Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Touches Down in Driveways This Summer

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Available tech like Traffic Jam Assist, Head-Up Display and Digital Rearview Mirror

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  • Available tech like Traffic Jam Assist, Head-Up Display and Digital Rearview Mirror
    PLANO, Texas, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is hitting dealerships this summer as the latest and greatest addition to the successful SUV lineup for Toyota.
  • When it comes to deciding between performance or efficiency, Toyota offers both in the first-ever Grand Highlander.
  • The Grand Highlander is equipped with the latest and greatest tech from Toyota, including Toyota's Traffic Jam Assist* technology (Platinum grade).
  • With the Toyota app, users can stay connected to their Grand Highlander with a one-year trial of Remote Connect service.

GreenPower Appoints John McDavid Head of Production in West Virginia

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

"John is a highly skilled and motivated production manager with more than 30 years of manufacturing experience," said GreenPower President Brendan Riley.

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  • "John is a highly skilled and motivated production manager with more than 30 years of manufacturing experience," said GreenPower President Brendan Riley.
  • Over the years he has also been a production manager, among other positions, for Gestamp of West Virginia.
  • McDavid stated that he sees the Type D all-electric, purpose-built BEAST school bus to be a signature product for GreenPower in West Virginia.
  • The jobs, embracing of new technology and economic growth will help both West Virginia and GreenPower grow, prosper and succeed."

Trial Date Set in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against West Virginia Toyota Plant

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

BUFFALO, W.Va., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A civil lawsuit is moving forward against Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia, Inc., four plant supervisors, Peoplelink, LLC, and Global SQ, LLC, accused of fostering a work environment with pervasive sexual harassment against a female employee. The suit also claims the worker was retaliated against after reporting the sexual harassment. A trial date is set in Putnam County for Feb. 26, 2024.

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  • BUFFALO, W.Va., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A civil lawsuit is moving forward against Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia, Inc., four plant supervisors, Peoplelink, LLC, and Global SQ, LLC, accused of fostering a work environment with pervasive sexual harassment against a female employee.
  • The suit also claims the worker was retaliated against after reporting the sexual harassment.
  • A trial date is set in Putnam County for Feb. 26, 2024.
  • Hailey Donahue was working the high voltage line at the Toyota plant in Buffalo, West Virginia, when she was subjected to repeated sexual harassment.

The Ultimate Family SUV: Toyota Grand Highlander Makes World Premiere

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Highlander was the first model in its segment to offer a hybrid powertrain back in 2006 and Grand Highlander further expands on our electrification leadership."

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  • Highlander was the first model in its segment to offer a hybrid powertrain back in 2006 and Grand Highlander further expands on our electrification leadership."
  • Built on the TNGA-K platform, Grand Highlander is the active family cruiser fit for everything from short trips to long drives.
  • The Hybrid MAX powertrain makes Grand Highlander the most powerful Mid-SUV Toyota has ever built.
  • With the Toyota app, users can stay connected to their Grand Highlander with a 1-year trial of Remote Connect service.

TMMWV Celebrates 25 Years, Nearly 20 Million Powertrains Built; Innovation, Advanced Manufacturing to Guide Future Production

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Friday, September 24, 2021

"We are well positioned for the next 25 years as innovation and advanced manufacturing lead the way.

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  • "We are well positioned for the next 25 years as innovation and advanced manufacturing lead the way.
  • The only Toyota plant in North America that makes both engines and transmissions producing nearly 20 million powertrains since 1996.
  • Coinciding with the 25-year anniversary celebration, The Toyota USA Foundation awarded a $189,000 grant to West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
  • Shamaya Morris, a production group leader at TMMWV, said it is a smart investment for the future.