Business / Corporate Nov 18, 2021
Toyota president to serve third term as head of Japan's auto association
Akio Toyoda's extended tenure comes when the auto industry is putting more focus on electrification as momentum builds toward decarbonization
Business / Corporate Nov 15, 2021
As autos go electric, Toyota chases hydrogen dream
by Tim Kelly and Maki Shiraki
In Japan, where mass layoffs are politically difficult, hydrogen's allure is that it would cause less disruption than a full switch to EVs.
Business / Corporate Nov 14, 2021
In defense of combustion engines, Toyota CEO says ‘the enemy is carbon’
by River Davis and Tsuyoshi Inajima
Toyota says that different emissions-reducing car technologies are needed for different regions of the world.
Business / Corporate Jun 23, 2021
Honda goes all in on electric cars in stark contrast to Toyota
by Shiho Takezawa and Masatsugu Horie
Honda has said publicly it will phase out sales of gasoline-powered cars completely, setting 2040 as the goal.
Business / Corporate | Regional voices: Chubu May 24, 2021
How Toyota's president helped develop the GR Yaris from the driver's seat
In his role as the firm's "master driver," Akio Toyoda test drives new car models as a final check before they hit showrooms.
Business / Corporate | Regional voices: Chubu Apr 26, 2021
The inspiring journey of one Lexus car, from dream to realization
From its start as an unrealistic concept, encouragement from Toyota bosses got the LC sports coupe off the ground and into showrooms.
Business Mar 12, 2021
Toyota chief’s warning to Apple: The car business isn’t easy
by River Davis
The technology giant has been creating waves as it approaches a wide range of automakers that are seen as potential contenders for a vehicle partnership.
Business / Corporate | Regional voices: Chubu Feb 12, 2021
When the company decided to shut one of its plants in Japan, it took inspiration from a previous factory closure in Australia, in which efforts had been made to protect a legacy.
National Feb 10, 2021
Tokyo Olympic organizers to meet on sexist comments row as firestorm grows
Meanwhile, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike said she would not attend four-party Olympic talks later this month, where local media speculated Mori's comments are expected to be discussed.
National Feb 10, 2021
Toyota president 'disappointed' by Tokyo 2020 chief Mori's sexist comments
The carmaker, a worldwide Olympic sponsor, said it issued Toyoda's message on Wednesday because it concluded it should not keep silent.
National / Media | MEDIA MIX Jan 30, 2021
Driving around in circles on reducing emissions from motor vehicles
by Philip Brasor
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda warns that increased dependence on electric vehicles will not solve the country's emissions problem.