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Report Thailand’s Car Market Faces Turbulence Amid Dealer Closures
Here's a breakdown of some key areas where Toyota has been accused of breaking promises: 1. Handling of Safety Recalls and Unintended Acceleration Issues: Initial Denial and Delay: Toyota initially downplayed or denied reports of unintended acceleration in some of its vehicles, which led to accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Hiding Information: ABC News reports that Toyota was forced to "admit" it had "misled U.S. consumers by concealing and making deceptive statements about two safety related issues affecting its vehicles". Massive Recalls: The issue led to the recall of millions of vehicles globally, causing financial losses and damaging the company's reputation. Impact on Customer Trust: Change Management Insight notesthat Toyota's initial denial significantly impacted customer trust, with many questioning the brand's commitment to safety. 2. Alleged Broken Promises to Minority Communities: Advertising Disparities: The Citizen Newspaper Group reportsthat Toyota was accused of not fulfilling promises to advertise in African American newspapers after spending millions in mainstream publications following a safety recall. 3. Political Donations and Alignment with Election Deniers: Supporting Election Objectors:Common Cause reports that Toyota's political action committee (PAC) contributed to the campaigns of individuals who objected to the 2020 election results, despite the company previously stating it would not support such candidates. In summary, Toyota has faced criticism for breaking promises related to safety issues, advertising practices, and political donations. These instances have raised concerns about the company's integrity and commitment to its stated values. Then there’s its activity regarding EV’s… Delayed EV Launches: Toyota has postponed the launch of some of its planned EV models, including a new electric SUV that was initially slated for 2027 but is now expected in 2028. Focus on Hybrids: Toyota's chairman, Akio Toyoda, has been a vocal opponent of EVs and stated they would never surpass a 30% market share, suggesting a continued focus on hybrid technology. Alternative Fuel Strategies: Toyota has also expressed interest in synthetic fuels and hydrogen as potential alternative fuel sources, further demonstrating a diversified approach beyond fully electric vehicles. bZ4X Issues: The bZ4X, Toyota's first mass-produced EV, faced a recall due to a potential wheel detachment issue, which led to a sales suspension and further raised questions about the company's EV readiness. Commercial Failure of Mirai: Toyota has acknowledged the commercial failure of the Mirai, its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, which has further fueled criticism regarding the company's commitment to alternative fuel technologies. Investor Concerns: Some investors and environmental groups have voiced concerns about Toyota's slower pace in transitioning to battery EVs compared to other automakers, pushing for a more aggressive EV strategy. Government Pressure: In some regions, like Australia, there's pressure on governments to introduce fuel efficiency standards that incentivize the production and sale of low-emission vehicles, including EVs. Solid-State Battery Promise: Toyota has made significant announcements about its progress in solid-state battery technology, which could potentially revolutionize EV range and charging times but consistently failed to deliver on any of them. Anti-EV spend on disinformation and lobbying. Toyota has faced criticism for its lobbying efforts against electric vehicle (EV) regulations and its financial support for politicians who deny or downplay climate change. Specifically, Toyota has been called out for donating to a large number of climate change-denying members of Congress, and for spending heavily on lobbying to weaken fuel economy and emissions standards. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Funding Climate Deniers: A report by Public Citizen revealed that Toyota has significantly funded the campaigns of climate change-denying lawmakers. Over the last three electoral cycles, they were the leading auto industry financier of climate deniers, backing 207 campaigns. Lobbying Against EV Regulations: Toyota has also been criticized for its lobbying efforts aimed at weakening fuel economy and emissions standards. This includes lobbying against electric vehicle mandates and clean air laws. Multi-Pathway Approach: While criticized for its lobbying tactics, Toyota also emphasizes a "multi-pathway approach" to reducing emissions, which includes investing in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles alongside battery electric vehicles. They have also announced plans to develop 15 EV models by 2027 and aim to produce 1 million EVs annually by that time, according to Nikkei. Shareholder Scrutiny: Some investors have raised concerns about Toyota's lobbying practices and their potential impact on the company's reputation and long-term value, according to The Driven. One shareholder resolution called for a comprehensive review of Toyota's climate-related lobbying -
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Tourism Chaos Erupts: Hotels Back Out of Thai Government Tourism Scheme
Like any Thai based computer system, far better to delay implementation until the school holidays when expert help is available. -
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Report Thailand Tightens Cannabis Laws, Dispensaries Must Transform
Probably not, but the Canadian government has more than 2 braincells to rub together, also the comparison between Thailand and Canada as tourist destinations is like chalk and cheese, il bet there isnt a cannabis shop every 50m in Vancouver or Montreal, stinking the streets out and atttacting criminal smuggling gangs is there? -
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What do locals think of foreigners living in rural parts of Thailand on very modest budgets?
Ha ha, this is quality 😂 I'd say we could call 80% (or more) of the members here Gladys Kravitz 👀 👍 -
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Community Tourists Shocked as Body Washes Ashore at Bang Saen Beach
They don't look to be in shock, rather interested in the event. -
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Alligator Alcatraz Prison , the Cecot ,on the shores of the Everglades
Probably the Border Patrol.
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