SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Uber (UBER.N) said it “will likely” have to strike a licensing deal with Waymo or opt for costly changes to its autonomous driving software, after an expert found the ride-hailing giant still used technology from the Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) unit. FILE PHOTO: Uber’s logo is displayed on a mobile phone in… Continue reading Uber faces costly choices after expert finds it uses Waymo self-driving tech
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UPDATE 1-BYD, Toyota to set up research venture to develop electric vehicles
FILE PHOTO: A woman walks past a BYD sign at the second media day for the Shanghai auto show in Shanghai, China April 17, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song TOKYO/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese electric car maker BYD Co Ltd and Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday they planned to set up a joint venture to design… Continue reading UPDATE 1-BYD, Toyota to set up research venture to develop electric vehicles
BYD, Toyota to set up research venture to develop electric vehicles
FILE PHOTO: A woman walks past a BYD sign at the second media day for the Shanghai auto show in Shanghai, China April 17, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song TOKYO (Reuters) – Chinese electric car maker BYD Co and Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday they planned to set up a joint venture to design and… Continue reading BYD, Toyota to set up research venture to develop electric vehicles
Toyota unveils $1.8 billion share buyback after strong second-quarter profits
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) unveiled plans for a $1.8 billion share buyback on Thursday, after reporting a more-than-expected quarterly profit on better global sales and an improvement in its North American business. FILE PHOTO: An employee works under a Toyota Motor Corp logo at the company’s showroom in Tokyo, Japan February 5,… Continue reading Toyota unveils $1.8 billion share buyback after strong second-quarter profits
New Toyota Yaris GR-4 hot hatchback teased
Toyota has issued the first glimpse of its forthcoming Yaris hot hatchback – a homologation special that will be the successor to the current GRMN. Shown in a teaser – which states there will be a reveal of some type at Rally Australia on 17th November – the car appears to be named Yaris GR-4.… Continue reading New Toyota Yaris GR-4 hot hatchback teased
Toyota teases hot GR Yaris Prototype with rally heritage
Toyota is set to reveal a new hot GR Yaris Prototype – set to be a rally-derived version featuring four-wheel-drive – next month. The machine, which will effectively succeed the previous generation’s limited-run Yaris GRMN as the range-topping version of the small hatch, has been teased with a single image released by Toyota on social… Continue reading Toyota teases hot GR Yaris Prototype with rally heritage
Nov 06, 2019 Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Tsusho to set up Vehicle Dismantling and Recycling unit
New Delhi : Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Tsusho Group, today announced setting up one-of-its-kind vehicle dismantling and recycling joint venture, Maruti Suzuki Toyotsu India Private Limited (MSTI). The joint venture is between Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) and Toyota Tsusho Group (Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) and Toyota Tsusho India Private Limited (TTIPL)) with each owning… Continue reading Nov 06, 2019 Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Tsusho to set up Vehicle Dismantling and Recycling unit
Weathernews and Toyota join forces in joint research effort to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts and increase driver safety using IoT and Big Data in Japan
Weathernews Inc and Toyota Motor Corporation began a verification test in Tokyo, Osaka, and Aichi on November 1, 2019 in which the conditions of roads and their surroundings are ascertained using the operating status of windshield wipers, as well as weather data. This is part of a joint research effort to increase the accuracy of… Continue reading Weathernews and Toyota join forces in joint research effort to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts and increase driver safety using IoT and Big Data in Japan
Infiniti’s Electrification Strategy Includes BEVs And Series Hybrids
Infiniti to electrify its portfolio within two years, introducing two options – battery-electric or series-hybrid (non-plug-in). Infiniti brand (part of Nissan) soon will be celebrating its 30th anniversary (launched on November 8, 1989) and just like Lexus (which also celebrates its 30th anniversary), Infiniti gears up for electrification. Finally, especially since there is a necessity… Continue reading Infiniti’s Electrification Strategy Includes BEVs And Series Hybrids
Toyota Strengthens Manufacturing Organization
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its commitment to mobility and helping people find better ways to go places, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) today announced several changes to its organization to further improve unprecedented changes to the automotive landscape. Effective immediately, TMNA will establish a Manufacturing Project Innovation Center… Continue reading Toyota Strengthens Manufacturing Organization