Toyota Kirloskar Motors: Facts & Figures

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) further strengthens its ‘Customer First’ approach this festive season; launches the Toyota Service Carnival​

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· The Toyota Service Carnival will celebrate Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s 20-year journey in India

· The three month ‘Service Carnival’ has started from 01st Oct 2019 and will end on 31st Dec 2019

· Customers to get attractive offers of up to 20% discount on Maintenance, General Repairs & Value-Added Services during this period

Bangalore, October 4th, 2019

: Commemorating its illustrious journey of 20 years in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) recently announced a three-month ‘Service Carnival’ beginning 1st Oct 2019 until 31st Dec 2019. During this ‘Service Carnival’ customers will get attractive offers of up to 20% discount on Maintenance, General Repairs & Value Added Services.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor is constantly working towards adding value and elevating customer experience to newer heights through its renowned QDR (Quality, Durability and Reliability) philosophy. With its ‘Customer First’ approach, TKM always caters to customers’ expectations & needs, thus providing quick, cost effective, transparent and personalized services.

During the ‘Service Carnival’, customers can avail exciting discounts on car servicing and replacement of parts on Toyota models* across all Toyota dealerships. Customers can avail up to 20% discount during General Repair on applicable Combo parts and labour cost. Innova, Crysta and Fortuner owners will get upto 20% discount on VCare service along with mandatory 14 point Safety Checks. In addition, there are attractive offers on Value Added Services like Tyre, Battery replacements etc.

Commenting on the announcement of the carnival, Mr. N. Raja, Deputy Managing Director - Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “We would like to sincerely thank all our customers for their support all through our 20 years journey here in India. The unremitting appreciation & improvement feedback by our esteemed customers has always motivated us in providing ever-better cars, service offerings and programs. Customer voice is of paramount importance to us and we are constantly working towards exceeding their expectations in terms of product, sales and service. As we continue to bring in innovative and special offers, we invite all our esteemed customers to be a part of this carnival and celebrate this festive season”.

Toyota customers seeking clarity on Toyota Service Carnival offers, can either visit or contact the nearest Toyota Dealer Or call on 18004250001.

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Toyota offers swift and convenient customer service through a special ‘Customer Care’ initiative in regions affected by floods in Patna​

· Takes support of various insurance companies to facilitate spot insurance survey at locations of affected customer vehicles
· Facilitates speedy clearance of insurance claims
· Accelerates special parts supply procedure for swift repairs of flood-affected vehicles

Patna, October 18th, 2019

: In line with its ‘Customer First’ philosophy, Toyota Kirloskar Motor [TKM], along with its dealer partner in Patna, M/S Budha Toyota, has introduced a customer-centric initiative, offering a host of services to customers affected by the aftermath caused by the floods in Patna. Addressing the immediate needs of its customers, this is an endeavor by TKM to offer relief and minimize inconvenience for them, through speedy repairs and easy insurance claims.

As a part of this initiative, TKM has taken support of various insurance companies to facilitate spot insurance survey at the location of the damaged vehicles, facilitating speedy clearance of insurance claims. With an objective to accelerate repairs and offer swift action, supply of special parts is being taken up on priority by TKM and its dealer partner, M/S Budha Toyota. Toyota will further offer special services including: free of cost estimation of the repairs, nominal part discounts on ‘customer paid’ portion of the repairs required by their vehicles. Additionally, through its ‘Roadside Assistance’ program, customers can also avail free of cost towing facility to the dealership.

A special dedicated number 92636 39658 has been established by M/S Budha Toyota to offer assistance and answer queries from the affected customers.

Furthermore, customers can also reach out to Toyota’s national 24x7 Customer Assistance Center at 18004250001 or send an e-mail to voc_toyota-kirloskar.co.in for any additional queries.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor [TKM] partners with Roots Group of Companies to launch its first “Safety Model School” in Tamil Nadu​

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· As a part of the initiative, Toyota along with Roots Group of Companies build a one-of-its-kind Traffic Park at Satchidananda Jothi Nikethan International School in Mettupalayam, Coimbatore to drive awareness and educate school students on road safety

·The Traffic Park is established with an intend to bring a positive change in the mindset of school children in terms of their behavior and response with regard to road safety

· Keeping the objective of extending Toyota’s CSR reach to Pan India, Team Toyota Activity (TTA) is implemented in collaboration with Toyota’s Business partners specially focusing on road safety

· With seven Safety Model Schools across the country, around 6000 school children have benefitted from this initiative

Mettupalayam, Coimbatore, November 6th, 2019:

Further championing the cause of road safety, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) in collaboration with Roots Group of Companies today, announced the launch of the ‘Safety Model School’ at Satchidananda Jothi Nikethan International School at Mettupalayam, Coimbatore. As a part of this programme, TKM along with Roots Group of Companies have built a one-of-its-kind Traffic Park at the school aiming to educate school children on the importance of traffic rules and responsible road safety habits. This well-rounded program on road safety is a part of ‘Team Toyota Activity’ (TTA) and is designed to develop school children as “Road Safety Ambassadors”.

