Podcasts about toyota north america

Peter talks us through the twists, turns, walls, kerbs, braking points and contact patches of the Saudi Arabian GP, a race characterised by Lando Norris's huge mistake under qualifying pressure; Max Verstappen's pole-lap brilliance and Oscar Piastri's race-long resilience.  This podcast also includes a bonus post-qualifying analysis of Max Verstappen's approach to Turn 27 - the last corner - and interviews with Steve Hallam, Race Engineer to Ayrton Senna at John Player Team Lotus in 1985-86-87.  Now a Senior Engineer at Toyota North America, running the GT3 and GT4 programmes, Steve later switched to McLaren, where he won championships with both Mika Hakkinen and Kimi Raikkonen.With thanks to Jetcraft, the world's largest buyer and seller of executive jets:https://jetcraft.comTo OEM Exclusive, the passionate suppliers of OEM upgrades for exotic and high-performance vehiclesTo TrackNinja, a lap-timer and data app designed to help users improve their on-track car and driver performance through analysis and an innovative Data Garage. A lite version is free; the loaded edition is US$9.99 pcm or $99.99 yearlyhttps://trackninja.appAnd to REC Watches, whose timepieces are infused with DNA and actual material from famous racing cars like the Lotus 98T-Renault - driven by Ayrton Senna - that is featured in this video.When ordering your REC watch, mention "Peter" and claim a special 10 per cent discount.https://recwatches.comMusic by ZoopledaniaAlternative race stats courtesy of Aleš Norskŷ:www.GPfactsandnumbers.com Alpinestars:https://alpinestars.comOscar Razor: Australia's highly-rated, 5-blade razors for men and women https://oscarrazor.com.au.  Watch out for the first edition of Grand Épreuve - your quarterly, F1, super-slick mag!Follow our Motor Racing with Peter Windsor WhatsApp Channel:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakyBQT0gcfSyQvrwc0mCheck out the language options on all our YouTube videos: just go to settings and select your preferred audio trackFollow Peter on Bluesky, Twitter (X), WhatsApp Updates and YouTube Community:@peterdwindsorWe support the Race Against Dementia:https://raceagainstdementia.comAnd the Alora dog rescue shelter in Malaga, Spainhttps://aloradogrescue.com#standwithukraine - now, more than everAnd #Canada!Nick: you're with us alwaysVisit: https://youtube.com/peterwindsor for F1 videos past, present and future

February 11, 2025 ~ Jeff Mackarewicz, group vice president in Technical Resources at Toyota North America, joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss the lasting effects Washtenaw County has seen after two years since implementing the Toyota USA Foundation's Driving Possibilities program in Michigan.

This December, we're celebrating the spirit of Human Rights Day and International Day of Persons with Disabilities on this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, brought to you by Toyota North America. Hosts Josh Basile, from accessiBe, and Novie Craven lead the conversation with disability advocate, comedian and content creator Amy Pohl.

While we're on a short break from recording, re-listen to one of our most popular episodes to date! Our interview with my best friend's dad and President of Toyota North America, Jack Hollis. It was fascinating to pick Jack's brain about leadership inside and outside of the office, how he raised humble kids and how big corporations handle outside pressure. While we deep dive on these topics, there is one theme that remains true throughout every phase of his life and that is his faith. Jack and his wife are avid believers and credit their successes and journey to their faith.  From turning down Toyota after his initial interview to being with the company for 33 years and becoming their North American President there is so much to learn from Jack about leadership, family and faith. We hope you love this episode as much as we do! AND don't forget we got some great deals from our favorite brands exclusively for our listeners: Give the gift of TravisMathew this year, and make every celebration even more memorable. Discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list by visiting www.travismathew.com, and get 20% off your order with code DANI.  This offer is for new and existing customers. Go to thrivemarket.com/dani for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Find gifts guaranteed to bring joy to every hard-to-shop-for person this season at saks.com Get $100 with Ideal Image when you visit ideal.vip/deinfluenced . Get 28% off your first order with code DREAM20 at nanit.com Looking for the perfect gifts for the whole family? SKIMS just launched their biggest Holiday Shop ever - available at SKIMS.com   We love you De-Influencers!! XOXO

Sandra Phillips, Senior VP, General Counsel, and Chief Legal Officer of Toyota North America, shares her path to the C-suite, the role mentors and sponsors have played throughout her career, what gives her career greater purpose, and the importance of paying it forward to the next generation.

Happy Wednesday!! Oh boy do we have an episode for you!! On this week's episode we are lucky enough to have on my best friend's dad and President of Toyota North America, Jack Hollis. It was fascinating to pick Jack's brain about leadership inside and outside of the office, how he raised humble kids and how big corporations handle outside pressure. While we deepdive on these topics, there is one theme that remains true throughout every phase of his life and that is his faith. Jack and his wife are avid believers and credit their successes and journey to their faith. From turning down Toyota after his initial interview to being with the company for 33 years and becoming their North American President there is so much to learn from Jack about leadership, family and faith. We hope you love this episode as much as we do! AND don't forget we got some great deals from our favorite brands exclusively for our listeners: Simplify your kiddo's mealtime with 30% OFF your first order. Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/DANI and enter our code DANI at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order. Head over to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code DANI at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. This offer is for new and existing customers. We love you De-Influencers!! XOXO

Joe and Mike welcome Dedra DeLilli, Group Manager of Sponsorships for Toyota-North America. Dedra dives into her career journey and how she ended up at Toyota. She discusses how creating the first sports sponsorship practice at TD Ameritrade helped her at Toyota. Dedra goes into Toyota's partnership with the NFL, Flag Football, and what goes into these specific partnerships. She also dives into the critical importance of the Paralympics to her and the team at Toyota. She also discusses the vital importance of these athletes' storytelling. Dedra also examines the characteristics and values of Toyota that she wants to display in all of their partnerships and how she has evolved in her sponsorship strategies. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports and Instagram @cu_sps_sportsmanagement. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Mike Schretter'25 (@mikeschrett1), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with Mike Schretter'25 and Lissa Ruiz managing social media efforts. Links:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dedradelilli/

In 2023, FuelCell Energy commenced operations of the company's Tri-gen system for Toyota North America at the Port of Long Beach, California, where neighboring communities have been significantly impacted by decades of emissions from the ships, trucks, locomotives, and cargo-handling equipment. Betsy Schaefer, FuelCell Energy's Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer joins me for this SFP episode to discuss how the Tri-gen system produces renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and water from directed biogas. This will allow a reduction of air pollution in the neighboring communities and will avoid more than 9,000 tons of CO2 emissions from the power grid and more than six tons of grid Nitrogen Oxide gas each year. FuelCell Energy sees sustainability as an essential part of the company's business strategy. And Betsy joins me today to give us more details about the firm's sustainability strategy.

