Tag: Toyota

@Toyota: Toyota Gazoo Racing sets sail in search of Sardinian success

After victory in Portugal, the Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team moves quickly onto another gruelling gravel event in the shape of Rally Italia Sardegna (3–6 June) with the aim of continuing its strong recent form.   Toyota Yaris WRC duo Sébastien Ogier and Elfyn Evans lead the way in the drivers’ championship after the… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Gazoo Racing sets sail in search of Sardinian success

Nissan to build EV battery plants in Japan and UK

TOKYO — Nissan Motor will tie up with a Chinese-owned battery maker, investing over 200 billion yen ($1.8 billion) to build new battery plants for electric vehicles in Japan and U.K., Nikkei has learned. The Japanese automaker will start turning out batteries at two new plants, one in Japan and one in the U.K., as… Continue reading Nissan to build EV battery plants in Japan and UK

Carmakers Forced by Chip Crisis to Rethink Just-In-Time Ordering

(Bloomberg) — A century after automakers showed the world the value of assembly-line manufacturing, a shortage of semiconductors is teaching the industry a painful new lesson in what it takes to build a car. For most of its history, the industry has relied on a distinct approach to buying car parts, procuring components from suppliers… Continue reading Carmakers Forced by Chip Crisis to Rethink Just-In-Time Ordering

Meet 7 of the most important CEOs, execs, and investors leading Europe’s electric vehicle charge, going up against Tesla and China’s dominance

Tesla and China have dominated most facets of the electric vehicle market over the past decade. Europe is building out its own Tesla rivals and battery infrastructure to catch up. We profiled 7 of the region’s leading execs taking up the mantle against Elon Musk and Beijing. See more stories on Insider’s business page. China… Continue reading Meet 7 of the most important CEOs, execs, and investors leading Europe’s electric vehicle charge, going up against Tesla and China’s dominance

RPT-EXCLUSIVE-As China plans new rules, global automakers move to store car data locally

By Yilei Sun, Tony Munroe 4 Min Read (Repeats story, with no change to text) BEIJING, May 27 (Reuters) – BMW, Daimler and Ford have set up facilities in China to store data generated by their cars locally, they told Reuters, as automakers come under growing pressure in the world’s biggest car market over how… Continue reading RPT-EXCLUSIVE-As China plans new rules, global automakers move to store car data locally

How Mazda Rode Out the Pandemic While Rivals Slipped

The pandemic crushed new-vehicle sales last year in the United States, with behemoths like Ford Motor, General Motors and Honda all posting double-digit sales declines. Altogether, the sales slide reached 15 percent, with under 14.5 million new cars hitting American roads, down from a five-year average of around 17 million. But Mazda — the 13th-ranked… Continue reading How Mazda Rode Out the Pandemic While Rivals Slipped

@Toyota: At Toyota, Greatness Starts with a Simple Silhouette

PLANO, Texas (May 27, 2021) –  Even the most iconic works of art are born from a simple sketch. It’s only when the art takes form that it begins to possess the power to cross all boundaries. See the silhouette come to life during the Toyota Press Conference on June 2, 2021 at 10:30 am EDT.… Continue reading @Toyota: At Toyota, Greatness Starts with a Simple Silhouette

@Toyota: Iconic Hybrid Makes a Bold Statement: Toyota Announces Prius Nightshade Edition

PLANO, Texas (May 27, 2021) – The Toyota Prius is making a statement for model year 2022 with a new Nightshade special edition. Known for its wind-piercing shape, this Prius brings unexpectedly bold style to the car that made hybrid a household name. Featuring striking black exterior trim, wheels, and badges, it’s a Prius that… Continue reading @Toyota: Iconic Hybrid Makes a Bold Statement: Toyota Announces Prius Nightshade Edition