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Evans and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing score another fine Finnish victory

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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Having taken over the lead, Evans was then in fine form on Saturday, winning seven consecutive stages to build an advantage of over 30 seconds ahead of the final day.

Key Points: 
  • Having taken over the lead, Evans was then in fine form on Saturday, winning seven consecutive stages to build an advantage of over 30 seconds ahead of the final day.
  • He won three of Sunday's last four stages, sealing his seventh career victory by 39.1s with the fastest time in the rally-ending Power Stage.
  • Second in the championship standings, Evans' maximum score means he is now 25 points from leader Rovanpera with four rallies remaining.
  • I must also say thanks to Kalle who was giving me advice during our tests for driving these Finnish roads."

Toyota's New Land Cruiser "250" Makes World Premiere

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, Aug 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has unveiled the new Land Cruiser "250" Series to the world, with the launch planned for the first half of 2024 in Japan.

Key Points: 
  • Toyota City, Japan, Aug 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has unveiled the new Land Cruiser "250" Series to the world, with the launch planned for the first half of 2024 in Japan.
  • Also announced today is the heavy-duty Land Cruiser "70", which will make its return to Japan this coming winter as a regular model in the range.
  • This will result in all three Land Cruiser series again being available in Japan.
  • - Since its launch in 1951, the Land Cruiser has supported the lives and livelihoods of people in places that can only be reached in the Land Cruiser, a vehicle that allows people to go anywhere and everywhere and return safely.

Toyota Accelerates Local Development of Intelligence and Electrification Towards Enhancing Competitiveness in the Chinese Market

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Placing engineers from three R&D facilities (FTRD(1), R&D from GTMC(2) and BTET(3)) within China on the IEM by TOYOTA-led development project.

Key Points: 
  • Placing engineers from three R&D facilities (FTRD(1), R&D from GTMC(2) and BTET(3)) within China on the IEM by TOYOTA-led development project.
  • Regarding electrification specifically, strengthened local development of all electrified vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV, FCEV) in order to achieve multi-pathway-based carbon neutrality.
  • Accelerated electric powertrain development with Denso and Aisin transcending organizational boundaries to also join forces with IEM by TOYOTA.
  • (1) FAW Toyota Research & Development Co., Ltd.
    (2) GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
    (3) BYD TOYOTA EV TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Ready to Thrill on Home Roads

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, July 28, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team aims to strengthen its lead of the FIA World Rally Championship when it competes on home roads at Rally Finland (August 3-6), the fastest and most spectacular event of the season.

Key Points: 
  • Toyota City, Japan, July 28, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team aims to strengthen its lead of the FIA World Rally Championship when it competes on home roads at Rally Finland (August 3-6), the fastest and most spectacular event of the season.
  • The gravel roads in the forests around Jyvaskyla are considered to be rallying's spiritual home, renowned for their smooth and fast nature and their numerous crests and jumps.
  • This year, the hugely popular event will kick-off with a ceremonial start on Wednesday evening prior to Thursday morning's shakedown.
  • Paijala, Rapsula and Vekkula complete the repeated loop, taking in some classic Rally Finland roads.

Toyota: Sales, Production, and Export Results for the First Half of 2023

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, July 28, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its sales, production, and export results for June 2023 as well as the cumulative total from January to June, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd.

Key Points: 
  • Toyota City, Japan, July 28, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its sales, production, and export results for June 2023 as well as the cumulative total from January to June, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd.
    - In the first half of 2023, sales and production were both up year-on-year as a result of the impact of semiconductor shortages and the spread of COVID-19 in the previous year, in addition to the impact of semiconductor shortages trending towards recovery.
  • - Global production reached a record high as a result of improved production capacity in each region in response to solid demand.
  • - We will continue to carefully monitor the parts supply situation and make every effort to deliver as many vehicles as possible to our customers at the earliest date.
  • For the full press release, visit https://global.toyota/en/company/profile/production-sales-figures/202306....

Rovanpera and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing rule rapid Estonian roads again

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, July 24, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Kalle Rovanpera has stormed to a dominant Rally Estonia victory for the third year in a row with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team, extending his lead in the FIA World Rally Championship.

Key Points: 
  • Toyota City, Japan, July 24, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Kalle Rovanpera has stormed to a dominant Rally Estonia victory for the third year in a row with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team, extending his lead in the FIA World Rally Championship.
  • Guided by co-driver Jonne Halttunen, Rovanpera once again looked at home aboard his GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID on some of the fastest roads in the WRC.
  • The victory is his 10th in the WRC in the two years since he became its youngest-ever winner on Rally Estonia 2021.
  • Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston finished seventh overall, only 0.3 seconds away from a place in the top six.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for TOKYO A-ARENA (Tentative Name) in Japan

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, July 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd. (Toyota Fudosan), and Toyota Alvark Tokyo Corporation (Toyota Alvark Tokyo) have announced a groundbreaking ceremony held today by Toyota Fudosan to celebrate the start of construction on the TOKYO A-ARENA (tentative name), part of the TOKYO A-ARENA PROJECT developed by the three companies.

Key Points: 
  • Toyota City, Japan, July 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd. (Toyota Fudosan), and Toyota Alvark Tokyo Corporation (Toyota Alvark Tokyo) have announced a groundbreaking ceremony held today by Toyota Fudosan to celebrate the start of construction on the TOKYO A-ARENA (tentative name), part of the TOKYO A-ARENA PROJECT developed by the three companies.
  • After its opening, the arena will be operated by Toyota Alvark Tokyo.
  • It will serve as the home court of the Toyota Alvark Tokyo, a member of the professional basketball B.
  • Speech by Tomohide Yamamura, President of Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd. (excerpt)
    "Under the TOKYO A-ARENA PROJECT's concept of 'discovering potential together!'

Toyota Mobility Foundation and WRI India Release Study that Offers Key Insights into Metro Usage Patterns Across India

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, July 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and WRI India today launched a working paper that offers new insights into the way commuters access and utilize the metro, and its implications on last-mile services.

Key Points: 
  • Toyota City, Japan, July 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and WRI India today launched a working paper that offers new insights into the way commuters access and utilize the metro, and its implications on last-mile services.
  • The paper presented key findings and recommendations based on extensive research across three metro cities-Nagpur, Delhi and Bengaluru.
  • The study's findings reveal how poor access to metro stations impacts the use of the metro rail system in India.
  • Understanding this diversity is critical to understand the best way to seamlessly integrate first and last-mile mobility into the metro journey.

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
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.