Jack Hollis is the executive VP of Toyota North America. He loves to say: "I work for Jesus, but get paid by Toyota." How does he lead such a successful business and yet live out his faith? What leadership principles has he learned from Jesus? In this interview, Sean talks with Jack about his journey to becoming a Christian, his story of becoming one of the key leaders within Toyota, and how he integrates his faith into his work.Jack Hollis is executive vice president of Toyota Motor North America (TMNA). He is also president of Toyota Motor Sales. In his role, Jack is responsible for product planning, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service for the Toyota and Lexus brands in North America.Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/people-first-leadership. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

Today is Friday, Feb. 16   #1 – From ONE TOYOTA – Environmental engineer Amanda Young has worked for Toyota West Virginia for three years. She spoke to One Toyota about her role, why she's passionate about biodiversity and why you should always speak up. “Environmental work is unpredictable. However, my team and I are working every day to make sure Toyota West Virginia is always in compliance and meeting our goals. We physically inspect equipment, write reports and mitigate any issues as they arise,” Young said. She is part of the Region 1 team that assists non-manufacturing sites with their environmental compliance. She also works with the sustainability team through the biodiversity working group to try to effect change across Toyota North America to protect native species and help build native habitat. Young has found that women at Toyota are extremely supportive of each other.  “I was nominated to attend the women's conference last year and met some amazing women who are still my friends to this day. We want to see each other succeed and be role models for others,” she said. Read more: https://one.toyota.com/member/post/072cf164-0692-48c1-bf17-b9816ea0b858?uc=34588&g=f215efa5-d6f2-4c97-b149-08e20ebfcb4a&f=186416   #2 – From WV NEWS – The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources has taken on a four-year project to study the state's snowshoe hare population. The DNR plans to observe the hares in their natural habitat. The snowshoe hare can be spotted in the upper regions of the state, from Tucker and Grant counties to Greenbrier County.  The snowshoe hare has always been a resident of the state, but a population influx in the 1940s increased their numbers. The snowshoe hare undergoes a color change in winter, from brown to white. Instead of burrowing underground like rabbits do, they inhabit dense, low areas on the ground and are active mainly at night. The research team uses trail cameras to record the hares and even collects their droppings. The droppings are unique to each hare and can provide data about the location and population of these hares in West Virginia. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginia-dnr-launches-four-year-study-on-snowshoe-hare-population-and-habits/article_3a6ff184-c75a-11ee-ae9e-0348c9eede99.html   #3 – From TIMES WV – A downtown Bluefield restaurant that's celebrating its 10th anniversary is getting a shining spotlight this month that's putting it before a national audience. The RailYard will host a visit from America's Best Restaurants on Feb. 19. Emma Bailey, the restaurant's former general manager, said ABR learned about The Railyard while shooting an episode last year at The Corner Shop restaurant in Bramwell. “We're really excited. It kind of brings up all of the hard work we've had in the past 10 years. That brings it into the light and shows what we've really done,” Bailey said. America's Best Restaurants is a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants. The episode will air on social media channels at a later date, according to the ABR. To learn more about The RailYard and view a menu, visit www.railyardwv.com. Read more: https://www.timeswv.com/news/monday_news/bluefield-restaurant-the-railyard-to-be-featured-on-americas-best-restaurants-roadshow/article_b8e80631-c718-569c-99f3-bece7173591f.html  Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

This week, we're revving up with Rich Robinson, Director of Legal Operations and Litigation Support at Toyota North America. Join co-hosts Tom Stephenson and Tommie Tavares-Ferreira as they explore the world of metrics and data in the fast lane, where every microsecond counts. Get ready to align your people-focused operational strategy with business goals, emphasizing teamwork and fostering innovation. Buckle up for this high-octane episode that leaves no room for flat tires, but instead focuses on the nitty-gritty of driving success and powering the engine of your teams. This episode was made possible by our sponsor, Legal.io. Rich Robinson, Director, Legal Operations and Litigation Support at Toyota North America (LinkedIn: @RichRobinson-Toyota) Dear Legal Ops IG: @dearlegalops LinkedIn: @dearlegalops Facebook: @dearlegalops Twitter: @dearlegalops TikTok: @dearlegalops www.dearlegalops.com Tommie Tavares-Ferreira Linkedin: @tommie IG: @suttontell Tom Stephenson LinkedIn: @tstephenson1 IG: @tacotacotomtom This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the synergies of DevOps, DataOps, and cloud technologies that are driving Toyota's IT revolution as we delve into the cutting-edge IT strategies powering one of the world's leading automakers.In this episode, Kumar Singirikonda, Director of DevOps Engineering at Toyota North America, shares his insights into Toyota's IT methodologies, reflecting on his role in orchestrating these strategies. He discusses the practicalities and challenges in achieving high levels of DevOps maturity, highlighting Toyota's focus on scalability, robustness, and cost-efficiency in their systems. Kumar also gives a sneak peek into his upcoming book, the "DevOps Automation Cookbook."You'll learn:1. The practical challenges in the last 20 % of DevOps maturity2. Strategies for scaling resources and aligning tech with business goals3. The journey to reaching 100 % in DevOps efficiency4. Insights from Kumar's book with 250+ pages of DevOps wisdom5. Integrating Toyota's manufacturing principles into IT____________About Kumar:Kumar Singirikonda, the Director of DevOps Engineering at Toyota North America, is renowned for his leadership and impact in DevOps. He's also an advisory board member at The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business, contributing insights to courses. Additionally, Kumar plays a key role on the board of the Gift Of Adoption Funds, which provides grants to help vulnerable children find permanent families.Get in touch with Kumar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumarsingirikonda/____________About Toyota:Toyota is world-famous as the manufacturer of high-quality, high-value cars, vans and trucks that set the standard for long-term resale value and durability. A reputation of reliability has been earned by Toyota vehicles due to their consistent ability to withstand the test of time. Due to the low frequency of breakdowns experienced by Toyota vehicles, you can expect to spend less on the vehicle at the end of its lifecycle.Website: https://www.toyota.com/Industry: Motor Vehicle ManufacturingCompany size: 10,001+ employeesHeadquarters: Plano, TXFounded: 1957____________About the host Elias:Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk. He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons.Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com.____________Podcast Music:Music by Ströme, used by permission‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer(c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KGhttps://stroeme.com/ https://compost-rec.com/ This podcast is produced by our friends at SAWOO. 