The inauguration of the traffic park was graced by Chief Guest, Thiru. S.P Velumani, honorable Minister for Municipal Administration, Rural development and Implementation of Special Programme, Government of Tamil Nadu along with Guests of Honor Mr. Sumit Sharan – Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore and Mr. R. Thiagarajan – Regional Transport Officer, Mettupalayam, Mr. K. Ramasamy - Chairman & Managing Director, Roots Group of Companies, Mr. Masakazu Yoshimura, Managing Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd., and Mr. Naveen Soni, Vice President, Toyota Kirloskar Motor. Dr.Kavidasan – Director Roots & Secretary Satchidananda Jothi Nikethan, Dr.S.Chandrasekar – Corporate Director Roots, Executives of Roots, TKM, Government officials, Principal, Teachers Students of Satchidanand Jothi Nikethan, Teachers and Students from the schools of Coimbatore were also present at the inauguration ceremony.

This is the first ‘Safety Model School’ initiated by TKM and Roots Group of Companies in the state of Tamil Nadu, and seventh in India. With an intent to outspread road safety message to a larger audience and proliferate its impact, to the schools in the region, by engaging the students from Class 5th to Class 9th. Roots Group of Companies, one of Toyota’s integral partners has joined hands with them to drive their mission of road safety in this region. Both TKM & Roots Group of Companies will work towards improving road safety environment by imparting the best knowledge to school children and educating them on good road sense.

Commenting on its association with Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Mr. K. Ramasamy - Chairman & Managing Director, Roots Group of Companies said, “As per the government data, almost 1.5 Lakh people lost their lives in road accidents in 2017, which means every hour 17 people died on the road due to an accident. This is an alarming situation and all the OEMs need to work together to put a brake on the critical issue of road accidents. Over the years, we have worked closely with the local government and traffic authorities through “UYIR” a Trust formed by a group of like-minded corporates with a mission of making Coimbatore an Accident Free Society, the to drive the message of road safety in Coimbatore. It is our privilege to partner with Toyota Kirloskar Motor in the dedicated efforts to make Indian roads more safer. We are confident that the Safety Model School will be able to educate the young school children on the importance of road safety habits, encouraging them to be road safety ambassadors.”



Addressing the gathering at the inaugural event, Mr. Masakazu Yoshimura, Managing Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd said, “At Toyota, we firmly believe in the philosophy of ‘Safety First’. Our focus and priority is not only to manufacture safe cars, but to strive towards enriching quality of life in India and provide a safe ecosystem for all. Increasing numbers of road safety death impact the prosperity of the nation. Through this “Safety Model School” initiative, our goal is to sensitize and mentor school children on various road safety problems and responsible safety habits. We are proud to partner with Roots Group of Companies in this mission to champion the cause of road safety amongst school children”.

He further added, “The recent amendments made to the Motor Vehicles Bill by the Government will provide an impetus to our mission, forcing road travelers to follow traffic rules leading to safer road environment in the country.”



Toyota Kirloskar Motor has been working on improving road safety conditions since 2005. This Safety Model School has been successfully implemented in Kolkata, Kochi, Delhi, Varanasi, Hisar and Rewari, with a promising impact on behavioral changes amongst school children. Following an integrated safety approach, TKM addresses the critical issues of road safety by adopting a three-dimensional concept focusing on Manufacturing Safe Cars, Developing Safe Drivers & Building Safer Environment, thereby building a safer community for tomorrow.

Team Toyota Activity is implemented by Toyota in partnership with business partners to create safety minds in the society. This is one step forward to develop the road simulation infrastructure at select schools and give practical training to children towards building right road users. The focus is to inculcate the right attitude by creating a “safety model school” to further expand its reach outside the school premises through strong road safety sense. Children are the main influencers. They play a key role in transforming the society we live in. Thus, this intervention focuses towards developing school children to be responsible road users thereby spreading the safety culture from school to society at large. This program also ensures wider road safety awareness and behavioral change of the school bus drivers through various levels of interactions.

