Olympic sponsor Toyota scraps Games promo, skips opening ceremony
July 19, 2021 | 21:43
Tokyo 2020 sponsor Toyota confirmed Monday it has scrapped plans to run an Olympic-linked brand campaign in Japan, where opposition to the pandemic-postponed Games remains high.
Toyota Tsusho acquires 35 per cent of Vinaconex subsidary
November 18, 2020 | 11:16
Toyota’s trading arm Toyota Tsusho Corporation has scooped up a 35 per cent stake in Northern Electricity Development & Investment JSC No.2 of Vinaconex.
Anxious carmakers hoping losses remain in rear mirror
September 10, 2020 | 09:00
Despite efforts in converting part of their facilities to produce ventilators and face masks for fighting the coronavirus pandemic, global carmakers are still reporting losses that are hoped to eventually change direction into profit again by the end of the year.
Discount paradise for auto buyers
June 10, 2020 | 14:00
As part of a new package to help the automobile market stay afloat after this year’s global woes, locally-manufactured vehicles will benefit from a massive cut in registration fees, but imported vehicles will not miss out in the price war as makers throw potential customers huge savings.
Auto giants switch up production for crisis
April 07, 2020 | 08:00
A series of giant carmakers across the world, including in Vietnam, have started converting part of their facilities to produce ventilators and face masks to fight the coronavirus pandemic that is biting into their main portfolio investment.
Human safety the top priority as groups submit to guidelines
April 02, 2020 | 08:00
As the health crisis continues to affect all walks of life, significant challenges are arising for business leaders to make their foreign-invested enterprises better prepared as well as to protect their workers.
Car market slumps due to COVID-19
March 12, 2020 | 17:46
The consumption of cars of less than nine seats decreased by 30 per cent while bus consumption fell by 47 per cent compared to the first two months of 2019.
Danang wraps up Urban Transit Corridor Improvement Project
February 22, 2020 | 13:22
Toyota Mobility Foundation and Danang People's Committee assessed the working process and efficiency of the urban transit corridor improvement project.
Mazda, Toyota, Nissan, and Volkswagen struggle to resume operations
February 12, 2020 | 15:30
The coronavirus epidemic has thrown a wrench into car manufacturers' operations, with Mazda, Toyota, Nissan, and Volkswagen, failing to resume production.
Toyota investing US$400 million in flying car company
January 16, 2020 | 16:05
Japanese car giant Toyota said Thursday (Jan 16) it is investing nearly US$400 million in a company working on commercialising electric flying cars for "fast, quiet and affordable air transportation services".
Alonso survives first Dakar stage dominated by Minis
January 06, 2020 | 08:41
Dakar Rally debutant Fernando Alonso avoided any first stage pitfalls as the 2020 edition of motorsport's gruelling 7,500-kilometre marathon began in Saudi Arabia on Sunday (Jan 5).
World champion Tanak quits Toyota for Hyundai
November 01, 2019 | 13:31
Newly-crowned world rally champion Ott Tanak signed a two-year deal to drive for Hyundai on Thursday (Oct 31), just four days after wrapping up his maiden title with Japanese manufacturer Toyota.
Mitsubishi Xpander becomes rising star in first half 2019 1
July 28, 2019 | 16:12
In the first half of 2019 Vietnam welcomed new imported and assembled car models, including Mitsubishi Xpander which is now one of the ten best-selling cars.
Promotions help boost auto sales in May
June 16, 2019 | 08:41
Vietnamese automobile manufacturers and distributors had a banner month in May as the sales of car experienced a strong monthly growth of 30 percent following a line-up of promotions and discount programmes.
Toyota set pace as 24 Hours of Le Mans starts
June 16, 2019 | 08:06
Hot favourites to defend their crown, Toyota dominated the first hour's racing as the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race got under way on Saturday (Jun 15).
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