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  Reinvigorating the Board and Boosting Decision-Making Speed--Why Toyota Has Shifted to an Audit…

  Toyota has announced a resolution to transition from a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Board to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Co…

  2025.03.18

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  Return on equity (ROE) is an indicator for evaluating a company's profitability and the efficiency of its management. Toyota's recent results briefing fea…

  2025.02.13

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  Toyota's results briefing for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Alongside the usual revenue and income figures, the company unveiled new plans for the …

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  2024.11.14

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  Top management and the employees met onsite and put their heads together to hold a TPS (Toyota Production System) Jishuken (Joint Kaizen Activities…

  2024.11.13

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  2024.11.06

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  Offender rehabilitation in Japan has flourished through the altruistic spirit and humanity of volunteers. In a speech commemorating the system's 75th anniversary, Toyota Vice Chairman Shigeru Hayakawa recounted how Akio Toyoda transformed the company by "getting people to engage with each o…

  2024.11.01

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  This September, Chairman Akio Toyoda attended Toyota's U.S. national dealer meeting for the first time in two years. In an unscripted chat with Yuta T…

  2024.10.07

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  Betting on Batteries That Can Cross the Pacific--Chairman Toyoda's Speech at the Toyota Battery In…

  After becoming a wholly-owned Toyota subsidiary in March, Primearth EV Energy has relaunched as Toyota Battery. What message did Chairman Akio …

  2024.10.04

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  In our fourth episode, Chairman Akio Toyoda talks about recent news, from the acclaimed novel Sons of Toyota to his own reappointment to the board …

  2024.08.02

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  2024.07.04

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  How will Toyota pass profits onto stakeholders? What is the company's vision for growth? The task of answering these shareholder questions fell to Exe…

  2024.07.03

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  For the first time since 2009, Chairman Akio Toyoda did not chair the general meeting, but instead joined President Koji Sato and the other current exe…

  2024.07.02

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  Before facing shareholders' questions, President Koji Sato once again apologized for the recent certification issues, pledging to "tackle them in the gen…

  2024.07.01

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  Model Certification Application Investigation Results: Chairman Toyoda's Perspective on the Press …

  Toyota Motor Corporation held a press conference on June 3 in response to instructions from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Touris…

  2024.06.17

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  This article presents the full text of Chairman Akio Toyoda's press conference message and the detailed explanation by Customer First Promotion Grou…

  2024.06.04

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  At the financial results briefing on May 8, Toyota's forecast included a 2 trillion yen investment in the future. How does the company plan to pursue sus…

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  It has been two and a half months since the last Voice-Only broadcast. Chairman Akio Toyoda chats about Toyota News and the intention behind his wo…

  2024.05.07

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  Toyota Group genba leaders, selected by roles rather than titles, gathered for a candid dialogue with Chairman Akio Toyoda, who has vowed to take re…

  2024.02.29

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  Toyota and Daihatsu held a press conference to announce Daihatsu's new leadership. We unpack the comments made at the event to find out how the…

  2024.02.27

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  "Inventing our path forward, together." Taking responsibility for the Toyota Group, Chairman Akio Toyoda shared his vision with company leaders. We d…

  2024.02.06

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  From his birth into the Toyoda family to his embattled 14 years as president, Akio Toyoda gave a speech reflecting on his life so far and a message to c…

  2024.01.31

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  Chairman Akio Toyoda gave a lecture on the Toyota Production System to an audience of 200 corporate managers and executives. During the Q&A ses…

  2024.01.30

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  Toyota announced its vision for the Group's future direction: "Inventing our path forward, together." As the person responsible for guiding the Group, h…

  2024.01.30

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  As a business leader, Akio Toyoda has approached countless decisions with a mindset rooted in the Toyota Production System. We share the lecture he…

  2024.01.26

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  "I still have a lot of work to do," Chairman Akio Toyoda told Toyota team members around the world, sharing a recent dream that has strengthened his…

  2024.01.03

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  Automotive analyst Shinya Yamamoto has been going one-on-one with this year's trio of newly appointed presidents. In this final interview, Hydrogen F…

  2023.11.20

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  Automotive analyst Shinya Yamamoto has been going one-on-one with this year's trio of newly appointed presidents. In this second interview, BEV Fact…

