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First driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance developed for Toyota connected cars in Japan

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Toyota Motor Corporation and the MS&AD Insurance Group’s Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., have jointly developed Japan’s first driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance. Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance is a pioneer of telematics automobile insurance in Japan. Background.

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Toyota launches TOYOTA NEXT Open Innovation Program in Japan

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In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation has launched the TOYOTA NEXT open innovation program. Dealer services provided by Toyota dealers nationwide.

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Toyota introduces new LPG hybrid taxi in Japan; trial of lane-specific congestion info from taxi data

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Toyota Motor Corporation has introduced a new taxi vehicle for Japan, the “JPN Taxi.” The new model is now available at Toyota and Toyopet dealers nationwide. This is achieved in part due to the car’s styling as well as the body’s deep indigo (koiai) tone, a traditional color that has long been a symbol of Japan.

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American Suzuki Motor receives bankruptcy court approval of up to $100M in Debtor-In-Possession (DIP) financing

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American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) has received court approval for Debtor-In-Possession (DIP) financing. As a result, the Company will be able to borrow up to $50 million for operations and up to $50 million for purchases of inventory from Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC). Earlier post.)

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Toyota to make “Connected Vehicles” its new standard in Japan; redesigned Crown and Corolla Sport as 1st-generation Connected Cars

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The future of just-in-time vehicle services and support has arrived in Japan in the form of two well-known Toyota vehicles—the Crown, the volume nameplate’s flagship passenger vehicle—and the Corolla Sport—the all-new hatchback version of the Corolla—launched just this year. e-Care Health Check Report. Hybrid G “Z”.

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Mazda first to recycle end-of-life vehicle bumpers into new vehicle bumpers

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Mazda Motor Corporation has become the world’s first automaker—according to Mazda’s data as of 22 August—successfully to recycle scrapped bumpers from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) into raw material for new vehicle bumpers.

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Toyota to pay $180M penalty for Clean Air Act reporting violations

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The United States has filed and simultaneously settled a civil lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor North America Inc., Repeatedly, Toyota managers and staff in Japan identified the discrepancy between Toyota’s procedures and the language of the federal requirements but failed to bring Toyota into compliance.

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