Tag: Toyota

@Toyota: Engineered for Extremes: the new Toyota Hilux AT35

The tough all-terrain qualities of the Toyota Hilux are taken to another level in a new authorised version developed by extreme engineering specialists Arctic Trucks. The Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT35, based on the recently launched 2.8-litre Invincible X Double Cab, features extensive chassis, suspension, handling and styling upgrades that deliver even greater off-road capabilities… Continue reading @Toyota: Engineered for Extremes: the new Toyota Hilux AT35

Stellantis: At the Sochaux plant, the “vagueness” in the face of the shortage of parts which slows down production

Like several major automotive firms, Stellantis (formerly PSA) is now faced with a shortage of electronic components which is slowing production considerably. At the Sochaux plant (Doubs), employees and unions are in doubt. This is news that the employees of Stellantis (ex-PSA) would undoubtedly have done well. The Sochaux plant is about to go on… Continue reading Stellantis: At the Sochaux plant, the “vagueness” in the face of the shortage of parts which slows down production

@Toyota: Toyota Tsusho Introduces UVeye Vehicle Inspection System at USS Tokyo, Japan’s Largest Used Vehicle Auction Site- Promoting online transactions of used vehicles through use of digital technologies –

Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Toyotsu Automotive Creation Corporation (“TAC”) and USS Co., Ltd. (“USS”) are introducing the UVeye vehicle inspection system at USS Tokyo, the largest auction site for used vehicle auctions in Japan. USS is Japan’s largest used vehicle auction provider and UVeye is a system… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Tsusho Introduces UVeye Vehicle Inspection System at USS Tokyo, Japan’s Largest Used Vehicle Auction Site- Promoting online transactions of used vehicles through use of digital technologies –

@Toyota: Electrifying Toyota’s IP Engine

In 2020, Toyota led the automotive industry with 2,819 patents granted from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. To get a better understanding of how Toyota engineers are driving innovation, we spoke with Eric Dede, a Group Manager at the Electronics Research Department at Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA) in Ann Arbor, Michigan.… Continue reading @Toyota: Electrifying Toyota’s IP Engine

@Toyota: Toyota Remains R&D Patent Leader Among Automakers

The company received over 2800 patents in 2020 ANN ARBOR, Mich. (February 4, 2021) – The United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded Toyota more patents than any other automaker in 2020, according to an annual ranking by the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO). Toyota’s engineers and scientists were granted a total of 2,819 patents… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Remains R&D Patent Leader Among Automakers

Microchip Shortage Stunts GM’s Assembly Plant Production

General Motors will shutdown or reduce production at four of its global assembly plants beginning the week of Feb. 8, 2021 due to the ongoing automotive semiconductor shortage, according to the automaker. GM said it will close down its assembly plants in Fairfax, Kansas; Ingersoll, Ontario; and San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The automaker said it… Continue reading Microchip Shortage Stunts GM’s Assembly Plant Production

@Toyota: Toyota Shares Messages of Hope, Strength, and Social Responsibility in Big Game

60-second and five-second spots highlight company’s belief in Respect for People PLANO, Texas (February 3, 2021) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) returns to advertise in the Big Game with a 60-second ad that shares an uplifting message of hope and strength, as well as a five-second “billboard” that encourages people to think about the… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Shares Messages of Hope, Strength, and Social Responsibility in Big Game

@Toyota: GT86 Has Left the Showroom: Toyota’s Sports Car King Bids Farewell

Toyota has sold its last GT86 in the UK, setting the seal on almost nine years of unadulterated driving fun. The remarkable coupe has been the pathfinder for the company’s worldwide renaissance as a maker of pure-bred sports cars, blazing a trail for today’s GR Supra and GR Yaris – and for future models that… Continue reading @Toyota: GT86 Has Left the Showroom: Toyota’s Sports Car King Bids Farewell

Toyota to produce record 9.2m vehicles in 2021

NAGOYA, Japan — Toyota Motor expects to produce a record number of vehicles this year, a sign that the Japanese carmaker has overcome the negative impact of COVID-19 and is shooting for an aggressive expansion, Nikkei has learned. Toyota plans to produce around 9.2 million vehicles worldwide through next December, up 17% from the previous… Continue reading Toyota to produce record 9.2m vehicles in 2021