Aiming to achieve carbon neutrality, Toyota has been making ever-better cars based on the concept of "introducing sustainable vehicles practically to the market". As part of this process, the first-generation Aqua came to life at the Iwate Plant of Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc. (then, Kanto Auto Works, Ltd.) in 2011, the year of the…
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Join Carli Lloyd in championing girls’ and women’s sports
July 16, 2021 As a two-time FIFA World Cup champion, two-time FIFA Player of the Year, and star forward for the U.S. Women’s National Team, Carli Lloyd has achieved just about everything there is to achieve on the soccer field. She’s been able to live out her dream—and she’s passionate about giving girls and women…
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7 ideas for a great summer in the all-new Taos
The sun is shining, outdoor activities are returning across the country, and everyone’s eager to start making summer memories once again. Need another reason to get outside? Volkswagen has introduced the all-new 2022 Taos compact SUV. It offers all the style, roominess, and exciting tech to make this summer—and every season—an unforgettable one. Here are…
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Adjustments to Domestic Production in August 2021 due to Parts Shortage | Corporate | Global Newsroom
Due to parts shortage, adjustments will be made to production operations of plants for completed vehicles in Japan as follows. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers and suppliers and people in those regions, due to these changes. Source
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Volkswagen takes the quantum computing revolution from the lab to the factory
Volkswagen was the first automaker to demonstrate a practical application of quantum computing for route and traffic management. From artificial intelligence to cloud computing and beyond, Volkswagen Group of America has one of the most aggressive portfolios of technology developments in the automotive sector. That also includes research and development in quantum computing, a space…
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How to buy a new Toyota online
Did you know that it is possible to buy a new Toyota online through our national website?Our comprehensive facility allows you to arrange every major detail of a new car purchase without leaving the comfort of your home. This means that in addition to choosing the specific model and grade, you can select accessories, arrange…
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The story behind Toyota’s Human Support Robot advert
In the lead-up to and throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo this summer, you might see our new advert featuring Toyota’s Human Support Robot alongside our Team Toyota GB athletes.The film, which can be seen in cinemas across the UK, on video on demand platforms, on social media and alongside our sponsorship of Paralympic coverage on…
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Toyota 2000GT Super GT race car – ingenious or sacrilegious?
A Toyota 2000GT Super GT race car? You must be mad! The Toyota 2000GT is one of the most iconic and beautiful models Toyota has ever created. Its classic 60s lines and curvaceous body have seen it age elegantly, and the rarity of models have made them a much sought after car, with buyers willing…
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Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota, to Acquire CARMERA | Corporate | Global Newsroom
Tokyo, Japan (July 15, 2021)―Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. ("Woven Planet"), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, announced the acquisition of CARMERA, Inc. ("CARMERA"), a U.S.-based spatial AI company, which specializes in bringing next-generation road intelligence to automated mobility at scale. This is the second major deal for Woven Planet in North America, following the April…
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Toyota People: Jon Beynon and his Land Cruiser FJ40
With four different Land Cruisers in his collection (FJ40, an HJ60, an 80 Series and a 100 Series 50th Anniversary), Jon Beynon definitely knows a thing or two about our durable off-roader. But the undoubted jewel in the crown is his rare Land Cruiser FJ40. His passion for Land Cruisers is so infectious that even his son,…