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Rally Japan is Here! Takamoto Katsuta Shares the Event's Excitement

The 2023 WRC season wrapped up with Rally Japan. This year, Toyota Times once again shared in the excitement with driver Takamoto Katsuta.

World Rally Championship (WRC) Motorsports TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Akio Toyoda Yuta Tomikawa

2023.11.24
TECHNOLOGY Super Taikyu 2023

A Hydrogen-Fueled HiAce Hits the Road in Australia

The hydrogen-powered engines that Toyota has honed through motorsports are at last moving towards commercialization. We look at how far they have come.

Hydrogen-powered engine Carbon neutrality Mobility for All Yuta Tomikawa

2023.11.22
TECHNOLOGY JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023

Driving Without Pedals?! New Technology Grants Mobility for All

At the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, Toyota's booth unveiled an innovative steering wheel, offering a future where everyone can enjoy the freedom of driving. Toyota Times delved into the technology's development.

Mobility for All Make ever-better cars Producing Happiness for All Yuta Tomikawa JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW

2023.11.15
CARS JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023

A New Future on Display at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023

A highlight-packed on-the-ground report from the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023. What did Chairman Toyoda and President Sato think about the event?

Akio Toyoda Koji Sato Mobility for All Yuta Tomikawa JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW

2023.11.08
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An In-Store Garden? Inside the World's First Crown Dealership

To coincide with the launch of the Crown Sport, new Crown dealerships opened in October, showcasing meticulous attention to detail.

crown Akio Toyoda Toyota dealers

2023.11.01
SPORTS

Akio's 4 Days Standing in as Team Principal--Backstage at Rally Finland

With Team Principal Latvala in the driver's seat, Chairman Akio Toyoda suddenly found himself leading the team. A behind-the-scenes look at four days of fierce competition.

Akio Toyoda TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Championship (WRC) Yuta Tomikawa Motorsports

2023.10.25
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Inside Toyota South Africa's Recovery--After the Floods, a Better Genba

How did Toyota's plant manage to recover so quickly after massive flooding suspended production in South Africa? And what was the slogan that kept the genba going?

Best-in-Town Global Toyota Producing Happiness for All

2023.10.18
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Exploring Kenya, a Renewable Energy Powerhouse

In June, the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally took place in Kenya, where daily life is sustained by renewable energy.

Carbon neutrality World Rally Championship (WRC) TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Yuta Tomikawa

2023.10.11
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Turning Dreams into Cars--Children's Creations Paint a Bright Future

A showcase of entries in this year's Dream Car Art Contest, in which children aged 15 and under from around the world share their hopes for the future!

Yuta Tomikawa Make ever-better cars Producing Happiness for All

2023.10.04
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Fukushima and Toyota, Working Together Toward a Smiling Hydrogen Society

In Fukushima, efforts to integrate hydrogen into society continue to spread. Chairman Akio Toyoda speaks of a future built upon smiles and gratitude.

Great East Japan Earthquake Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Carbon neutrality Make ever-better cars

2023.09.27
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Partners in Creating the Future--Toyota and the Philippines mark 35-year ties

A look at Toyota's 35-year relationship with the Philippines, working together to create a better future beyond carmaking.

Akio Toyoda Morizo Carbon neutrality Yuta Tomikawa

2023.09.20
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Teaming Up With Kumamon--Toyota's Genki-tai

For Toyota, being best-in-town is all about connecting with local communities. These efforts include a project to energize Kumamoto Prefecture.

Best-in-Town Producing Happiness for All Akio Toyoda Yuta Tomikawa

2023.09.13
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From Tateshina to the World--Prayers and Commitment to Zero Traffic Casualties

What can be done to reduce traffic accident casualties to zero? Auto industry leaders gathered at Mount Tateshina to share their ideas.

Shoko-ji Temple Akio Toyoda Gill Pratt

2023.09.06
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The Key to Brazil's Decarbonization? Sugarcane!

Half a world away from Japan, Brazil is powering cars with special fuels that take advantage of local characteristics. Here is a report on the country's unique path to decarbonization.

Carbon neutrality Global Toyota Yuta Tomikawa

2023.08.30
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Mobility in Harmony with Nature--The Lexus Outdoor Experience

Lexus offers unique, premium experiences tailored to outdoor lifestyles. The company's latest project is about coexisting with nature.

LEXUS Carbon neutrality Hydrogen Mobility for All Yuta Tomikawa

2023.08.23
CARS

Alphard and Vellfire--Friendly Rivalry Drives Evolution

Exploring the unique charms of the redesigned Alphard and Vellfire, which look set to remain fierce rivals.