Safety Programmes by TKM

Toyota Safety Education Programme (TSEP): TKM pioneers in implementing the road safety program and having launched in 2007, this year marks the 12th anniversary of the Toyota Safety Education Programme (TSEP) implementation. Till date, TSEP has covered more than 740,000 across India bringing about a positive change in the behavior as road users. Additionally, Toyota is working with various stakeholders including – school, business partners and police to take this initiative to a larger audience.

Toyota Driving School: Further, to reiterate company’s vision of "Safest Car with Safest Driver”, Toyota Driving School was launched in 2015 with an objective to train students to be responsible and safe drivers. With Toyota Driving Schools across India, TKM aims to bring down the rising number of road accidents caused majorly due to human error. The training module integrates technical expertise along with enhancing behavioral skills to create awareness about safety nationwide. Toyota Driving School has till date enrolled more than 8500 students – and by 2020 the company plans to launch 50 such schools across India, voicing their traffic safety commitment louder.

About Roots Group of Companies

Roots Group of Companies based at Coimbatore, is a multifaceted corporate entity, engaged in the manufacture of Automobile Horns, High Precision Engineering Components and other Auto Accessories, Mechanized Cleaning Equipments, Medical & Aero Space Components, Aluminium Die Casting Components, Alternators & Starter Motors, Tools & Dies, ergonomic and long-lasting Furnitures and Electric Vehicles.

Roots Group Exports its products to Europe, United Kingdom, United States of America, Malaysia, Singapore, Middle East, Australia, Japan, etc.

ROOTS Group employs over 3500 people directly and supports many medium & small scale industries and always focus on Safety, Quality, Performance and Service.

Roots CSR

Social responsibility and the will to serve immediate communities are both values deeply embedded in the DNA of the Roots Group. From implementing environment safety norms to devising policies for judicious use of resources within the organisation, Roots and its team takes its commitment to betterment seriously. A pre-determined percentage of the total group turnover has always been allocated to community development causes.

All members of the Roots community volunteer in medical camps and take an active role in spreading awareness of diseases and disorders. Education initiatives include providing uniforms and study support material, addressing basic infrastructure in local schools and construction of amenities like toilets and water tanks for the schools. Academically brilliant students are encouraged to pursue higher education and are funded by the Trust.

Roots is a powerful propagator of road safety. In liaison with the government and traffic divisions of Coimbatore city, the group embarked on a series of road safety signboards. Roots is actively engaged and takes part in the activities of “UYIR” Trust formed by like minded Corporates of Coimbatore with a clear mission of making Coimbatore an “Accident Free Society”.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Forms Zonal Business Units; Announces Regional Heads

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has divided its business into three Strategic Business Units (SBUs) on the basis of regions and has appointed three senior management personnel to head the regional businesses. Atul Sood will be heading the North and East SBU, R. Venkatakrishnan is the Vice President of the South SBU and Institutional Sales and the West SBU is headed by B. Padmanabha. All regional SBUs will be further supported by Group SBUs and State SBUs. The decision has been taken to strengthen the agility of the regional management team along with speeding-up the sales and marketing process.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor upscales skill initiatives across India organizing unique regional skill contests

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) conducted a seminar for Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) stakeholders followed by a skill contest for the T-TEP instructors in Bangalore​

- TKM personnel, T-TEP Institutes, Dealer Partners and Suppliers come together under one roof, exchanging T-TEP best practices, training modules and future plans

- Since its launch in 2006, T-TEP has associated with 49 Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) & Diploma Institute across 17 states in the country

- Till now, more than 8000 students have benefitted from this program, and around 5000 students have been provided with job opportunities

Bangalore, March 3, 2020

– In continuation of its relentless efforts to build a highly skilled ecosystem for Auto Industry in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today, organized a seminar for Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) stakeholders followed by a skill contest for the T-TEP instructors in Bangalore. The annual regional level seminar provided a platform for all T-TEP stakeholders to share best practices and standardize operations across T-TEP institute network, whilst the skill contest acted as a motivational engagement for all the T-TEP Instructors.



Organized at the National Manpower Excellence Centre (NMEC), Bangalore in Toyota’s Bidadi plant, the event was graced by Mr. Arun Lakshman, Automotive Skills Development Council – India (ASDC), Mr. Ramaprasad Kalkunte L, Deputy General Manager, Government Tool Room and Training Centre, Bangalore and Mr. Pundareekaksha, Principal, Government Tool Room and Training Centre, Bangalore along with Mr. Tadao Kidokoro, Vice President, Toyota Kirloskar Motor in the presence of stakeholders including TTEP Instructors, Supplier Partners, ITI/Diploma Instructor & Principal from institutes and institutional dignitaries. This year, three regional T-TEP seminars are being conducted across the country, in Bangalore (Southern region), Manesar (Northern & Eastern region) and Pune (Western region).



