Casio has just announced a new addition to their Edifice lineup, the TOM'S 50th Anniversary Edition EFS-S641TMS. This is a tribute to one of Japan’s most iconic racing teams and their legendary TOM'S KP47 Starlet race car, which made waves in the motorsports world with its performances in the 1970s. TOM'S was established in 1974 and quickly rose to fame with the help of the KP47 Starlet. This little powerhouse claimed 22 ...
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Inchcape has recently published its inaugural sustainability report, as it makes progress towards upcoming sustainability targets. Inchcape has recently rolled out its inaugural sustainability report. This document sketches the strides Inchcape has made towards its ambitious 2023 sustainability goals, while also highlighting its pivotal role in fostering the green mobility transition. At the heart of its ethos, Inchcape asserts that operating with integrity is fundamental to enhancing the performance of its mobility ...
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Gear up for new adventures and prepare to unlock bold new experiences with this robust Casio G-Shock Mudman timepiece. Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey with the Casio G-Shock Mudman Toyota Team Land Cruiser (GW-9500TLC). These two have united to create a timepiece that is designed to withstand the toughest challenges Featuring the iconic toughness of the Toyota Land Cruiser, this watch is built to endure extreme conditions. Notable for its dust ...
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The 2023 Japan Mobility Show kicked off earlier this morning with Toyota’s press conference, where CEO Koji Sato unveiled an arsenal of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the international press, announcing that the carmaker is finally ready to fully embrace electrification. Taking centre stage were two concept cars – the GR-badged FT-Se sports car and FT-3e crossover – designed to cater to very different needs, but both delivering Toyota levels of ...
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First-class travel with the Vellfire on-road en route to first-class travel in the air. I wasn't kidding about the 'first-class' bit folks. The Toyota Vellfire launch event was themed with first-class travel in mind, complete with boarding gate, cabin crew and customised luggage tags in a font colour and script of one's choosing. Then came the main event where the new Vellfire rolled in out of the clouds. This is one imposing-looking ...
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To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, many countries and industries are working to curb emissions of greenhouse gases, chiefly carbon dioxide (CO2). But did you know there might be a better way? And it exists in the form of bioethanol. In the automotive sector, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have claimed the spotlight as a key decarbonisation option. Toyota, however, is pursuing a multi-pathway approach that includes hydrogen and other diverse options ...
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Throw an eye-catching splash of colour onto your Yaris Cross Hybrid. In case you hadn't noticed by now, this Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid is pink. BRIGHT pink. I don't care that the colour is actually called Cherry Blossom. To my eyes, it's Steven Tyler-satiating PINK. A number of female friends in a Telegram group chat decided to tease heavily when a picture of this compact crossover was sent over, with one ...
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Looks like Toyota has been bZ with bringing forth more BEVs. In our Singapore Motorshow 2023 coverage article earlier this year, we wrote about a Toyota bZ model, the bZ4X, that will not be for sale in Singapore but only made available as part of a car-sharing scheme. bZ (Beyond-Zero) in Toyota-speak refers to their battery electric vehicle (BEV) range, and now there are two new concept cars, unveiled at the ...
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Is the Corolla Cross a shot of innovation or JUST another "for-the-sake-of" SUV/crossover? When the Corolla Cross was first launched in Southeast Asia in 2020, Toyota's perceived "slapping of the revered 'Corolla' badge" on the boot lid of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) / crossover made me cross and take an instant dislike to this vehicle. Having grown up with the likes of the KE70 rear-wheel drive Corolla (affectionately known as ...
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Toyota is accelerating its factory decarbonisation efforts using renowned automotive Mirai technology. Since June 2021, Toyota has been working with Fukushima Prefecture towards the development of new future cities using hydrogen. As part of these efforts, Toyota has attempted to use hydrogen along with renewable energy to decarbonise factories. but how does this work? It all starts with the Toyota Mirai, a car developed to run on hydrogen. Electrolysis equipment within the vehicle ...
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