It is springtime in Blue Springs, and plants―such as Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi―are growing. During a groundbreaking ceremony for Toyota Mississippi’s new visitor and training center, the company announced it would invest $170 million to build the 12th generation Corolla using Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA).
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Ford Is About to Abandon American Sedans
The Model T, the ’32 deuce coupe, the Thunderbird, the Mustang: For much of its 115-year history, Ford Motor Co. has been synonymous with cars. But now Ford, one of the great engines of 20th Century American industry, is about to do the unthinkable: abandon the American car business almost entirely. Henry Ford and the… Continue reading Ford Is About to Abandon American Sedans
All-electric Toyota C-HR announced as part of Chinese plug-in plans
Toyota will produce an all-electric version of the C-HR for the Chinese market from 2020. Announced at the Beijing motor show, the zero-emissions crossover will follow two new versions of existing Toyota plug-in hybrids, the Corolla and Levin saloons, that are due in 2019. Those cars are claimed to be capable of 30 miles in pure-electric… Continue reading All-electric Toyota C-HR announced as part of Chinese plug-in plans
Innoviz inks deal putting its solid-state lidar in BMW autonomous cars
In a recent press release, automotive supplier Magna and its partner Innoviz announced a deal to supply the BMW Group with solid-state lidar sensors for its upcoming autonomous vehicle production. The contract is one of the first in the industry for production of solid-state lidar at scale. We last heard from Innoviz in September of… Continue reading Innoviz inks deal putting its solid-state lidar in BMW autonomous cars
TOYOTA Connected Europe to bring advanced mobility services to the European market
TOYOTA Connected (TC) is expanding the global reach of its technology-driven mobility solutions with the launch of TOYOTA Connected Europe (TCEU). The new start-up company, based in London, will support the growing adoption of new mobility businesses in Europe with products and services tailored to the unique needs of the market. TOYOTA Connected North America’s… Continue reading TOYOTA Connected Europe to bring advanced mobility services to the European market
TMC Announces Results for March 2018 and Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its production, domestic sales, and export results, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd. for March 2018 as well as the fiscal year from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018.
Press Releases – Urban vehicle access regulations require EU stakeholder dialogue
Brussels, 25 April 2018 – Representatives of European cities and automobile manufacturers call on the European Commission to continue to support the ongoing dialogue between all players involved in urban vehicle access regulations (UVARs). Dialogue is necessary to assess the impact of UVARs on mobility, and to achieve a more coordinated approach across the EU.… Continue reading Press Releases – Urban vehicle access regulations require EU stakeholder dialogue
Dana Named Exclusive Supplier of Driveline Components for Hino XL7 and XL8 Trucks
MAUMEE, Ohio, April 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced that it will be the exclusive driveline supplier for the highly anticipated Hino XL7 and XL8 Class 7 and 8 commercial vehicles. The trucks feature Dana Spicer® D- and E-Series steer axles, SPL® 140 and 170 driveshafts, and several models of Spicer® single… Continue reading Dana Named Exclusive Supplier of Driveline Components for Hino XL7 and XL8 Trucks
A New Level of Performance and Sophistication The Next Generation of Lexus ES
After six generations of unprecedented success in the midsize sedan category, the next-generation Lexus ES is forging a new, more ambitious path. Long known for its unparalleled comfort, refinement and luxury appointments, the seventh-generation ES builds on its strengths with an all-new chassis that allows for a more dynamic exterior design and even better driving… Continue reading A New Level of Performance and Sophistication
The Next Generation of Lexus ES
Toyota to Introduce 10 New Electrified Vehicles in China by 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it plans to introduce to the Chinese market plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions of its “Corolla” and “Levin” passenger cars in 2019 and a battery electric vehicle (BEV) model based on its “C-HR” / “IZOA” compact SUV in 2020. Including these, Toyota plans to introduce 10 new… Continue reading Toyota to Introduce 10 New Electrified Vehicles in China by 2020