The seminar, acting as a common platform for all the stakeholders including TKM personnel, T-TEP Institutes, Dealer partners and Supplier partners, provided a unified platform for exchanging best practices and challenges with regard to T-TEP operations and its training modules. The event also witnessed TTEP Instructor presenting innovative ideas to promote the Kaizen (continuous improvement) culture among all the participating stakeholders.



Expressing his views on the occasion, Mr. Tadao Kidokoro, Vice President, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “With the ever-evolving customer needs, dynamic regulatory environment, emerging technology trends, there is a huge demand for newer and advanced competencies and skill levels in the industry. The shortage of skilled workforce continues to be a matter of concern, making skill-based learning of paramount importance for better employability. Through Toyota Technical Training Program, we aim to upscale quality





technical training in the Indian Auto Industry. Our focus is not only to support rising demand for skilled manpower, but to match the skill requirements by nurturing the talent to be future-ready to meet the industry requirements.



He further added, “Quality is synonymous with brand Toyota and we try to instill this in our programs and initiatives. Hence, this program is not only restricted to students but is also for the T-TEP Instructors, who with the help of the program, are trained and certified by TKM. Through this initiative, we are able to convene talent under one roof, identify the gaps that may exist and train them to overcome unique skill barriers thus making them market-relevant.”



This holistic program also hosted a skill contest, an interactive activity for all the T-TEP Instructors Divided into four categories General Repair, Automotive Body Repair, Automotive Paint Repair and Service Advisor . The participants were evaluated on presentation skills and basic automotive knowledge in their respective categories. The top winners of the contest were certified by the Toyota’s senior management for each of the respective categories.



Launched in 2006, T-TEP is a special training module aligned with Government of India’s ‘Skill India Mission’. Under this initiative, Toyota has associated with 49 ITI/Diploma institutes across 17 states in India, benefitting over 8000 students till date. The program is aimed at educating and providing technical training with hands-on real time experience to ITI students in Toyota dealer outlets. In its first year, the program was implemented in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Hubli. The program was subsequently introduced nation-wide covering Bengaluru, Mysuru, Lalru, Pune, Cochin, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Ghaziabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Indore, Vizag, Ludhiana, Cuttack, Haldwani, Nalbari, Gurgaon, Satara, Paramakudi, Chalakudy, Mangaluru, Calicut & Nashik.



T-TEP is widely recognized across the globe for its effectiveness. The program has been successfully introduced in 508 institutes across 55 countries by Toyota, which includes USA, Australia, Italy, South Africa, China, Vietnam and India.

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BSVI Impact: Toyota’s India Lineup Reduces To Just 6 Models From 12

The BSVI emission norms are coming into effect from April 1, 2020 leading to the discontinuation of BS4 passenger vehicles. The Japanese auto giant dispatched zero units of the Etios compact sedan, Liva compact hatchback, Corolla Altis D-segment sedan, Prado, Prius and Landcruiser. This has left its domestic lineup with just six products from 12: Yaris, Glanza, Innova, Camry Hybrid, Vellfire and Fortuner.

The discontinuation of Etios and Liva has created a huge void as Toyota does not have any volume-based product in the Indian market except for the Glanza. The premium hatchback is a rebadged version of the Baleno and it has been on sale since the middle of last year. It has managed to maintain the third position in its segment behind Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Hyundai Elite i20.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor expands its distinctive skill initiative by organizing regional skill contests across the country​

- TKM personnel, Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) Institutes, Dealer Partners and Suppliers come together under one roof, exchanging T-TEP best practices, training modules and for discussing future plans.

- Since its launch in 2006, T-TEP has associated with 49 Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) & Diploma Institute across 17 states in the country

- Till now, more than 8000 students have benefitted from this program, and around 5000 students have been provided with job opportunities

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Manesar, March 6, 2020

– In congruence with its vision of creating a dynamic talent pool through continuous upgradation of competencies, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), organized a seminar for Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) stakeholders followed by a skill contest for the T-TEP instructors in Manesar. This annual regional level seminar provided a platform for all T-TEP stakeholders to share the best practices and help standardize operations across the T-TEP institute network, whilst the skill contest acted as a performance incentive for all the T-TEP instructors.

