Toyota says that all fourteen of its plants that were temporarily forced into a pause overnight have been kicked back into gear after what it describes as a system malfunction. The company, dismissing speculation that it had been impacted by a cyber security incident, says that a “malfunction in the […]
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Toyota to end Australian manufacturing by end of 2017
Toyota has told its workers it will cease manufacturing in Australia by the end of 2017, putting the final nail in the local car industry’s coffin. Toyota’s shocking announcement comes after Holden declared it would stop building cars locally and transition to a national sales company last December, and Ford […]
Toyota under pressure as only Australian auto manufacturer
With Holden announcing it will close down auto manufacturing operations by the end of 2017, Toyota will remain as the only company to produce vehicles in Australia. The Japanese company says it is now under unprecedented pressure. Although Holden sells a lot more Commodores than any locally-made Toyota vehicle in […]
Toyota looking into wireless charging for electric cars
Being able to park your electric car in the garage at night and have it fully recharged without actually connecting anything could soon be a reality, with Toyota looking into wireless charging for their electric-powered cars. Toyota has reportedly signed an agreement to license the intellectual property of a company […]
BMW and Toyota to co-develop new sports car
BMW and Toyota bosses meet up for a major press conference leading into the weekend, with the two companies looking to work together to develop new technologies. The most interesting news to come from the conference is that the two are set to co-developed an all-new sports car. Toyota president […]