NEW YORK — Some of the world’s largest automakers gathered in this city this week to roll out their latest models, many of which build upon hybrid, electric and plug-in technologies.
Toyota de Puerto Rico executives outlined plans Thursday to maintain its market share of 31.7 percent, while strengthening the operation this year, when three new dealerships invest $7 million to open new facilities as part of that strategy.
After more than two years of absence in the local market, the Toyota Yaris sedan is making a comeback to Puerto Rico. In its 2016 edition, the totally redesigned sedan comes with attributes and features that promise to rekindle the attraction among its admirers.
The newly redesigned 2016 Toyota Tacoma, which arrived to the Puerto Rico market looking to uphold its command as the industry’s medium-sized pickup segment, is as powerful as it is elegant.
Puerto Rican firm Autocentro announced Wednesday a $2.5 million investment to open a new Nissan dealership in San Juan, spanning 39,000 square feet and creating 50 jobs.
Seven organizations focused on environmental affairs will split more than $100,000 in funding from the Fundación Toyota Environmental Grants program, announced during the 18th edition of the automaker’s initiative.
Toyota Motor Corp. announced Monday it will establish a new company, Toyota Research Institute Inc., as an R&D enterprise with an initial focus on artificial intelligence and robotics, in Silicon Valley.
The 17th edition of the Puerto Rico International Auto Show kicked off Monday with a display of the latest models from the top automakers, who will be on hand at Plaza Las Américas through Nov. 1 to interact with mall-goers during the highly anticipated event.
Jesús Manuel Gómez, Elizabeth Robles López and Eduardo Rosario-Rosario are the new breed of up-and-coming artists whose works of art make up “Weaving Webs of Discards,” the 11th exhibition of the Lexus “Grants for Artists” program at the Puerto Rico Museum of Art (MAPR for its initials in Spanish).
Toyota Foundation is giving students interested in careers related to the environment until June 5 to apply for financial aid offered through its university scholarship program, which awards up to $2,500 to those eligible.
Toyota Motor Company is rolling out 12 new vehicles this year, including the addition of a couple of models to its eco-friendly lineup, as well as redesigning several of its flagships to appeal to a new kind of buyer.
NEW YORK -- Automakers from around the world will be unveiling more than 60 new cars and trucks during the 115th edition of the New York International Auto Show that opens to the public Friday, a number organizers said “is the largest ever lineup of new vehicles in the show’s history.”
NEW YORK — The 115th edition of the New York International Auto Show kicks off this week in The Big Apple, where automakers are expected to put their best vehicles on display, and this media outlet will be there to cover a preview of the event today and Thursday.
Business magazine “Fast Company” included Toyota on its list of the 50 most innovative companies in the world, based mainly on the launch of the Toyota Mirai, the first fuel cell vehicle to be manufactured on a mass-market basis.
With 2015 well underway, Toyota de Puerto Rico Corp. executives remain committed to staying the course so as to overcome the many challenges facing the local auto industry.
A Dow Jones/Factiva content provider since 2014
Subscribe to our Dollars & Sense podcast!
NIMB ON SOCIAL MEDIA