The regional session covering North & East zones was organized at Regional Parts & Manpower Excellence Center Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd (RMEC), Manesar in the presence of Mr. Atul Sood, Associate Vice President, Strategic Business Unit – North & East, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Mr. Arindam Lahiri, CEO, Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), Mr. Raj Nehru, Mission Director, Haryana Skill Development Mission along with TTEP Instructors, Supplier Partners, ITI/Diploma Instructor & Principal from institutes and institutional dignitaries.

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The seminar served as a platform for all the stakeholders including the TKM personnel, T-TEP Institutes, Dealer partners and Supplier partners and aided them to exchange the best practices and challenges with regard to T-TEP operations and its training modules. The TTEP Instructors used this platform to present innovative ideas to promote the Kaizen (continuous improvement) culture among all the participants.

Expressing his views on the occasion, Mr. Atul Sood, Associate Vice President, Strategic Business Unit – North & East, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “We are continuously growing, evolving and adapting to the changing needs and dynamics of the Automobile Industry. We aspire to create a pool of advanced and qualified workforce by overcoming the dearth of skilled manpower through continuous upgradation of competencies. The Toyota Technical Training Program was formulated to upscale quality, employability and nurture the talent of the industry professionals.

He further added, “Toyota is known for Quality, Durability and Reliability. We try to impart this ideology in all our initiatives and programs. This program has aided us in bringing all the T-TEP personnel under one roof and has given them a platform to recognize and appreciate their talents, identify where they are lacking and match their unique skills to the market needs. Thereby, helping them build themselves and making them market ready.”

The skill contest was an interactive activity for all the T-TEP Instructors who were divided into four categories General Repair, Automotive Body Repair, Automotive Paint Repair and Service Advisor. The participants were evaluated on presentation skills and basic automotive knowledge in their respective categories. The top winners of the contest were certified by the Toyota’s senior management for each of the respective categories.

The first of the three regional seminars recently concluded in Bangalore had active participation from 91 members (Including T-TEP Institutes, Dealer, ASDC, Govt., T-TEP Alumni Students and Supplier Partners). The last round consisting of West zone will be conducted later this month in Pune region.

T-TEP is widely recognized across the globe for its effectiveness. Launched in 2006, T-TEP is a special training module aligned with Government of India’s ‘Skill India Mission’. Under this initiative, Toyota has associated with 49 ITI/Diploma institutes across 17 states in India, benefitting over 8000 students till date.

The program is aimed at providing technical training to and educating ITI students in Toyota dealer outlets by giving them a hands-on real time experience. In its first year, the program was implemented in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Hubli. The program was subsequently introduced nation-wide covering Bengaluru, Mysuru, Lalru, Pune, Cochin, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Ghaziabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Indore, Vizag, Ludhiana, Cuttack, Haldwani, Nalbari, Gurgaon, Satara, Paramakudi, Chalakudy, Mangaluru, Calicut & Nashik.

The T-TEP program has been successfully introduced in 508 institutes across 55 countries by Toyota, which includes USA, Australia, Italy, South Africa, China, Vietnam and India.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Employees Come Together to Create a Better Tomorrow for the Differently Abled
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- Marking Toyota’s 12th ICARE initiative, TKM collaborates with NGO – ‘Sandesh’ to spread the message of love and equality for all human beings

- As part of the ICARE initiative, over 100 TKM employees (ICARE Champions) volunteer to create products for differently abled children from Sandesh

- Toyota’s ICARE intervention engages its employees to contribute to a bigger social cause in the fields of Health, Road safety, Education and Environment

Bangalore, March 7, 2020:

Continuing its relentless efforts to motivate and encourage employees to partake in social causes, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, today, conducted its 12th ICARE activity in Bangalore, spreading the message of love and equality for all human beings. This time around, TKM associated with NGO – ‘Sandesh’ that works for the differently abled. More than 100 ICARE Champions (TKM employees) came together to build an inventory of products to raise funds for the NGO, benefitting the differently abled children associated with Sandesh.

As part of this activity, TKM volunteers participated in a workshop making products including: lampshades, books, photo frames, paper Mache bowls, clay pots, paper bags and many more under the guidance of the differently abled children from the NGO. It acted as a platform for the volunteers to engage with the children from Sandesh, bringing a smile to their faces and uplifting their spirits. This activity also helped TKM volunteers to empower the differently abled children, and celebrate the essential togetherness of humanity. Additionally, employees were also sensitized in dealing with differently abled children.

