Category Archives: Toyota News

Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Shigeki Tomoyama, executive vice president, TMC, and president, Toyota Connected Company, shake hands

Toyota and Uber collaborate to develop autonomous vehicle technology

As two of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in the automotive realm, it seems filling that Toyota and Uber would join forces to develop automated vehicle technologies. Plans are aimed specifically toward autonomous ride-sharing technology to be incorporated in Toyota models rather than full-scale autonomous cars. Read on to learn a bit more about the Toyota-Uber collaboration. Read the rest of this entry >>

GR Supra Racing Concept

What is the Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept?

Early this morning, at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Toyota debuted the GR Supra Racing Concept, paying homage to the legendary Supra model that was so popular in the 70s and 80s. Although this specific model won’t be produced to the market, it shows Toyota is still planning to make that dream a reality at some point in the future. Not to mention, it gives us a glimpse of the Supra’s true potential. Let’s take a closer look at Toyota’s GR Supra Racing Concept and the features and capabilities it offers. Read the rest of this entry >>

Toyota Connected

Toyota integrates Amazon Alexa capability in new models

At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Toyota unveiled its partnership with Amazon as well as plans to incorporate Amazon Alexa capability into its lineup. The innovative technology allows users to access information and utilize features using verbal commands. Although Amazon Alexa is currently available for in-home use, expanding capability to vehicles opens up a wide array of possibilities. Read the rest of this entry >>

Future Toyota Adventure Concept

What is the Future Toyota Adventure Concept?

At the recent LA Auto Show, Toyota introduced the all-new Future Toyota Adventure Concept (FT-AC) model. Designed with off-road performance in mind, the FT-AC features a good amount of ground clearance, rugged tires, and a variety of other off-road-specific mechanical components. If you are interested in learning more about the Future Toyota Adventure Concept, you have come to the right place. Read the rest of this entry >>

Toyota Guardian and Chauffeur Autonomous Modes

What are Toyota’s Guardian and Chauffeur Autonomous Driving Modes?

Recently Toyota Research Institute released a video showcasing its Guardian and Chauffer platforms for autonomous driving. Guardian is for drivers who will mostly be in control of the vehicle, but it is designed to intervene if necessary. Chauffeur, on the other hand, is primarily autonomous and can detect all kinds of obstacles on the road, including unique situations and those that regular drivers may be unable to see. Check out the video below to see how Toyota’s futuristic autonomous technology is built to improve safety and convenience on the road. Read the rest of this entry >>