Retail Auto is ready to roll after a great Thanksgiving weekend as we talk about the very tight race for the electric future between two titans. We also cover two notable releases from Tesla this week, as well as a review of a very busy Black FridayTesla and Toyota are in a philosophical and practical head to head as Elon Musk's push for an all EV world is being pushed back on by Toyota's renewed focus on the rapid (and affordable) deployment of its hybrid technology.Musk aims to surpass Toyota as the top-selling automaker with Tesla's all-electric lineup by 2030 as Tesla is already outselling some of Toyota's bestsellers in the U.S.The Model Y surpassed Camry this year and was within 7000 units of the Rav4Despite Tesla's growth, there's a slowdown in EV sales, while Toyota's hybrids, including Lexus models, are gaining traction due to their affordability and improved efficiency.Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda emphasizes the consumer appeal of hybrids as a way to go mostly electric without the inconveniencesTesla, facing a competitive market, has cut prices and seen growth in Model Y sales, but struggles with profitability, as its profit fell 44% in the third quarter.David Christ, Toyota North America's brand head said: “The buzz of electrification in the industry has somewhat mainstreamed hybrids. It's really had an awakening.”Tesla has two releases of sorts this week. FSD v12 and a Cybertruck:Tesla has begun releasing its Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 12 update to employee testers, a key step in achieving its goal of true self-driving capability. This update notably shifts vehicle control from hardcoded engineering to neural network-based systems.The engineers had the first release, now all employees, next is consumersPreviously Musk had a stated goal of FSD capability by the end of this yearOn Thursday (Nov 30th) Tesla will host the much anticipated Cybertruck Delivery event where the first production units will be delivered to some very patient new ownersBlack Friday 2023 has defied analyst expectations with a record $9.8 billion in online sales, showcasing American consumers' adoption of digital shopping for those great Black Friday dealsOnline sales hit a historic high of $9.8 billion, up 7.5% from last year, with mobile shopping accounting for 54% of these sales.The "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) trend saw a significant 47% increase, indicating a shift in consumer payment preferences.Store-branded credit cards are losing popularity, with registrations down 37% from 2015, as shoppers opt for more flexible and less brand-loyal payment methods.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Curt McAllister is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today.Curt is the Midwest PR Manager and Outdoor Communications Manager at Toyota North America. In this episode, we dive deep into Toyota's passion for the great outdoors and their unwavering support for the outdoor community, the industry, and conservation efforts. We also learn more about Toyota's dedication to fostering the next generation of outdoor storytellers and advocates through its Let's Go Places Scholarship Program. By teaming up with state-based organizations and supporting aspiring writers, photographers, influencers, and conservationists, they ensure the future of outdoor exploration and conservation is in capable hands.QUESTIONS WE DISCUSSED How does Toyota's commitment to environmental sustainability align with its brand image as a vehicle manufacturer? What are some examples of Toyota North America's partnerships with organizations focused on conservation and environmental initiatives? How does Toyota's involvement with the Sioux tribe in the Dakotas contribute to both environmental preservation and support for the local community? How do Toyota's product offerings in the truck and SUV space cater to outdoor enthusiasts and off-road adventures? What is the significance of the Total Let's Go Places scholarship program? How does it contribute to the future of outdoor storytelling and advocacy? How does Toyota's partnership with documentarians like Kris Millgate, Matt Addington, and  Keng Yang enhance their storytelling and community engagement efforts?LEARN MORETo learn more about Curt's work, visit the Toyota Newsroom at https://pressroom.toyota.com/.Click here to learn more about Curt on Instagram at   https://www.instagram.com/curt.mcallisterKEYWORDS#ToyotaMotorNorthAmerica #ToyotaNorthAmerica #OutdoorAdventureSeries #AdventureCommunity #EnvironmentalConservation #LetsGoPlacesScholarshipProgram #Overlanding #OffroadAdventures #HybridTechnology #SustainableFuturePodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by PodpageNote: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Elizabeth Bernhard continues with a trio of guests, with this pair of segments for her latest episode of Build Smart, Lead Strong. She welcomes Prateek Sachdeva, CO-FOUNDER & CPO. Before founding Invisible AI, Prateek was the Head of Data Infrastructure at Luminar Technologies, where he developed the infrastructure necessary to support a fleet of self-driving cars and filed five patents in the process. He now uses his expertise to deploy state-of-the-art AI technology at leading manufacturing facilities, including Toyota North America. Prateek graduated with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Science from the University of Michigan. For their two-part conversation they discuss: Invisible.AI builds state of the art AI solutions for the manufacturing industry. They combine groundbreaking computer vision sensors with AI to improve your production line and unlock the potential of your team. Join this conversation with Prateek Sachdeva, co-founder & CPO of Invisible.AI, to learn how they are helping to solve manufacturers' talent challenges while dramatically improving efficiencies. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Francie goes over Toyota Motor North America and LG Energy Solution's recent long-term supply agreement for lithium-ion battery models that will be used in Toyota's BEVs assembled in the US. She describes the structure of this agreement, Toyota's BEV plans both abroad and in the US, and how LG is fitting into the battery manufacturing process.LG and Toyota press release: https://pressroom.toyota.com/lg-energy-solution-and-toyota-sign-long-term-battery-supply-agreement-to-power-electric-vehicles-in-the-u-s/Toyota facilities images credit: Toyota North America, Inc. LG battery image credit: LG Energy SolutionToyota, Kentucky, new BEV press release: https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-ramps-up-commitment-to-electrification-with-u-s-bev-production-and-additional-battery-plant-investment/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#toyota #lgenergysolution #evbattery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Thursday, racers. Today we're talking about the challenges around current subprime lending, Toyota's big sales bump, and a giant commuter drone that is one step away from reality. Show Notes with links:According to Experian, Dealerships are finding it harder to secure subprime auto loans due to a decline in subprime customers obtaining auto loans and leases as factors like inflation, rising gas prices, and ending stimulus funds have affected consumers' creditworthiness and increased debt-to-income ratios, with many turning to credit cards for financial support.The proportion of subprime used-vehicle loans has reached near-record lows, with such borrowers only involved in 14% of loans and leases on new and used vehicles in Q1 2023.The increase in late auto loan payments among subprime borrowers is higher than during the late 2000s recession, according to an S&P Global Mobility analysis of TransUnion data."What we're seeing now is some of the lowest FICO scores ... we've seen in years. Consumers who might have qualified for loans in the past are "not even close," said Michael Opdahl, COO for Automotive Credit CorpToyota's global sales saw a significant increase in May as both parts and supply shortages seem to be letting up. The company reported a 10% global sales increase in May 2023, selling a total of 838,478 vehicles attributing the increase to an improved supply of chips and other partsIn Japan, sales surged by 35.1% to 116,954 units.Global sales of hybrid cars grew by 25.8% year-on-year, reaching 261,147 units, almost one third of total vehicles sold last month. The company sold 9,923 battery electric vehicles worldwide in May, making the five-month total in 2023 reach 35,980 units.California based, Joby Aviation has received approval from the FAA to begin flight testing its electric air taxi prototype, moving closer to commercial operations, targeted for 2025. The company's business model is akin to a rideshare app. It's set to compete in a growing market of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturers.Tetsuo Ogawa, the CEO of Toyota North America, will join Joby Aviation's board. Toyota is the company's largest external shareholder, with an investment of around $400 millionThe company is set to begin passenger operations in 2025As part of a $131 million contract with the U.S. Air Force, Joby will deliver its first two electric aircraft in March 2024 after initial testing at Edwards Air Force BaseShares jumped 26% on the newsGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Toyota North America Leader Jack Hollis

