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· Ryan General
Honda, Toyota express skepticism about EVs amid industry downturn
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda shared that the industry should not solely rely on EVs to achieve environmental sustainability
· Ryan General
Shoichiro Toyoda, who brought Toyota to the US amid anti-Japanese sentiment, dies at 97
Toyota’s former president Shoichiro Toyoda died due to heart failure at the age of 97 on Feb. 14. Shoichiro, the son of Toyota Motor Corp founder Kiichiro Toyoda and father of current chief executive Akio Toyoda, will be remembered as a pivotal figure in the car manufacturer’s…
· Carl Samson
California Nurse Sacrifices Truck To Save Others From Deadly Fire, Toyota Sends Him a New One
A California nurse will receive a new Toyota Tundra after using the vehicle to drive others to safety from the deadliest wildfire in the state’s history. The Camp Fire, named after its origin Camp Creek Road in Butte County, Northern California started on Nov. 8 and has since…
· Ryan General
Toyota Releases Adorable AI Robot That Critiques Your Driving Skills
Toyota has developed a talking robot companion designed to keep motorists company during trips. Described by Toyota Motors as “a miniature communication partner developed to provide companionship,” the tiny robot fits nicely in any car’s cup holder.
· Editorial Staff
New Toyota Japan Ad Tells a Heartwarming Story From Two Different Perspectives
Toyota Japan recently released a heartwarming commercial telling a beautiful story from the perspectives of a daughter and another of her father. It’s a video perfect for Father’s Day.
· Augustine Reyes Chan
Top Female Toyota Executive Arrested for Drug Possession in Japan
Yesterday, Toyota Motor Corp’s Julie Hamp, the highest-ranking woman in the automaker’s history, was arrested by Japanese police who allege that she attempted to illegally import painkillers into Japan from the U.S. through the mail. Hamp, who is American, is now based in Japan…
· Ryan General
California teen becomes 1st Fil-Am male to earn spot on US Jr National Surf Team
“It’s super cool to represent my culture,” said Santucci. “It’s cool to have the Filipino community and my family behind me.”
· Carl Samson
Man charged with hate crimes for beating 66-year-old Sikh man to death in NYC
The man accused of fatally beating an elderly Sikh man after a fender bender in New York City has been charged with hate crimes. What happened: Gilbert Augustin, 30, and the deceased, Jasmer Singh, 66, collided on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens just before noon on Oct. 19.…
· Carl Samson
[Update] Chinese woman missing after her US tour guide found dead in California state park
Update (10/19/2023): In a new statement to CBS 8 San Diego, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said they have not confirmed the identity of the remains found in the desert state park. As of Wednesday, John Root Fitzpatrick was still considered missing. This new…
· Michelle De Pacina
It now costs at least $76,000 for the right to own a car in Singapore
The cost of obtaining a certificate of entitlement (COE) has reached all-time highs in Singapore, making car ownership unattainable for many middle-income citizens. What is a COE?: Singaporeans who wish to purchase a car must participate in the bidding process for a COE, which…
· Bryan Ke
Car collision in Thailand miraculously saves Chinese woman from kidnapper
A miraculous car collision reportedly saved a Chinese woman from a kidnap-ransom scheme in Thailand on Thursday. Key details: The victim, a 27-year-old Chinese woman on a tourist visa, managed to escape her captor following a rear-end car collision on Bangkok’s Si Rat Expressway…
· Michelle De Pacina
Police search for suspects who carjacked, beat to death 60-year-old man in Philadelphia
Police are searching for the suspects who carjacked a vehicle from a 60-year-old Asian man before murdering him in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood. What happened: The victim, identified as Peter Chan, was reportedly waiting for his wife in a parked 2023 Toyota…
· Carl Samson
Dash cam catches man sucker-punching Texas TV meteorologist in road rage attack
A dash cam video showing a man sucker-punching a TV meteorologist in Texas is making headlines this week. What happened: Avery Tomasco, a morning weatherman at CBS Austin, said he was driving on Mopac at Steck when a Toyota Prius suddenly came into his lane. As he failed to slow…
· Carl Samson
Florida traffic stop of 2 California women ends in huge marijuana bust
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correctly describe the Toyota Sienna as a minivan. The previous version of this story incorrectly described the vehicle as an SUV. We apologize for the error. A traffic stop on Interstate 75 (I-75) in Florida’s Hernando County…
· Ryan General
Thai policeman’s wife accused of murdering at least 13 acquaintances with cyanide
Thai authorities have charged a woman with premeditated murder in connection with the deaths of at least 13 people, including her ex-boyfriend and two female police officers. Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, who is married to a senior police officer, was arrested on Tuesday after…
· Carl Samson
2 men wanted, 1 woman arrested in Houston double murder case
Houston police are looking for two men allegedly involved in a pair of murders in the Heights area earlier this year. Polie Phan, 26, and Jaidan Vu Nguyen, 25, are facing capital murder charges for the fatal shooting of Dana Ryssdal, 35, and his roommate James Gerald Martin III,…
· Daniel Anderson
NMIXX says ‘Nice To MIXX You’ with US showcase tour announcement
NMIXX have announced their U.S. and Asia showcase tour, “Nice To MIXX You.” The JYP Entertainment girl group — consisting of Sullyoon, Haewon, Jiwoo, Lily, BAE and Kyujin — will embark on an eight-show and -city U.S. circuit starting in Seattle on May 2 and ending in Brooklyn on…
· Isa Peralta
Ghibli Park to add rideable Catbuses, ‘Princess Mononoke’ village and more
Visitors of Japan’s Ghibli Park can look forward to the addition of Catbuses and attractions from “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “Princess Mononoke.” The popular theme park will reportedly collaborate with Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota to create six rideable Catbuses. The…
· Bryan Ke
American skaters the Shibutanis inducted into US Figure Skating Hall of Fame
Olympic bronze medalists Alex and Maia Shibutani, also known as the Shibutanis, were inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame over the weekend. Celebrating the recent achievement, Maia Shibutani, 28, took to Twitter on Monday after being inducted into the Hall of Fame…
· Michelle De Pacina
5 suspects assault monk in Nashville Buddhist temple robbery
Metro Police are searching for five suspects who attacked a Buddhist monk at the Wat Lao Buddhist Temple in South Nashville, Tennessee, on Nov. 27. The monk was held down on the ground while at least two women rummaged through the temple for several minutes, stealing cash. The…