Toyota Untold
49 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 83 ratingsFrom shops to showrooms past, present, and future — Toyota Untold goes beyond the cars and into the journeys, featuring exclusive stories of drivers, engineers, fans, and experts from the Toyota/Lexus family.
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45. Tundra Series: The Final Chapter (Part 4)
May 25, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBWe’re seeing out our Tundra series in style. Over the past few weeks, you’ve heard all about the amazing new 2022 Tundra and the things it can do. Now it’s time to sit down with digital creator, marketer, and former engineer, Cody Wilhide, for his insights into the new vehicle. Then, after that, we’ve saved the best for last. We’re speaking to the President of Toyota Manufacturing right here in Texas, himself, Kevin Voelkel. He gives us an amazing insight into what it takes to pull somethin...
44. Inside The Land Cruiser Heritage Museum with Greg Miller
May 19, 2022 15:18 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBThink you’re the world’s ultimate Land Cruiser fan? Chances are Greg Miller’s got you beat. After finding himself with six of them in his collection, he realized that no one was preserving the history of the Land Cruiser like he was. That’s when The Land Cruiser Heritage Museum was born. The celebration of all things Land Cruiser is based in Salt Lake City with the goal of inspiring adventure. But today’s story takes us WAY beyond Utah. Greg has driven Land Cruisers on every single contine...
43. Tundra Series: Getting Up Close & Personal with the Next Gen Tundra (Part 3)
May 06, 2022 13:02 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBThe celebration of the next generation 2022 Tundra continues with our third episode in a four-part Tundra series. You can read all about a car’s specs, but there’s no substitute for actually getting up close and hands on. In this episode, we’re taking several guests inside the new Tundra to see the amazing features that the next gen has to offer, firsthand. We’re joined by Kevin Kavanagh, Ken Bolido, and Austin Evans. How do these real life driving enthusiasts feel about the new model? How ...
42. Tundra Series: Are You Not Infotained? (Part 2)
January 12, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBToyota Untold continues to celebrate the recent release of the next generation 2022 Tundra with part two in a four-part series looking behind the curtain on the new model and its development. This week, we plug into its brand new infotainment system and explore all the added benefits, data, and functionality available at drivers’ fingertips in the 2022 Tundra. Smart, seamless tech is an expectation of modern drivers, a trend Toyota is well familiar with. Joining us are two of the most knowl...
41. The Iconic 2000GT: A Supercar Fit for a Superspy
December 01, 2021 19:53 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBTimeless ‘60s styling, movie star status, $1 million price tag, and a backstory for the ages – what doesn’t the 2000GT have? Though only a few hundred were ever manufactured, this iconic speedster stands as one of Toyota’s, and the world’s, most memorable vehicles. Why? For starters, Japan’s first supercar blew the doors off of what the world thought of the then-humble Toyota name, giving the upstart brand invaluable credence and credibility in the American marketplace. Often referred to as...
40. Tundra Series: Fireside Chat with Jeff Buchenroth & Kevin Kavanagh (Part 1)
November 10, 2021 18:08 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBToyota Untold is celebrating the highly anticipated release of the next generation 2022 Tundra with a special series, starting with a wholesome fireside chat with U.S. Air Force Veteran, DIY Tundra overlander, and lifelong Toyota driver, Jeff Buchenroth. Jeff outfitted his 2016 Tundra to tour the country’s National Parks and shares his experiences with us today...many of which share themes of the kindness and kindred spirit that he’s found on the road, from Glacier to Yellowstone and many st...
39. HQ Confidential: New Product Showcase
August 04, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIt seems like everything has changed in the last eighteen months. Live events and promotions, specifically, are an area that will likely never be the same. This summer, Toyota leaned into this shift with a brand new, all-inclusive event space hosted at Toyota USA headquarters in Plano, Texas, that previewed upcoming news for select members of the automotive media landscape. The result was a one-of-a-kind, multi-day brand presentation, one that very well could redefine the model moving forw...
38. The ‘79 Radstock Starlet: A Restoration Story
July 15, 2021 15:21 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBGrab some popcorn, Josh Brooks has a story to tell. As a boy, a classic vehicle in his neighborhood caught his eye — a stunning ‘79 Toyota Starlet. Like most people, though, he’d nod his head in approval and go on with his life… to school, the park, or wherever a kid might spend his time in the small town of Radstock, England. That’s where the story takes a turn into the uncommon. The experiences shared by Josh, the car, and its original owner in the decades following these sightings were ...
