Tag: Akio Toyoda
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Toyota | Akio Toyoda Reflects on the National Dealer Meeting
Akio Toyoda Reflects on Changes Since Becoming PresidentAt the National Dealer Meeting, Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota, reflected on the changes since he became president. Unlike past meetings, where sales figures were often discussed, Toyoda refrained from mentioning targets in his speech. He also touched upon the significance of the meeting and revisited the hydrogen-powered…
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Toyota Battery | President Toyoda Reflects on Sakichi’s Ambitious Battery Dream
Primearth EV Energy became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota and was relaunched as Toyota Battery. At the October 1st ceremony, President Akio Toyoda reflected on the passion of founder Sakichi Toyoda, who in 1925 offered a reward for developing a battery capable of “crossing the Pacific in one flight.” President Toyoda vowed to continue the…
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Toyota | “How about another round of applause for Team Toyota?” – Chairman Akio Toyoda’s new support for athletes
As Toyota’s sponsorship agreement ends with the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Akio Toyoda explains the decision not to renew and shares new support plans for Toyota athletes. With 179 Toyota athletes participating and winning 90 medals, Toyoda’s decision to prioritize athlete-first ideals over contract renewal was significant. At the U.S. Dealer Convention in…
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Toyota Times | Chairman Akio Toyoda’s Views on a Popular Novel and His Reappointment as Director
Toyota Times, July 29, 2024 The novel “Toyota no Ko” by Eiri Yoshikawa has exceeded 10,000 copies sold and sold out on online bookstores. Chairman Akio Toyoda shares his thoughts on being the protagonist and the real-life basis of the story. Additionally, he discusses the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival in Shanghai and his role as…
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“Gladly Governance”: Two Things Chairman Akio Toyoda Spoke About After 15 Years as a “Responder”
Chairman Akio Toyoda, for the first time since 2009, responded at the shareholders’ meeting, addressing questions about Woven City and motorsports. Woven City began from an employee’s question and is envisioned as a place to think about future mobility. He also emphasized that his involvement in motorsports is not a hobby but a crucial activity…