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Toyota Announces Newly Appointed Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
TORRANCE, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2013)– Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced the appointment of Ned Curic to the newly-created role of vice president and chief technology officer. Curic reports to North American chief information officer Zack Hicks.
Read More2013 Automotive Press Association – Bob Carter
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations Bob Carter speaks at the Automotive Press Association meeting on Thursday, September 5, 2013.
Read MoreToyota’s 100 Cars For Good Program Names New Finalists
TORRANCE, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2013) – When a homeless family receives low-income housing, they often need basic furniture and help carrying the few items they collected while in shelters. Last year, Family Promise of Grand Rapids helped move 30 families’ belongings and donated home goods using a new Tundra the organization won in 2012 through Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good philanthropic program. The Michigan-based organization helps homeless and at-risk families with children get back on their feet.
Read MoreIntegrated Marketing Campaign Elevates 2014 Toyota Corolla to New Heights
TORRANCE, Calif. (September 5, 2013)–The world’s best-selling vehicle nameplate of all time is about to take drivers to new places. When the 2014 Toyota Corolla hits dealer showrooms this fall, the accompanying marketing campaign will showcase the car’s upgraded technology and elevated styling—inside and out. The marketing campaign aims to reach the Millennial generation while still appealing to the baby boomer audience that has made the model so popular through the years.
Toyota Thanks Customers for Making The Corolla the Best-Selling Nameplate Ever
Torrance, Calif., Sept. 5, 2013 — If you bought a Toyota Corolla last month, your new car just might be the 40 millionth Corolla ever sold. It's not about the number, but the number sums it up: Happy customers have made Corolla the best-selling automotive nameplate in history.
Robot Astronaut Speaks First Words in Outer Space
Kirobo became the first robot to speak in outer space on Aug. 21, 2013. The robot astronaut, equipped with voice-recognition software from Toyota, sent a greeting to everyone on Earth and a photo to Mirata, the back-up crew member robot.
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