New IUCN-Toyota partnership to expand knowledge of threats to global biodiversity

by News Feeder, 29-03-2024, 08:02 AM

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) today announced a five-year partnership to provide funding to broaden the scope of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. This will significantly increase knowledge on the extinction risk of more than 28,000 species, including many that are key food sources for a significant portion of the global population.

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Nissan appoints its first chief sustainability officer

by News Feeder, 29-03-2024, 02:54 AM

YOKOHAMA, Japan (May 10, 2016) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today the appointment of its first chief sustainability officer, Senior Vice President Hitoshi Kawaguchi.As chief sustainability officer, Kawaguchi’s responsibilities include representing the company on global sustainability issues. He will lead the company’s efforts to ensure that sustainability subjects are embedded and aligned in Nissan’s corporate strategies.These duties are in addition to his current assignment of overseeing global external & government affairs, Japan communications, the corporate service management department, CSR, IP promotion and charging infrastructure promotion. Kawaguchi will report directly to Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn.“Throughout his career at Nissan, Mr. Kawaguchi has demonstrated his leadership abilities in managing critical functions, including regional operations, sales finance, human resources and external affairs. As our chief sustainability officer, I am confident that he will enhance our current efforts and lead our organization in bringing solutions to sustainability issues with a long-term and global view,” said Ghosn. # # #

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Toyota Holds 2016 Safety Education Events for Young Children

by News Feeder, 29-03-2024, 01:58 AM

The Toyota Safety School, a program to teach traffic safety to kindergarten and nursery school children, will be held between May 18 and July 14 at the Toyota Kaikan Exhibition Hall in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture.

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Buncombe targets Silverstone pace after Brands Hatch battle

by News Feeder, 28-03-2024, 06:45 PM

BRANDS HATCH, England – Nissan GT Academy Team RJN may not have been outright contenders at Brands Hatch this weekend in the Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup, but the team enters next weekend's Endurance Cup round at Silverstone in a confident frame of mind.Neither Alex Buncombe or Sean Walkinshaw were able to get a clear lap in the second qualifying session, pushing the two Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 machines back to 33rd and 34th on the grid.The two races on Sunday were a different matter however. Mitsunori Takaboshi and Alex Buncombe gained 12 spots in the qualifying race to finish 21st while Sean Walkinshaw and GT Academy winner Ricardo Sanchez finished 31st.More progress was made in the main race with the No.23 GT-R running as high as 15th before finishing 18th and the No.22 machine crossing the line in 22 – making up nine positions and finishing third in the Silver Cup."I was pretty pleased with the main race, the car felt really nice," said Buncombe. "The guys made some changes on the car, which made a big difference and we found about a second a lap in the main race. The goal was the top 20 and we just got there in the end. It was a shame because we were 15th and the safety car came out at the wrong time. The handy gap I had at the time disappeared with the safety car. When we went back to green I struggled for grip and got passed by a few cars."Japanese driver Mitsunori Takaboshi continued to impress in his first season of European competition."I was hoping we could repeat the great performance we showed in the Endurance Cup, but it turned out to be two tough races for the GT-Rs in the Sprint Cup," Takaboshi said. "It is frustrating that the result is not what we expected, and we didn't collect any points, but we found good car setup for the next races so I am feeling really positive."Buncombe qualified on pole at Silverstone last year, and the No.23 GT-R led the opening stint of the race before suffering contact with a back-marker just before the first pit stop, which subsequently pushed them out of contention for the win.The team's No.22 Pro-Am entry finished on the podium in second place."Overall I'm happy with the car after Brands Hatch and looking forward to next weekend at Silverstone," said Buncombe. "That is our track – always has been – I'm hopeful it will be again next weekend."NISMO CalendarMay 14-15 ELMS, Imola - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Italy Blancpain GT Endurance, Silverstone, England Micra Cup Canada, Calabogie Motorsports Park, Ontario, CanadaMay 21-22 V8 Supercar, Winton, Victoria, Australia Pirelli World Challenge, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Ontario, CanadaMay 28-29 Nurburgring 24 Hour, Nurburgring, Germany Pirelli World Challenge, Lime Rock Park, Connecticut, USA Micra Cup Canada, Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada # # #ContactJane Johnstone Marketing Communications Director Global Motorsport Communications Nissan/NISMO Phone: +44 7979 710646 Email: [email protected] Ryan Marketing and PR Manager Phone: +1 678 644 0404 Email: [email protected]

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2017 Honda Ridgeline Press Kit - Overview

by News Feeder, 28-03-2024, 05:48 AM

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline is the second generation of Honda's innovative midsize pickup truck, redesigned from the ground up to offer both recreational and work users a higher degree of utility and versatility in a modern, rugged and sophisticated midsize pickup with the largest and most flexible cabin in its class; a higher level of confident and refined dynamic performance; and robust cargo-hauling and towing capabilities, including a class-leading maximum 1,584 pound (718.5 kg) payload capaci...

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[MHI] Presentation Ceremonies Were Held at 3 Social Welfare Facilities Receiving Shap

by News Feeder, 28-03-2024, 05:28 AM

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[MHI] 3rd Forum Held in Myanmar to Share Tokyo's Expertise in Municipal Solid Waste M

by News Feeder, 28-03-2024, 05:28 AM

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Anybody looking for shared workshop space in West Berskhire

by Bourster, 27-03-2024, 02:31 PM

Hi guys,

Is anybody looking for workshop space for their project car in West Berkshire? I have a very large and secure workshop I am looking to share with some fellow enthusiasts so PM me if you are interested. I could also provide long term car storage as well. I know space is difficult to find (that's why I had to lease my own workshop) so hopefully it could work out for a few of us.

Cheers

Spa Pain

by News Feeder, 27-03-2024, 04:02 AM

Toyota GAZOO Racing lost a likely victory in the second round of the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) when mechanical issues hit both cars at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium today.

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Spa Weekend for Toyota GAZOO Racing

by News Feeder, 27-03-2024, 04:02 AM

Toyota GAZOO Racing makes the short trip across the Belgian border this weekend for the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the second round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

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