@Toyota: Toyota Alabama Steps Closer to Increased Engine Production

Expansion milestones achieved in June;Investment part of company’s $13 billion commitment through 2021 HUNTSVILLE, Ala., (July 8, 2020) – Toyota Alabama achieved two significant milestones this month as part of its $288 million expansion, originally announced in March 2019.  Upon completion in 2021, the plant will add 450 new jobs and represent a $1.2 billion… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Alabama Steps Closer to Increased Engine Production

More jobs to go as Brintons moves carpet dyeing process overseas – expressandstar.com

Brintons Carpets has announced plans to stop dyeing yarn at its manufacturing site in Stourport Road, Kidderminster, and move the process overseas. Automotive supply business Autoneum, which has a plant in Halesowen, is also set to make some of its staff redundant due to the impact of the crisis on the automotive industry. Brintons, which… Continue reading More jobs to go as Brintons moves carpet dyeing process overseas – expressandstar.com

@Toyota: Lexus Premieres New LS

Lexus premiered the updated version of its flagship sedan, the LS, and announced that sales in Japan begin late 2020. The first-generation LS debuted in 1989 and built the foundation of Lexus with the high praise earned by its exceptional quietness and comfort. Chief Branding Officer and Master Driver Akio Toyoda positions the LS―in all… Continue reading @Toyota: Lexus Premieres New LS

@Toyota: Toyota Reproduces and Sells Spare Parts for 2000GT

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (hereafter TGR) announces that it will reproduce spare parts for Toyota 2000GT as GR Heritage Parts Project, and will sell them both domestically and overseas. This project is an initiative that will reproduce spare parts that were no longer available, and sell them as genuine parts to customers who aspire to continue… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Reproduces and Sells Spare Parts for 2000GT

@Toyota: Toyota Provides Easy-to-use Map Showing Real-time Traffic Information and Road Closures in Japan

You can check whether roads in Japan on your planned route are passable or not with this online map, accessible from your smartphone, computer, or other devices. Road closures, road sign icons, and more are also displayed in real-time. Users can check data from the past 1, 3, 6, or 24 hours, and narrow searches… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Provides Easy-to-use Map Showing Real-time Traffic Information and Road Closures in Japan

@Toyota: Hybrids Drive Strong Sales Resumption for Toyota and Lexus in June

More motorists choosing Toyota and Lexus hybrids as UK showrooms re-open for business Both brands see higher sales and record-breaking market shares in June Toyota volume up 2.7 per cent with 11,638 car sales, giving an eight per cent market share Highest June sales on record for Toyota brand – 12,447 cars and LCVs Lexus… Continue reading @Toyota: Hybrids Drive Strong Sales Resumption for Toyota and Lexus in June

Lockdown in Aurangabad likely to impact production at Bajaj Auto and Skoda Auto Volkswagen

At present, 1,700-1,800 employees work at the Bajaj Waluj factory where the company is operating at half the capacity in two shifts. NEW DELHI: Production is likely to be impacted temporarily at Bajaj Auto and Skoda Auto Volkswagen India’s factories in Aurangabad, with the district administration announcing a weeklong lockdown from July 10 to check… Continue reading Lockdown in Aurangabad likely to impact production at Bajaj Auto and Skoda Auto Volkswagen

Tesla beats vehicle delivery estimates for second quarter

The lockdown resulted in shut down of production at Tesla’s only U.S. vehicle factory in California for more than six weeks from the end of March to early May. – Tesla Inc beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter vehicle deliveries on Thursday even as the electric-car maker main factory in Fremont was shut down due… Continue reading Tesla beats vehicle delivery estimates for second quarter

Suzuki’s new Across is Toyota RAV4-based SUV

Suzuki has revealed the new Across as a hybridised family SUV based on the Toyota RAV4, following a recent agreement between the two manufacturers to collaborate on selected models. It’s the first car to emerge from the strategic alliance and gives an indication of how the two firms will seek to differentiate their own versions of shared… Continue reading Suzuki’s new Across is Toyota RAV4-based SUV

Toyota RAV4 Prime Spawns In Europe As Suzuki Across PHEV

Suzuki introduces the new ACROSS Suzuki has launched the new ACROSS, a robust and sporty SUV equipped with a sophisticated Plug-in Hybrid system and E-Four electronic 4×4, delivering uncompromising performance and efficiency with the capability and styling of a full-fledged modern SUV    July 1st, 2020 The ACROSS is the first model supplied from Toyota… Continue reading Toyota RAV4 Prime Spawns In Europe As Suzuki Across PHEV