Can Toyota's Next CEO Turn the Japanese Company Into an EV Powerhouse?
13 Feb 2023, 16:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Akio Toyoda’s successor Koji Sato wants to turn Toyota into an EV powerhouse with a new three-pronged strategy, but is it enough to awaken the sleeping giant?
Toyota Is Working on Its First EV-Only Automotive Platform, but It Won't Come Soon Enough
31 Jan 2023, 13:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Toyota is reportedly working on a new EV-only automotive architecture to rival Tesla, but the first EVs based on it won’t arrive before 2027
Toyota's Akio Toyoda Steps Down as CEO and President, Lexus Boss Koji Sato Takes His Place
26 Jan 2023, 16:23 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Known for trying to remain very close to factory line workers and his anti-EV stance, the grandson of Toyota’s founder is stepping down
Akio Toyoda Wisecracks Tesla While Defending the Many Ways That Lead to Carbon Neutrality
21 Dec 2022, 00:22 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The Toyota CEO said BEVs will take a while to be mainstream, “just like the fully autonomous cars that we were all supposed to be driving by now.”
What If We Are Wrong About Electric Cars? Part 1 – An Economic Discussion
18 Dec 2022, 08:12 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / This series of articles wants to discuss ways to save personal transportation in a sustainable way. That said, BEVs must make financial sense. Do they?
Toyota Introduces Its First Fully-Electric Pickup Truck in the Hilux Revo BEV Concept
15 Dec 2022, 12:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Toyota celebrated its 60th production anniversary in Thailand with the reveal of the Toyota IMV 0 and Hilux Revo BEV Concept, the former set to arrive next year
Akio Toyoda Denies Toyota Is Skeptical of BEVs, States It Will Offer All Options
22 Nov 2022, 19:31 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / It is a pity none of the journalists invited to talk to him asked about the company’s strategy for solid-state batteries or fuel cells.
Toyota Won't Bury Its Head in the Sand Any Longer, Focuses Attention on Tesla
25 Oct 2022, 12:37 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / There could be a change in plans around Toyota hallways. According to Reuters, the Japanese automaker might be considering rebooting its electric-car strategy
Toyota Compact Cruiser EV Is a Downsized Electric Version of the FJ Cruiser
15 Dec 2021, 00:12 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Unfortunately, the Japanese carmaker would have ignored the car in its presentation if it were not for the pictures and a brief mention
Toyota Launching 30 New BEVs by 2030, Lexus Fully Electric by 2035, Meet Their Concepts
14 Dec 2021, 09:36 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Toyota has released it's pre-2030 BEV line-up that feature 30 new cars including a Lexus LFA-Inspired supercar, Tundra, FJ Cruiser and compact crossover
Watch Toyota Boss Akio Toyoda Do Donuts in the New GR Yaris
13 Dec 2021, 13:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A video showing Toyota boss Akio Toyoda doing donuts in the new GR Yaris was posted on the official Toyota Gazoo Racing YouTube channel
Tesla Isn’t “Making Something That’s Real” but We Are, Toyota Boss Says
8 Nov 2020, 05:31 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Akio Toyoda admits his company can learn from Tesla in certain departments but, when it comes to making real food, they’re the only chefs in the kitchen
Toyota President Uses Century GRMN As Company Car
23 Sep 2018, 17:47 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / When you're the head honcho of Japan's largest automaker, of course you can afford to use one-off prototypes as your means of personal transportation
Toyota CEO Appointed Head of EV Division, Toyota EV Due by 2020
1 Dec 2016, 07:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Toyota is getting serious about bringing an electric vehicle to market. In this regard, the automaker's CEO now oversees the EV unit
Toyota Celebrates Corolla's 50th Anniversary, Launches Special Edition
24 Mar 2016, 13:14 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The first Toyota Corolla was launched half a century ago. Toyota is marking the moment with a special edition of the 2017 Corolla
Lexus LF-A Nurburgring Edition Signed by Toyota CEO Is for Sale, It's Pricy
10 Mar 2016, 12:40 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A dealership in Germany has published an ad for a special Lexus LF-A. It's part of a limited edition and it has the signature of Toyota's CEO
Toyota’s President Delivers Without Stuffing His Wallet
25 Jun 2013, 17:39 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Japanese automaker Toyota earned its world leader reputation in vehicle sales by offering best value and efficiency at a low cost. And that reflects even in its chief executive’s concep...
CEO Akio Toyoda to Race with Toyota at Nurbugring 24H
2 May 2013, 13:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Toyota’s boss Akio Toyoda will race for the third time in the Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race later this month. Mr. Toyoda is known for his passion for motorsport and this will be his th...
Toyota Supra Successor Being Given High Priority
15 Nov 2012, 09:33 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Today is yet another day when we’re glad Akio Toyoda is at the helm of Toyota. Rumors of a successor to the legendary Supra have once again surfaced, and this time GT 86 chief engineer Tetsuya...
Toyota Brings New President, Hopes Better Sales
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As Toyota continues to fight against the global recession within most markets, the Japanese automaker attempts to restore its initial financial status using modifications to the top of the company, ...