Tag Archives: ninthgeneration

Building on Greatness: Redesigned Toyota Camry Goes All-Hybrid at Kentucky Plant

Ninth-Generation Camry Rolls off the Line; Showcases Commitment to Electrification and Long-Term Job Stability within the U.S.

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (May 8, 2024) – Team members at Toyota’s longest-running U.S. car manufacturing facility cheered at the moment because the ninth-generation Camry rolled off the meeting line for the primary time. The 2025 Camry is powered solely with the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System, a part of Toyota’s multi-pathway strategy to electrification.

“Today would not be possible without our incredibly talented team members,” stated Kerry Creech, president of Toyota Kentucky. “Starting production of the new Camry is another proof point that Toyota is committed to providing secure employment and has been for nearly four decades. We continue to stay true to that promise by reinvesting profits in this plant and preparing our team members for future production opportunities, including a variety of electrified vehicles.”

Toyota Kentucky and the favored Camry have turn into synonymous, with greater than 11 million assembled thus far and over $10 billion invested within the plant and native communities. This milestone not solely speaks to the recognition of the Camry, it’s additionally a testomony to the almost 10,000 group members who construct them every day and Toyota’s dedication to long-term job stability.

“I feel blessed for the many years I have spent with Toyota and am proud of all the great things we have achieved,” stated Markee Robinson, manufacturing group chief. “While our plant continues to grow and change, I am confident that Toyota will continue to provide job stability and secure employment for decades to come, just as they have for me and my family.”

In 1988, the primary Kentucky-produced Camry created a buzz, and at the moment, the brand new era remains to be turning heads with a classy new look, extra energy, nice gas effectivity, and an much more gratifying driving expertise.

Toyota’s most up-to-date $1.3 billion funding within the Georgetown facility additional boosts electrification efforts, together with the meeting of an all-new, three row battery electrical SUV for the U.S. market. The new car helps Toyota’s multi-path strategy to offer prospects choices for electrified merchandise that greatest go well with particular person wants now and sooner or later.

Toyota has introduced new investments totaling greater than $18.6 billion into its U.S. manufacturing operations since 2021 to help electrification efforts.

“Congratulations once again to Toyota. Over the decades, Toyota has never wavered in its commitment to its employees and this community,” stated Gov. Andy Beshear. “Relying on their continuous improvement mindset, they continue to find ways to renew this plant and provide future opportunity and stability for the nearly 10,000 Kentuckians who work here. They are a first-class employer in this community and state.”

Toyota Kentucky has been a hub of the automaker’s North American operations since 1986, assembling a number of the most beloved nameplates within the Toyota lineup, together with the Camry, America’s best-selling passenger automobile for 22 consecutive years.

About Toyota  
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been part of the cultural cloth in North America for greater than 65 years, and is dedicated to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility by way of our Toyota and Lexus manufacturers, plus our greater than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota straight employs greater than 63,000 folks in North America who’ve contributed to the design, engineering, and meeting of almost 47 million automobiles and vans at our 12 manufacturing vegetation. By 2025, Toyota’s 13th plant in North Carolina will start to fabricate automotive batteries for electrified automobiles. With extra electrified automobiles on the highway than every other automaker, Toyota at present provides 28 electrified choices.

For extra details about Toyota, go to www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

Autocar magazine 16 August: on sale now

This week in Autocar, we have the latest scoop on the ninth-generation Volkswagen Golf. We also take a drive in a car that helps to save diesel and explore why Adrian Mardell is the one to rescue Jaguar.

News

The upcoming ninth-generation Volkswagen Golf is set to be the most drastically transformed version of the popular family hatchback yet. We provide all the details on its powertrain, technology, and even its name.

Within the next year, we will learn about the future of the Discovery brand in JLR’s new “House of Brands.” Our exclusive interview with the brand’s CEO reveals what plans are in store.

Aston Martin introduces the DB12 Volante, an open-top “super tourer” and the most powerful V8 cabrio GT available for purchase.

Porsche is preparing for its EV era with a new look that was previewed by the Mission X and 357. We explore what this means for the future of Porsche’s sports cars.

Reviews

Honda has enhanced the CR-V with a more captivating drive and updated dynamics. We investigate whether it truly lives up to Honda’s claim of being “exhilarating.”

The new BMW X5 not only features a refreshed design but also offers a more luxurious interior. We put the 30d variant to the test to understand why it is considered the savior of diesel.

Matt Prior reviews the new Smart #1 Brabus, which boasts 422bhp. However, he finds that its chassis is not adequately equipped to handle such power. Read his review for more details.

We also take a look at the Hyundai Kona Hybrid, Inverted Range Rover Classic, facelifted Nissan X-Trail, and the Mercedes A250e saloon.

Features

We explore the Japanese market and drive three performance icons – the Nissan Z Sport, Toyota GR Corolla, and Subaru WRX – that aren’t available for purchase in Britain. Join us as we find out what these models have to offer on a Canadian mountain road.

Adrian Mardell’s journey from JLR apprentice to the top job is an inspiring one. He explains how he reached his current position and why he is the right person to lead Jaguar forward.

With London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone expanding in the near future, we examine the best ways to navigate the city economically. From the Volkswagen Up to the BMW 330Ci, we compare various cars to determine the best option for you.

Opinion

Matt Prior shares his thoughts on car-based subscription services and how they can sometimes make even the most mildly-spoken person irritable.

2024 Volkswagen Passat: A Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Wagon-Only Model

The ninth-generation Volkswagen Passat is set to make its debut later this year, but with a significant change in its lineup. The popular midsize family car will only be available as a wagon. The German automaker has now offered a detailed preview of the redesigned model, which will be one of the first VW models to utilize the MQB Evo platform, alongside the 2024 Tiguan. These two vehicles will share many of the same components.

With a length of 4917 millimeters (193.5 inches), the new Passat Variant will be 144 mm (5.6 in) longer than its predecessor. This elongation mainly comes from a 50 mm (1.96 in) increase in the wheelbase, stretching it to 2841 mm (111.8 in). The width has also grown by 20 mm (0.7 in) to 1852 mm (72.9 in), while the height has seen a slight rise of 7 mm (0.2 in) to 1482 mm (58.3 in).