San Antonio-made Toyota Tundra is being tested by Australian driver, pickup nears launch down under
Toyota Motor Corp. is inching closer to expanding the market for its San Antonio -made hybrid Tundra pickup to Australia, a Toyota Australia executive said this week. The automaker announced in December that up to 300 Tundras had been shipped Down Under, where they were reconfigured to move the driver’s controls to the right side. The trucks were to be delivered to customers by April.
San Antonio-built vehicles gain as Toyota deliveries jump on sales of lower-priced cars, small SUVs “I’m kind of hoping we might have some news by the end of the year,” Hanley told Australian outlet Car Expert on Monday. Hanley told the outlet that testing so far has been promising. If Toyota moves ahead with the plan, the vehicle would continue to be made in the San Antonio plant and then sent to Australia to be re-engineered for Australian drivers. The move is part of a broader trend of U.S.
Toyota says $532 million expansion in San Antonio is to build drivetrain parts “We know there is a demand for full-size pickups like the Tundra but we wanted to ensure that the local right-hand drive conversion and the vehicle as a whole met Toyota’s exacting standards for quality and the needs of our customers,” Hanley said in a statement in December. The Australian automotive market has been growing the footprint of its U.S. “utes” — or utility trucks — over the past decade.
Toyota begins producing 2022 Tundra at San Antonio plant To be driven in Australia, the Texas-made Tundras need to have their steering wheels, pedals and other controls moved to the right-hand side of the vehicle. That requires several other parts either being modified or installed in the remanufacturing process: components for the steering rack, instrument panel, firewall, headlights, cabling, harnesses, front seats, carpet and trim.
Toyota Motor Corp. Toyota Australia Walkinshaw Automotive Group Ram Trucks Australia Ram Ford Australia Australians Sean Hanley Car Expert Australian San Antonio U.S. Aussie Texas Japanese Melbourne Toyota Tundra Ford F-150 Dodge Ram 2500 Sequoia
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Yearlong Review Verdict: Did We Dig Toyota's Bro-iest Truck?Or did the big orange off-road pickup truck leave a lot to be desired?
Read more »
FULL INTERVIEW: San Antonio mayoral candidate Manny Pelaez discusses his vision for San AntonioThe District 8 councilman sits down with KSAT reporter Garrett Brnger to talk about his aspirations for a different seat at City Hall.
Read more »
San Antonio's 2024 tourism outlook promising, says Visit San Antonio CMOSAN ANTONIO - The tourism outlook for San Antonio in 2024 appears robust, according to Visit San Antonio officials who presented to the Economic Workforce Devel
Read more »
San Antonio Pet Pageant lets residents show off furry friends while aiding San Antonio Pets Alive!The newly launched San Antonio Pet Pageant photo contest gives Alamo City residents a chance to show off their darling dogs and favorite felines while raising money for rescue organization San Antonio Pets Alive! The contest, presented by the San Antonio Current, will accept online photo submissions across multiple categories through Saturday,...
Read more »
Landowners clash with Toyota over land rights and development near San Antonio plantThousands of landowners near the Texas Toyota plant are wondering if their land still belongs to them.
Read more »
Toyota's $532 million expansion in San Antonio is to build drivetrainsThe parts are currently made by a supplier outside Texas, but Toyota has declined to identify it or its location. It says the move will make it more efficient.
Read more »