Tag: Toyota

Electric car: these “powerdays” that drive manufacturers up on the stock market

Have they been stung? As Tesla’s share price has climbed throughout 2020 – reaching stratospheric levels at the end of the year, incumbent automakers have since last fall stepped up announcements to unveil their strategy in the electric vehicle. It was time. “Tesla’s astronomical valuation last year sent them a very clear message: wake up,… Continue reading Electric car: these “powerdays” that drive manufacturers up on the stock market

Toyota Urban Cruiser: a value-added sensible buy

Japanese automaker Toyota, which is globally renowned for its SUVs, enjoys a similar reputation in the Indian market, thanks mainly to its butch Fortuner and multi-purpose Innova Crysta. However, unlike overseas markets where it has a strong presence in the sub-compact SUV segment with the RAV4 in Japan and the US, Avanza, Raize and Veloz… Continue reading Toyota Urban Cruiser: a value-added sensible buy

Top Automotive Industry News for Week of May 24 – May 30, 2021

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the AEA for the week of May 24, 2021 – May 30, 2021. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Executives Association (AEA) News- The AEA is excited to open our unique… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of May 24 – May 30, 2021

Visionary decision that put nation on the map of global vehicle industry

Workers on the production line of SAIC Volkswagen in Shanghai. DING TING/XINHUA Carl Hahn, the 95-year old former chairman of Volkswagen Group, did not expect that a quick decision he made in 1982 would prove to be one of the most rewarding and far-reaching ones for the German carmaker. The decision he made then was to… Continue reading Visionary decision that put nation on the map of global vehicle industry

Toyota Tacoma Trail Edition 2022

Toyota Tacoma Trail Edition 2022 The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup of almost 5.40 meters in length marketed in North America that has just released the off-road version Trail Edition, with raised suspensions and rear differential lock. The Toyota Tacoma double cab incorporates a particularly off-road variant in its range. To do this, Toyota’s “small”… Continue reading Toyota Tacoma Trail Edition 2022

Why a silicon chip shortage has left carmakers in the slow lane | John Naughton

Here’s a tale of two industries – cars and computers. In February, major car manufacturers such as Nissan and Honda began to warn shareholders that revenues were likely to fall significantly below expectations. And the reason wasn’t Covid-19 – well, not directly anyway: the pandemic had already significantly depressed sales in 2020. No, the problem… Continue reading Why a silicon chip shortage has left carmakers in the slow lane | John Naughton

Toyota Mirai: can a hydrogen-fuelled car win over Australians? – video

Play Video 2:40 Are Australian roads ready for a hydrogen-powered future? Toyota is hoping so. Guardian Australia reporter Matilda Boseley took the keys to the Japanese carmaker’s hydrogen-powered Mirai to test whether this water-emitting automobile could work for everyday Australians Topics Australia news Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars Automotive industry Road transport Transport Go to… Continue reading Toyota Mirai: can a hydrogen-fuelled car win over Australians? – video

Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora in final talks to merge with Reid Hoffman’s newest SPAC

Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora is close to finalizing a deal to merge with Reinvent Technology Partners Y, the newest special purpose acquisition company launched by LinkedIn co-founder and investor Reid Hoffman, Zynga founder Mark Pincus and managing partner Michael Thompson, according to several sources familiar with the talks. One of the sticking points is the… Continue reading Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora in final talks to merge with Reid Hoffman’s newest SPAC