June 9, 2023 ~ Jeff Makarewicz, Group Vice-President Technical Resources at Toyota North America, Research and Development tells Paul the automaker is investing nearly $50 million to construct a new battery laboratory at its North American research and development headquarters outside of Ann Arbor.

With the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata, driving is the thing. And as we roadtested the Miata this week, it struck us that all the fun to be had from driving a Miata might be lost in the inexorable shift from gasoline-fueled cars to EVs. The whole prospect made us sad because the current Miata is such a hoot to drive. With its 181-horsepower four-cylinder engine and the six-speed manual transmission, the little sports car is just about the perfect way to have fun behind the wheel. No, we admit it isn't especially practical. And no, it isn't even all the fuel-efficient. But isn't the joy it provides worth it? At some point, we wonder, what in the world are we doing to ourselves? Battery electrics can be interesting to drive, but the fun they provide is nothing like the exhilaration a pre-dawn blast in a Miata provides. We know that firsthand. And we'll tell you more in this episode. This week, our other road test is of a vehicle filled with pleasant practicality — the 2023 Toyota Sienna minivan. Now all-hybrid all the time, the Sienna has vaulted toward the top of the minivan charts with its appealing combination of fuel economy, interior space, versatile seating, and big cargo space. For a long family vaca, it is hard to find a better choice, as co-host Chris Teague discovered. Our guest for you this week has a lot to say about the current and future state of the Toyota lineup. Michael Tripp is Vice President of Vehicle Marketing & Communications at Toyota North America. Host Jack Nerad sat down with him at a recent driving event in Southern California to talk about two brand new Toyota vehicles and where Toyota is going in this ever-complicated global market. He had some very interesting things to say that aren't the typical auto industry line regarding the future of transport. In the news, Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and several other brands has offered buyouts to more than 33,000 workers in the United States. That's never a good sign. In the we-didn't-see-this-coming department, something common to virtually all new cars turns out to be something that might kill you. We'll have the potentially life-saving details on that coming up. And the U.S. Postal Service is having trouble getting a big delivery -- the delivery of its all-new mail truck. Or should we say 50,000 all-new mail trucks? We'll tell all about that snafu in this episode. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, YourTestDriver.com, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad's latest book, Dance in the Dark.  

In this episode we are in Carlsbad, California with Michael Tripp, Vice President Vehicle Marketing & Communications at Toyota North America, to learn how the Toyota Prius, the original hybrid car, finally became sexy on it´s 5th generation.

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Chris Carter, Chief Engineer and Executive GM at Toyota North America by day and Academic Program Director at Georgia Tech by night. Listen in to this episode as Chris discusses the history of the Project Management Certificate Program at Georgia Tech, how it's been recently revamped to include experiential learning with modular design (don't worry, he'll make this easy to understand), who the program is perfect for and where you can find more information. Plus, find out what chicken nuggets and dipping sauce have to do with teaching project management. Want to get in touch with Chris Carter or learning more about the Georgia Tech Certificate Program? Project Management Certificate

Topping interviews Derrick Heydari who is a Senior Product Development Engineer at Toyota North America. Learn about Derrick's fascinating journey from importing a vintage Nissan GTR, taking it to track days all the way to designing some of the most unique automotive accessories in the industry.Topping Talks is Sponsored by Topping Technologies & ExpressVPN. Protect your online privacy https://www.xvuslink.com/?a_fid=toppi... also if your business needs IT assistance you can reach Topping Technologies at sales@toppingtechnologies.comFollow Topping on Twiitter-https://twitter.com/NicTopping