  2023.11.16

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  40 Questions for Akio Toyoda-- "I constantly fear that Toyota will go back to being an ordinary com…

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  2023.11.14

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  Automotive analyst Shinya Yamamoto goes one-on-one with this year's trio of newly appointed presidents. In this first installment, President Koji Sato d…

  2023.11.13

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  All-solid-state batteries have been touted as the future of batteries and a game-changer for BEVs. Two companies have joined forces to make the Japa…

  2023.11.09

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  2023.11.01

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  Toyota Makes Woven by Toyota a Wholly Owned Subsidiary: Why Chairman Toyoda gave up his sh…

  Toyota announced that Woven by Toyota, in which Chairman Toyoda had personally invested, would become a wholly owned subsidiary. What is the co…

  2023.10.24

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  "As crazy as it may sound..." This is how Chairman Akio Toyoda prefaced his remarks at Toyota Philippines' 35th anniversary ceremony. With Toyotas m…

  2023.09.28

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  Takeshi Uchiyamada, creator of the Prius, has stepped down as director. The former chairman, who fulfilled a childhood dream by becoming an auto e…

  2023.07.11

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  "Being president of Toyota is lonely." President Koji Sato received this piece of advice from Chairman Akio Toyoda when he was offered the position. W…

  2023.07.06

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  One item on the agenda at every shareholders' meeting is the election of directors. Over the past 14 years, their number has shrunk by two-thirds to j…

  2023.07.04

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  2023.07.04

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  Chairman Akio Toyoda sees himself as Toyota's "rearguard." What was he trying to protect during his 14-year watch? Chairing the shareholders' meeti…

  2023.07.03

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  2023.06.28

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  2023.06.13

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  In this special feature looking back on Akio Toyoda's 14 years as Toyota's 11th president, Part one traces the course of his reforms from a product pers…

  2023.06.12

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  Two of Japan's top commercial vehicle manufacturers are merging. Together with parent companies Daimler Truck and Toyota, they seek the competiti…

  2023.06.05

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  Toyota's financial report for the fiscal year ended March 2023 indicated a projected operating income of 3 trillion yen. Amid the push towards electrific…

  2023.05.23

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  An Illustrated Guide: Understanding Toyota's Financial Results in 3 Minutes - Why is Toyota expecti…

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  2023.05.10

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  In the second half of our two-part closeup on Toyota's new management, President Koji Sato and his team share the lessons imparted by Chairman Aki…

  2023.04.26

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  With Toyota's new management team off and running, we spend two episodes picking apart everything from their management strategies to favorite …

  2023.04.19

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  There was a policy briefing for employees before the press had their chance, and the Q&A was unscripted and uncensored. The eight executives in att…

  2023.04.18

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  The questions and answer session at a recent conference dug deeper into two ideas expressed by the new management team: "carbon neutrality" an…

  2023.04.17

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  The eyes of the world were on a recent briefing about Toyota's new management structure. There, new President Koji Sato explained the journey of tr…

  2023.04.14

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  Appearing together before stakeholders for the first time since the leadership change press conference, President Akio Toyoda and incoming President…

  2023.03.23

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  A press conference on February 13 focused on the direction to be taken by Toyota's new management team, allowing each member to outline their vis…

  2023.02.17

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  On February 13, Toyota held a press conference to outline its new management structure. The theme for this new era is "inheritance and evolution." T…

  2023.02.14

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  Takeshi Uchiyamada, aka "Mr. Prius," is set to step down as chairman. Did the man who always stood by Akio's side also have some harsh words for th…

  2023.02.13

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  2023.02.13

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  Toyota announced a change to its executive structure on January 26, appointing Operating Officer Koji Sato the new president and Akio Toyoda the ne…

  2023.01.26

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  A desire to make things easier for others and find enjoyment--speaking to a young audience, Akio Toyoda shares the connection he finds between thes…

  2023.01.13

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  At the start of 2023, Akio Toyoda delivered his New Year greeting in English to all of his colleagues around the world with appreciation for the bonds uni…

  2023.01.11

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  President Akio Toyoda gave an interview for U.S. media amid the BEV shift being a hot topic worldwide. Here are some highlights from their hour-long …

  2022.11.22

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  90 years ago, Kiichiro Toyoda ventured into the automotive business along with many passionate colleagues. All these decades later, one of their para…