37. Fast & Famous: Cinema’s Most Recognizable Supra
July 02, 2021 16:42 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBStill going strong (and into space!), the “Fast” film franchise is one the highest-grossing the movie industry has ever seen and shows no signs of slowing down. Sure, superstar names like Vin Diesel and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson take top billing, but the franchise is built on fast cars – none more famous and sought-after worldwide than Paul Walker’s orange Gladiator Supra featured prominently in “The Fast and the Furious” (2001). We’re joined by Craig Lieberman, original owner of the film’s...
36. The Psychology of Driving
June 09, 2021 15:41 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThe driver-vehicle relationship is changing quickly. From sensors to cameras, AI and other smart-enabled tech, it’s starting to seem like vehicles are more computer than they are car. In this episode, Toyota research scientists, John Lenneman, Ph.D., and Josh Domeyer, Ph.D., join us to address common curiosities and answer questions—while posing many more. That’s the nature of the job, it seems. Both are proud, self-admitted nerds, passionate about problem solving and discovery, especially ...
35. The State of the Sedan: Relic or Revival?
May 19, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBAsk someone to picture a car and most people will imagine a sedan. They're arguably the default vehicle of the modern age... or at least they were. Currently, two SUVs are sold for every sedan and many manufacturers are slowing or ceasing sedan production, entirely. Toyota’s Sam Goot from Vehicle Marketing and Communications and Paul Daverio from Production Planning and Strategy join us to explain exactly why Toyota is standing tall as one of the only manufacturers still fully committed to...
34. Sienna: Driving the Swagger Wagon Into 2021
May 05, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThe Sienna is one of the best-known minivans on the market, with a reputation for being durable and reliable, and, of course, for being the perfect family vehicle. There’s no getting around its suburbia-born cultural associations, so the Sienna team has leaned into them. The 2021 model fully embraces its proud reputation while also striving to redefine how we think about minivans, altogether. A distinctly American car, this Sienna combines form with function to create something quietly conf...
33. Let’s Take This Outside: Toyota in the Wild
April 14, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBOutdoor enthusiasts around the world depend on Toyota to get them to new and exciting places — and, even more importantly, to get them back. Pack your positive attitude for this adventurous episode of Toyota Untold. We talk accessibility, capability, and, yes, philosophic outlook with champion angler Gerald Swindle, outdoors YouTuber Mike Pfeiffer, and adventure photographer Dan Krauss. With experience all over the map — off-roading, overlanding, climbing, photography, biking, two Bassmas...
32. How to Buy a Car 101 (feat. SmartPath & Monogram)
March 24, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBBuying a car tends to be a stressful experience... What's the MSRP? How much can you haggle? Do you buy the extended warranty? To lease, or not to lease? Toyota believes these are questions that all customers should be aware of ahead of time to help empower their purchase of a new vehicle. So today, we're speaking with Tracy Kaiser & Susan Gutierrez from Toyota Financial Services, and Jack Hollis & Tim Bliss from Toyota Motor North America, to explore what consumers can do to put some of the...
31. Not All Heroes Wear Capes: FJ Trey & Surviving the Unthinkable
March 10, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 59 MBIn the early morning on February 11, 2021, 133 vehicles were involved in a pileup on I-35W during historic winter storms in Texas. One of those involved was MedStar paramedic Trey McDaniel, who was headed to work when his 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser hit black ice and he was struck from behind by an out-of-control semi-truck. Trey was launched into the northbound lanes and his car was totaled, but he was able to crawl out of the mangled FJ with only minor injuries — and he immediately started help...
31. Not All Heroes Wear Capes: FJ Trey & Surviving the Unthinkable (ft. Trey McDaniel)
March 10, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 59 MBIn the early morning on February 11, 2021, 133 vehicles were involved in a pileup on I-35W during historic winter storms in Texas. One of those involved was MedStar paramedic Trey McDaniel, who was headed to work when his 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser hit black ice and he was struck from behind by an out-of-control semi-truck. Trey was launched into the northbound lanes and his car was totaled, but he was able to crawl out of the mangled FJ with only minor injuries — and he immediately started helpi...
