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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
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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