‘ICARE’– an employee voluntary initiative, is an effort aligned with the company’s commitment to sustained community development. This drive actively involves the employees and strives to enhance their understanding on various societal issues, contributing to address vital needs within TKM’s CSR framework. Since its launch in 2017, ICARE has grown manifold and managed to create a large impact in the society. The volunteers have addressed various societal issues under thematic areas like Education, Environment, Road Safety, and Health thereby impacting lives. Currently, around 700 employees have been registered under TKM’s ICARE initiative.

A Prasad Kumar, ICARE Champion, participating in the cause said, “I am very happy to participate in this activity as it gives me an opportunity for driving the message of equality for all and spreading love and joy in the lives of the differently abled children from Sandesh. I am thankful to TKM for creating a platform for its employees to come together and make a difference in the community. Being a part of the ICARE initiatives has always motivated us to serve the community and work towards the betterment of the society. Such activities not only benefit the society but also help us become better human beings. I am delighted to spend my time to make such wonderful impact in the lives of the needy people.”

Sharing his thoughts on the activity, Mr. Vikram Gulati, Country Head & Senior Vice President, External Affairs, Public Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility & Corporate Governance, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “At Toyota, we have always believed in putting our collaborative efforts to bring about a positive change in the society and achieve long-term sustainability. Through ICARE, we inspire our employees to get actively involved in noble causes and empower them to be the change creators in the society, helping them grow as a responsible citizen. For this activity, we have collaborated with NGO – Sandesh, to engage with the differently abled children, create a wholesome environment for them, and leave a positive impact on their overall growth.”

“We are happy to see the active participation of our employees as ‘ICARE Champions’ in each of the ICARE activity. This platform helps the bonding amongst the Toyota family and also enables employees to understand the company’s commitment towards enriching lives of communities. We will continue to focus our efforts on issues that need our intervention and strive to make a key contribution to the society”, he added.

Established in 2008, Sandesh has been working with differently abled children, providing daycare centers, vocational training and skill development training for them. Since its inception, Sandesh has reached out to more than 200 families. Each of them has received hope and courage to face the life with dignity and smile.

Under ICARE, Toyota employees have earlier restored a Government School, facilitated specialized health camps, conducted recreational day with orphan children, initiated eco-campaign amongst school children through eco-painting of school premises, built playground with recycled material, installed road safety structures for smooth traffic flow, took part in the restoration and maintenance of Bannerghatta National Park and extended support to families affected by cyclone in Odisha.

Toyota will further continue its various CSR interventions from a long term development perspective of socio-economic stature of the society, touching many more people’s lives to make a difference in each one’s well-being.

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Toyota to replicate Suzuki low Cost model.

So now we can assume yet another car maker will start making tin cans.

• Toyota may tap suppliers of Maruti Suzuki for some new models
• Toyota has parted ways with some of its vendors to accommodate those of Maruti

Toyota Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp. are exploring ways to expand their partnership in India beyond vehicle development to include joint sourcing of components as part of a strategy to cut costs, especially for their full hybrid offerings

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd (TKM) is likely to tap several suppliers of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSI) for some of its new models such as the upgrade or replacement of Innova Crysta multi-purpose vehicle slated for launch in 2021-22

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor takes precautionary measures to counter the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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Bangalore, March 12, 2020:

In light of the current outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the fight against the epidemic, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has taken preventive measures to safe guard health and safety of all stakeholders including: Customers, Employees, and Dealer Partners. TKM has been closely monitoring the evolving situation and responding appropriately in accordance with guidance issued by the Government.

Commenting on the measures taken by the company, Mr. Naveen Soni, Senior Vice President, Sales and Service, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “Our first priority is the health and safety of all our stakeholders. As a committed corporate, we are taking all preventive measures to sustain normal business operations. We have created SOPs internally to maintain normalcy at workplace as well as for our partners ensuring hassle-free customer interface. We are actively responding to the changing market conditions and taking countermeasures wherever required to deal with contingencies that may arise in the future.”

Customer convenienceKeeping safety of the customers in mind, the company is developing a 360 degree vehicle display on its website, helping them take a virtual tour of each vehicle and get a better understanding to make an informed purchase decision.

Some of the key activities include:

o Website (Test Drive & Price List)
o e-brochure (Product information)
o Make My Car (Accessory)
o T-Connect (Service appointment booking)
o Test Drive & Vehicle Delivery at customers residence
o Service pick up and drop

Production Preparedness
The company is continuously monitoring the business operations in the country and taking preventive measures to grasp any challenges that may come forth.