30. The Legendary MR2 (ft. Bill Strong, Jack Ferguson & Andrew Eleazar)
March 10, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBThe MR2 is one of the most revered sports cars of its day, blending fun, features, and affordability in a way only Toyota can do. But what was it about this little sports car that created such a long-lasting love affair for so many petrolheads? To figure out why the MR2 is so easy to fall in love with, we talked to three people who are intimately familiar with the car both behind the wheel and under the hood: Jack Ferguson, Toyota’s Senior Quality Engineer; Andrew Eleazar, Toyota’s Senior Dev...
30. The Legendary MR2
March 10, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBThe MR2 is one of the most revered sports cars of its day, blending fun, features, and affordability in a way only Toyota can do. But what was it about this little sports car that created such a long-lasting love affair for so many petrolheads? To figure out why the MR2 is so easy to fall in love with, we talked to three people who are intimately familiar with the car both behind the wheel and under the hood: Jack Ferguson, Toyota’s Senior Quality Engineer; Andrew Eleazar, Toyota’s Senior D...
29: What's in an Auto Show?
June 29, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 47.7 MBWe know that many of you have attended an auto show in the past – some of you might even be regulars. And for those of you who have never been to one, you should definitely make a point of going sometime in the future. There are fewer more relaxed, low-pressure environments to check out new vehicles. But whether youʼre an auto show enthusiast or a first-timer, youʼre in for a treat today because we have two great guests who are going to give you a behind the scenes view of what it takes to p...
28: The Roar & The Breeze: Inside the Lexus LC500 Convertible
May 26, 2020 21:06 - 40 minutes - 47 MBSince the Lexus LC500 Convertible was revealed at the 2019 Los Angeles auto show, people have been salivating, just waiting to get their hands on it. And the wait is almost over. This feat of engineering is equipped with the same luxurious interior and 471-hp 5.0-liter V-8 engine as the original coupe, that same familiar roar of the engine, but now just a little bit sexier. We got a chance to sit down with two members of the Lexus team that created this beautiful car — Chad Deschenes and Jo...
27: Sound Check: Creating Your Car’s Audio Experience
May 12, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 48 MBWe sit down with some of the people who are creating the sound systems in Toyota and Lexus vehicles and they teach us about everything that goes into designing, creating, and testing car sound systems — from the trained listeners who are actually paid to sit in cars and listen to music (that’s gotta be a dream job for a lot of teenagers out there), to how they make sure those thumping bass speakers don’t make your car rattle louder than the music, and beyond. Our guests are Nicki Cogar (Sen...
26: Ready for Our Closeup...
April 20, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBWhat do Black Panther, Minority Report, and “The Office” have in common? Some of your favorite characters are driving Toyota and Lexus vehicles! But how do products find their way into these projects? What characters make the best Toyota/Lexus drivers? What do we do with all of those awesome cars once filming wraps? To help us answer these questions and more, we sit down with MaryJane Kroll, Media Manager in the Lexus Division of Toyota Motor North America. Resources: Stay up-to-date on wh...
BONUS. We Are Here For You: Toyota’s Response to COVID-19
April 08, 2020 21:45 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBWe know this is a tough and uncertain time for everyone, so we wanted to share this special conversation with Bob Carter, executive vice president of sales for Toyota Motor North America. We discuss Toyota’s role during this time, how the car industry is responding, and what the future looks like. Resources: Stay up-to-date on what Toyota is doing in response to COVID-19: pressroom.toyota.com
25: Go Highlander!
April 02, 2020 19:44 - 44 minutes - 41 MBMost of us don’t really think about everything that goes into designing, building, and marketing a car when we drive a new car off the lot. But there are some incredible people putting a lot of time, love, and care into every step of the process! So, we are bringing you behind the scenes of manufacturing and marketing the new 2020 Toyota Highlander. Our guests are Kathi Jenkins, the Vehicle Marketing and Communications Manager for Highlander and C-HR, and Millie Marshall, who was the Preside...
