@Toyota: Toyota Launches New Model RAV4 PHEV

Since its debut in 1994, RAV4 has pioneered the crossover SUV market, and remains the market leader. The fifth generation*5 RAV4 was released in April 2019. It has been popular with many customers, thanks to the superior driving performance delivered by three types of 4WD system, including Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD; design which fuses refinement… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Launches New Model RAV4 PHEV

Karma Automotive Names New Chief Strategy Officer To Drive Corporate Growth

As CSO, Tarr will report directly to Karma CEO Dr Lance Zhou, providing valuable insight and leadership for Karma’s business model, strategic innovation and future product portfolio. As Karma Automotive develops future vehicle programs across Electric Luxury Cars, Supercars, Commercial Vehicles and Technology Platforms, Tarr’s strategic guidance will strengthen the company’s growing global presence and… Continue reading Karma Automotive Names New Chief Strategy Officer To Drive Corporate Growth

Amazon Close to Finalizing its Purchase of Autonomous Vehicle Startup Zoox – FutureCar

Author: Vineeth Joel Patel    Amazon has its foot in so many areas that it’s almost too much to comprehend. Whole Foods, IMDb, Twitch, Audible, Zappos, Goodreads, and LivingSocial are just a few companies that fall under Amazon’s wide reach. One area where Amazon hasn’t really ventured into yet is the automotive realm. The company may… Continue reading Amazon Close to Finalizing its Purchase of Autonomous Vehicle Startup Zoox – FutureCar

@Toyota: Six Companies Establish R&D Joint Venture for Commercial Vehicle Fuel Cell Systems for the Creation of a Hydrogen-based Society in China

Toyota City, Japan, June 5, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Six companies (listed below) that share a common vision for the widespread use of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in China today signed a joint venture agreement for the establishment of United Fuel Cell System R&D (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (FCRD). FCRD’s primary business will be… Continue reading @Toyota: Six Companies Establish R&D Joint Venture for Commercial Vehicle Fuel Cell Systems for the Creation of a Hydrogen-based Society in China

@Toyota: The New Toyota Hilux: More Capable, More Stylish

Striking new design with stronger road presence New 2.8-litre powertrain with improved performance on and off-road Improved instrumentation and multimedia technology Top-of-the-range Hilux Invincible X aimed at customers who need a vehicle for business and personal use, or one with great potential for leisure pursuits UK model range, specifications and pricing to be announced nearer… Continue reading @Toyota: The New Toyota Hilux: More Capable, More Stylish

Exclusive: Toyota to cut North American output by 29% through October – source – Reuters UK

TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) plans to slash production in North America by nearly a third through October due to the coronavirus crisis and expects it will take some time for output to return to normal, a person familiar with the matter said. FILE PHOTO: A man walks past a Toyota logo at… Continue reading Exclusive: Toyota to cut North American output by 29% through October – source – Reuters UK

Why closing car plants in France is a long and painful process – Automotive News Europe

On purely business grounds, Renault could do without its plant in Maubeuge. Like its sister factory, 75 kilometers (47 miles) away in Douai, the plant opened nearly half a century ago as part of a government effort to stem the decline of France’s northern industrial coal belt. Production at the two sites is now at… Continue reading Why closing car plants in France is a long and painful process – Automotive News Europe

@Toyota: e-Scooters: A Roadmap to Vehicle Safety

An interview with Rini Sherony, a Senior Principal Engineer at the Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC), who is currently leading a multi-year study aimed at collecting and analyzing real-world e-scooter riding data in order to better understand interactions between e-scooters and vehicles to improve safety for all. By partnering with leading universities, hospitals, research… Continue reading @Toyota: e-Scooters: A Roadmap to Vehicle Safety

@Toyota: Toyota Welcomes Customers Back to its English Showrooms

Toyota’s network of retailers in England begin re-opening their showrooms this week All necessary measures in place to protect both the public and staff Customers welcome by appointment to their local dealer; workshops already providing servicing, MOT testing and repairs Toyota online vehicle sales service also in operation Many attractive offers for new car purchases,… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Welcomes Customers Back to its English Showrooms