Fleet Kaizen

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

Fleet Kaizen SPRING EDITION TOYOTA AND LEXUS FLEET KAIZEN POSITIVELY ELECTRIFYING Leading the transition towards electrified fleets NEW PROACE ELECTRIC Revealing the fully electric medium van LEXUS SPANNING 30 YEARS Iconic design over three decades WELCOME TO CONTENTS pg 4-5 POSITIVELY ELECTRIFYING Leading the transition towards electrified fleets FLEET KAIZEN CONTENTS DRIVING AHEAD FOR AN EXCITING, pg 6-7 THE HYDROGEN PIONEER GREENER TOMORROW The all-new Mirai fuel cell vehicle pg 8 AWARD-WINNING PERFORMANCE As a new decade unfolds, trading uncertainty still and the New All-Electric Lexus UX 300e SUV The latest awards and accolades from the industry sees many organisations dealing with major changes (page 28). In addition, the new Toyota PROACE EV pg 9 UK POLICE TRIAL HYBRIDS and challenges. Maintaining mobility remains vital to van offers a 205-mile range and exemption from Blue Light Corolla Touring Sports UK business, and at Toyota and Lexus we are doing emission-controlled zones (page 21). pg 10-11 NEW PRIUS PLUG-IN AND CAMRY everything we can to help. We welcome, too, the second generation of our Explore the latest updated models Our localisation programme means that your Toyota game-changing zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell pg 12 LE MANS 24 HOUR HAT-TRICK or Lexus is safely delivered and maintained by a local electric vehicle, the Mirai, with an eye-catching new The ultimate test of reliability and speed Business Centre anywhere in the UK. Unnecessary design and improved performance (page 6). pg 13 GR YARIS AND SUPRA vehicle transportation – and resulting emissions – Pure performance and excitement Toyota and Lexus are committed to pioneering are eliminated. technology for zero-emission models. By 2025, we pg 14-15 CONNECTING YOUR FLEET In response to rising CO2 emissions and global plan to launch 40 new or updated electrified vehicles Transform your business with Toyota & Lexus Fleet climate change, the UK government recently across Europe; of these, at least 10 will be fully pg 16-19 THE TOYOTA RANGE committed to ban sales of all new cars powered battery-electric. Discover the widest range of hybrids solely by internal combustion engines from 2030. Exciting driving dynamics and bold styling backed pg 20 TOYOTA PROFESSIONAL With demand for diesel vehicles continuing to LCV programme for drivers and small businesses by quality, reliability and economy ensure that, yet fall, more and more organisations are looking to again, our models and brands have been critically electrified fleets, both hybrid and battery-electric. pg 21 NEW PROACE ELECTRIC acclaimed. Which? named Toyota the 2020 Car Revealing the fully electric medium van Our latest Toyota and Lexus range now includes Brand of the Year, and Toyota also took Green Fleet pg 22-25 THE TOYOTA COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RANGE 22 alternatively fuelled models, providing low and Manufacturer of the Year in the 2020 Business Car Toyota’s class-leading commercial range zero-emission car and light commercial vehicle Awards (page 8). pg 26 LEXUS SPANNING 30 YEARS options for every business need. Backed by two To learn how Toyota & Lexus Fleet can help your Iconic design over three decades decades of electrification experience, 2021 sees the business drive ahead, read on. addition of the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SUV pg 27 NEW LS 500H Exciting refinements and new technology pg 28-29 NEW UX 300E Discover the new all-electric Lexus Stuart Ferma - General Manager - Toyota & Lexus Fleet pg 30-33 THE LEXUS RANGE Experience amazing luxury and performance pg 34-35 TAX REFERENCES AND FLEET CONTACTS Tax thresholds and contact details 2 3 This year, Toyota & Lexus Fleet expands its ADVANCED OPTIONS FOR EVERY APPLICATION In parallel, EV technology is rapidly advancing. range to include all alternatively fuelled PROACE CITY, Toyota’s compact van, and PROACE, Requiring no charging infrastructure, self-charging POSITIVELY options: