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George Borst & Toyota Financial Services (TFS) Recognized for Commitment to Advancing Women Leaders
TORRANCE, Calif., (Nov. 15, 2013) – During his 16 years as President and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Financial Services USA, George Borst demonstrated an unwavering commitment to developing strong female leaders across the organization. Under Borst’s leadership, Toyota Financial Services established the most diverse management team in the company’s history. Even as Borst retired as President and CEO of TFS in September, his work to advance women in leadership continues in his new role as an executive advisor to the organization.
Toyota Pledges $500,000 to Support Relief Efforts in the Philippines
NEW YORK (Nov. 14, 2013) – Toyota today announced a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Today’s announcement – along with a previously announced pledge of 10 million Philippine pesos – brings Toyota’s total contributions to nearly $500,000 USD. In addition, Toyota will match employee contributions to the American Red Cross and other non-profits doing relief and recovery work in the region.
Read MoreToyota Adds Pro Golfer to Athlete Roster
TORRANCE, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2013) – No stranger to adversity, professional golfer Lizette Salas has worked hard to earn her spot on the LPGA Tour. Salas now joins Team Toyota, an exceptional group of athletes selected and supported by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. that includes Bob Burnquist, Jamie Bestwick, Elena Hight, Louie Vito and more.
Read MoreCohen Children’s Medical Center Joins Forces with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Toyota to Bring the Buckle Up For Life Program to New York
NEW YORK (Nov. 13, 2013) – Cohen Children’s Medical Center announced it has partnered with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Toyota to bring the Buckle Up for Life program, a national, community-based injury prevention program, to New York.
Read MoreToyota Advises Congress on Connected-Car Future Technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 13, 2013) – Imagine your car can see around the corner to determine whether there’s a pedestrian or bicyclist in the road. Or perhaps it notifies you when an emergency vehicle is approaching or there’s ice on the road. The good news is the technology already exists and Toyota and other car companies are testing it for future implementation.
Read MoreToyota to Debut Driver Attention Research Vehicle at 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., (Nov. 13, 2013) – What if we could reduce driver distraction before ever putting a key in the ignition? That’s the focus of the Driver Awareness Research Vehicle that Toyota will show at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, November 20th at 3:40 PM, at a press conference located in the Toyota display.
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