Make ever-better cars Producing Happiness for All Yuta Tomikawa

2023.08.22
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Taking TPS to the Farm--Strawberries and Tomatoes Make Happier Communities

Why is a carmaker like Toyota turning to strawberry and tomato farming? It's not about profits, but contributing to communities through technology.

Toyota Production System (TPS) Kaizen Carbon neutrality Producing Happiness for All Yuta Tomikawa

2023.08.09
TECHNOLOGY

Cutting-Edge Gathering Reveals the Future of Mobility

Batteries, hydrogen, even wheelchairs--all the latest technologies under development were on show at the Technical Workshop. Did Toyota reveal all its cards at once?

Higashi-Fuji Technical Center Battery electric vehicle (BEV) Mobility for All Hydrogen

2023.08.02
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The Value of Toyota Quality Amid Argentina's Economic Crisis

In the midst of Argentina's economic crisis, the Hilux is enjoying strong sales. How does Toyota's commitment to quality help sustain livelihoods?

Make ever-better cars Carbon neutrality Yuta Tomikawa

2023.07.26
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Car Trends in China--Toyota's Unique Approach to Autonomous Driving

As China races ahead in car electrification and automation, Toyota is teaming up with local startups. A report on the latest car trends.

Automated driving Battery electric vehicle (BEV) Motor Shows Make ever-better cars Yuta Tomikawa

2023.07.19
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High-Flying Drones Carry the Future of Logistics

On Nagasaki's Goto Islands, a Toyota Tsusho subsidiary is using drones to create the future of logistics.

Producing Happiness for All Kaizen Yuta Tomikawa

2023.07.12
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Can Nature Heal Us? Toyota is Determined to Find Out

Does nature have the power to heal and rejuvenate people? Toyota's "non-car" research is trying to scientifically sort fact from fiction.

Producing Happiness for All Yuta Tomikawa Make ever-better cars

2023.07.05
MANAGEMENT

Akio's Message for Future Carmakers in Last Meeting as Chair

A roundup of the General Shareholders' Meeting, the last to be chaired by Akio Toyoda, including a look back at his time in the role.

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2023.06.28
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No Child Left Behind--Toyota's Efforts to Save Young Lives on School Buses

In both 2021 and 2022, Japan experienced incidents where children died after being　accidentally locked on school buses. Yuta Tomikawa reports on the safety measures taken by Toyota to ensure such tragedies are not repeated.

Make ever-better cars Producing Happiness for All Monozukuri (manufacturing) Yuta Tomikawa

2023.06.21
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From G7 Hiroshima to the World--Japan's Unique Path to Carbon Neutrality

Japan's carbon-neutral vehicles were on display at the G7 Hiroshima Summit, where Toyota's top scientist emphasized the need for diversity in decarbonization.

Gill Pratt Carbon neutrality Hydrogen Battery electric vehicle (BEV) Yuta Tomikawa

2023.06.14
TECHNOLOGY

Liquid Hydrogen Corolla's World-First 24-Hour Challenge

In a world first, a liquid hydrogen-powered Corolla ran a 24-hour endurance race, capping off a long process of trial and error.

Hydrogen-powered engine Morizo Motorsports Corolla

2023.06.07
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Kaizen Meets Healthcare at Toyota Memorial Hospital's New Ward

The revamped Toyota Memorial Hospital is full of Toyota-style innovations and kaizen. Here, we offer a look at what lies inside and the journey to opening day.

Kaizen Yuta Tomikawa

2023.05.31
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The President's Last Day--Looking Back from Where it All Began

On Akio Toyoda's final day as president, Toyota Times was with him as he shared his thoughts in the place where it all started.

Kiichiro Toyoda Akio Toyoda Yuta Tomikawa

2023.05.24
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6,000 Pay Tribute to Honorary Chairman's Path toward a Global Toyota

Events were held to farewell Honorary Chairman Shoichiro Toyoda, who passed away in February. At various locations, many came together to lay flowers and pay their respects.

2023.05.17
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A 10,000 km Hydrogen Journey Linking Thailand and Hokkaido

As Toyota partners with Thai conglomerate CP in the pursuit of carbon neutrality, commercial vehicles are set to play a leading role in shaping the future.

Hydrogen Carbon neutrality Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Make ever-better cars Yuta Tomikawa

2023.05.09
MANAGEMENT

The New Team on Inherited Teachings and Future Vision -Meet Toyota's New Management: Part 2

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 Akio Toyoda and their thoughts on running things together.