battery-electric, self-charging hybrid, the award-winning medium duty commercial van, will hybrids currently represent the most convenient and plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell. be available with full electric powertrains. This year cost-effective path for fleets to swiftly transition to also sees the arrival of the new all-electric vehicle NEWS FLEET greener motoring. Toyota and Lexus continue to ELECTRIFYING Toyota has defined and led the hybrid market for from Lexus, the UX 300e. Covering 196 miles on a develop ever-more efficient, responsive and desirable over 24 years, developing ever more advanced single charge,† it will complete the average UK weekly Leading the hybrid options. electric drivetrains, lithium-ion battery and commute entirely emission-free. transition towards regenerative charging technologies. Now, for The RAV4 is available as Toyota’s most advanced electrified fleets certain use cases, business appetite for pure With a 300-mile driving range using hydrogen plug-in hybrid to date with a 2.5-litre, 219bhp petrol electric vehicles is growing, and Toyota and alone, and emitting only water, in 2016 the Toyota engine matched to a new high-capacity lithium- Lexus remain centre stage. Mirai became the world’s first mass-market ion battery and an enhanced boost converter. hydrogen-powered vehicle. Now, the launch of the Best-in-class performance includes an expected second-generation Mirai sees a further increase in 38-mile zero-emission driving range in EV mode and range through improvements to the fuel cell stack a CO2 output of less than 29g/km. and larger on-board hydrogen tanks. † with 17” alloys ALTERNATIVE FUEL OPTIONS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Slashing carbon emissions is fundamental to combating climate change and global warming. Safeguarding air quality in cities means cutting vehicular pollution and minimising the most harmful emissions from combustion powertrains. By powering cars differently, we can significantly reduce or eliminate the use of fossil fuels. SELF-CHARGING HYBRID PLUG-IN HYBRID Internal combustion engine A hybrid with a larger battery coupled with an electric motor. and the ability to recharge via mains cable. ENGINE MOTOR ENGINE MOTOR No charging or lifestyle FUEL TANK FUEL TANK changes required BATTERY Increases zero tailpipe BATTERY + - + - Average of 53% of the time emission range spent in electric mode* Low CO2 and other Lower purchase price than harmful emissions equivalent EV system * Depending on driving conditions Example vehicle: Lexus ES Example vehicle: Toyota Prius Plug-In BATTERY ELECTRIC FUEL CELL No-combustion electric motor. Electric motor powered by Zero emissions in use. hydrogen fuel cell. MOTOR MOTOR FUEL CELL STACK 120 MILLION TONNES OF CO2 SAVED Zero emissions in use Zero tailpipe emissions H 2 TANK Low running costs BATTERY Long range BATTERY Since the launch of the Prius in 1997, over 15 million + - H 2 TANK + - Limited range Quick refuelling drivers have saved over 120 million tonnes of CO2 Hydrogen produced from worldwide by choosing a Toyota electrified vehicle zero-emission renewables Limited fuelling stations instead of an equivalent petrol engine model. Example vehicle: Lexus UX 300e Example vehicle: Toyota Mirai 4 5 Lower, longer and wider, the arresting design An improved drivetrain develops 10% more of the all-new second-generation Mirai fuel power, increasing output to 174hp, whilst the TOYOTA FCEV LUNAR CRUISER THE cell electric vehicle (FCEV) offers greater driving range is now extended to over 400 miles A collaborative project between Toyota and comfort, with improved performance, and – 30% further than the current model*. