Tag: Toyota

Renesas says full chip recovery after fire could take four months

TOKYO — Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics expects a fire-damaged semiconductor plant to take up to four months to fully recover, leaving some of the country’s biggest carmakers concerned over dwindling supplies of key components. “It is expected to take a little more than 100 days before full-capacity production is restored,” Hidetoshi Shibata, Renesas’ president and CEO, told an online briefing with journalists and analysts… Continue reading Renesas says full chip recovery after fire could take four months

World NM: (News Focus) With looming chip shortage, Korean automakers set to face output cuts001041

A global semiconductor chip shortage is set to spill over into Korean automakers as well, raising concerns that a prolonged supply glitch may derail local carmakers off track amid the pandemic. Global carmakers such as General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. have temporarily shuttered or cut production at some of their plants as they… Continue reading World NM: (News Focus) With looming chip shortage, Korean automakers set to face output cuts001041

Toyota Aygo successor spied winter testing

The successor to the Toyota Aygo has been spotted cold-weather testing near the Arctic Circle. Few clues can be drawn from the entirely camouflaged body, but the spy shots suggest that the next-generation city car will draw its styling from the Yaris supermini while retaining some of the Aygo’s familiar characteristics. The entry-level model will be… Continue reading Toyota Aygo successor spied winter testing

Lexus LF-Z concept previews brand’s electric future

Lexus has showcased its EV ambitions with the radical LF-Z Electrified concept, which “incorporates driving performance, styling and technologies that Lexus plans to realise” with its next-generation electric cars. The Japanese premium brand was one of the frontrunners in the first wave of electrified production cars. It now aims to build on that heritage by… Continue reading Lexus LF-Z concept previews brand’s electric future

Aurora and Volvo partner to bring autonomous long-haul trucks to North America

The autonomous vehicle startup Aurora Innovation said Tuesday it has reached an agreement with Volvo to jointly develop autonomous semi trucks for North America. The partnership, which the two companies say will span several years and is through Volvo’s Autonomous Solutions unit, will focus on trucks built to operate autonomously on highways between hubs for… Continue reading Aurora and Volvo partner to bring autonomous long-haul trucks to North America

Lexus Accelerates Its Electrified Future With LF-Z Electrified Concept Debut

With an unyielding spirit of innovation and support from buyers around the world, Lexus has continued to evolve as a luxury lifestyle brand. Lexus has delivered amazing product and brand experiences with new technologies and value since 1989. Now, the automotive industry has entered a period of once-in-a-century transformation. In addition to the growing social… Continue reading Lexus Accelerates Its Electrified Future With LF-Z Electrified Concept Debut

@Toyota: Toyota Reveals the Yaris Cross Dynamic

Yaris Cross Dynamic version of Toyota’s new compact SUV features a more rugged exterior and individual cabin design Revealed today ahead of pre-sales launch this spring Yaris Cross Dynamic also to be available for a limited initial period in a Premiere Edition with exclusive features and trim These versions join the Yaris Cross Excel, revealed… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Reveals the Yaris Cross Dynamic

Buffett-backed Chinese EV maker BYD profit up 162% in 2020

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read Slideshow ( 2 images ) BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co Ltd,, which is backed by billionaire Warren Buffett, on Monday reported a 162% growth in 2020 net profit as it became a major mask maker amid the COVID-19 pandemic. BYD reported 4.23 billion yuan ($643.75… Continue reading Buffett-backed Chinese EV maker BYD profit up 162% in 2020