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Toyota's 2021 electrified lineup, shown with options [Image: Toyota]
Plano-Based Toyota North America Will Build a $1.29B Battery Plant in the U.S. Could it Be Coming to Texas?
by David Seeley | Oct 18, 2021
The battery plant is part of a $3.4B investment Toyota announced today toward developing and localizing automotive battery production in the U.S.—including lithium-ion batteries for EVs.
by David Seeley |
Sep 21, 2021
The "S-AM" hybrid electric minivans—short for "Sienna Autonomo-MaaS"—will be tested in a six-month pilot program in Dallas, Pittsburgh, the San Francisco Bay areal, and other locations. Aurora intends to deploy the vehicles on ride-hailing networks in late 2024.
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by David Seeley |
May 3, 2021
Toyota customers can compare and buy policies online boosted by AI, with opt-ins for usage-based data tracking of their connected vehicles.
Another reason for the opening? TIMS covers more than your Rav4. The agency has expanded to offer insurance products for home, renters, RVs, even pets.
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by Alex Edwards |
Apr 27, 2021
Notably, Huawei and Toyota, which both have their U.S. headquarters in Plano, came in at No. 8 and No. 21, respectively.
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Toyota Unveils Expanded Online Car Buying Experience to Keep Up With Shifting Retail Patterns
by Alex Edwards | Feb 1, 2021
Toyota Motor North America's complete online retail experience, SmartPath, gives customers the ability to purchase a car without ever visiting a dealership.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Dec 14, 2020
"This is an important step in the transition to emissions-free heavy-duty trucks," according to TMNA Research and Development's chief engineer Andrew Lund.
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by Alex Edwards |
Nov 16, 2020
Toyota put out a call-to-action for its 10th annual art contest, which has youth aged 4-15 send in drawings of their dream car. Submissions can be sent in from now until January 31, 2021.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 13, 2020
Randy Pflughaupt is retiring from his 38-year career at Toyota. Keith Robertson will take over his role as group vice president of Supply Chain Management operations.
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[Photo: Courtesy Toyota Motor North America]
Toyota Launches Free Immersive Educational Hub Dedicated to Advanced Manufacturing
by Alex Edwards | Sep 14, 2020
Visitors to the e-learning hub can explore careers in advanced manufacturing and STEM while taking virtual tours of some of Toyota's most important facilities.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 3, 2020
Hear from Hesam Hosseini, CEO of Match; Stephen Bohanon, founder of Alkami; Jim Adler, managing director of Toyota AI Ventures; Rex Kurzius, founder of Asset Panda; and more at Dallas Startup Week's Corporate Innovation Summit.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Aug 18, 2020
Bill Fay, the senior vice president of automotive operations, will be retiring while three other employees are receiving promotions.
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by Sophia Gonzalez |
Jun 12, 2020
Toyota says these executive changes will help guide the Plano-headquartered company's vision toward becoming a mobility company.
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Toyota Motor North America is helping in the manufacture of protective masks for healthcare workers. [Photo: Courtesy Toyota Motor North America]
Toyota Tackles the COVID-19 Crisis With Money, Manufacturing, and Customer Support
by Lance Murray | Mar 30, 2020
The Plano-based auto company is helping make much-needed medical supplies and equipment, while caring for its customers.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Mar 18, 2020
Among the American Advertising Federation of Dallas' 2020 American Advertising Awards winners are The Richards Group, Toyota, SMU, and UNT. Check out some of the award-winning campaigns.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Feb 21, 2020
The venture capital subsidiary of the Toyota Research Institute is looking to invest in companies developing tech that could advance smart, connected cities. Apply now through April for the chance to pitch to the team.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Jan 7, 2020
Toyota plans to offer an open invitation to commercial and academic partners, interested scientists, and researchers to collaborate and work in Woven City, which is expected to be a real-world incubator for leading edge tech in action.
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