A polyurethane-based engine cover from Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd. (TYO:5191) has been chosen for use in the newly launched GR Yaris from Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO:7203). The GR Yaris is a compact car that takes the technologies Toyota has built up in the racing field and applies them to a mass-market offering. And to reduce the noise coming from the...
Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO:7203) has selected the Michelin Pilot Sport Super ZP as OE for its new-model Lexus LC500 Convertible. Offering impressive sporty performance, the high-performance run-flat tire was developed to help realize the world-leading sports car technology and performance of the Lexus LC line. By employing technology developed for endurance races, the Pilot Sport Super ZP exhibits excellent wear...
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) recently announced that it is supplying Dunlop Enasave EC300+ tires as OE for Toyota Motor Corp.’s (TYO:7203) new Yaris Cross, which was launched in Japan on Aug. 31. The Enasave EC300+ takes various fuel-efficient technologies cultivated through prior development of the Enasave series and uses these to help provide the high level of fuel efficiency...
Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd. recently revealed that the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, a tire designed for use in high-performance cars, has been adopted as OE for Toyota Motor Corp.’s (TYO:7203) new GR Yaris. A flagship model in Michelin’s lineup of sports tires, the Pilot Sport 4S serves to fully draw out the capabilities of the cars it is fitted...
Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) recently announced that it has begun supplying the Ecopia RD613 as an OE tire for the newly updated Toyota Hiace, which was launched by Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO:7203) in May. The Ecopia brand of tires offers impressive capabilities when it comes to various tire performance metrics – including wet performance and driveability – while also making targeted...
Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) recently announced that it has received two awards from Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO:7203): the Technology & Development Award and the Superior Value Improvement Award. The Technology & Development Award is given out to suppliers who have managed to advance manufacturing by way of innovative technologies. Meanwhile, the Superior Value Improvement Award recognizes supplier attitudes and achievements with...
