Toyota
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NewsToyota develops AI tools to connect and automate warehouses
Toyota teams up with Gorilla to roll out AI-powered warehouse tools in Thailand, aiming for a global upgrade in logistics and smart factory operations
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NewsUK fines carmakers and trade bodies £77m for green ad collusion
UK fines ten carmakers and two trade bodies £77m for colluding over recycling claims, hindering competition in green vehicle advertising.
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NewsHonda turns to Toyota for hybrid batteries in the US
Honda will buy hybrid batteries from Toyota’s US factory to avoid rising tariffs, as US trade policies and EV rollbacks reshape global automotive supply chains
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ArticleHow the EV shift sparked integrated Design For Manufacture (DFM)
Automotive leaders at the AMS Evolution panel reveal how digital twin simulation and cross-functional collaboration are reshaping EV design and production
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ArticleThe urgency for enhanced Design For Manufacture (DFM) in vehicle production
This is how Design For Manufacture is transforming automotive production with digital tools, collaboration, and agile strategies as Chinese OEMs outpace global rivals. With Western carmakers falling behind, expansion is critical.
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ArticleUS tariffs threaten North American auto production
The threat of US tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico is disrupting automotive manufacturing, raising costs, and putting supply chain strategies under pressure.
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ArticleData-driven decision-making for sustainable automotive production
Data-driven decision-making is revolutionising automotive manufacturing. By leveraging AI and big data analytics, OEMs and suppliers are optimising operations, minimising waste, and achieving ambitious sustainability goals.
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ArticleChina: Fierce domestic competition sees international brands suffer
International brands, which have benefited from growth in the Chinese market over the years, now face serious headwinds.
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ArticleScaling agility in automotive manufacturing
The rise of EVs, stringent regulations, supply chain disruptions, and digitalisation are pushing manufacturers to rethink their strategies. In this era of change, agility is no longer optional—it’s essential
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ArticleAMS Automotive Evolution: Reducing costs, fast-tracking development, embracing change
The AMS Automotive Evolution conference in Detroit brought together leading car makers and tier suppliers to discuss managing production operations as the EV transition continues.
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VideoToyota’s Jaime Moore on the evolving role of engineers in automotive manufacturing
Building agile engineering teams and fostering early collaboration are vital for innovative automotive manufacturing, says Toyota’s Jaime Moore.
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NewsGAC eyes EV production in Europe to avoid looming tariffs
As EU tariffs loom, Chinese automaker GAC is actively exploring local production of EVs in Europe, with its electric SUV set to launch in 2025 at under €40,000 ($43,610)
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NewsMazda Toyota’s Rhonda Gilyard honoured for leadership in automotive production
Rhonda Gilyard, Vice President at Mazda Toyota manufacturing, has been honoured for her leadership in automotive production and advancing women’s roles in the sector.
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ArticleHybrid powertrains – building the bridge to e-mobility
The future of internal combustion engines (ICE) is being extended through growing demand for hybrid powertrains as OEMs rebalance EV product line-ups.
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NewsBMW and Toyota collaborate on powertrains for hydrogen FCEVs
BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028.
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NewsToyota West Virginia starts production of new hybrid transaxle
Production of this fifth-generation hybrid transaxle is part of Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to electrification.
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NewsToyota to build EV battery plant for Lexus in Japanese island
Toyota Motor looks set to build a gigafactory in Kyushu, Japan for its Lexus brand.
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ArticleASEAN: Chinese OEMs increase investment through EV production
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is now seeing increasing investment in electric vehicle production with Chinese OEMs leading the way.
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NewsToyota Texas to expand manufacturing footprint with $531m investment
Toyota Texas’ new on-site 500,000 sq. ft facility will be for drivetrain parts production
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CommentThe future may be all electric, but not just yet
With demand for battery electric vehicles lower than expected, OEMs are boosting hybrid output and extending ICE production.