Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric

Japanese automakers are taking drastic measures to keep pace with Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD. Honda and Nissan are now closing in on an EV merger to join resources and fend off the incoming competition. The tie-up will likely involve a third auto partner from Japan. Honda and Nissan to enter new EV… Continue reading Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric

Japan’s Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks

Makoto Uchida, president and CEO of Nissan Motor, and Toshihiro Mibe, Honda Motor president and CEO, attend their joint press conference in Tokyo, Japan March 15, 2024.  Kyodo | Via Reuters DETROIT — Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor reportedly plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly… Continue reading Japan’s Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks

Waymo to begin testing in Tokyo, its first international destination

A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco on Dec. 9, 2022. Paresh Dave | Reuters Alphabet-owned Waymo announced Monday that it will start testing its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025, the company’s first step toward international expansion.  Waymo hasn’t committed to start commercial service in Tokyo yet,… Continue reading Waymo to begin testing in Tokyo, its first international destination

Toyota presentará los avances de Woven City en CES 2025

TOKYO, 17 de diciembre de 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota Motor Corporation anuncia que volverá al CES 2025 con planes para hacer una presentación de Woven City durante los Días de los Medios el 6 de enero de 2025 a partir de la 1:00 p. m. Hora estándar del Pacífico. La presentación también se… Continue reading Toyota presentará los avances de Woven City en CES 2025

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Akio Returns to CES – Mark the Calendar for January 7!

Akio Toyoda (then president) It occurred to us: what if we had the opportunity to do it all in one place, in a real-life environment instead of a simulated one? This was on our minds when we were making plans to close a factory in Japan, and we were wondering what to do with this… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Akio Returns to CES – Mark the Calendar for January 7!

@Toyota: Toyota to Share Progress on Woven City at CES 2025

Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota to Share Progress on Woven City at CES 2025

@Toyota: Kujukuri Town and Toyota Tsusho Conclude Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Agricultural Promotion and Regional Revitalization

2024-12-17 Kujukuri Town, Chiba Prefecture (“Kujukuri Town”) and Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced today that they concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement on December 16, 2024, regarding agricultural promotion and regional revitalization in Kujukuri Town. (From left) Kujukuri Town Mayor Atsushi Asaoka, Toyota Tsusho Executive Vice President Tatsuya Watanuki 1. Background As the average age… Continue reading @Toyota: Kujukuri Town and Toyota Tsusho Conclude Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Agricultural Promotion and Regional Revitalization

@Toyota: The 2025 Toyota Tacoma is Ready for Adventure

Standard i-FORCE with up to 278 Horsepower and 317 lb.-ft. of Torque Available i-FORCE MAX with up to 326 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of Torque Available On-Demand or Full-Time 4WD Available 14-inch Touchscreen Displays New easy access Red Front Tow Hooks on TRD Pro and Trailhunter TRD Pro exclusive color – Mudbath Designed, Engineered, and… Continue reading @Toyota: The 2025 Toyota Tacoma is Ready for Adventure

@Toyota: 2025 Toyota bZ4X BEV Electrifies with Lower Price and New Nightshade Edition

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) reduction for 2025 bZ4X: $6,000 lower MSRP for XLE grade and $5,380 lower MSRP for Limited grade bZ4X adds a bold Nightshade edition to the lineup with standard All Wheel Drive, available in single- or two-tone exterior colors Standard bZ4X Nightshade features include black 20-inch wheels, black exterior accents, and… Continue reading @Toyota: 2025 Toyota bZ4X BEV Electrifies with Lower Price and New Nightshade Edition