24: The Big Game: The Making of a Big Ad
February 03, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBEvery year, football’s biggest game launches the year’s biggest television ads, and Toyota and Lexus are no exception. This year it was Toyota’s turn with “Heroes,” an epic super hero—Super Mom—spot featuring Stumptown and How I Met Your Mother star, Cobie Smulders. We’ll hear from our own big game ad experts, Mia Phillips and Dan Nied, as well as Saatchi & Saatchi Executive Creative Director, John Payne, to go behind the scenes to learn how it all comes together by kickoff. For more on the...
23: Where We're Going, We Don't Need Roads | Rebelle Rally 2019
January 13, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBRebelle Rally is one of the most unique driving events of the year. Created by Emily Miller, Rebelle Rally is the first women’s off-road navigation rally raid in the United States. Drivers join as teams of two, working together to navigate and drive across more than 2,000 kilometers of desert in Nevada and California. And in this episode, we are lucky enough to chat with Rachelle Croft and Taylor Pawley, the winners of the 2019 Rebelle Rally. Resources: Learn more at RebelleRally.com Watc...
22: Bring Your Full Self to Work
December 23, 2019 17:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBRespect for people is at the heart of Toyota’s DNA. Join Kelsey and Tyler as they dig into the practical and cultural rewards for businesses when they hear from all voices. Our experts on the topics of diversity, inclusion and bringing the full self to work are: Toyota Motor North America Group Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Diversity Officer Sandra Phillips Rogers and former U.S. Labor Secretary under President Clinton and member of the Toyota Diversity Advis...
21: Pavement Kid, Dirt Kid, Your Kid: Bound for Glory with the Toyota Driver Development Program
December 09, 2019 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBGreat drivers may be born, not made, but it still takes a lot of dirt, sweat, and rides to the track from Mom and Dad to create a champion. Like any other sport, racing needs to spot and develop young talent, and at Toyota, that’s the gig of Toyota Driver Development, or TD2. Join Tyler as she gets the scoop from the newest crop of TRD drivers to come through the program: Brittney Zamora, Harrison Burton, and Holley Hollan, as well as one of its first graduates, (aka “the gold-standard”): Ch...
20: Super Supra Fans
November 11, 2019 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBBack in January 2019, President Akio Toyoda unveiled the much-anticipated 2020 Supra at the Detroit Auto Show. Then, in July 2019, thousands of Supra super fans celebrated as they were able to finally get up close, hear the engine, and drive their very own 2020 Supra off the lot. In this episode, we’re going to talk to two people from the incredible Supra community: Miguel Jimenez, who runs the largest Supra event in the country, and Stephan Papadakis of Papadakis Racing, who actually rework...
19: Marshmallow Tundra Revisited: Allyn Pierce & The Pandra One Year Later
October 28, 2019 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBLast year, devastating wildfires swept California, destroying the community of Paradise, California. But Allyn Pierce, a local nurse from Paradise, drove his Toyota Tundra — AKA the Pandra — through the flames several times to help his neighbors and colleagues make it to safety. Since then, Allyn has been enjoying his new truck and inspiring others by sharing his story, truly making the best out of a horrible situation, and he’s really become part of the Toyota family. So we sat down to lear...
18. Let's Connect
October 14, 2019 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBMobility matters because it connects people. So, on this episode, we’re taking a look at the future of mobility, celebrating how innovative engineering is bringing people together, and even learning about a little bit of #loveatlexus. We start by talking to Dr. Gill Pratt and Eddie Alterman about Autonomy, the first comprehensive documentary that takes a deep dive into self-driving cars. Then Matt Kubarek shares how Toyota, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and University of Kentucky Football ar...
17: Whack-A-Mole: Brand Protection & Counterfeit Parts
September 30, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBNot a lot of people are aware of it, but there’s a dark underworld of counterfeit vehicle parts — and a lot of well-meaning consumers actually end up buying these parts without ever knowing about it. That’s why Toyota’s Brand Protection group works closely with Homeland Security to track them down and remove them from the marketplace. We’re going to learn all about counterfeit parts and Toyota’s brand protection strategy from Joe Cammiso and Teena Bohi, two members of our Brand Protection te...
16: Be Our Guest: 30 Years of Lexus
September 16, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBLexus is 30 years young this year, but this luxury car brand has had a monumental impact on the car industry in three short decades. To celebrate, we are going to take you back to the beginning to tell the story of Lexus straight from the leaders who were around back before Lexus even had a name: Dave Illingworth, the first General Manager of Lexus back in '89; David Christ, the current General Manager of Lexus; and Doron Levin, a Detroit-based journalist and car industry historian. Resourc...
