@Toyota: Toyota IP Solutions and IUPUI Issue First Commercial License for Automatic Emergency Braking Safety Testing

INDIANAPOLIS (July 22, 2020) – Toyota and Hebei Pride today announced a new license agreement to commercialize standardized safety testing systems for the development and validation of automotive automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems. The agreement is the first license from Toyota IP Solutions, which launched in late 2019 to broaden access to Toyota’s world leading… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota IP Solutions and IUPUI Issue First Commercial License for Automatic Emergency Braking Safety Testing

@Toyota: Toyota delivers its three millionth hybrid electric vehicle sold in Europe

New Corolla GR Sport handed over to customer in Madrid was the three millionth hybrid car sold by Toyota Motor Europe (TME) Full hybrid Hatchback and Touring Sports versions of Corolla, the world’s best-selling Toyota model, are manufactured in the UK Wide range of full hybrid Toyota and Lexus vehicles deliver sales success as well… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota delivers its three millionth hybrid electric vehicle sold in Europe

Mitsubishi Motors to close SUV plant in Japan by 2023 to cut capacity

TOKYO — Mitsubishi Motors has started making the final arrangements for the closure of a car plant of subsidiary Pajero Manufacturing within three years, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, Nikkei has learned. The Pajero Manufacturing plant, which is based in the Gifu Prefecture town of Sakahogi, has produced cars such as the Pajero… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors to close SUV plant in Japan by 2023 to cut capacity

@Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in August 2020 (as of July 21)

Production volume compared to the initial plan About the same as the initial plan (Approx. 3 percent decrease) Approx. 10 percent decrease Approx. 40 percent decrease Production suspension*1 None Six production lines at three plants Totaling 16 days 25 production lines at 14 plants Totaling 133 days Reduction of operations from double shifts to a… Continue reading @Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in August 2020 (as of July 21)

Toyota sees further recovery in global car production in August

FILE PHOTO: The Toyota emblem is seen on the tyre rim of a vehicle during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T)… Continue reading Toyota sees further recovery in global car production in August

@Toyota: Toyota Introduces a New Brand Design Across all its Communications

Toyota Motor Europe introduces a new brand logo and design language New visual design for a mobility-first digital age European roll-out begins with the launch of the new Toyota Yaris Toyota is introducing a new brand design in Europe with a reworked version of its brand logo and typography. It signals a new era for… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Introduces a New Brand Design Across all its Communications

Toyota to fully resume global output for 1st time since February – Kyodo News Plus

Toyota Motor Corp. will resume automobile production in all of its manufacturing bases around the world for the first time since February, a source with knowledge of the matter said Sunday. Toyota’s factory in Venezuela, the last where output had remained suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, is expected to restart operations on Monday, according… Continue reading Toyota to fully resume global output for 1st time since February – Kyodo News Plus

Ghosn probe finds daughter met accused escape accomplice

Carlos Ghosn insists his wife and four adult children played no part in his dramatic escape from Japan in a crate that was smuggled aboard a private plane. “I alone arranged for my departure,” the former Nissan Motor Co. chairman said in January. “My family had no role whatsoever.” But according to evidence gathered by… Continue reading Ghosn probe finds daughter met accused escape accomplice

Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port factory to restart car production after 5 MONTHS – This is Money

Production at Vauxhall’s UK car factory will resume from August 17, exactly five months after owners Groupe PSA closed the shutters on the vehicle plant. The assembly line was forced to stop operating on 17 March, one week before Britain was put into lockdown as global industries closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. But while… Continue reading Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port factory to restart car production after 5 MONTHS – This is Money