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• Toyota retools idled U.S. factories for face shield and mask production
  
  Toyota Motor Corp.’s idled manufacturing facilities in the U.S. will make much-needed face shields and masks, and the auto giant is also closing in on ...
  Japan Times.  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:05:44 +0900.
• Here's why you probably won't own a flying car, but may still commute by air
  
  Companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Toyota and Uber are recognizing the need for more efficient travel, and injecting millions of dollars into developing VTOLs, or Vertical Takeoff and Landing Vehicles. ...
  CNBC.  Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:16:02 GMT.
• Toyota and Lexus Recall Cars That Can Stall Abruptly While Driving
  
  Toyota and Lexus are recalling about 1.8 million vehicles from the 2013 through 2019 model years because their fuel pump could stop working, which could lead to a sudden stall or hesitation ...
  Keith Barry.  Consumer Reports.  Wed, 4 Mar 2020 13:10:42 -0500.
• Car-share company departures drive AAA-backed Gig Car Share to launch in Seattle
  
  Gig Car Share plans to roll out 250 free-floating, hybrid-electric Toyota Prius rental cars in Seattle this spring through a partnership with AAA Washington.
  Paxtyn Merten.  American City Business Journals.  Tue, 25 Feb 2020 22:41:15 +0000.
• Toyota revels Nightshade special-edition trucks at Chicago Auto Show - Roadshow
  
  Toyota is blacking out more of its lineup, bringing Nightshade editions of the Tacoma, Tundra and Sequoia to market.
  Craig Cole.  CNET.  Thu, 06 Feb 2020 05:05:01 +0000.
• Toyota and Honda recall more than 6 million cars due to airbag faults
  
  Toyota's recall is due to an issue with airbag control units that could prevent the safety devices being triggered during a crash, while Honda's is a wider call back for US models with Takata airbags fitted.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:43:50 GMT.
• Toyota To Build Prototype City With Cars Pushed To Periphery
  
  Japanese automotive giant Toyota is planning to create a city of the future at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan.
  By Carlton Reid, Contributor.  Forbes.  Mon, 6 Jan 2020 22:33:44 +0000.
• Jim Lentz To Retire As CEO of Toyota NA, With No. 2 Ogawa Succeeding
  
  Jim Lentz is retiring as CEO of Toyota Motor North America, bringing an end to a 38-year career in which he helped preside over the ascension of the Japanese-owned company into one of the pillars of the American auto industry.
  By Dale Buss, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:51:18 +0000.
• New Takata airbag recall triggered, BMW tells owners to park their cars - Roadshow
  
  This new issue has produced one known fatality in Australia, and the issue also affects Audi, Honda, Toyota and Mitsubishi.
  Sean Szymkowski.  CNET.  Thu, 05 Dec 2019 20:03:00 +0000.
• Watch: Toyota Camry jumps 139 feet into parking lot after driver loses control
  
  Cleared a dozen cars before crash.
  Gary Gastelu.  Fox News.  Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:09:17 GMT.

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