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ArticleToyota sees positives in its electrostatic paint atomiser innovation
Across the group, the OEM anticipates lower consumption and more compact paintshop design as a result of deploying the new technology
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ArticleToyota pursues dip-free plating technology innovation
The new, more efficient and compact process reduces waste in plating solution during electronic component production
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ArticleFive ways that 3D printing is transforming automotive manufacturing
Latest industry reports on additive manufacturing suggest that the promised land of serial production is closer than we might think
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Article3D Print Case Study: Toyota Corolla
Toyota use additive manufacturing services to validate a number of exterior components for design, fit and function
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ArticleWatch: Livestream Hour Episode 6 – Aftermarket and Service Parts: Keeping the wheels moving
In this episode of the Livestream Hour, we discuss the pandemic’s potential impact on aftersales supply and the aftermarket, including the long-term effects on supply chains and what this means for managing inventory. With special guests from Toyota North America, LKQ Europe and CLEPA. Hosted by editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig.
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ArticlePeople get ready: recruitment and retention in a complex automotive industry
With contributions from Volkswagen, Toyota, BMW and Audi, AMS looks at some of the strategies OEMs are using to attract and retain employees with the skills needed to work in modern digitalised workplaces – and to adapt to cutting-edge developments in hybrid, electric and autonomous vehicles …
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ArticleCoronavirus: how the OEMs are responding
As coronavirus measures continue to affect vehicle production, AMS spoke to Renault, Toyota, PSA, BMW, Nissan, Volkswagen and Honda on how they are keeping assembly lines moving
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ArticleToyota tops up US investment
Toyota has completed its US plant modernisation project, first announced in January 2017, with an additional $700 million for its Indiana facility
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NewsRAV4 Hybrid production starts at TMMK
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK), has started production of the 2020 RAV4 Hybrid SUV
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ArticleToyota to invest in Sorocaba plant
Brazil - The Toyota plant near Sao Paulo will soon make a new model alongside the Etios and Yaris
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ArticleLooking after ‘the triplets’
The Toyota-PSA venture combines talents for the production of a trio of city cars. Gareth Price reports
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ArticleToyota invests in San Antonio facility
US - The OEM is spending millions to upgrade the facility, which has attracted investment from suppliers in nearby factories
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PodcastAMS Podcast Episode 05 Pt 1 – PSA and Toyota make the Czech list
The AMS Podcast returns with a three-part bumper episode. The team discuss the TPCA joint venture facility in the Czech Republic. Episode sponsored by SSAB
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ArticleToyota to build facility in Myanmar
The OEM is hoping to take advantage of growing sales in the country by setting up its first local production facility
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ArticleUS plants – stick or twist?
Several carmakers have recently outlined plans to alter their production activities in the US. Some announcements have been positive, with large investments being made to build new facilities as well as upgrade existing ones. Others have detailed plant closures. Here we provide an overview of the latest news regarding those ...
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PodcastAMS Podcast Episode 01 – Start of production
The very first AMS podcast rolls off the assembly line and the team discuss two giants of automotive manufacturing, Toyota and Ford.
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ArticleFord invests in EV and AV production
US - Ford has said it will spend US$900m on its facilities in Michigan in order to ready for the production of both electric and autonomous vehicles. This is the latest in a string of investments that the OEM has recently announced it will make in US plants. “We’ve taken ...
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ArticleCorolla confidence
Upgrade and investments at Burnaston see Toyota start production of the new Corolla in the UK, despite all the turmoil of Brexit The UK secretary of state for business, Greg Clark, and the straight-taking Japanese ambassador to the UK, Koji Tsuruoka, joined local dignitaries, business leaders and Toyota executives in ...
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ArticleIn our next issue...
Coming soon in our March-April issue… >> The Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance – We report on manufacturing operations as the OEM’s longstanding partnership faces testing times of scandal and corporate upheaval >> Japan – How are Japan’s OEMs faring at home as they intensify supply to their own domestic market? ...
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ArticleMagna to make new Toyota Supra
Austria - Magna has announced that it will build the new Toyota Supra at its facility in Graz, Austria. The car was first revealed at the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), and is expected to enter production in early 2019.As well as assembling the Supra, Magna will also ...