Toyota wins Green Society Award for forestry project

For more than 20 years, Toyota has been developing and maintaining a unique forestry project just a few kilometers from the factories and offices of its corporate headquarters. Known as the Forest of Toyota, the project is slated to receive an award for contributions to

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Infiniti Design San Diego joins Infiniti's global design network

Infiniti announced that Infiniti Design San Diego (IDSD), the fourth dedicated studio in Infiniti's global design network, is up and running.

The San Diego studio completes the company's global initiative to create dedicated design studios for Infiniti to distill the essence

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Asia's first Mercedes me Store opens in Tokyo, Japan

Following the launch of the stores in Hamburg and Milan, Mercedes-Benz opened its third Mercedes me Store worldwide at Tokyo Haneda Airport on.

As the first store in Asia, it offers an interactive brand and product experience. Customers and interested persons can find out

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Tommi Makinen leads Toyota Gazoo Racing's WRC Return in 2017

Toyota Gazoo Racing has determined its team structure leading up to Toyota's return to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2017.

Toyota President Akio Toyoda will serve as Team Chairman while Tommi Makinen, a celebrated WRC veteran, will be offering his expertise

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British-built new Honda Civic Type R destined for Japan

Honda Motor Company CEO, Takahiro Hachigo announced that the new Civic Type R, built in Britain, will be destined for customers in Japan.

The first units to be shipped from Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) are due to arrive in Japanese showrooms from

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Pixis 'Mega' adds stature to Toyota's mini-vehicle lineup

Offering substantial storage space and capable of seating four adults* comfortably, Toyota's new Pixis Mega is a mini-vehicle that stands above the rest in its class. Available at more than 200 Toyota dealerships throughout Japan, the Pixis Mega brings excellent driver

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Scania expands its offering in Japan

After five years selling tractor units in Japan, Scania has now expanded its offering to include rigid trucks. Rigids account for more than 80 per cent of the Japanese truck market.

For the past five years, Scania Japan has delivered a range of tractor units, including heavy-haulage

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Subaru Tecnica International Inc. releases Subaru BRZ tS in Japan

Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI) announced the release of the Subaru BRZ tS, which goes on sale on June 30, 2015 through Subaru dealerships in Japan.

Subaru BRZ tS is an STI complete car which achieves both 'agile handling performance evoking a racing car'

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Subaru launches Impreza Sport Hybrid in Japan

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, will launch an Impreza Sport Hybrid on July 10, 2015, through Subaru dealerships in Japan.

The new Impreza Sport Hybrid is the second fun-to-drive hybrid from Subaru, following on from the

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Nissan appoints Daniele Schillaci to lead global marketing and sales

Nissan Motor Co. announced that Daniele Schillaci, most recently a Top Sales and Marketing Executive at Toyota Motor Company's European region, will assume the duties as Global Head of Marketing and Sales beginning July 15, 2015.

Schillaci will be an Executive VP

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Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation team up to make cars better

Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation entered an agreement to build a mutually beneficial long-term partnership. By leveraging the resources of both companies to complement and enhance each other's products and technologies, the

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Toyota enlightens children through annual Traffic Safety Schools

As communities grow and develop, traffic grows and develops in turn, thereby increasing the hazards and risks involved when pedestrians and automobiles interact. Toyota believes that proper traffic safety education is vital in avoiding injuries stemming from such accidents,

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Toyota Safety Sense earns Corolla full marks in Japan Preventative Safety Assessment Test

Due to the first-ever commercial deployment of the newly developed Toyota Safety Sense C collision avoidance support package, the Corolla Fielder and Corolla Axio have earned the top ASV+ rating under the JNCAP Preventive Safety Performance Assessment.

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Aston Martin continues Japanese growth with new Fukuoka showroom

Aston Martin is continuing its programme of expansion in Japan with the imminent opening of its fifth dealership in the country - Aston Martin Fukuoka.

The company's commitment to the Japanese market was reinforced in January with the launch of a new limited

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Toyota Racing, Lexus Racing and Gazoo Racing unite under Gazoo Racing

Starting April 11, 2015, Toyota will unite all motorsports activities under Gazoo Racing. The move will clarify the role of Toyota's motorsports in its efforts to make ever-better cars and foster new generations of car enthusiasts.

Until now, Toyota has participated in competitions

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Turbocharged Toyota Auris goes on sale in Japan

The partially redesigned Toyota Auris, offering a newly developed turbo engine and a brand new safety package, went on sale in Japan. Featuring significant interior and exterior changes, this latest redesign advances the Auris brand by building on the individuality

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Key management changes at Isuzu Motors

Isuzu Motors India (IMI), a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan, has announced key changes in the management.

Naohiro Yamaguchi, General Manager, LCV Sales Project Department at Isuzu Japan, will take over as Managing Director of Isuzu Motors India (IMI)

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Honda exhibits world premiere of new concept model 'Bulldog'

Honda unveiled the world premiere of the Bulldog as an exhibition model (concept model) at the 31st Osaka Motorcycle Show 2015.

The Bulldog promotes a new world of leisure with motorcycles. The model was developed with the concept 'Lovable Touring Partner', and

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Toyota becomes International Olympic Committee TOP Partner

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced it has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to become part of The Olympic Partner (TOP) program.

The agreement runs through to the end of 2024 in the mobility

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Toyota Motor Corporation announces Recruitment Plan for 2015

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces it plans to hire* 2,275 people (including Toyota Technical Skills Academy enrollees and mid-career hires) in the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2015.

TMC plans to continue promoting diversity by recruiting female employees

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