AUTO.AEApr 19

Lexus is stepping away from its iconic spindle grille after feedback from Akio Toyoda. New concepts reveal cleaner front ends, especially as EVs reduce the need for airflow. Designers now reinterpret the grille with subtle cues instead of bold shapes—but will this new direction improve Lexus design?

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AUTO.AEApr 11

Lexus is developing an electric LFA successor focused on delivering an emotional driving experience, including sound inspired by V10 engines. With advanced tech like solid-state batteries and a unique layout, it aims to redefine electric performance. Can an EV truly match the soul of a classic V10 supercar?

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AUTO.AEMar 12

Akio Toyoda says if profit didn’t matter, Toyota would mostly build performance hatchbacks like the Toyota GR Corolla and Toyota GR Yaris. Meanwhile, development of a new Toyota Celica GT-Four is underway, rumored to feature a 400-hp turbo engine and AWD. Toyota is also preparing new sports cars, mixing traditional performance with future tech. 🏁🚗

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The Japan TimesFeb 11
Akio Toyoda, chairman of Toyota, has been named a 2026 inductee to the U.S. Automotive Hall of Fame. He will be the fourth member of the company's founding Toyoda family to receive the honor. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/11/companies/toyota-chairman-automotive-hall-of-fame/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #akiotoyoda #toyota #carmakers #usautomotivehalloffame #cars
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda to be inducted into U.S. Auto Hall of Fame

Toyoda will be the fourth member of the company's founding Toyoda family to receive the honor. Other Japanese inductees include Soichiro Honda, the founder of Honda.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesDec 4, 2025
Toyota Gazoo Racing, the Aichi-based carmaker's motorsports division, will become the title sponsor of the Haas Formula One team next season in a deal that strengthens an existing technical partnership. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/04/more-sports/toyota-haas-title-sponsor/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #toyota #ayaokomatsu #akiotoyoda #haas
Toyota to become title sponsor of Haas F1 team

The U.S.-owned team, which uses Ferrari engines and also has close ties with the Italian team, said it would be rebranded as TGR Haas F1 from 2026.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesOct 7, 2025
Toyota Motor Chairperson Akio Toyoda’s proposal to buy out Toyota Industries for ¥4.7 trillion has been delayed because the approval process under antitrust laws in various countries is taking longer than anticipated. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/07/companies/toyota-industries-delay-buyout/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #akiotoyoda #toyota #carmakers #acquisitions #toyotaindustries
Toyota Industries $31 billion buyout plan faces antitrust delays

The regulatory hurdle could be the first of many as Toyoda attempts to tighten his family’s grip on Toyota in a deal that would rank among the biggest buyouts on record anywhere.

The Japan Times
ENTER.COJun 14, 2025
#PorSiTeLoPerdiste Toyota afirma que fabricar un carro eléctrico contamina como tres híbridos: esto dijo Akio Toyoda https://www.enter.co/empresas/toyota-afirma-que-fabricar-un-carro-electrico-contamina-como-tres-hibridos-esto-dijo-akio-toyoda/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Empresas #AkioToyoda #carroeléctrico
The Japan TimesJun 13, 2025
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda’s reelection garnered almost 97% of voted shares during the carmaker’s annual meeting, marking a comeback from the record low he saw after a series of regulatory scandals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/13/companies/toyota-reelection/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #akiotoyoda #toyota #carmakers
Toyota chair reclaims support after scandals that hurt last vote

The rebound in Toyoda’s popularity suggest tacit shareholder approval of how he handled the certification issues.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesJun 12, 2025
Toyota Motor’s chairman has kept his seat on the carmaker’s board at its annual meeting, where talk of selfies and sumo wrestlers overshadowed Akio Toyoda’s role in a contentious buyout of a group company. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/12/companies/toyota-general-shareholders-meeting/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #toyota #akiotoyoda #toyotaindustries #acquisitions #stocks
No mention of buyout as Toyota shareholders reappoint Chairman Akio Toyoda

Questions about the privatization of Toyota Industries and Toyoda’s role in it never came up, in stark contrast to earlier this week at Toyota Industries’ annual meeting.

The Japan Times
ENTER.COJun 11, 2025
Toyota afirma que fabricar un carro eléctrico contamina como tres híbridos: esto dijo Akio Toyoda https://www.enter.co/empresas/toyota-afirma-que-fabricar-un-carro-electrico-contamina-como-tres-hibridos-esto-dijo-akio-toyoda/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Empresas #AkioToyoda #carroeléctrico