Mothers are known for their resourcefulness, ingenuity and can-do attitude. So, when two moms at Toyota recognized there had to be a better way to get guidance on how to install car seats properly, they rose to the challenge and created Toyota For Families — a digital toolkit that features detailed car seat installation and… Continue reading @Toyota: Mothers of Innovation: The Women Behind Toyota’s Child Car Seat App
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@Toyota: Much-reduced OTR pricing for new Toyota Mirai delivers significant reduction in business contract hire rates
Toyota has announced prices and specifications for its new zero emission Mirai fuel cell saloon, confirming a 24 per cent reduction in the on-the-road price to £49,995 for the entry-level Design variant, with business contract hire rates starting from £435 per month* (excluding VAT). Toyota’s second generation Mirai takes hydrogen technology to a higher level,… Continue reading @Toyota: Much-reduced OTR pricing for new Toyota Mirai delivers significant reduction in business contract hire rates
Porsche’s hydrogen-based eFuel turns gas guzzlers into eco-cars
FRANKFURT, Germany/TOKYO — While other automakers race to field electrified vehicles, Porsche looks to develop a fuel that will keep its iconic gasoline-burning cars relevant in the decarbonization era. Porsche’s eFuel, which is under development, combines “green hydrogen” generated by renewable energy with carbon dioxide captured from the atmosphere. The methanol produced from the process is converted… Continue reading Porsche’s hydrogen-based eFuel turns gas guzzlers into eco-cars
@Toyota: Toyota Tsusho Invests in PURDY MOTOR, the Toyota and Lexus Distributor in Costa Rica- Contributing to development of the local mobility society by becoming the first Japanese company to invest in an automotive distributor in Costa Rica –
Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced today that it invested in PURDY MOTOR S.A. (“PM”), the Toyota and Lexus distributor in Costa Rica and acquired 10% of the company’s shares, on 27 April, 2021. This is the first investment in an automotive distributor in Costa Rica by a Japanese company. Go to Source
@Toyota: Toyota’s Exclusive Independent Insurance Agency Spreads Its Wings
Toyota Insurance Management Solutions establishes its national headquarters in Plano, Texas PLANO, Texas (April 30, 2021) – Toyota Insurance Management Solutions (TIMS) reached a major milestone this week, as it established its first official office space – and national headquarters – in Plano, Texas. The grand opening of this new office, located in the Legacy… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota’s Exclusive Independent Insurance Agency Spreads Its Wings
Toyota fined by China’s regulator for violating anti-monopoly laws
BEIJING (Kyodo) — China’s market regulator on Friday fined Toyota Motor, Japan’s largest automaker, 500,000 yuan ($77,313) for violating anti-monopoly laws. Toyota failed to report to the authorities in advance when in 2019, it set up a joint venture with Didi Chuxing, a major Chinese ride-hailing service, the regulator said. The latest move came as Chinese… Continue reading Toyota fined by China’s regulator for violating anti-monopoly laws
Indonesian ride-hailing giant Gojek to completely switch to electric vehicles by 2030 …
Indonesian ride-hailing startup Gojek plans to make every car and motorcycle on its platform an electric vehicle (EV) by 2030 through partnerships with manufacturers and favourable leasing arrangements, co-Chief Executive Kevin Aluwi told Reuters. Gojek announced the plan on Friday under a zero-emission pledge laid out in its first annual sustainability report, which analysts widely… Continue reading Indonesian ride-hailing giant Gojek to completely switch to electric vehicles by 2030 …
Vietnam’s answer to Tesla has U.S. in its electric sights
By James Pearson, Phuong Nguyen 8 Min Read HAIPHONG, Vietnam (Reuters) – Move over Tesla, how about a VinFast? A labourer works in VinFast’s factory in Hai Phong City, Vietnam, April 22, 2021. Picture taken April 22, 2021. REUTERS/Thanh Hue That’s the proposition being offered by the automobile arm of Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup. It’s… Continue reading Vietnam’s answer to Tesla has U.S. in its electric sights
Suzuki and Honda shut production in India to free up oxygen
MUMBAI — Surging COVID-19 infections have forced Suzuki, Honda and Toyota to temporarily idle production in India as the government urges manufacturers to redirect industrial-use oxygen for medical use. Maruti Suzuki will shut down two auto plants in Manesar and Gurugram from Saturday through May 9 to free up oxygen used for manufacturing. The plants will… Continue reading Suzuki and Honda shut production in India to free up oxygen
Thursday Morning Auto News, Apr 29, 2021
China’s Baidu to launch paid driverless ride-hailing services in Beijing – Reuters Huawei deepens dive into EVs, seeks control of small automaker- Reuters Volkswagen plans renewable investments in CO2 reduction push – Reuters Ford CEO expects chip shortage impact to bottom in Q2, production rebound in second half of year – CNBC GM makes deals… Continue reading Thursday Morning Auto News, Apr 29, 2021