The president of Toyota, Akio Toyoda, known for his active involvement in high-performance vehicles, was involved in an accident while driving a GR Yaris during a rally race in December 2023.
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The vehicle flipped over while navigating the Shimoyama course, but Toyoda and his co-driver, Norihiko Katsuta, emerged unscathed.
The incident was publicly showcased through a video shared on YouTube by Toyota during the opening of a new facility, highlighting the company’s approach to testing vehicles to their limits.
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In addition to his passion for high-performance cars, Akio Toyoda is an advocate for the continued development of internal combustion engines, arguing against a complete shift to electric vehicles.
Source: Motor1.com
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