@Toyota: Toyota Extends Production Suspension at All Plants Until April 3

Toyota is extending the length of its production suspension at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the U.S. The manufacturing facilities will be closed from March 23 through April 3, resuming production on April 6, 2020. Our service parts depots and vehicle logistics centers will continue to… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Extends Production Suspension at All Plants Until April 3

@Toyota: Toyota is temporarily suspending production at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the U.S.

Toyota is temporarily suspending production at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the U.S.  The manufacturing facilities will be closed from March 23-24, resuming production on March 25, 2020. Our service parts depots and vehicle logistics centers will continue to operate. This action is being taken to… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is temporarily suspending production at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the U.S.

Japan car lobby chief says coronavirus having big impact on sales

TOKYO (Reuters) — A coronavirus pandemic is having a big impact on the automotive manufacturing industry, the head of a Japanese lobby group said on Thursday, adding that its members will need to keep adjusting production, amid a projected slump in demand. “The truth is, it was shocking just how much the world could change… Continue reading Japan car lobby chief says coronavirus having big impact on sales

Foreign, Domestic Automakers Suspend Production at North American Factories

Photo via Wikimedia/Anonyme General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler will suspend production at North American manufacturing facilities to fight the spread of COVID-19/coronavirus, according to press statements and news reports. Both GM and Ford stated their suspensions will last until at least March 30. GM stated its production status will be reevaluated week-to-week after that.… Continue reading Foreign, Domestic Automakers Suspend Production at North American Factories

GM, Tesla, Ford offer to make ventilators to soothe coronavirus shortages

Several automakers offered today to turn their manufacturing expertise towards helping alleviate medical device shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to overload hospitals.  GM, Tesla and Ford were among those who offered help in the US. We’re tracking EV plant shutdowns across the globe, with news coming in every day about plants being shuttered. But… Continue reading GM, Tesla, Ford offer to make ventilators to soothe coronavirus shortages

Toyota Motor shutting North American plants for two days next week

FILE PHOTO: A man walks past a Toyota logo at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said it will close its North American plants on Monday and Tuesday of next week and will reopen on Wednesday amid the expected coronavirus sales decline. The… Continue reading Toyota Motor shutting North American plants for two days next week

@Toyota: Toyota to Suspend Production at European Plants Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Brussels, 18 March 2020 – In light of the acceleration of the current coronavirus pandemic in Europe and its social and economic impact, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) would like to provide an update on the status of its operations. First, Toyota offers its condolences to all those around the world who have lost loved ones… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota to Suspend Production at European Plants Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Toyota taps startup Momenta to build HD road maps in China

HONG KONG — Toyota Motor has teamed up with Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta to commercialize its high-definition mapping system in China. This is the second partnership Toyota has made with a China-based autonomous driving startup within the past 30 days. Last month, the Japanese carmaker led fundraising for Pony.ai with a $400 million investment.… Continue reading Toyota taps startup Momenta to build HD road maps in China

Toyota Blockchain Lab

Japanese manufacturer Toyota wants to focus more on blockchain technology. Toyota founded the Toyota Blockchain Lab with his financial arm last year, where they push ahead with the integration of technology in the car. It allows a new communication structure to be established that enables secure data management and allocation. Toyota blockchain lab. Source: Toyota… Continue reading Toyota Blockchain Lab