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.
Business Dec 31, 2020
Japan's climate plan: Big on ambition but small in scope
by Ryusei Takahashi
Despite Suga's pledge, questions remain concerning the country’s willingness to overhaul the world’s third-largest economy, slash harmful greenhouse gas emissions and curtail global warming.
Commentary / Japan | Commentary May 19, 2020
Toyota prepares to spend big, but is it smart to invest billions on the future?
by Anjani Trivedi
The automaker could very well catch the future wave just right, or mistime it terribly.
Business / Corporate May 13, 2020
Virus forcing rethink of Japanese way of business at Toyota, CEO says
by Shiho Takezawa and Nao Sano
Changes in working style due to the pandemic may spur changes as companies are forced to re-examine long-entrenched business practices.