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Longo Toyota Auctions Limited Edition 2023 GR Corolla MORIZO Edition for Charity

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Friday, October 13, 2023

EL MONTE, Calif., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longo Toyota, the world's largest Toyota dealership, is auctioning a 2023 Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO this month and donating all its proceeds to the El Monte Schools and Vision To Learn. Toyota only produced 200 units of this limited-edition performance GR Corolla and Longo Toyota will auction badge no. #001, as designated by Toyota. The auction will take place virtually, Oct. 18-24, and the winning bidder will be announced on Oct. 24. Additionally, the final bid will be matched and donated to the charities.

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  • Toyota only produced 200 units of this limited-edition performance GR Corolla and Longo Toyota will auction badge no.
  • The GR Corolla will be delivered cost-free to the winning bidder anywhere in the continental U.S. by RunBuggy , a car transportation technology platform.
  • "We can't wait to share more about the GR Corolla MORIZO Edition with automotive enthusiasts and showcase the power and performance behind this very limited-edition vehicle."
  • The first-ever GR Corolla debuted successfully in 2022, followed by the introduction of the GR Corolla MORIZO Edition that same year.

Twenty Teams Competing in the "Mobility for All" Category of TMF's Idea Contest Will Conduct Verification Testing at Mobility Resort Motegi on September 2-3

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Friday, August 25, 2023

The testing will be conducted in the "Mobility for ALL--Bringing the Potential of Mobility to Everyone" category of TMF's Make a Move Project, an idea contest aiming to realize the practical implementation of ideas and solutions in society.

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  • The testing will be conducted in the "Mobility for ALL--Bringing the Potential of Mobility to Everyone" category of TMF's Make a Move Project, an idea contest aiming to realize the practical implementation of ideas and solutions in society.
  • In May, these teams were awarded grants (up to 20 million yen per project) to facilitate activities for verification testing.
  • A total of 20 teams, these 12 teams plus 8 finalists from FY2022, will conduct verification testing at Mobility Resort Motegi on September 2-3.
  • We will also work to engage a wider audience through activities such as soliciting support messages for each team's trial.

Toyota: Tateshina Meeting Held as a Platform to Promote Discussion and Expand Collaboration Toward Realizing Zero Traffic Accident Casualties

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

The meeting aimed to promote discussion and expand collaboration among the participants, with the goal of achieving zero traffic accident casualties.

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  • The meeting aimed to promote discussion and expand collaboration among the participants, with the goal of achieving zero traffic accident casualties.
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this was the first time the meeting was held in four years since the inaugural meeting in 2019.
  • The meeting started with a keynote speech looking back on past traffic safety initiatives, such as the development of safety technologies, legislation, and infrastructure.
  • The Tateshina Meeting was first held in 2019 as a platform for sharing aspirations and promoting collaboration toward realizing zero traffic accident casualties.

Aiming to Realize an Ever-Better Mobility Society, Toyota Mobility Foundation Selects 12 Teams for 2023 to Work on Activities in the "Mobility for ALL" Category of its Idea Contest

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The 12 teams were selected from among the applications received based on the perspectives of relevant parties, the innovativeness of the proposals, and the opinions of outside experts.

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  • The 12 teams were selected from among the applications received based on the perspectives of relevant parties, the innovativeness of the proposals, and the opinions of outside experts.
  • The 12 teams passing this initial screening process are awarded grants (up to 20 million yen per project) to facilitate activities geared toward realizing the practical implementation of their ideas in society.
  • Accordingly, TMF was established in August 2014 to conduct activities that benefit the public good.
  • Aiming to realize a mobility society in which everyone can move about freely, TMF is working to solve mobility issues around the world through a diverse range of projects.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Returns to its Origin

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

The 2024 Land Cruiser will be built in Toyota Motor Corporation's Tahara and Hino plants in Japan and arrive in the U.S. in the spring of 2024.

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  • The 2024 Land Cruiser will be built in Toyota Motor Corporation's Tahara and Hino plants in Japan and arrive in the U.S. in the spring of 2024.
  • But then, when the 40 Series arrived, Land Cruiser became the best-selling Toyota in the U.S. for five years running.
  • For the signature Land Cruiser look, the 1958 grade features the iconic round LED headlights and "TOYOTA" heritage grille, while Land Cruiser grades upgrade to slim, rectangular headlights reminiscent of the FJ62.
  • Land Cruiser will be available in three grades: Land Cruiser 1958, Land Cruiser, and the limited run Land Cruiser First Edition.