Exploring a Career in TechWe've partnered with Toyota to bring you this insightful conversation full of career tips and recommendations for folks interested in a career transition or in career growth. Hear from a diverse panel of speakers working in the digital and IT space at Toyota to learn more about why they love their job and how you can join their team. You can learn more about openings at Toyota here: https://www.toyota.com/usa/careers/ttr   About our Guests Loreal Vasquez is Senior Manager, HR People Solutions & Services at Toyota North America. She has had an extremely diverse and accomplished journey with the company and has served in a variety of roles across Toyota's Service Operations, IT and Financial Services organizations over the last 18 years. Loreal has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, holds multiple Agile certifications, and is a Project/Change Management Professional.  She is an 7th generation Latina from Arizona, wife and mother to two boys and one girl.Emily LeMay Gaitan is Senior Manager of Digital Strategy and Continuous Planning at Toyota North America. She spent over a decade working for nationally renowned consumer and B2C publishers, digital agencies and tech start-ups leading digital strategy, analytics and marketing technology initiatives.  Emily started at Toyota nearly 10 years ago as an external IT consultant and officially joined Toyota as part of the company's move to Plano, Texas in 2017. Emily holds a B.A. in English Literature with a specialization in “Culture of Information” from UC Santa Barbara and an MBA in Integrated Marketing and Digital Analytics from Concordia University, Irvine and has two young children.Tommy Walker is an avid reader, storyteller, and complex problem solver. He has 25 years of experience at Toyota and has directly supported four Chief Information Officers (CIOs) focusing on strategy, organizational change, and talent. He enjoys writing music, making up nonsense with his friends, and spending time with his two cats and 15-year-old dog Rocco.About Tamarindo  Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life!  Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Mitzi Hernández and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Save 10% on your order of books from Latina-owned Xolo Books with the code TAMARINDO at checkout: xolobooks.com Follow Tamarindo on instragram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast  Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228 Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards

Toyota is taking sustainability to the next level with its commitment to water - a precious manufacturing resource, that many manufacturers don't take seriously enough.  Focusing in on the company's Baja California Mexico plant, one that the company says is one of the most "water-stressed plants in the world",  Toyota sought to first understand its relationship to the local and regional watershed.  Toyota is now sharing what its learned about water with other manufacturers.  

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the results of the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for 2022 . Kevin Butt, Senior Director for Environmental Sustainability for Toyota North America, joins us to talk about Toyota's various environmental and conservation initiatives both inside and outside the company. Tom has a "Volvo V90 Cross Country vs Annie Lennox" quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a test-drive review of the 2022 BMW M440i Gran Coupe.

In this episode we talk to Michael Tripp, Vice President of Vehicle Marketing & Communications at Toyota North America, about the first-ever 2023 Toyota GR Corolla, which was developed by the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing team, with 300 hp, 273 lb.-ft. of torque from a 1.6L, 3-cylinder direct/port injected turbo engine and a manual transmission only!  

It has been 16 years since Toyota introduced an all-new Tundra full-size pickup truck. But now the company has pulled the wraps off the completely revamped 2022 Toyota Tundra, and we have the inside story. This week our special guest is Kenneth Munkelt, Senior Product Education Planner at Toyota North America. Host Jack Nerad recently had a chance to sit down with him at the truck's introductory drive event outside San Antonio, and the chat was revealing. Toyota has changed the powertrain, the frame, the suspension, and the infotainment system for 2022, so this is about as complete a makeover as you can imagine. In this week's road test segment, Co-Host Chris Teague will be giving of his thoughts on the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer crossover SUV. He was driving the off-road-oriented Activ version of the truck, and he'll tell us how it stacks up against others in the burgeoning segment. Also in the road test segment, Host Jack Nerad had the opportunity to drive one of the hottest vehicles you can get for under $30,000 – the 2022 Honda Civic Si. It's one of the contenders for North American Car of the Year, and he'll tell how it compares to others like it. And he predicts its chances of winning the coveted North American Car of the Year honor. There's also some startling news on the telematics front this week. It has been widely under-reported, but the coming demise of a telecom technology could mean the connected-car services in your vehicle will suddenly stop working. We'll give you the surprising details and let you know what some automakers plan to do about it. That news is surprising, too. In another hot news item, the smart money is now betting we will see self-driving trucks long before we see autonomous cars. And we'll have more on that in this episode of America on the Road.

In this week's episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Brian Hebert, Technical Service and Training Manager, Toyota North America. We discuss how having effective communication can lead to higher employee retention. Brain shares his insight on strategies you can use to successfully keep technicians in the shop and in the industry. About Our Host:Jay GoninenPresident, WrenchWayjayg@wrenchway.com | 608.512.7330About Our Guest:Brian HebertTechnical Service and Training Manager, Toyota North Americabrian.hebert@toyota.com Resources:Download the free WrenchWay app in the App Store or on Google Play:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1534587616Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wrenchway.insiders

Timeless ‘60s styling, movie star status, $1 million price tag, and a backstory for the ages – what doesn't the 2000GT have? Though only a few hundred were ever manufactured, this iconic speedster stands as one of Toyota's, and the world's, most memorable vehicles. Why? For starters, Japan's first supercar blew the doors off of what the world thought of the then-humble Toyota name, giving the upstart brand invaluable credence and credibility in the American marketplace. Often referred to as a halo car, the 2000GT deeply influenced Toyota's place in the automotive industry and earned a permanent place in performance vehicle history. The perfect model or toy car, the 2000GT sports one of the most attractive shapes and styling packages ever put on the road; but movie buffs will remember it most fondly from its co-starring role in a certain 1967 action film, the fifth installment of a franchise that recently released its twenty-sixth feature, currently showing in theatres around the world.  The world's most famous big screen superspy still rules the box office today – just as the 2000GT remains one of his most revered rides, even if he never actually drove it (more on that in the episode). We're joined by Ross Scharphorn, professional stunt driver and car chase historian; Derrick Heydari, Product Development Engineer, Toyota North America; and Drew Eleazar, Senior Development Engineer, Toyota North America, for a fun roundtable conversation that zigs and zags from the 2000GT's inspiration and launch, to its specs, tech, and place in movie history. Shake a martini and fire up your backseat vision phone – we've chopped the top and set our sights on Tokyo, Japan, 1967. Resources https://www.businessinsider.com/1967-toyota-2000gt-sells-for-12-million-2013-5 (Toyota 2000GT Sold At Auction for $1.2m) https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/james-bonds-daniel-craig-confirms-21617947 (Daniel Craig's Favorite Bond Car) https://pressroom.toyota.com/album/1967-1968-toyota-2000gt/ (Photos: 1967 – 1968 Toyota 2000GT) https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/1967-70-toyota-2000gt/ (Collectible Classic: 1967-70 Toyota 2000GT) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1784853/ (Ross Scharphorn: IMDB)   Toyota Untold is co-produced withhttps://crate.media/ ( Crate Media)