Effective measures at Dealerships

Additionally, Dealer Partners are also being encouraged to take adequate precautions and sanitize all the customer touch points at the dealerships. This will help in effectively countering the virus threat, build customer confidence visiting the dealerships and simultaneously, take care of the employees. Further, virtual tools are being utilized as a key platform to share information, and provide services to the customers, at their convenience.
Employee Safety

In order to maintain good hygiene and build an uncontaminated environment at the workplace, TKM has suspended fingerprint biometric attendance system as a preventive measure. Employees are also being encouraged to maintain social distancing, avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth, practice respiratory hygiene, wash hands more often and stay at home if they see any COVID-19 symptoms. The company has also released strict advisory to minimize domestic and restrict international travel to severely affected regions.

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Innova Crysta and Fortuner continue to reinforce supremacy with over 50% and 60% segment share
- Momentum continues despite on-going slow down
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Bangalore, March 13, 2020:

True to its reputation of delivering ever better cars, Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s (TKM) legendary products Innova Crysta and Fortuner continued their undisputed market leadership. With their magnificent design and unbeatable performance, both the Innova Crysta and Fortuner have carved a niche for themselves in their respective segments. Dominating the MPV segment, Innova has sold more than 900,000 units over the years, holding a segment share of more than 40%. Despite a segment degrowth, in the month of February 2020 the Innova Crysta recorded one of the highest segment shares with 52.91% since its launch in 2016. On the other hand, the Fortuner has held a segment share of 54% in the last one year alone. In February 2020, Fortuner recorded the highest segment share of 63.9% as compared to last one year.

Staying strong by its ‘Customer First’ philosophy over the last two decades, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has introduced serval products and services, setting new benchmarks and creating lasting bonds with its customers. While the Innova has been the undisputed leader in the MPV segment, known for its luxurious features, comfort, safety and powerful performance, the Fortuner with its bold design and imposing presence has distinctively given a new dimension to the driving experience, winning hearts across the country.

Commenting on the success witnessed by both the products, Mr. Naveen Soni, Senior Vice President, Sales and Service, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “At TKM, we have always strived to listen to our customers’ voice and offer products and innovations that align with their ever-evolving needs. The Innova and Fortuner have been significant milestones in our journey of two decades in India. We are overwhelmed with the sales performance and truly appreciate the phenomenal response we have received from our customers over the years.”

“Thanks to this response and the confidence entrusted in the products, regardless of the ongoing slowdown, both the brands have been able to hold their respective segment leadership and continue to cater to the changing requirements of our customers.” he added.

The Innova often referred to as the segment creator, has maintained a leadership position since its launch in India way back in 2005, continuing to be the most preferred MPVs in the country. Moreover, the 2nd Generation Innova - Innova Crysta also received a warm welcome from the customers during its launch in 2016. Earlier this year, in order to smoothen the transition to BS-VI, TKM introduced the BS-VI compliant Innova Crysta at an introductory offer for limited time period.

Known for its compelling design and strong identity, the Fortuner has achieved a cult status in the SUV segment ever since its launch in 2009. Sought-after for both off-roading and city driving, the Fortuner unbeatable performance and great riding comfort has made it the undisputed choice among SUV owners in the country. Even during the recent degrowth being faced by the industry, Fortuner has continued to hold its segment leadership share in the medium SUV segment.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Recognized for its Safety Practices​

By Government of Karnataka

TKM secures 1st Prize in the mega industry category for ‘Outstanding Performance in Best Safe Practices in 2019’ during the 49th National Safety Day Celebrations held in Bangalore​

Bangalore, March 19, 2020:

Toyota Kirloskar Motor was recently awarded by Department of Factories & Boilers, Industrial Safety & Health, Government of Karnataka for its ‘Outstanding Performance in Best Safe Practices’ in 2019 at the recently concluded 49th National Safety Day celebrations in Bangalore. The award recognizes relentless efforts of TKM in creating an inclusive safety environment for its customers, employees and society altogether through their impactful initiatives. Toyota Kirloskar Motor team received the award from Honorable Minister for Labour & Sugar, Mr. A Shivaram Hebbar, Govt. of Karnataka.

