Toyota AI Ventures was founded to invest in early-stage startups that are developing disruptive technologies and business models, particularly those that enable greater mobility and are multi-modal. That’s why the we, at Toyota AI Ventures, are incredibly excited to welcome Joby Aviation to our portfolio. The Santa Cruz, California-based company is building a new travel… Continue reading Transportation is Taking Off: Our Investment in Joby
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Toyota Motor North America Reports January 2018 Sales
PLANO, Texas (Feb. 1, 2018) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported January 2018 sales of 167,056 vehicles, an increase of 16.8 percent from January 2017 on a volume basis. With one more selling day in January 2018 compared to January 2017, sales were up 12.1 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.
Toyota Recalls Certain Prius and Lexus RX, NX Vehicles
PLANO, Texas (Jan. 31, 2018) – Toyota Motor North America, Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall in the U.S. of approximately 49,000 Model Year 2016 Prius and Lexus RX vehicles and Model Year 2015 – 2016 Lexus NX vehicles.
DENSO to Strengthen R&D Capabilities and Collaboration with New Tokyo Facility
KARIYA, Japan, Jan. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO Corporation, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, today announced it will open a new office in Minato-ku, Tokyo in April 2018 to conduct R&D on advanced driver assistance (ADAS), automated driving, and connected vehicles….
Chubu Electric Power and Toyota to Commence Electrified Vehicle Battery Reuse and Recycling Verification Project
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Chubu Electric Power) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) today announce that the two companies have concluded a basic agreement with the aim of commencing a verification project that entails construction of a large-capacity storage battery system (Storage Battery System) that reuses electrified vehicle batteries (batteries), as well as examination of… Continue reading Chubu Electric Power and Toyota to Commence Electrified Vehicle Battery Reuse and Recycling Verification Project
TMC Announces Executive and Personnel Changes
On February 1, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) intends to make changes to executives’ areas of responsibility, as well as personnel changes.
Maruti to start manufacturing budget electric vehicle on its own – Times of India
NEW DELHI: India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki will start making its first affordable electric vehicle (EV) by 2020 based on technology from parent Suzuki Motor, ahead of products developed in partnership with Toyota.The company and its parent are focusing on in-house capabilities but are also looking for partners to put in place the ecosystem for… Continue reading Maruti to start manufacturing budget electric vehicle on its own – Times of India
TMC Announces Results for December 2017 and CY2017
Jan. 30, 2018 Toyota City, Japan, January 30, 2018―Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its production, domestic sales, and export results for December 2017 and for CY2017, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., and Hino Motors, Ltd. December 2017 Results Unit = vehicles; figures in ( ) show year-on-year percentage change Toyota Daihatsu… Continue reading TMC Announces Results for December 2017 and CY2017
DENSO Develops New Vision Sensor for Improved Night Driving Safety
KARIYA (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, today announced it has developed a new standard vision sensor that detects pedestrians at night, cyclists, road signs, driving lanes and other road users. Working in conjunction with a millimeter-wave radar sensor, the new vision sensor allows automobiles to automatically activate emergency braking when… Continue reading DENSO Develops New Vision Sensor for Improved Night Driving Safety
Tesla boss Elon Musk pursues his most unlikely goal yet: a $55bn bonus
Tesla The Observer Tesla boss Elon Musk pursues his most unlikely goal yet: a $55bn bonus Some say the firm is already overvalued at $60bn. But its founder’s vision is now truly ambitious Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s forthcoming Roadster 2 sports car in California. Photograph: Reuters Racy valuations for loss-making businesses are nothing new to… Continue reading Tesla boss Elon Musk pursues his most unlikely goal yet: a $55bn bonus