Glenn, Stu, and Pat discuss the Virginia election results, with zero gloating. Democrats are coming up with interesting reasons why they lost so much. Glenn goes over some of the school board victories across the country. New York Post columnist Salena Zito joins Glenn to discuss the multiple GOP wins. Jim Lentz, former CEO of Toyota North America, joins Glenn to give a professional outlook on the current supply chain issues. Glenn and Stu go more into the GOP wins and how what happened will in large part determine what will happen in 2024. Author Carol Roth joins Glenn to discuss how Americans should prepare for the upcoming shortages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Post columnist Salena Zito joins Glenn to discuss the multiple GOP wins across the country. Jim Lentz, former CEO of Toyota North America, joins Glenn to give a professional outlook on the current supply chain issues. Glenn and Stu go more into the GOP wins and how what happened will in large part determine what will happen in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is Kristen Tabar, Group Vice President, Toyota North America.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)

As the first automobile manufacturer to mass produce a Hybrid Vehicle, Toyota is now a leader in Fuel Cell Technology with the Mirai. Continuing with our Fuel Cell discussion, I sat down with Jackie Birdsall, Senior Engineering Manager of the Fuel Cell Integration Group at Toyota Motor North America Research and Development as we discuss hybrids, electric and hydrogen. No Shaming, No Blaming and Every Little Bit Helps. #Interview #talkshowhost #Mirai #FuelCells #Hydrogen #HydrogenFuelCells #Sustainability #Energy #Toyota #EnvironmentalSocialJustice #XOTV.me

Jackie Birdsall is the Senior Engineering Manager at Toyota North America who shares her passion and expertise for Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV) Toyota has been developing for over 25 years. Jackie shares her insights into the industry, the exciting projects Toyota is working on, future potential and collaborations. Jackie also talks about the hurdles in the development and application of this new future technology such as the filling station infrastructure. Watch this Interview. Jackie Birdsall on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiebirdsall/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiebirdsall/) Jackie Birdsall on Twitter https://twitter.com/Jackie_Birdsall (https://twitter.com/Jackie_Birdsall) ** JOIN the Seeking Sustainability Live Supporters ** ~HAPPS~ https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmoydEVVSWhIWWt2OWwwT29IazVlRmVPVEdHUXxBQ3Jtc0tudi0yRDJtVTNhZkdDWTZIdFFHUnVGRlI1VUJnVVhIb0ljVlBmMi15aWRRTjdxRkNxRzZFcm9nc3o1dUV4RHk0V3g0YlVfTkp3UFQwSmZ6V29mdXluT1FURVpHVFplUnE0WGNxb1ZROEdJSkY2eEUzTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fhapps.tv%2Finvite%2F%40JJWalsh%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B (https://happs.tv/invite/@JJWalsh​​)​ ~BuyMeACoffee~ https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbldMazlyZjZlN0M3OFh6cDJKeVBvZXZVLVk0UXxBQ3Jtc0tuZWRoUFFQdVJUdU9TZDZ6TUNEbHU3azJNak0yNTlfbWFURlExTk9zRENKOFpza3d2SDBJT21nSzliSlFYYXNQU0dRZVNlT2IwaHhSNGotSEVsbmFOb0pZb1NTbm02YkdKQkVfV1BqaUY1NDhvRk5HZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buymeacoffee.com%2Fjjwalsh%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jjwalsh​​)​ ~Patreon~ https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa29WZ2pLTHBqd2x5djJCQUZvS1Z0WjJHTlBpZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttR2k3LVFRd0QtTU5ZSWVsNnJLYzlxT2hzbjc4Vm82bEpOUXlBSnRPNENYdndHWVB6Wkh0MXJCM3hON1d1a29aSkRoQW1kVzZmNncyOXFGMVdvSHRPNkNOWTg3dWZ4cDNUTWtQbGdtTkU1WWFaU2JwYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fjjwalsh%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B (https://www.patreon.com/jjwalsh​​) JOIN the support team on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjRdeieOLGes008y_I9y5Q/join (YouTube Memberships ) SoundCloud sourced BGM thanks to Hikosaemon Support this podcast

Data science teams are responsible for delivering impactful models, of course. But they're also responsible for translating that impact (and all the work that goes into it) for business stakeholders of all kinds. In this episode, Dave Cole is joined by Nate Litton, Vice President, Data & Analytics at Toyota North America, to discuss strategies to strengthen the relationship between data science leaders and their business counterparts. They also talked about: - How to structure your organization for great partnerships - Cultivating your teams' soft skills alongside their technical skills - How to measure stakeholder engagement and partnership success - What to do with difficult partnerships Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

When it comes to speed and the auto industry, the real acceleration is happening behind-the-scenes—from on-board computers that connect the moving parts on the inside, to 5G-enabled connectivity that allows them to interact with the cities, people and cars around them. At Toyota, the teams of technologists responsible for enhancing mobility are prioritizing the needs of the customer, balancing data privacy and human-centric travel, to deliver hyper-connected everyday experiences.   In this episode of The Restless Ones, we'll sit with one of the most forward-thinking technologists at the intersection of mobility and data, Zack Hicks of Toyota, who not only leads the connected technology group for Toyota, but is also CEO of their data startup, Toyota Connected. We'll hear how his vision for mobility, making the world a better place, comes to life by unleashing the talent in his organization. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Steele, Director of Emerging Technology Policy at Toyota North America, oversees digital advocacy for the automaker. In today's episode she discusses how she was able to help Toyota pivot to an all-digital advocacy force in 2020 and how she plans to maintain that momentum into 2021.

