Tag: Toyota

Production begins at new Alabama auto plant; hiring ongoing

The joint venture said it was in the middle of hiring another 1,700 workers and anticipates reaching up to 4,000 employees once production is in full operation next year. HUNTSVILLE,Alabama: Production has begun at a new auto plant in north Alabama and the companies running the facility continue to hire workers at a brisk pace.… Continue reading Production begins at new Alabama auto plant; hiring ongoing

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Begins Production on 2022 Corolla Cross

“This is the moment MTM and our North Alabama community have waited for since we broke ground in November 2018,” said Mark Brazeal, vice president of administration. “We are excited to see Corolla Cross in dealerships across the U.S.” MTM is currently hiring more than 1,700 additional employees to join its existing workforce, eventually reaching… Continue reading Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Begins Production on 2022 Corolla Cross

Honda is doubling down on rockets, robots, and flying cars

Honda is increasing its research and development spending in three futuristic areas: rockets, robots, and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), otherwise known as flying cars. The automaker will spend $45 billion (5 trillion yen) on R&D over the next six years. But Honda won’t say what fraction of that amount will be spent… Continue reading Honda is doubling down on rockets, robots, and flying cars

@Toyota: Akio Toyoda Looking Back… and Ahead: Toyota Times Magazine Now Available

The English version of the Toyota Times Magazine produced by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is now available. The magazine is a compilation of Toyota Times articles and original content featuring TMC President Akio Toyoda, the difficult decisions he made in 2020 and what’s ahead. Click here to Download Originally published September 29, 2021 Add to… Continue reading @Toyota: Akio Toyoda Looking Back… and Ahead: Toyota Times Magazine Now Available

@Toyota: Motor Bella Executive Remarks

JOE MOSES: Good morning! Thank you so much for joining us today. We’re very excited to finally unveil the long-awaited 2022 Toyota Tundra. The new Tundra’s development has been a long and deliberate road to create an exceptional truck, and it’s truly an American story from start to finish. For starters, just down the street… Continue reading @Toyota: Motor Bella Executive Remarks

@Toyota: Collaborative Robots on the Farm: Our Investment in Burro

Of the many challenges facing our world today, there are few more essential than food — only air and water are more foundational on Maslow’s hierarchy. Labor shortages in the agricultural industry are well-known, and there is no shortage of tech startups attempting to improve farm productivity and efficiency. This is a booming sector for… Continue reading @Toyota: Collaborative Robots on the Farm: Our Investment in Burro

@Toyota: Toyota Missouri Assembles Essential Components for Vehicles in the U.S.

Cylinder heads are a vital component to every vehicle that Toyota assembles. Cylinder heads are like the lungs of engine. They’re key to controlling air flow in and out of the cylinders and fuel deployment. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Missouri (TMMMO) uses recycled aluminum to build thousands of cylinder heads per day. Nearly 1,000 employees make… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Missouri Assembles Essential Components for Vehicles in the U.S.

@Toyota: Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota, Acquires Vehicle Operating System Developer Renovo Motors

Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. (“Woven Planet”), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”), announced the acquisition of Renovo Motors, Inc. (“Renovo”), a pioneering Silicon Valley-based automotive operating system developer. Renovo develops specialized software, which will advance Woven Planet’s mission to enable the most programmable vehicles on the planet with Arene and realize the broader vision… Continue reading @Toyota: Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota, Acquires Vehicle Operating System Developer Renovo Motors