Toyota, Honda Extend China Shutdowns as Virus Gathers Pace
Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. were among carmakers extending shutdowns at their China plants as the country steps up measures to fight the deadly coronavirus.
CARB Chair Chides GM, Toyota for Backing Trump on Fuel Rates
California’s top environmental official criticized General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. for backing the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke the state’s authority to regulate auto emissions, saying she hoped car companies had learned by now to work with the powerful agency.
Toyota Halts Operations in China
Toyota Motor Corp. is halting production in China and other companies suspended operations or asked employees to work from home as they grapple with a SARS-like coronavirus that has killed more than 130 people and is threatening a key growth market.
January 29, 2020Moody’s Lowers Toyota Credit Outlook on Industry Challenges
Toyota Motor Corp. had its credit outlook lowered by Moody’s Investors Service, showing even the world’s most valuable carmaker isn’t safe from turmoil in the industry.
Toyota, Honda Recall 6 Million Vehicles for Faulty Air Bags
The Toyota recall concerns air bags that may not inflate; the Honda recall covers air bags that may hurl shrapnel at drivers and passengers.
Toyota’s 2020 Forecast Nudges It Closer to Volkswagen
Toyota Motor Corp. is forecasting sales of 10.77 million vehicles worldwide during 2020, nudging it closer to No. 1 automaker Volkswagen AG.
Toyota Having Trouble Keeping Hybrid Car Models in Stock
Toyota Motor Corp. has a problem with selling its hybrids — it can’t get enough of them.
Toyota Q2 Profit Up 1% on Healthy Global Sales
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp.’s net profit edged 1% higher in the July-September quarter as vehicle sales grew around the world, Japan’s top automaker reported Nov. 7.
Kenworth, Toyota Partner on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Class 8 Trucks
ATLANTA — Kenworth Truck Co. announced it is collaborating with Toyota Motor North America to develop 10 heavy-duty zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains.
Toyota Invests $391 Million in Texas as Trump, Abe Finalize Deal
Toyota Motor Corp. will invest $391 million at its Texas truck plant to build next-generation pickups as part of a drive to boost output in the U.S. and ease trade tensions with the Trump administration.