Welcome to The Cyber Ranch Podcast, recorded under the big blue skies of Texas, where one CISO explores the cybersecurity landscape with the help of friends and experts! Today, host and CISO Allan Alford interviews Gabe Lawerence, General Manager of Cyber Security Protection at Toyota Motor North America. Gabe has seen the good and bad of purple teaming, and we're here today to discuss what a mature purple teaming organization looks like. To start the conversation, Allan asks Gabe to share a little about himself, his background in information security and what he does at his day job. His path to security hasn't been linear - he has been a developer, an entrepreneur and a startup owner, slowly making his way to different levels of management in the security space. Gabe runs Enterprise Security at Toyota North America and is responsible for the technical side of the business and manufacturing environment. When discussing what successful purple teaming looks like, Gabe points to the heightened alert of fidelity being among its greatest benefits. Rather than a red versus blue mindset, purple teaming encourages community and collaboration. Then, Allan asks Gabe to share a specific time he found unexpected success in purple teaming. Gabe gives an example reiterating the advantage of having a red and blue team working collaboratively. In managing an enterprise, Gabe says there is always something changing. Validating your controls, alerts and responses are just a few of many tasks best tackled in smaller chunks. Embedding the automation from purple teaming as the ongoing environment keeps things in a high functioning state and serves as a persistent health check. Gabe explains how a buffer overflow isn't exactly instantaneous and combatting lingering attacks. Though purple teaming has many great benefits, it requires a bit of maturity. Having different teams interact together as they mature ensures they understand each other's roles and can effectively work together. Gabe urges people in the industry to think of themselves not only as part of a specific team, but as a part of a broader collective. In the hiring process, he describes seeking candidates with experience in software development and scripting. Additionally, it's crucial to be willing and excited to learn and have keen problem solving abilities. In closing, Gabe looks forward to working in server-less spaces like the Cloud in the future and says his favorite thing about his career field is that it never fails to offer something new. Key Takeaways 0:21 - Host Allan Alford welcomes listeners to the show and introduces Gabe Lawerence. 1:12 - Allan asks Gabe to share about his background and day job. 2:40 - What is successful purple teaming? 4:30 - Gabe shares both positive and negative personal experiences in purple teaming. 9:42 - How do you automate purple teaming? 14:11 - Fine tuning the deployment of the controls. 19:20 - How Gabe designs and hires for his team. 26:20 - What keeps Gabe in Information Security? Links: Learn more about Gabe Lawrence on LinkedIn Follow Allan Alford on LinkedIn and Twitter Learn more about Hacker Valley Studio and The Cyber Ranch Podcast Sponsored by our good friends at AttackIQ

In this episode of Plano Pulse, our hosts Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Katie Gimenez (Director of Marketing and Communications) sat down with Toyota North America's D+I Consulting Team to learn about the concept of mendomi. Mendomi is a Japanese word that means to share care and concern for people as if they are your family members. Our guests, Sandra Carus, ShaQuana Newsom, and Tatsumi Paredes, will explain how they incorporate mendomi into their work and how this simple but powerful practice can make a big difference in the culture at businesses of all sizes.

The auto industry is going through an accelerated metamorphosis driven by Data and AI. AI's applications in the automotive industry is not restricted to self-driving cars, but extends to a host of activities from managing workflows to identifying component defects at the manufacturing unit. In this podcast episode, Jason Stoughton, a veteran technologist, AI enthusiast, author and entrepreneur, speaks with Jay Gopinath, GM of Advanced Tech, Platforms, Innovation Data and Analytics at Toyota North America and Bret Greenstein, SVP and Global Head of AI and Analytics at Cognizant, about the sweeping changes that data and AI are driving in the over century old automotive industry. To learn more, visit cognizant.com/ai. The content of this episode is a reproduction of Jason Stoughton’s podcast episode titled ‘Data and AI are changing the Auto Industry Forever’ that was originally posted on www.thepulseofai.com.

Today, we’re diving into shop culture in dealerships, and we’ve got not one, but TWO great guests from Toyota North America to offer their insights on this topic from both a business and a technical perspective. Listen in to learn how aligning goals, gathering feedback, and maintaining a consistent process can help set the foundation for a healthy culture in the shop.About Our Host:Jay GoninenFounder & President, Find A Wrenchjay@findawrench.com | 608.512.7330About Our Guests:Shannon WithingtonDistrict Service & Parts Manager, ToyotaDeacon BonickField Technical Specialist, Toyota

Automotive Insiders is presented by OESA, the Original Equipment Suppliers Association. Hear industry experts discuss today's Automotive hot topics, to keep the Automotive Supplier Community up to date on the fast-changing mobility landscape. From post-pandemic manufacturing restart planning and worker safety measures, to legal issues and supply chain disruptions, Automotive Insiders is your source of timely and relevant content. In this episode, Garry Carty, Logistics Control Systems, Senior Analyst at Toyota North America, shares his perspective as an OEM on how digital transformation and the Cloud have impacted Toyota and how they work with suppliers like Toyotetsu, and how suppliers are incorporating the real-time capabilities of shop floor control that come with digitalization for continuous improvement and optimization. He also has advice for suppliers who are looking toward, or are in the midst of, a digital transformation. Don't miss this insight-packed conversation.

Interviews by host Dan Sandberg, CEO of Brembo North America, with Group VP of Toyota Marketing Ed Laukes, Mike Messina from Brembo Racing and Karma Vice President of Platform Engineering Todd George. On this episode of Brembo RED, we offer a cure for the Coronavirus – horsepower! Host Dan Sandberg talks to Ed Laukes, Group VP of Marketing at Toyota North America, about the excitement surrounding the return of the legendary Toyota Supra, Toyota’s view of the SUV vs. car battle, and the future of the automotive business. Mike Messina from Brembo Racing then joins Dan to talk about COVID-19’s impact on the global racing series and the surprising rise in professional online racing. Mike also explains what a 40-week per year traveler does when he’s forced to stay home. Dan then heads to the LA Auto Show to take a look at the high tech electric cars Karma is making, which are a bit different in transmission and technology than other electrics in the market. Karma Vice President of Platform Engineering, Todd George, talks to Dan about the unique features of the Karma Revero GT, winner of the 2020 Luxury Green Car of the Year, what EREV is and how “design meets technology.”

On this weeks episode the team are talking all things hydrogen with Craig Scott, the Group Manager for Toyota North America, a global automotive giant and a recognised pioneer in the field of fuel cell mobility. On the show we get into the story of Toyota’s roll out of fuel cell mobility solutions in North America, the challenges and opportunities that fuel cell vehicles can offer in the hydrogen market and the challenges around infrastructure. Importantly we also dive into the scaling up work that Toyota is undertaking and some of its plans for next steps on the mission to become the world’s leader in fuel cell mobility solutions. All this and more on the show! The latest specs on the Toyota MiraiKenworth and Toyota have ten fuel trucks operating at the Port of LAToyota expands its presence in the port mobility operations market with a fuel cell utility tractorToyota unveils its new fuel cell car to break the 400 mile barrier