15: Overlanding: We'll get you there and back (ft. Josh Burns, Craig Taguchi, and Mark Hawley)
September 02, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBOverlanding is part offroading, part camping, and all adventure. It’s a long-distance journey with nothing but what you can pack in your car; a test of preparedness, endurance, and driving skill. We wanted to learn more, so we made our way over to FJ Summit in Ouray, Colorado, one of the world’s premiere Overlanding events, to talk to three Overlanding experts: Josh Burns, a member of Toyota's Product Communications Team; Craig Taguchi, Senior Manager of Lexus Communications; and Mark Hawley...
14: Overcoming Impossible (ft. David Brown, Jerome Avery, & Alana Nichols)
August 19, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBAs Toyota transforms into a mobility company, our goal is to help create a more inclusive society, particularly when it comes to freedom of movement. Our partnership with the Paralympics is just one more step toward that goal, and we’ve challenged ourselves as a company to develop equipment for para athletes using our technology and engineering. Today, we sit down with three incredible Team Toyota Paralympians: David Brown and Jerome Avery, teammates in U.S. Paralympics Track & Field, and A...
13: #Goals (ft. Michael Norman and Lakey Peterson)
August 05, 2019 15:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBWe sit down with two new Team Toyota additions as they prepare for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Sprinter Michael Norman is racing to qualify for the Olympic Games for the first time, while surfer Lakey Peterson hopes to not only compete in the Games, but to be a part of history as surfing makes its Olympic debut. Resources: Michael on Instagram: @michaelnorman22 Michael on Twitter: @mike_norman22 Lakey on Instagram: @lakeypeterson Lakey on Twitter: @lakeypeterson This p...
12. Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight (ft. Simone Manuel & Jordyn Barratt)
July 22, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBWelcome back to season two of Toyota Untold! This season, we’re bringing you even more behind-the-scenes looks at Toyota and Lexus. We’re kicking off this season with some inspiring interviews with Team Toyota athletes one year out from the Olympics & Paralympics Games Tokyo 2020. On this episode, we talk to swimmer Simone Manuel, the first African-American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming, and skateboarder Jordyn Barratt, who is hoping to make it to Tokyo for the s...
11. Silicon Valley, Toyota-Style: How Toyota Research Institute is Solving Societal Problems (ft. Gill Pratt)
April 22, 2019 15:05 - 22 minutes - 21.6 MBIn the automotive industry, the race is always on to be first to market with the product that will not only change the industry, but transform culture itself – and the race is really heating up around autonomous vehicles. That’s one of the main reasons why Toyota invested $8B to start the Toyota Research Institute, or TRI, right in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley. And one of the voices leading the development of innovative, life- and product-changing technology is Dr. Gill Pratt, C...
10. It’s Not Easy Being Green: Earth Day & The Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 (ft. Kevin Butt)
April 22, 2019 15:00 - 46 minutes - 43.7 MBHappy Earth Day! To celebrate, we’re paying homage to our beautiful Mother Earth in this episode of Toyota Untold. A lot of people first learned that Toyota is an environmental leader when we created the OG hybrid vehicle, the Prius – but Toyota’s environmental efforts go far beyond that. In 1992, the Guiding Principles at Toyota were created, and with it, the Toyota Earth Charter. This framework established guidelines for corporate action that included development of vehicles with minimum ...
9. CUVs, SUVs, and Trucks... Oh My!
March 11, 2019 18:03 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBHere at Toyota, we’re known for our sedans – but the T in Toyota also stands for “trucks.” Tundra, Tacoma, TRD: we are the T brand. We love the whole truck thing – Rugged, roomy, and built. Not long ago, a customer called to tell us his Tundra had driven a million miles. He brought the truck in and our engineers pulled it apart bolt by bolt in order to learn just what a million miles looks like on the inside of a vehicle. So, as we anticipate the roll-out of updates to the fall 2020 TRD Pr...