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency now seats five. Toyota is a leading proponent of developing (JAXA) will design and build a hydrogen- HYDROGEN NEWS TOYOTA Low lines, elegant proportions and 20-inch sustainable energy from hydrogen, driving powered lunar rover vehicle. It’s been dubbed wheels create a powerful and distinctive several global initiatives to make a cleaner, ‘Lunar Cruiser’ (a nod to the ‘go-anywhere’ PIONEER look. Inside, an instrument panel with a 12.3- zero-emission hydrogen society a reality. One pedigree of Toyota’s legendary Land Cruiser). inch centre display wraps around the driver. example is Hydrogen Mobility Europe (H2ME) Second-generation, Yoshikazu Tanaka, chief engineer of the new – a flagship project aimed at developing the 5-seat new Mirai Mirai, explains, “I want customers to choose first truly pan-European network of hydrogen the Mirai not just because it’s an FCEV, refuelling stations. but because they want this car and it just happens to be an FCEV.” * Target figures The vehicle will provide 13m3 of living space – comfortable accommodation for two people, or four in an emergency, with a cruising range of over 10,000km (approximately 6,200 miles). The moon landing for the ‘Lunar Cruiser’ is planned for the latter half of the 2020s. 7 AWARD-WINNING UK POLICE TRIAL PERFORMANCE ‘BLUE LIGHT’ NEWS FLEET HYBRIDS Yet again, Toyota and Lexus set the standards for others to follow… BUSINESS CAR GREEN FLEET MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR 2020 Toyota has been promoting the suitability of The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports Hybrid model, For a second consecutive year Toyota & Lexus Fleet self-charging hybrid technology vehicles for manufactured in the UK, is modified to meet police received the Green Fleet Manufacturer of the Year Emergency Service and Public Sector use. A Blue requirements, including a chequered livery and roof title in the Business Car Awards, recognising their Light demonstrator programme is now providing light bar. The vehicle’s reliability, durability and safety work in providing environmentally focused products month-long demonstrator trials to regional police mean it’s well matched for the tough day-in, day-out and services for business customers. forces around the country. demands of police work, whilst reducing emissions during city patrols. WHICH? CAR BRAND OF THE YEAR 2020 FOR TOYOTA Consumer champion Which? named Toyota the Car Brand of the Year in its prestigious 2020 awards.
Recommended publications
  • Jan. 11, 2019 Products & Technology World Premiere of the COPEN GR
    2019.1.11 (1/2) World Premiere of the COPEN GR SPORT CONCEPT at Tokyo Auto Salon 2019 Front Rear Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Daihatsu”) has given the COPEN GR SPORT CONCEPT mini convertible sports concept vehicle its world premiere at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019, which started today. The COPEN is a mini convertible sports vehicle that utilizes a new D-Frame framework and Dress-Formation changeable interior and exterior structure to realize impressive driving performance and enable owners to express their individuality. It is available in three distinct designs: the COPEN Robe, launched in June 2014, followed by the COPEN XPLAY, and the COPEN Cero. The COPEN Coupe is being exhibited at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019, and order applications will be accepted via a dedicated website from 2 p.m., today. The COPEN GR SPORT CONCEPT is a new concept car that Daihatsu is developing in collaboration with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing—part of Toyota Motor Corporation (hereinafter “Toyota”)—with a view to future commercialization. In order to respond to customer requests for improved driving performance, Daihatsu is leveraging TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s expertise via personnel exchanges and other means; the company aims to develop a car that feels good to drive and whose handling responds accurately to driver input, and is particularly focused on increasing body rigidity and tuning the suspension. The front of the COPEN GR SPORT CONCEPT features the same Functional MATRIX front grille used by some of the vehicles in Toyota’s GR line-up; at the same time, the cabin sports special Recaro seats and instrument panels to realize a high-quality interior space.
