributes success to client-centric focus and dedication to meeting dealer needs PLANO, Texas (April 1, 2021) – In April 2020, Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) launched a private label financial services business commencing with the provision of services to Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), and marketed under the brand Mazda Financial Services (MFS) to… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor Credit Corporation Celebrates First Year of Mazda Financial Services Private Label Business