8. CES 2019: A Toyota of a Different Color
March 11, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBEach year, the tech industry Super Bowl that is the Consumer Electronic Show takes over Las Vegas in a display of enough futuristic innovation, gadgetry and wizardry to blow the circuits and make a believer of even the most resolute luddite. The name “Consumer Electronics Show” feels a little outdated, hinting at the Betamax player that was never hooked up. In reality, the convention feels more and more like it is sponsored by lightworkers from another dimension. Certainly, the ideas that ...
7. What's In A Name?
February 11, 2019 16:03 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBToyota Untold isn’t about cars. Cars will come up, of course (we love cars) but this show is about people and their stories. And what’s the first thing we hear in any story? The title. So we're going to hear the story behind the title of this podcast, and then we'll hear from Nan Banks, Director of the Toyota Center for Communication, on the origins of Toyota itself: how the company got its name, and the five years of meetings and deliberation that went into the iconic logo. Learn more at ...
6. Toyota Motorsports: A History
February 11, 2019 16:02 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBIn episode 3, we talked to a few members of the Toyota motorsports team about what it’s like to be behind the wheel of a high performance racing vehicle and how they started driving competitively in the first place. There are some really fun stories from some of the best racers in the U.S., so if you haven’t already, go back and listen to that episode. Today, we want to share a behind the scenes look at Toyota racing history, talking to some people who have been around since Toyota first st...
5. Not A Car Company: Start Your Impossible
February 11, 2019 16:01 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBIn episode one, we talked to our friends Dedra DeLilli and Doug Moore about their incredible, jealousy-inducing cool jobs. Dedra is Group Manager of Olympic and Paralympic Marketing Team, which means she gets to work directly with some of the most incredible athletes on the planet. Doug Moore is the Director of Technology for Human Support, and he literally gets to spend his days playing with robots We promised you that we’d hear more from them, and we’re not liars. So we got them back on t...
4. The Supra Is Back
January 14, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIt’s a Supra New Year! At every event, with every post on social media, we hear all Toyota fans asking this one question: when is the Supra coming back? We're happy to finally say that the Supra is back and better than ever! It'll be arriving to US dealerships as soon as summer 2019. So to celebrate, today it’s all things Supra on Toyota Untold; from Supra's heritage, to the original concept car, to the first 1500 special launch editions. Resources: First 2020 Supra Auction with Barrett...
3. Drive Fast, Turn Left: Racing with the Toyota Motorsports Team
December 17, 2018 16:03 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBEvery year, Toyota Motorsports Day is when we bring all of our fantastic team Toyota drivers to campus so that all of our team members can see how cool they are, see their cars, see what they do, and learn more about why we're in motorsports. We can get autographs, take pictures – and invite them to talk on a podcast! This year, we were joined by an all-star cast: Denny Hamlin, Erik Jones, Hailie Deegan, Kyle Busch, and Martin Truex Jr. You’ll hear about everything from racing at just 17-...
2. Allyn Pierce's "Marshmallow Tundra"
December 17, 2018 16:02 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBToday, we have a really special story to share with you. You probably already know about the horrible wildfires in California that spread so quickly, and you may even know that one town in particular – Paradise, CA – was almost completely decimated by these fires. Allyn Pierce is one of the many citizens of Paradise who lost their house. The hospital that he and his wife worked in also burned down – but not before he helped get patients and co-workers out of there. After narrowly escaping...
1. Not A Car Company: Mobility For All
December 17, 2018 16:01 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBWe’d like to kick off Toyota Untold with a statement that may surprise you: Toyota is not a car company (at least, not just a car company). You may be thinking, well, if Toyota isn’t a car company, what is it? So we sat down with few of our friends and colleagues to help answer that question: Jack Hollis, Group Vice President and General Manager, Toyota Division Doug Moore, the Director of Technology for Human Support Dedra DeLilli, Group Manager of Olympic and Paralympic Marketing Team ...
Welcome to Toyota Untold
December 03, 2018 19:00 - 5 minutes - 5.51 MBWelcome to Toyota Untold, a show about the people and the stories that make Toyota happen. Over the coming weeks, we'll be taking a look behind-the-scenes of Toyota’s history and future. We’ll share the story of the extraordinary "Marshmallow Tundra" owner who risked everything to save his community from fires in California, learn about Toyota's surprising sartorial origin, chat with NASCAR drivers, give you a sneak peek of what’s to come with the brand-new Supra – and other surprises we...