    [Show full text]
  • Ux Key Selling Points 2020
    THE 2020 JAN UX KEY SELLING POINTS 2020 Specially engineered for the modern urban explorer looking for a contemporary and dynamic take on driving, the UX provides a unique approach to the compact luxury crossover. It combines maneuverability and versatile utility in a stylish package that offers advanced and newly updated technology to designed tackle the modern frontier. EXTERIOR The UX has a distinctive presence, with a crisp, sculpted exterior highlighted by dramatically flared front and rear fenders, and features aerodynamic taillamps that blend 120 LEDs into one continuous line that tapers to just three millimeters in the center. The aggressive LED headlamp and DRL design of the UX is ™ combined with a striking interpretation of the Lexus signature grille that appears to change shape depending on how it’s viewed. INTERIOR Inspired by traditional Japanese verandas, or engawa, the UX dash was purposefully designed to appear as if it was extending into the hood in order to provide drivers with optimal visibility. The available washi dash ornamentation adds to the crafted interior by adding a unique texture to the dash. TOTAL CONNECTIVITY The UX multimedia system includes standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration and Lexus+Alexa in-car functionality. Lexus Enform services—Safety Connect, Service Connect, Remote with Lexus skill for Amazon Alexa, Destination Assist, App Suite 2.0, Wi-Fi™ and Dynamic Navigation—further enhance the connected experience in the UX, to give you more options to stay in touch and personalize your driving experience. PERFORMANCE KEY SPECIFICATIONS The UX offers drivers amazing control. Responsive handling UX 200 UX 250h is assured by the Global Architecture for Compact (GA-C) platform, which gives the UX a low center of gravity and Engine 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder hybrid excellent urban maneuverability, thanks to a class-leading turning radius.
    [Show full text]
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Outlines 2019 Motorsports Activities(E
    February7, 2019 Toyota Motor Corporation GAZOO Racing Company TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Outlines 2019 Motorsports Activities TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is a racing company positioning motorsports activities as the basis of our quest to create ever-better cars. From products developed through these activities to the establishment of the GR Garage, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s motorsports activities have been promoted as a comprehensive method of increasing numbers of car fans. At last month’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, we unveiled the new “Supra,” which is set to become the first global model in the GR series line-up. The new Supra incorporates the knowledge and know-how that TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has accumulated thus far, and has been developed with the goal of enabling customers to fully experience the joy of driving. We have positioned the new Supra as our flagship model and, by feeding back knowledge gained through motorsports activities into the development of new products, we intend to further expand the GR series line-up. In 2018, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing achieved the long-desired goal of winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans and also secured the WRC manufacturers’ title, demonstrating that the challenges we have embarked on are leading to concrete results. However, we will not rest on our laurels. In order to deliver the anticipation and excitement of driving to a wider audience, we will engage in the motorsports activities listed below in 2019. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will compete in the 2019-2020 WEC season. (The driver line-up will be announced at a later date.)With team line-ups, we will also compete in the Nürburgring 24 Hours Endurance Race and other races in Japan respectively.
    [Show full text]
  • The Lexus Range Experience Amazing
    THE LEXUS RANGE EXPERIENCE AMAZING Since the launch of the LS 400 sedan in 1989, Lexus has become a synonym for exceptional quality and incredibly refined luxury cars. Determined to offer more than this, recently we’ve launched a new generation of vehicles: cars that stand out from the crowd and defy convention. Models like the exciting new UX compact crossover and the provocative yet elegant ES executive sedan. Based on a uniquely Japanese aesthetic of harmony without compromise, Lexus design is now more distinctive and single-minded than ever. However, head turning looks would be nothing without incredible performance. Inspired by the iconic Lexus LFA supercar that was launched in 2010, our ‘Master Drivers’, have worked tirelessly to identify and articulate the unique flavour of driving excitement. With this hard won knowledge we’ve now enhanced the precise and elegant nature of every Lexus with a sizeable dose of adrenaline: creating an exhilarating new driving experience that starts when you approach a car like the LC luxury coupé, and continues as long as you drive and cherish it. Unsurprisingly, technology plays a huge role in our work. We see innovation as a never-ending process, and are committed to anticipating future needs and desires. This approach has led to major automotive breakthroughs like the world’s first Self-Charging Hybrid in 2004 – the RX 400h – and now Multi Stage Hybrid that powers the LS 500h and LC 500h. Despite our intense focus on the future, we’re immensely proud of the world-class build quality of our cars, which is overseen by our ‘Takumi’ artisans.
