Toyota starts a new $2.8 billion company to develop self-driving software

Source: https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/2/17070828/toyota-research-institute-tri-ad-tokyo Based in Tokyo By Sean O’Kane@sokane1  Mar 2, 2018, 11:25am EST Photo: Toyota Research Institute Toyota is expanding its pursuit of self-driving cars by starting a new company called Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development, or TRI-AD. The Japanese automaker is starting the company in conjunction with automotive supplier Aisin Seiki and Denso, and together, they plan to invest $2.8

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Mini-Series Tells History of African Americans and the Auto Industry

Source: http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/mini+series+tells+history+of+african+americans+and+auto+industry.htm February 26, 2018 PLANO, Texas, (Feb. 26, 2018)–A three-part mini-documentary released today by Toyota recounts the history of African Americans in the automobile industry. It highlights how African Americans helped shape the auto industry, the industry’s positive socioeconomic impact on black families, and the continuing need to promote diversity within the industry. The series

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Toyota Releases North American Environmental Report

Source: http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+releases+north+american+environmental+report.htm Goal to Create a More Sustainable Future for Society, Business and the Planet Driven by its Environmental Challenge 2050 Toyota Leverages Olympic Advertising to Communicate Commitment to Saving Winter February 13, 2018 PLANO, Texas (Feb. 13, 2018) – Combating major environmental issues facing the global community, such as climate change, water scarcity, resource depletion and habitat

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2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE: What we liked and didn’t like

Source: http://s.mlive.com/82CL6oj By: Benjamin Raven | [email protected] Toyota | David Dewhurst The 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE represents the top hybrid sedan on the market with its impressive fuel economy ratings, more than adequate power, and the Japanese automaker’s continued dedication to comfort, reliability and ease of use. The model MLive’s Detroit-based Trending News Reporter Benjamin

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Toyota Hits Hybrid Sales Goal Three Years Ahead of Schedule

  Source: http://www.thedrive.com/news/18230/toyota-hits-hybrid-sales-goal-three-years-ahead-of-schedule Toyota might be behind on EVs, but it’s still an undisputed industry leader in hybrids. BY ERIC BRANDT FEBRUARY 7, 2018 Despite being a bit of a laughing stock, the Prius just led Toyota to achieve an impressive sales goal three years ahead of schedule. In October of 2015, Toyota set a goal for itself

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The 2019 Toyota Avalon is a love letter to land yachts

Source: http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2018/01/15/2019-toyota-avalon-is-love-letter-to-land-yachts.amp.html TOYOTA Published January 15, 2018 The 2019 Toyota Avalon is a love letter to land yachts By Gary Gastelu | Fox News Toyota sees a future for sedans Full size four-door sales may be on the downside these days, but Toyota is sticking with the segment and introducing an all-new Avalon sedan at the Detroit Auto

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New Toyota-Mazda plant will bring 4,000 jobs to Alabama

Source: http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/us/amp/New-Toyota-Mazda-plant-will-bring-4-000-jobs-to-12488854.php   New Toyota-Mazda plant will bring 4,000 jobs to Alabama By KIM CHANDLER and TOM KRISHER, Associated Press | on January 10, 2018 Photo: Eugene Hoshiko, AP FILE- In this Aug. 4, 2017, file photo, logos of Toyota Motor Corp., bottom, and Mazda Motor Corp., top, are placed prior to a news conference in Tokyo. Japanese automakers

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Toyota will add Amazon Alexa to select cars in 2018

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/01/09/toyota-will-add-amazon-alexa-to-select-cars-in-2018.html Toyota will add Amazon Alexa to select cars in 2018 Robert Ferris | @RobertoFerris Published 6 Hours Ago Updated 32 Mins AgoCNBC.com Some Toyota and Lexus models will offer Amazon Alexa in 2018. The Japanese automaker plans to add the feature to more models in 2019. SeongJoon Cho | Bloomberg | Getty Images A Toyota Motor

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Toyota sees gain in sales of Texas-made pickup trucks in 2017

Source: https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2018/01/04/toyota-sees-gain-in-sales-of-texas-made-pickup.html Toyota sees gain in sales of Texas-made pickup trucks in 2017 Enlarge Toyota gained more traction with consumers with its 2017 Tacoma pickup truck. COURTESY OF TOYOTA By W. Scott Bailey  –  Senior Reporter, San Antonio Business Journal 4 hours ago Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) had a lackluster 2017, with overall North American sales down 0.6

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