Kevin Buckland
Stories by Kevin Buckland
By betting on ride-hailing, Toyota prepares for future where people don’t buy cars
Toyota is seeking an edge over rivals as carmakers are positioning for an uncertain future in which automated driving and the sharing economy threaten
Suzuki exits China, transfers its stake in JV to partner Changan
Suzuki dissolved its other Chinese venture, a 23-year-long partnership with Jiangxi Changhe Automobile Co, in June.
Toyota invests $68.6m in ride-hailing app Japan Taxi
Toyota is already an Uber backer, having invested an undisclosed amount in the US firm in 2016 as part of a collaboration into ride-sharing technology
Robots, M&A and self-driving cars make up Toyota’s game plan
As cars become autonomous and connected, Toyota will adapt to the change.