Immix Biopharma Subsidiary Nexcella Appoints Henry McKinnell, Jr., former Chairman & CEO of Pfizer Inc., to Board of Directors

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Monday, June 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexcella, Inc., a subsidiary of Immix Biopharma, Inc. (“Nexcella”, “Company”, “We” or “Us”), today announced that effective today, Henry A. McKinnell, Jr, Ph.D., former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pfizer Inc., has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Dr. McKinnell brings significant leadership to Nexcella: developing, launching and commercializing drug candidates; building world-class operations; and forming international alliances.

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  • Dr. McKinnell brings significant leadership to Nexcella: developing, launching and commercializing drug candidates; building world-class operations; and forming international alliances.
  • After joining Pfizer, Inc. in 1971, Dr. McKinnell held positions of increasing responsibility around the world including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2001 until his retirement in 2006.
  • Most recently, Dr. McKinnell was the independent Chairman of Moody’s Corporation from 2012 to 2021.
  • “We are honored to have Dr. McKinnell join the Nexcella Board of Directors.

Nexcella Appoints Henry McKinnell, Jr., former Chairman & CEO of Pfizer Inc., to Board of Directors

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Dr. McKinnell brings significant leadership to Nexcella: developing, launching and commercializing drug candidates; building world-class operations; and forming international alliances.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. McKinnell brings significant leadership to Nexcella: developing, launching and commercializing drug candidates; building world-class operations; and forming international alliances.
  • After joining Pfizer, Inc. in 1971, Dr. McKinnell held positions of increasing responsibility around the world including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2001 until his retirement in 2006.
  • Most recently, Dr. McKinnell was the independent Chairman of Moody’s Corporation from 2012 to 2021.
  • “We are honored to have Dr. McKinnell join the Nexcella Board of Directors.

TMF Starts Supporting the Sustainable Expansion of "Good Driver Lessons" that Leverage Knowledge and Skills Developed Through Motorsports for Safe Driving

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

With the percentage of traffic accidents involving elderly drivers increasing in recent years, many regions are seeking to further expand traffic safety measures.

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  • With the percentage of traffic accidents involving elderly drivers increasing in recent years, many regions are seeking to further expand traffic safety measures.
  • Against this backdrop, GDL was established in 2019 based on professional drivers wanting to give back to communities that have provided significant cooperation with hosting rally competitions.
  • In 2022, nine lessons were held nationwide in conjunction with such rallies.
  • The lessons are hands-on experiences where participants learn about their own driving skills and physical condition, as well as car safety technologies.

World Premiere of the All-New Lexus LM

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, Apr 18, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - At Auto Shanghai 2023, Lexus celebrated the world premiere of the all-new Lexus LM.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Apr 18, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - At Auto Shanghai 2023, Lexus celebrated the world premiere of the all-new Lexus LM.
  • The first-generation Lexus LM was launched in 2020 as a response to customer aspirations for chauffeur-driven MPV's in China and other parts of Asia.
  • "The inspiration for the development of the new Lexus LM was the increasingly diverse lifestyles of customers in the luxury segment.
  • Together with Lexus Takumi experts, we realized that the answer lay within the natural dialogue between driver and car--the very aspect that forms the core promise of contemporary Lexus vehicles.

Aiming to Realize an Ever-Better Mobility Society, Toyota Mobility Foundation Selects Five Teams for the first half of 2023 to Work on Activities in the Fun & Safety Category of its Idea Contest

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Friday, March 10, 2023

The pursuit of fun is connected to the pursuit of safety," this contest, which started in 2022, publicly seeks ideas and solutions that draw on motorsports know-how to further traffic safety and regional revitalization.

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  • The pursuit of fun is connected to the pursuit of safety," this contest, which started in 2022, publicly seeks ideas and solutions that draw on motorsports know-how to further traffic safety and regional revitalization.
  • The result saw 16 teams passing the document screening stage and being invited to refine their ideas at the Ebisu Circuit.
  • After participating in the above screening stages, five teams were selected as finalists by February 2023.
  • Team demonstrations at the Ebisu Circuit are planned for July, with the results being used to further activities.