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TMC Announces Personnel Changes in Senior Management

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

On March 1, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) intends to make the following personnel changes in senior management based on the structure revision of Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

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  • On March 1, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) intends to make the following personnel changes in senior management based on the structure revision of Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.
    Toyota City, Japan, Feb 14, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - On March 1, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) intends to make the following personnel changes in senior management based on the structure revision of Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.
    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 Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society.
  • Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.

Toyota: Resumption of Pixis Production and Shipments

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Toyota City, Japan, Feb 9, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has decided today to resume production and shipments of the Pixis Epoch and Pixis Truck / Van, which is outsourced to Daihatsu Motor Co. (Daihatsu).

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Feb 9, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has decided today to resume production and shipments of the Pixis Epoch and Pixis Truck / Van, which is outsourced to Daihatsu Motor Co. (Daihatsu).
  • We sincerely apologize again to our customers, suppliers, dealers, and other concerned parties for any concern or inconvenience the suspension may have caused.
  • In light of these circumstances, we have decided to resume production from February 26.
  • Today, Daihatsu has reported to the MLIT the measures it has taken to prevent a recurrence of the irregularities.

Certification Irregularities at Toyota Industries

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Toyota City, Japan, Jan 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Today, Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) reported to Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), which had commissioned TICO to develop diesel engines for automobiles, that it received a report from the special investigation committee (chaired by Mr. Hiroshi Inoue) that was commissioned to investigate potential irregularities of certification regulations related to inappropriate domestic emissions certification of engines for forklifts and construction machinery.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Jan 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Today, Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) reported to Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), which had commissioned TICO to develop diesel engines for automobiles, that it received a report from the special investigation committee (chaired by Mr. Hiroshi Inoue) that was commissioned to investigate potential irregularities of certification regulations related to inappropriate domestic emissions certification of engines for forklifts and construction machinery.
  • The investigation found that irregularities occurred during the horsepower output testing for the certification of three diesel engine models for automobiles that Toyota had commissioned to TICO.
  • We consider the appropriate process of certification to be a major prerequisite for doing business as an automobile manufacturer.
  • We recognize the gravity of the fact that the repeated certification irregularities at TICO, following those at Daihatsu, have shaken the very foundations of the company as an automobile manufacturer.

Results of a Collision Test Conducted on the Driver's Side of a Toyota RAIZE

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Friday, May 26, 2023

We sincerely apologize for any concern and inconvenience this may have caused to all relevant parties, including customers.

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  • We sincerely apologize for any concern and inconvenience this may have caused to all relevant parties, including customers.
  • Daihatsu has voluntarily conducted an in-house collision test to confirm the safety performance of the Toyota RAIZE HEV.
  • The test was conducted to address the safety concerns of customers who use the model.
  • We would like to report the results as follows:
    The test conducted at this time is a Daihatsu in-house test and has not been confirmed by the certification authority.

Notice of Wrongdoing by Daihatsu in Collision Tests and Sales and Shipment Suspension of Toyota RAIZE

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Friday, May 19, 2023

As a result, the sale of Toyota RAIZE HEV vehicles has been suspended as of today.

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  • As a result, the sale of Toyota RAIZE HEV vehicles has been suspended as of today.
  • On May 12, the top management of the Toyota Group companies gathered to renew their understanding of the Toyota Group's commitment to manufacturing with integrity.
  • All Group companies, including Toyota Motor Corporation, have begun a company-wide reexamination and thorough review of the governance system until now.
  • We will work with Daihatsu to carefully address this matter while listening to the voices of those on the front lines.

Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota to Unveil Mini-Commercial Van Electric Vehicles

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, May 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki), Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu), and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will unveil prototype mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs) equipped with a jointly developed BEV system.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, May 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki), Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu), and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will unveil prototype mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs) equipped with a jointly developed BEV system.
  • The exhibition event will be organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) along with the G7 Hiroshima Summit.
  • Daihatsu will produce the vehicles, and Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota will each release their own version within fiscal 2023.
  • The three companies Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota will continue to promote efforts to achieve CN by providing sustainable means of transportation.

Automotive Telematics Market by Service, Form & Vehicle Type, Component, Connectivity, Aftermarket, Fleet Management Service and Region - Global Forecast to 2027

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Friday, November 18, 2022

The passenger Car market is expected to grow due to an increase in demand and mandates for safety and convenience telematics services.

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  • The passenger Car market is expected to grow due to an increase in demand and mandates for safety and convenience telematics services.
  • The North America and European region are developed nations with high incomes and greater technology adoption rates which increases the demand for telematics services and connectivity solutions.
  • Infrastructure in these regions are a major reason that attract the global OEMs to test and develop more telematics services for autonomous.
  • As connected car are equipped with telematics units, the growing penetration of connectivity in cars is expected to drive the telematics market.

CATL and Daihatsu reached strategic cooperation agreement

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Friday, November 11, 2022

OSAKA, Japan, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) announced an MOU of Strategic Cooperation on battery supply and battery technologies to promote e-mobility in Japan.

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  • OSAKA, Japan, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) announced an MOU of Strategic Cooperation on battery supply and battery technologies to promote e-mobility in Japan.
  • Under the agreement, CATL intends to provide stable supply of EV batteries to the electric vehicles of Daihatsu, an expert in compact passenger cars and one of the oldest car manufacturers in Japan.
  • By bringing together the two companies' respective technology advantages, CATL and Daihatsu intend to promote the application of advanced battery technologies including CTP (cell-to-pack) and BMS.
  • The cooperation will accelerate Daihatsu's transition to electrification production, helping it achieve zero carbon goals in the long run.

CATL and Daihatsu reached strategic cooperation agreement

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Friday, November 11, 2022

OSAKA, Japan, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) announced an MOU of Strategic Cooperation on battery supply and battery technologies to promote e-mobility in Japan.

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  • OSAKA, Japan, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) announced an MOU of Strategic Cooperation on battery supply and battery technologies to promote e-mobility in Japan.
  • Under the agreement, CATL intends to provide stable supply of EV batteries to the electric vehicles of Daihatsu, an expert in compact passenger cars and one of the oldest car manufacturers in Japan.
  • By bringing together the two companies' respective technology advantages, CATL and Daihatsu intend to promote the application of advanced battery technologies including CTP (cell-to-pack) and BMS.
  • The cooperation will accelerate Daihatsu's transition to electrification production, helping it achieve zero carbon goals in the long run.

Global Automotive Telematics Market Report (2022 to 2027) - Government Mandates on Connected Cars and Telematics Services Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The passenger Car market is expected to grow due to an increase in demand and mandates for safety and convenience telematics services.

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  • The passenger Car market is expected to grow due to an increase in demand and mandates for safety and convenience telematics services.
  • Infrastructure in these regions are a major reason that attract the global OEMs to test and develop more telematics services for autonomous.
  • For instance, in 2017, HARMAN announced an Aftermarket Connected Automotive Platform that can support connected applications and transform any existing vehicle with telematics capabilities.
  • As connected car are equipped with telematics units, the growing penetration of connectivity in cars is expected to drive the telematics market.