Kanban – Toyota Production System guide
If your factory builds a car every 66 seconds, you need an effective work schedule – that’s where the Kanban comes in.
New Tech
In New Tech we describe some of the innovations Toyota is bringing to its range of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
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Muda, Muri, Mura – Toyota Production System guide
Waste is the enemy of efficiency. In the Toyota Production System, this is divided into Muda, Muri and Mura – read our explanation here.
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Genba – Toyota Production System guide
Genba is where all the action happens – the workplace. Read our explanation.
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Toyota and the Goodwood Festival of Speed: 2010
Our weekly rundown of annual highlights from the Goodwood Festival of Speed continues with Toyota’s ninth appearance in 2010.
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Toyota Corolla: foundations of a world-beater
In the first of a new series focusing on the history of the Corolla, we look at the events that led to the introduction of Toyota’s world-beater.
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MOT checks: how to prepare your car for the test
Some basic maintenance checks before your car goes through its MOT can increase the chances of it passing with flying colours.
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How to use a tyre repair kit
A tyre repair kit is one of the most important pieces of emergency equipment you can carry in your car.
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New tyre labelling explained
Our guide to new EU tyre labelling systems helps show how choosing the right tyre for your car is easier than ever.
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Exclusive: We meet Toyota’s ‘Mr Hydrogen’
Katsuhiko Hirose is a man who has much of his working life looking into the future.
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Toyota at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Toyota has announced its plans for the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed – get the full lowdown here.
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Toyota Fund for a Better Tomorrow – first year update
We look at the what’s been achieved with the Toyota Fund for a Better Tomorrow during its first year in operation.
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Toyota Hilux rescues ice road trucker
A Toyota Hilux has beaten the icy snap by towing a Sainsbury’s heavy goods vehicle to safety.
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Toyota Yaris modified – a personal kaizen mission
A modified Toyota Yaris can stand out from the crowd. Our in-house tuning wizard Joe Clifford explains how it can be done.
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Toyota i-Road concept: first pictures and video
Toyota’s new i-ROAD personal mobility vehicle (PMV) makes its world debut at the Geneva motor show, a new, flexible form of transport designed for city streets.