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TMC unveils Lexus advanced safety research vehicle at CES; elements of autonomous driving, but a focus on better drivers

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and its Lexus Division unveiled its advanced active safety research vehicle, based on a Lexus LS hybrid, at the International CES today to demonstrate ongoing efforts around automated vehicle safety technologies and explain Toyota’s approach to reducing global traffic fatalities and injuries.

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Toyota to offer rides in SAE Level-4 automated vehicles on public roads in Japan next summer

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OCTOBER 26, 2019

Offered from July to September 2020, the P4 will demonstrate Toyota’s “Chauffeur” SAE Level-4 capabilities in a specific “mobility as a service” (MaaS) driving environment. Introduced at CES 2019, the P4 test vehicle is based on the fifth-generation Lexus LS sedan. —TRI CEO Gill Pratt. and Los Altos, Calif. research offices.

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“Toyota Safety Sense” preventive safety package-equipped vehicles top 10 million units globally

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NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Toyota Motor Corporation announced that the total global number of vehicles equipped with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS), the Toyota-developed preventive safety package, has reached the 10 million unit mark approximately three and a half years after its March 2015 introduction.

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Toyota launching redesigned Harrier (Lexus RX) in Japan; hybrid model following in January

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation will launch the redesigned Harrier crossover SUV (Lexus RX in overseas markets) in Japan on 2 December, with a hybrid model scheduled for release on 15 January 2014. As a result, the Harrier is eligible for reduced taxes under the Japanese government’s tax system for environment-friendly vehicles.

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Daihatsu to become wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor; strengthening small car operations

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2016

Toyota Motor Corporation and its subsidiary Daihatsu Motor Co., The Daihatsu brand, said Toyota President Akio Toyoda, will have a position equal to that of Toyota and Lexus. Under the agreement, 0.26 shares of common stock of Toyota will be allotted and delivered for each share of common stock of Daihatsu.

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First driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance developed for Toyota connected cars in Japan

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation and the MS&AD Insurance Group’s Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., The product is called either the Toyota “Tsunagaru” (Connected) Car Insurance Plan (eligible: Toyota dealers), or G-Link automobile insurance (eligible: Lexus dealers). Background. Overview of new products and services.

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Future Cars: Concept EVs for 2023 and Beyond

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MARCH 6, 2022

Lexus EV Sports Car. With three electric motors producing 1,050 horsepower (hp) and 1,328 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Expect dual motors and all-wheel drive to be an option, if not standard. Lexus looks ready to move into EV supercar territory. Lexus Sports Car. A Quick Look at What Is on the Electric Horizon.

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Toyota’s new telematics service features interactive voice response, third-party apps; Toyota Open Vehicle Architecture

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation will this summer in Japan begin rolling out “T-Connect”, a new telematics service, along with compatible navigation systems and a smartphone app. Lexus vehicles will be equipped with navigation systems compatible with new “G-Link” features, providing a service similar to T-Connect.

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Toyota unveils new TNGA-based engines and transmissions and improved hybrid systems; deployment begins in 2017

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled new advanced engines and transmissions and further evolved hybrid systems based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). The transaxle itself features a motor with a new rolling coil structure with fewer wires and a newly developed magnetic steel.

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Toyota Posts $4.7B Operating Loss for FY09, Forecasts $8.6B Loss for FY10; Focus on Hybrids, Compact Vehicles and Cost Reduction to Recover

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MAY 9, 2009

billion) for fiscal 2010 (ending 31 March 2010), Toyota Motor Corporation said it will try to recover through a more selective deployment of its resources, with a focus on hybrids, compacts and cost-reduction. Hit with an operating loss of ¥461 billion (US$4.7

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Toyota provides update on status of green car technology, future plans; 21 new hybrid models, new gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, EV and fuel cell stack

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) outlined the progress of development of its green technologies as well as its vehicle deployment plans through 2015. TMC plans to launch a new fuel cell bus (FC bus) currently in development with Hino Motors, Ltd. The new EQ EV offers power consumption of 104 Wh/km. Click to enlarge.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Going forward, GM plans to spend proportionally less of its marketing budget on the corporate identity and more on the vehicle brands. One of the designers called Buick “ premium without being pretentious ” Buick appears to be targeting a Lexus like experience. Establishing four core brands. Chevrolet is a global value leader.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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APRIL 22, 2009

Making electric vehicles affordable will be critical for them to have an impact on the environment, as vehicle ownership continues to rise quickly. Great Wall Motor Co., Those prices are much lower than that of General Motors Corp.s in late 2010. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. Prius hybrid. All rights reserved.

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TMC unveils Lexus advanced safety research vehicle at CES; elements of autonomous driving, but a focus on better drivers

Toyota to offer rides in SAE Level-4 automated vehicles on public roads in Japan next summer

“Toyota Safety Sense” preventive safety package-equipped vehicles top 10 million units globally

Toyota launching redesigned Harrier (Lexus RX) in Japan; hybrid model following in January

Daihatsu to become wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor; strengthening small car operations

First driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance developed for Toyota connected cars in Japan

Future Cars: Concept EVs for 2023 and Beyond

Toyota’s new telematics service features interactive voice response, third-party apps; Toyota Open Vehicle Architecture

Toyota unveils new TNGA-based engines and transmissions and improved hybrid systems; deployment begins in 2017

Toyota Posts $4.7B Operating Loss for FY09, Forecasts $8.6B Loss for FY10; Focus on Hybrids, Compact Vehicles and Cost Reduction to Recover

Toyota provides update on status of green car technology, future plans; 21 new hybrid models, new gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, EV and fuel cell stack

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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