  2022.07.12

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  This second article on the shareholders' meeting Q&A session shares comments made by Akio, now in his 14th year as president, on the topic of his su…

  2022.06.24

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  2022.06.22

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  Akio Toyoda, at his 13th General Shareholders' Meeting as chairperson, looked back at the last 13 years and explained the clear changes he has seen …

  2022.06.20

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  2022.04.28

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  "Let's do it!" This is one of the key phrases Akio Toyoda uses to motivate his colleagues and partners. But what exactly does it mean? The answer com…

  2022.03.07

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  2022.01.14

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  Toyota Times presents the full text and video of President Toyoda's New Year's address to Toyota employees in Japan, delivered at an internal event on …

  2022.01.14

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  At the start of 2022, Akio Toyoda delivered his New Year greeting in English to all of his colleagues around the world with appreciation for the bonds uni…

  2022.01.08

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  This key phrase of using baseball analogy represents Akio Toyoda's unwavering belief in how to move forward, especially in an era where it is difficult t…

  2022.01.06

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  2021.12.27

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  President Akio Toyoda attended this year's 56th All-Toyota Total Quality Management (TQM) Competition for the first time in six years. This article looks …

  2021.12.27

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  In various opportunities, such as when talking about sports, telling the employees what mindset to embrace, and presenting the company's vision, Pres…

  2021.11.12

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  Despite revising upward its year-end forecast for operating income, Toyota still has a stern outlook. Through the answers to reporters' questions at Toy…

  2021.11.09

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  Toyota Times provides the key points of Toyota's FY2022 first half financial results during which COVID-19 and a chip shortage have affected automake…

  2021.11.04

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  When it comes to competition, you either win or lose. Himself once an athlete, Akio Toyoda often says that he "hates to lose". What do these words, w…

  2021.07.27

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  Message from Akio Toyoda to Osamu Suzuki, Senior Advisor of Suzuki and Legendary Automotive L…

  At the press conference, the last question from the reporters was one about Akio's thoughts on Osamu Suzuki, who has made huge contributions to Ja…

  2021.07.23

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  Aiming to Improve Logistics and Lives of People: Toyota's New Collaboration with Suzuki and Daiha…

  In announcing the participation of minivehicle manufacturers Suzuki and Daihatsu in a Toyota-initiated commercial vehicle business partnership, the th…

  2021.07.23

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  "The automotive industry has entered an uncharted era," says Akio Toyoda on many occasions, and carbon neutrality is now increasing the unpredicta…

  2021.06.28

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  The sixth part of this Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting series turns the spotlight onto Akio's conviction and determination-filled concluding rema…

  2021.06.26

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  The fifth part of this Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting series examines the Toyota Philosophy, which was another key topic brought up by share…

  2021.06.25

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  The fourth part of this Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting series highlights responses by two top leaders of Toyota's overseas business from the U…

  2021.06.24

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  The third of a six-part series on the 2021 Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting reflects on comments made by Operating Officer James Kuffner on …

  2021.06.23

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  The second of a six-part series on the 2021 Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting features Toyota's all-round electrification strategy. Why not focus …

  2021.06.22

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  This is the first of a six-part series on Toyota's 2021 Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting held on June 16. In responding to the first question from a …

  2021.06.21

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  In overcoming various crises after the global financial crisis of 2008, Toyota's management was driven by their resolve to achieve steady growth every…

  2021.05.31

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  Toyota closed its latest fiscal year with increased profit, even though the outlook announced in the beginning was viewed and reported as an "80 perce…

  2021.05.14

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  Following on from FY2020 which was struck with various crises, how did Toyota respond to these challenges and what is Toyota's outlook for the next te…

  2021.05.12

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  2021.05.07

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  TPS is the shared language of Toyota's global operations, and management explains to employee representatives how it goes beyond production as pe…

  2021.05.05

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  Management Discussion Series (Part Two): Knowledge of Genba and Digitalization Key to Growth a…

  People grow by taking on challenges, whether at the genba where work is done or transforming the way a company operates. This discussion between management and employee representatives highlights the keys to growth and performance, bridging gaps, and combining efforts and wisdom to conti…

  2021.05.03

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  Recent discussions between Toyota management and workers in Japan included revelations made from team members seconded to other companies t…