Akio Toyoda Koji Sato Yuta Tomikawa

2023.04.26
MANAGEMENT

A New Team of One-of-a-Kind Car Lovers -Meet Toyota's New Management: Part 1

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

Koji Sato Yuta Tomikawa Ceremony For New Employees

2023.04.19
CARS

Whooping with Delight--Behind the Scenes of RZ Development

Yuta Tomikawa gets his turn in the car that had Chairman Akio Toyoda and President Koji Sato whooping with delight. A report on the RZ development team's travails leading up to the launch.

Carbon neutrality Battery electric vehicle (BEV) Electrification Toyota dealers Masahiro Sasaki

2023.04.12
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Even the Food Trucks are Different in Fukushima--Fueling and Feeding the Local Community

Twelve years on from the Great East Japan Earthquake, Toyota Times follows Fukushima Prefecture's efforts to rebuild itself as a leading hydrogen city.

Great East Japan Earthquake Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Denso Carbon neutrality

2023.04.05
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The First Step to Becoming Toyota People--Toyota Technical Skills Academy Graduation Ceremony

For the first time in three years, parents were able to join students at the Toyota Technical Skills Academy graduation ceremony, filled with smiles bright as the sunshine outside.

Toyota Technical Skills Academy Mitsuru Kawai Oyaji

2023.03.29
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Thank You for Breaking It--The Endless Pursuit of Ever-Better Cars

Making ever-better cars is a never-ending series of challenges. Toyota Times caught up with engineers taking up the gauntlet on the development frontlines.

Make ever-better cars Motorsports GR Yaris Morizo

2023.03.22
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"Don't Let Perfect be the Enemy of Good"--Toyota's Chief Scientist on Decarbonization

How is the world to wean itself off carbon? What is the potential for Japan's pursuit of hydrogen? Toyota's Chief Scientist Dr. Gill Pratt explains.

Gill Pratt Carbon neutrality Hydrogen

2023.03.15
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Deepening Ties in Difficult Times--1 Year on from Kojima Industries Cyberattack

One year after a cyberattack on Kojima Industries shut all of Toyota's Japanese plants, a behind-the-scenes look at how the company overcame this unprecedented crisis.

Kiichiro Toyoda Woven City

2023.03.08
TECHNOLOGY

"Toyota and Apple are Similar"--A Treasure from the U.S. AI World Speaks About the Future of Automated Driving

The squeal of tires echoes around a test course. A WRC World Champion sits in the driver's seat--with his hands in his lap?! A look at the present and future of automated driving.

Automated driving Toyota Research Institute (TRI) Gill Pratt

2023.03.01
TECHNOLOGY

Mobility For AllーRacing Spurs a World-First Experiment

How can the deaf and hard of hearing enjoy the roar of an engine? How do you get the full race experience without visiting a track ? Yuta Tomikawa visits a circuit full of novel ideas.

Mobility for All Akio Toyoda Motorsports

2023.02.22
CARS

Custom Car Festival Reveals Decarbonized Future for Beloved Cars

A report from the Tokyo Auto Salon, which began on January 13 and ran over three days packed with car enthusiasts.

Akio Toyoda Motorsports Monozukuri (manufacturing)

2023.02.15
MANAGEMENT

Akio's Admiration for Mr. Prius, the Man Who Created Something from Nothing

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 the president? A recap of the live broadcast.

Akio Toyoda Koji Sato Make ever-better cars

2023.02.13
MANAGEMENT

Becoming President Amid the Roar of Engines--Akio's Chosen Successor, Koji Sato

"Would you be president for me?" A recap of the live interview with Toyota's new "team leader," including that big trackside proposal.

Akio Toyoda Koji Sato Make ever-better cars

2023.02.13
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Akio's Candid Advice for Employees

The New Year gathering featured an impromptu Q&A session between Akio and Toyota employees. From people in a position to train and instruct others to those just embarking on their adult life, staff of all ages asked the questions on their minds, while Akio offered advice drawn from his own experiences.

Akio Toyoda New Year’s Message

2023.02.01
MANAGEMENT

Passing Toyota's Presidency Baton from Akio Toyoda to Koji Sato

Toyota announced a change to its executive structure on January 26, appointing Operating Officer Koji Sato the new president and Akio Toyoda the new chairman after his 13 years of presidency. Here, we share messages delivered at the live broadcast.

Akio Toyoda Koji Sato Make ever-better cars

2023.01.26
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2022 Year in Review Newscast with Akio Toyoda: Carbon Neutrality, End of Russian Production, Hino, and More

Toyota Times News, a newscast hosted by Yuta Tomikawa, has started. With President Akio Toyoda as its first guest, the program looks back at 2022 and covers key global topics, including a new carbon-neutral project in Thailand, the painful decision to end production in Russia, and the flood recovery efforts in South Africa.

Akio Toyoda Carbon neutrality Make ever-better cars

2023.01.19