Safety is one of the high priority areas and TKM has adopted a holistic safety approach – “safety first culture” with employees not only in the plant but across our value chain, Manufacturing Safe Cars, Developing Safe Drivers & Building Safer Environment. This belief, along with the company’s collaborative outreach has driven TKM to create advancements and innovations in safety. Besides, in-lieu with its vision 2025 “Grow India and Grow with India”, the company has committed all its concerted efforts to contribute for the enrichment of quality of life of society in areas of Safety, Technology and Quality by its strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Expressing his delight on receiving the award, Mr. Raju B Ketkale, Deputy Managing Director, Manufacturing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “Toyota remains committed as a safety leader and will continue its safety journey to become the most admired company by offering best-in-class safety technology through its products and promoting right safety culture in our work places as well as in the society through our various safety related initiatives.”

“We are continuously striving to be a safety role model in the industry, taking safety to the next level by thoroughly eliminating accidents both inside and outside the workplace. It is an honor to achieve this award recognizing TKM’s immense efforts and responsible contribution to build a safer ecosystem for the society, bringing an impactful difference in the lives of the people. We will continue to spread awareness and inculcate best practices among the society”, he added.

Additionally, Dr. Kowshik Kupatira, Chief Medical Officer, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, was also awarded the Second Prize in Best Factory Medical Officer category for his outstanding contribution in the field of Occupational Health for the state of Karnataka. This recognition came from the Department of Factories and Boilers, Industrial safety & health Government of Karnataka, Dr. Kupatira’s invaluable contributions in the field of occupational health and wellness programs towards TKM employees and community members earned him the coveted honors.

The National Safety Day an initiative by National Safety Council is widely celebrated by Industries, Trade Unions, Government Departments, Enforcing Agencies, NGOs and Institutions with an aim to spread the message of performing activities safely without meeting with accidents. Department of Factories and Boilers, Government of Karnataka conduct various competitions to recognize outstanding efforts put towards enhancing safety & Health in the industry.

Toyota’s relentless efforts to champion the cause of Road Safety

In pursuance of its deep-rooted safety mission, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has been consistently engaged in Road Safety initiatives, spreading awareness about the safety culture through an integrated approach involving various stakeholders to enhance the safety mindset.

o TKM has continually focused on creating safest working environment, practices and on building a strong culture of safety first. A lot of emphasis has been laid on process improvements, work related trainings and building safe habits like always following stop-look-go at intersections, use of seat beat while driving and using company transportation etc

o Employees and Driver Training: Toyota conducts internal awareness programs on road safety sharing insights tips etc. motivating them to be more aware of road safety challenges and be responsible road users

o Business Partners: As part of Team Toyota Activity (TTA), Toyota collaborates with Business Partners to educate and sensitize school children, teachers, parents and school bus drivers on responsible road safety habits, to create a safer traffic environment for all. Toyota has set up Safety Model Schools and Toyota Driving Schools in different part of the country to promising impactful results

o Customers: As safety crusaders, Toyota has introduced global level safety features in advance before it was made mandatory by Indian regulations. The company has set a benchmark for safety in the industry for being the first manufacturer in standardizing dual SRS airbags, Antilock Braking System (ABS) with EBD across all models and all grades. Toyota conducts Safety Awareness for the customers to bring in a positive behavioral change and drive the message of Road Safety.

TKM’s CSR initiatives: As part of its CSR interventions, Toyota engages with school children through multiple mediums encouraging them to be road safety ambassadors. TKM also encourages its employees to voluntarily contribute to the cause of Road Safety by building basic road safety requirements and installing: Sign Boards, Solar Blinkers, Cat Eye Reflectors, Convex Mirrors at turns etc. at prime locations to avoid road-related risks as a preventive measure and enable good road infrastructure.

Toyota will further continue its various CSR interventions from a longer-term perspective and development of socio-economic stature of the society, touching many more lives to make a difference in each one’s well-being.

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TKM’s Strategic Business Units (SBU)/Regional Offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata & Bangalore to work with 50% staff strength:​

Bangalore, 20th March, 2020: Toyota makes decisions based on the safety and security of our employees and stakeholders and in consideration of those currently dealing with COVID-19 outbreak. Under the guidance and support of the relevant national and local authorities, TKM has been taking immediate and comprehensive actions necessary to prevent any spread and is also taking adequate internal precautions based on our own guidelines and standards of care.

Moving forward and considering the developments on the COVID-19 outbreak in certain parts of the country, the company has decided that its Regional SBUs in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata & Bangalore will be operating with temporary reduced headcount [50%]. Selection of such 50% staff would be done in such a way that there is minimal business impact and also to minimize the risk of staff health. Balance 50% of the staff would work from home. This is initiated keeping in mind the safety & well-being of our employees. Further, we will continue to monitor the situation and take suitable decisions accordingly.

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