  2021.04.28

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  Does Akio Toyoda just sit in his CEO office and spend time approving documents? No. Most of the time, he is visiting various frontlines or genba, which i…

  2021.04.26

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  Chief Digital Officer James Kuffner shared his thoughts, at an internal meeting, on the challenge to achieve carbon neutrality. What does he mean whe…

  2021.04.13

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  Why has Toyota decided to strengthen its commercial vehicle business? And why have Isuzu and Hino, two rivals, decided to join forces? The CEOs of e…

  2021.03.25

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  Akio Toyoda has kept one promise to himself with regard to the Great East Japan Earthquake, which is also rooted in Toyota's business decision for Toh…

  2021.03.22

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  A week before the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake , Akio paid a visit to the Tohoku region. New Toyota Times reporter Kyonosuke …

  2021.03.11

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  Who is it that you want to make happy and how? "Best-in-town" is the key philosophy that Akio Toyoda has repeatedly used to remind of what Toyota s…

  2021.02.22

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  It is not widely known that the new Yaris was launched in 2020, one year after its originally scheduled launch in 2019, to gain one extra year for further…

  2021.02.16

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  Toyota has announced its financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2021. Just how has Toyota been combatting the impact …

  2021.02.11

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  Many Toyota stakeholders would agree that the most prominent words spoken by Akio is "Let's make ever-better cars." This has been the mantra at To…

  2021.01.18

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  "The customer will choose": Vehicle electrification strategy for decarbonation - Selections from Toy…

  This is the second article in a three-part series covering Akio's responses during the Q&A session at Toyota's 1H financial results briefing. In this article, …

  2020.11.17

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  With an eye toward "Producing Happiness for All" - Selections from Toyota's 1H/2Q financial results…

  This is a three-part series on Akio's responses during the Q&A session at Toyota's 1H Financial Results briefing. In this article, the topic centers on "Toyo…

  2020.11.12

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  Automotive and business journalist, Naoto Ikeda, takes a closer look at Toyota's 1H/2Q Financial Results and shares thoughts about the significance alo…

  2020.11.10

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  President Akio Toyoda attended the first-half financial results briefing after not having attended it in years. Why did he attend? What did he share? Toy…

  2020.11.06

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  2020.11.06

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  Akio Toyoda shows his commitment to the path he is laying out for Toyota, channeling his inner entrepreneur to invest in the new Woven suite of comp…

  2020.07.30

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  On July 28, TRI-AD announced an expansion and reorganization with one holding company and two operating companies, all including "Woven" as part …

  2020.07.30

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  Akio sets his sights on the future, shares his thoughts on management philosophy, and details his image of an ideal successor for the first time in Part …

  2020.07.23

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  President Akio Toyoda was recently interviewed by the Chunichi Shimbun, resulting in an article that was published in the morning edition of the newsp…

  2020.07.22

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  2020.06.19

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  Akio asks what happens if no one ever wins and explains how the strength of one company can be beneficial when that strength is used to do things fo…

  2020.06.18

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  In response to a shareholder question, Toyota's champion of monozukuri, Mitsuru Kawai, shares thoughts on Toyota's commitment to continuing produ…

  2020.06.17

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  2020.06.16

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  2020.06.15

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  With an open and candid review, Akio Toyoda kicked off the annual General Shareholder Meeting for 2020, outlining the events leading to Toyota's pres…

  2020.06.11

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  Akio Toyoda at the FY2020 Financial Results Press Conference: "More than learning something new…

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  2020.05.14

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  For more than 10 years, Toyota's current leadership has weathered unprecedented crises. They face the current crisis no differently: become strong to…

  2020.05.12

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  Dr. Yoshino and Akio discuss the challenges of batteries as they apply to BEVs, while seeing how CASE, MaaS, and how technologies can converge in a …

  2020.04.30

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  A research scientist and a businessman. They may come from different positions, but they both share a common view of a more connected, electrifie…

  2020.04.30

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  2020.04.23

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  The commitment Akio Toyoda made after the tragic Tohoku earthquake, and how he sees the 9 years since thenーread about that and more in his rem…

  2020.04.02

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  Toyota's Shigeki Tomoyama speaks with Toyota Times and shares thoughts about the importance of continuing to make sports cars and what the futur…

  2019.05.10