Toyota Commits $110 Million to PreK-12 STEM Education
In its goal to meet student and family needs, it features not just after-school programs and a community center, but also a food pantry.
Toyota Launches Free Self-Driving Shuttle Service in Indianapolis
The shuttle connects the Vermont Station with various areas west of downtown Indianapolis
Toyota Opens New Eco-Friendly Distribution Center in Ontario
Toyota estimates it will save more than 86,000 gallons of water per year and that the center is “one of the most environmentally sustainable buildings of its kind in Canada”
Toyota Works to Provide Free COVID-19 Testing
Toyota has teamed up with Huntsville Hospital and Alabama A & M University to provide free COVID-19 testing to underserved communities in Madison County, where its Alabama manufacturing plant is located as well as its new joint facility with Mazda. The three groups are collaborating to develop a mobile health clinic that can test up […]
Toyota Canada Invests $100,000 in Disability Education
The StopGap Foundation announced on Thursday during its big annual fundraising event that it had struck a partnership with Toyota Canada. The Japanese automaker is donating $100,000 to support the development of the StopGap School Project, which centers around education about disability, accessibility, and inclusion at the elementary school level. Toyota Canada says the partnership […]
Toyota/Mazda Plant Targets 20 Percent Diversity Spend on Construction Contracts
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA, a new vehicle assembly plant under development in Limestone County, Alabama, has announced it aims to achieve at least 20 percent total diversity spend with certified women- and minority-owned enterprises on plant construction. Recent construction sourcing includes awards to Indiana Bridge, an MBE structural steel supplier, and Aristeo Construction, a WBE […]
Interbrand Names Toyota Most Valuable Global Automotive Brand… Again
Each year, Interbrand analyzes companies and ranks them in its “Best Global Brands” annual report. This year, as last, Toyota beat its competitors to earn the title of 2015 Most Valuable Global Automotive Brand, moving up the ranks to sixth overall place from its previous place at number eight. In order to rank companies in […]
Toyota Launches Mobility Program in Da Nang, Vietnam
The world’s population is growing rapidly, and cities are fast becoming overloaded with residents who need to get from point A to point B on a daily basis. With so many people reliant on cars for transportation, the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) is set on finding ways to provide alternatives to those in the world’s […]
Toyota Launching Mobility Pilot Project in Bangkok
The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) announced this week that it will be launching its first-ever pilot program in Bangkok, Thailand. The program will explore the future of personal mobility by analyzing issues that face commuters on a daily basis and finding ways to improve public and private transportation for more efficiency and better sustainability. More […]
Toyota Pledges $1.9 Million to STEM Programs in America
Toyota USA Foundation announced this week that it will be providing $1.9 million in grants to educational programs focused on teaching K-12 students the essentials of the STEM fields. Over the years, Toyota has been dedicated to raising the caliber of students (and, perhaps, future employees) by incentivizing pursuing interests in the fields of science, […]
Toyota Named Most Valuable Auto Brand in Interbrand Report
Toyota is one valuable company. In fact, in Interbrand’s 2014 Best Global Brands Report, Toyota ranked number eight overall, up from number 10 in 2013. This eighth place ranking makes Toyota the most valuable auto brand on the list for the 10th year running. According to the report, Toyota’s brand value increased by 20 percent […]
Toyota CEO Osamu Nagata Receives Industry Leadership Award
Every year, the SAE Foundation recognizes leaders who have made strides in advancing the mobility industry. This year, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing of North America, Inc. President and CEO Osamu “Simon” Nagata will be the recipient of the prestigious 2014 Industry Leadership Award, due to be presenting today at Detroit’s historic Masonic Temple. Nagata’s […]