    [Show full text]
  • Pdf: 660 Kb / 236
    As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 23, 2017 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F (Mark One) ‘ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR È ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended: March 31, 2017 OR ‘ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ‘ SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number: 001-14948 TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (Translation of Registrant’s Name into English) Japan (Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) 1 Toyota-cho, Toyota City Aichi Prefecture 471-8571 Japan +81 565 28-2121 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Nobukazu Takano Telephone number: +81 565 28-2121 Facsimile number: +81 565 23-5800 Address: 1 Toyota-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture 471-8571, Japan (Name, telephone, e-mail and/or facsimile number and address of registrant’s contact person) Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class: Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered: American Depositary Shares* The New York Stock Exchange Common Stock** * American Depositary Receipts evidence American Depositary Shares, each American Depositary Share representing two shares of the registrant’s Common Stock. ** No par value. Not for trading, but only in connection with the registration of American Depositary Shares, pursuant to the requirements of the U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • Lexus History 1989-2019
    LEXUS HISTORY BRAND CARS INNOVATIONS 1983 August 1983. At a secret meeting More than 400 prototype Over 1,400 engineers and 2,300 in Japan, Toyota’s Chairman Dr vehicles are built, 100 are crash technicians rise to Toyoda-san’s Eiji Toyoda sets a challenge to a tested and more than 4.3 million challenge. team of strategists, engineers and test kilometres are driven in Japan, designers: “Can we create a the USA and Europe. Sixty designers, 24 engineering luxury car to challenge the very teams, and 220 support workers best?” are engaged on the “F1” project. Every detail was exhaustively thought through – build tolerances were at least twice as accurate as competitors. 1987 In May 1987, four years of development time and many full- sized clay models later, Lexus executives sign off on the final LS design. 1988 The brand name ‘Lexus’ is chosen to represent luxury and high-end technology. (Early suggestions included Alexis and Lexis.) 1989 The Lexus brand is born The first LS 400 is launched, At the Lexus Tahara plant in incorporating hundreds of new Japan, the welding process for the patents and setting new standards LS 400 is fully automated, making for quality and value. Almost welds 1.5 times stronger than 3,000 are sold in the first month those on conventionally welded after launch. vehicles. 1990 Lexus is launched in Europe with a On the LS 400, aerodynamic single model range: the LS 400. considerations lead to the underside of the vehicle having a smooth floorpan and a number of special fairings to direct airflow.
    [Show full text]
  • 2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia 86 Series
    Sporting and Technical Regulations 2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia 86 Series Version 1 Published 24/02/2021 Page 1 of 24 2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia 86 Series Sporting & Technical Regulations A capitalised and italicised word in this document is defined in the National Competition Rules (NCR), the Technical Appendix, Definitions - Technical or “Definitions and Abbreviations” in this document. Any HEADING in this document is for reference only and has no regulatory effect. Contents DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 5 S1 TITLE AND JURISDICTION .............................................................................................................................................. 6 S1.1 Title ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 S1.2 Authority/Jurisdiction ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 S2 ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL .................................................................................................................................... 6 S3 COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY ............................................................................................................................................. 6 S4 DRIVER ELIGIBILITY
    [Show full text]
  • The All-New 2017 Lexus Lc 500
    WINTERNEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2016 IN THIS ISSUE THE ALL-NEW 2017 LEXUS LC 500 PAGE1 2016 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES Lexus LF-LC Concept debuted at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, the press, loyal customers, and enthusiasts PAGE2 NEW CAR wondered if the concept’s arresting styling and dramatic proportions SALES could ever evolve into a production 2+2 coupe. Today, four years after the debut of the breakthrough concept that inspired it, Lexus PAGE3 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH has revealed the all-new LC 500 luxury coupe. This provocative, athletic flagship coupe—makes the strongest statement yet about PAGE3 PRE-OWNED the brand’s future product direction. SALES A NEW YEAR, A NEW RIDE! EXCLUSIVELY ON 2016 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES 2016 NX 200T % UP TO LEASE RATES AS LOW AS 2.9 40 MONTHS 2016 CT 200H UP TO FINANCE RATES AS LOW AS % NX 200T CT 200H 0.9 36 MONTHS 1 I ARE YOU 519.979.1900 9375 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor, ON A MEMBER? www.lexusofwindsor.com WINTERNEWSLETTER The past five years have seen Lexus evolve rapidly with the creation of the luxury brand’s globally-focused organization, Lexus International. Exciting new models involving elevated levels of emotional styling and dynamic driving characteristics such as NX, RC, and IS have also helped propel the brand’s shift with consumers. Akio Toyoda has been at the center of the Lexus global expansion, personally driving a heightened level of collaboration between design, engineering and marketing teams to help build a luxury brand better suited to meet the needs of the next generation of consumers.
