Toyota Opens North American Battery Center in Michigan
Located at its Saline, MI, research and engineering campus, the newly unveiled Toyota Battery Center of North America represents a major milestone for the brand. This 30,000-square-foot testing and engineering complex will rigorously evaluate battery cells supplied by Toyota's North Carolina manufacturing plant and regional facilities.
Toyota has announced that it will discontinue the Avalon sedan and replace it with the 2023 Crown, a high-riding luxury sedan. The Crown will be based on the company's upcoming TNGA-C platform. It will be available with various gasoline and hybrid powertrains. The Crown is aimed squarely at the German luxury sedans, and Toyota hopes its combination of luxury and value will appeal to buyers. The car is expected to be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show.