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A. Inc. is a new venture that will produce vehicles in Huntsville, Alabama, starting in 2021. The $1.6 billion manufacturing plant is jointly owned by Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation and is expected to create up to 4,000 jobs. Mazda Toyota Manufacturing is currently ramping up its hiring effort for team members, with a target to start the hands-on assessments in January 2020 and have those first applicants on the job as early as March 2020. The Mazda Toyota Manufacturing hiring process is a competitive one. Its recruiting managers estimate between 7% and 10% of applicants will make it all the way through the hiring process and receive a job offer. This week’s guests are Todd Maloney and Tony Walker from Mazda Toyota Manufacturing. After a 21-year career in the U.S. Air Force, Maloney joined Kelly OCG as a recruiting manager supporting Toyota North America. After two years at Toyota, Maloney was asked to join the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing partnership to assist in leading recruitment and to drive strategic initiatives in support of Mazda Toyota’s joint venture in Huntsville, Alabama.   Joining Maloney on this Sitrep podcast episode is Tony Walker. After serving 10 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Walker landed a job as a team member in the quality control department at Toyota. Through the years, Walker has been promoted and now works as the general manager of quality control at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing. Walker says he lives by the motto, "God, Family, Toyota." In this episode, you’ll learn: How Mazda Toyota Manufacturing’s three-step hiring process identifies job candidates Mazda Toyota Manufacturing’s veteran hiring goal How the joint venture’s leadership believes veterans will help Mazda Toyota Manufacturing grow to be one of the great manufacturing companies in the United States

A proud Texas Longhorn and former trial lawyer, Sandra is General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Diversity Officer for Toyota North America. Sandra has garnered significant praise in recent years in the legal community and beyond for her work in implementing diversity and inclusion at Toyota. She is, without a doubt, a role model for leaders in their organizations. Sandra is a great storyteller. She shares sweet memories from her childhood about how her family influenced her and some of her favorite trial victories. Sandra talked about how her investment in her community--from her time at UT to the DFW community now--has been personally fulfilling and has inadvertently paid dividends.

Natalie Wilkinson is the General Manager of Corporate Strategy and Planning for Toyota North America.  Have you ever thought to yourself, “there’s no way I can do this”? Natalie did. But she continued to push through.  Throughout her years (and promotions) at Toyota, Natalie realized the value of getting to know her team and learning their roles, which therefore built their trust in her as a leader.  In this episode, you’ll hear why Natalie started trusting herself - and how it impacted her career.  Learn more about Toyota Connect with Andrea  Learn more about HRD Advisory Group

In this episode of Plano Pulse, you'll hear from two diversity and inclusion (D&I) experts, Tatsumi Paredes with Toyota North America and Toni Howard Lowe, about misconceptions about D&I, trends and future challenges in the D&I field, and suggestions to help small businesses start implementing more inclusive business practices. Plano Pulse is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor, LegacyTexas.

Bio: Lesa Nichols has spent over two decades guiding organizations to improved performance by applying the principles of the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Lean. As a key leader for Toyota North America, she led teams to analyze and solve the toughest operational problems within Toyota, including the preparation and launch of new vehicles, plants and production methods. After leaving Toyota, Lesa spent four years helping clients of the Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership (GBMP) to achieve successful enterprise-level improvements. In 2013, Lesa created her firm, Lesa Nichols Consulting (LNC). Currently, she and her team help companies understand how and why to utilize principles of TPS and Lean as a competitive operations management system. Lesa lives in Louisville and can be found at [Lesanicholsconsulting.com](http://Lesanicholsconsulting.com) as well as [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesanichols).

JIm Lentz gives talks about his early influences and current leadership style as he heads one of the largest car makers in the world.

JIm Lentz gives talks about his early influences and current leadership style as he heads one of the largest car makers in the world.

This week on “Marketing Today,” Alan talked with Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager for the Toyota Division at Toyota North America. There he leads all sales, marketing, and market representation as well as guest experience and retention activities for Toyota regional sales offices and distributors. In addition, he retains a role as global marketing advisor for Toyota’s Olympic and Paralympic sponsorships.  During the podcast, Hollis talked about the rapid change the automotive category, and Toyota in particular, is seeing and what it means to him. “Toyota is going from an automotive company to what I’m calling ‘the human movement company,’” says Hollis. “And so, the idea of what we want consumers to feel is that we are part of their life, to be part of whatever challenges they may have. And while we can’t necessarily say we’re going to solve every one, we can sure start — we can sure be at the start of that.” Hollis goes on to add, “We want that relationship with individuals to tell us what is it that they could use, what is it they need, and help us challenge our team to solve problems.” Highlights from this week’s “Marketing Today” podcast include: Hollis spent time playing minor league baseball before finding a different career path. (1:41) Hollis discusses his 26-year career arc at Toyota and how its DNA and people are a “core match” for him. (3:13) Hollis talks about three important mentors in his career. (8:09) Hollis on the power of Toyota’s “Let’s Go Places” campaign. (12:46) “We define mobility as, ultimately, a human right to move.” (19:14) Toyota supports the Olympics and Paralympics (24:41) Three things that drive Hollis: his faith, his relationship with his family, and his competitive nature. (28:39) Hollis admires brands that jump into a category and disrupt it, but then continue to grow. (30:07)   Support the show.

James and Kyle were invited to come down to Toyota HQ in Torrance, CA to judge the Toyota Dream Cars art contest along with several Toyota North America executives, Cheech Marin, Dave Kunz and more. They figured that since they were there, they'd sit down with a few Toyota folks and get a bit of a peek behind the curtain. Karen Ideno works in corporate social responsiblity, helping to administer programs like the Dream Cars contest. Susan Sanborn runs the incredible Toyota Museum and has a fantastic story of working her way up through the company to her current position. Both of these ladies were wonderful to talk to and Kyle and James hope they get invited back next year!

Bob Carter, president of Toyota North America, discusses the new Camry and the global nature of the auto industry. Nancy Ognanovich, a senior reporter at Bloomberg BNA, talks to Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz about the Senate hearings on Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Johan de Nysschen, president of Cadillac, discusses Cadillac's new car subscription service in NYC and the importance of the V-series to the brand. Joe Hinrichs, president of the Americas at Ford, discusses new electrified vehicles and investment in new jobs in Michigan.

Online newsroom best practices, online newsroom design and social media communications with Scott Deyager — Head of Internal Communications for Toyota North America — who discusses online newsroom strategy, online newsroom software, online newsrooms and social media, online newsroom PR and the future of social media communications. Online Newsroom Best Practices 2:48 – Scott shares… The post Managing Toyota’s Online Newsroom with Scott Deyager appeared first on Eric Schwartzman.