    [Show full text]
  • ANNUAL REPORT 2007 Business Overview
    Business Overview Revenues and Automotive Operations Operating Income (¥ Billion) (¥ Billion) 25,000 2,500 Revenues . .¥21,928.0 billion (+13.4%) 20,000 2,000 Operating income . ¥2,038.8 billion (+20.4%) 15,000 1,500 In fiscal 2007, consolidated revenues increased 13.4%, to ¥21,928.0 billion, with strong vehicle sales in North America and Europe offsetting sales 10,000 1,000 declines in Japan and Asia. Operating income was up 20.4%, to ¥2,038.8 billion. The increase in operating income was mainly due to increases in 5,000 500 both production volume and vehicle units sold, the effect of changes in exchange rates, and cost reduction efforts, partially offset by an increase in 0 0 expenses related to business expansion. FY ’03’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 Revenues Operating income (Right scale) Revenues and Financial Services Operations Operating Income (¥ Billion) (¥ Billion) 1,500 250 Revenues . ¥1,300.5 billion (+30.5%) 1,200 200 Operating income . ¥158.5 billion (+1.7%) 900 150 In fiscal 2007, consolidated revenues grew 30.5%, to ¥1,300.5 billion, due to higher auto sales financing that accompanied brisk vehicle sales. 600 100 Meanwhile, operating income rose 1.7%, to ¥158.5 billion, as a steady increase in financing volume offset the valuation losses on interest rate 300 50 swaps stated at fair value of sales finance subsidiaries in North America. 0 0 FY ’03’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 Revenues Operating income (Right scale) Revenues and Other Business Operations Operating Income (¥ Billion) (¥ Billion) 1,500 50 Revenues . ¥1,323.7 billion (+11.2%) 1,200 40 Operating income .
    [Show full text]
  • Master Driver Morizo, Seorang Presiden Toyota Sekaligus Pembalap Mobil
    Master Driver Morizo, Seorang Presiden Toyota Sekaligus Pembalap Mobil Komitmen Toyota yang dengan filosofi making ever-better cars bukanlah gimmick marketing semata. Dalam filosofi ini terdapat keinginan tulus dari Toyota untuk selalu menghadirkan sarana mobilitas yang lebih baik dari waktu ke waktu seiring perkembangan tren, teknologi, lifestyle, dan kebutuhan konsumen yang terus bergerak secara dinamis. Ada 2 metode yang dipakai oleh Toyota dalam menguji dan mengembangkan sebuah kendaraan baru. Yang pertama tentunya dengan memperoleh langsung input dari konsumen melalui semangat Genchi Genbutsu atau “mengumpulkan fakta langsung dari sumbernya”. Di Indonesia, metode ini berhasil diterapkan saat pengembangan Kijang sejak generasi pertama di tahun 1977 hingga sekarang tetap menjadi mobil pilihan keluarga Indonesia dari generasi ke generasi. Kijang tidak akan mencapai posisi seperti sekarang jika sejak awal tidak mengamati dan memenuhi kebutuhan sebagaian besar keluarga Indonesia. Di mana daya angkut luas merupakan rujukan utama supaya dapat memenuhi kebutuhan pergi sekeluarga saat berlibur ataupun mudik. Di sini Kijang berhasil menyajikannya dengan cara yang pas dan tetap menjaga fungsionalitas sebagai MPV. Kebutuhan lain seperti irit bensin namun tetap bertenaga ditambah keandalan dan ketangguhan di berbagai situasi dan kondisi dibuktikan secara nyata seiring waktu. Metode kedua adalah melalui arena balap di mana mobil balap Toyota ditekan hingga limit tertinggi dalam kondisi penuh tantangan ekstrem untuk melihat seberapa tangguh komponen mobil yang digunakan. Database berupa informasi teknis dan pengalaman engineer Toyota yang terlibat dimasukkan ke dalam langkah pengembangan untuk menciptakan mobil yang lebih baik di masa depan. Keseriusan di dunia balap sejak dulu dibuktikan dengan partisipasi Toyota di ajang Mobilgas Round Australia Rally tahun 1957. Kedua pendekatan di atas didukung sepenuhnya oleh Akio Toyoda, Presiden Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC).
    [Show full text]
  • Toyota and Lexus Fleet Kaizen Welcome to Contents Contents Fleet Kaizen Sustainable Mobility
    TOYOTA AND LEXUS FLEET KAIZEN WELCOME TO CONTENTS CONTENTS FLEET KAIZEN SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY The global pandemic over the past months has shone a light Fleet reliability underpins business continuity and efficient, on many aspects of our lives. Essential restrictions on public sustainable operations. Throughout the lockdown, Toyota and movement have, rightly, seen us reflect on just how important Lexus teams continued to service all fleet queries and orders mobility and sustainability are to society, our wellbeing, and remotely, for example helping organisations like the Welsh the business economy. Ambulance Service procure RAV4 Hybrids as rapid response vehicles (page 18). With Covid-safe measures in place, UK With city streets free of conventionally fuelled diesel and production of the Corolla has now resumed at the Toyota plant petrol vehicles during lockdown, air quality in urban areas in Burnaston. around the UK dramatically improved. As the restrictions ease, a citizens’ report from the new UK climate assembly With motor shows on hold, we reveal further exciting new shows 93% of members feel the government and employers model additions in this latest issue. The new Toyota RAV4 should encourage sustained lifestyle changes to cut Plug-in Hybrid joins the RAV4 range (page 11), whilst the emissions1. As real-world driving trials show (see page 9), All New Yaris self-charging hybrid is poised to become the the case for moving to cleaner, lower-emission, alternatively world’s safest compact car (page 12). The first all-electric fuelled solutions such as self-charging hybrid and plug-in Lexus, the UX 300e, will cover 186 miles on a single charge hybrid is compelling.
    [Show full text]
  • Kelley Blue Book
    www.kbb.com BLUE BOOK FEBRUARY 2012 BRIEFING Kelley Blue Book Public Relations Contacts: Brenna Robinson | Public Relations Manager Natalie Kumaratne | Public Relations Coordinator 949.267.4871 | [email protected] 949.267.4770 | [email protected] In This Issue: INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: WHAT’S NEW: Timely commentary from Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market Kbb.com Editors Name 10 Best Used Cars Under $8,000 analyst, Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com: Mandating Consumer Demand Used-Car Shoppers: Buy Before Spring Market Peak; Expect to Pay Premium on Newly Redesigned LATEST NEWS STORIES ON KBB.COM: Models The latest video and written news stories by the editorial staff of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com Toyota Redeems No. 1 Spot for Brand Loyalty on Kbb.com for First Time since Q3 2010 NEW-VEHICLE REVIEWS ON KBB.COM: All-new and updated video and written reviews from the editorial staff of Kelley Blue Book’s Kelley Blue Book Forecasts 10 Percent Year-Over-Year Increase in January New-Car Sales kbb.com, and links to consumer reviews and ratings on kbb.com Kbb.com Releases All-New Embeddable Widgets to Site Visitors INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: Mandating Consumer Demand - Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst, Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com t the Frankfurt Motor Show, I talked with the chief executive First, because it makes sales of such vehicles mandatory, it will very likely of a major importer about the proposed federal fuel economy result in buyers of conventional cars – even high fuel-economy conventional A standards that require rapid increases in fuel economy, and cars, subsidizing buyers who purchase electrics, fuel-cells and plug-ins.
    [Show full text]