Tag: Toyota
Toyota invests in renewable energy
Automaker Toyota is partnering with developers for a 700-acre solar panel farm to be built on Bent Mountain, near Johns Creek in Pike County.
Toyota to invest $280 million at Georgetown plant
To add production of two models at the Georgetown plant
Coroner identifies worker killed at Toyota plant
The coroner says 33-year-old Antwian Brifford, of Pikeville, died of blunt force trauma.
Worker killed at Toyota Plant in Georgetown
According to Scott County Coroner John Goble, a contractor working at the Toyota plant in Georgetown was killed Tuesday morning, while trying to attach a tractor and trailer.
Fatal crash closes road in front of Toyota plant
The crash has closed down part of Cherry Blossom Way.
Toyota recalling vehicles due to possible air bag problem
Toyota is recalling more than 168,000 pickup trucks, SUVs and cars because the air bags may not inflate in a crash.
Toyota funds STEM-focused curriculum in 11 Kentucky schools
The schools received $150,000 in grant money.
$80 million Toyota Engineering Center opens in Georgetown
After years of construction, Toyota unveiled their brand new engineering headquarters in Georgetown Monday morning.
Toyota to unveil North American engineering HQ in Kentucky
Toyota Motor Corp. is set to show off its new North American engineering headquarters in Kentucky.
Car pulled by RV catches fire on I-75 in Lexington
A motorist alerted the driver of an RV that the car it was pulling was on fire along I-75 in Fayette County Monday afternoon.
Toyota expanding 2.5-liter engine capacity at Georgetown plant
Toyota plans to spend more than $120-million to expand its 2.5-liter engine building capacity at its Georgetown plant, the company announced Tuesday.
Kentucky governor pursuing new Toyota, Mazda plant
Kentucky's Republican governor says he is trying to convince two Japanese automakers to build a $1.6 billion plant in the state.
Bell spins, wins truck race at Kentucky Speedway
Christopher Bell earned his third NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory this season early Friday at Kentucky Speedway.
Toyota launches production of New Camry
Officials at Toyota say that team members celebrated the launch of the production of the 2018 Camry on Wednesday.
Toyota, Kentucky Speedway agree on multi-year partnership
Toyota and Kentucky Speedway have announced a multi-year partnership for the automaker to be the track's official vehicle.
Toyota employees receive national ‘Women in Manufacturing’ award
At a reception in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, The Manufacturing Institute recognized 130 recipients of the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award, including two women from Toyota.
Toyota employee killed in early morning motorcycle crash
The Scott County Coroner says that Steve Collingsworth, an employee at Toyota since 1998, died early Tuesday morning after a motorcycle accident on Outer Ring Road.
Dedication ceremony held on Georgetown- Scott Co. campus
Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) officially opened its new Georgetown-Scott County Campus, Advanced Manufacturing Center, with a dedication ceremony today, though students have been working and learning there since January.
Toyota announces $1.33 billion investment in Kentucky plant
Toyota says it's investing $1.3 billion to retool its sprawling Georgetown, Kentucky, factory where its flagship Camry sedans are built.
Irap upsets in Bluegrass Stakes
In the Bluegrass at Keeneland, 31-1 shot Irap won for trainer Doug O'Neill. Practical Joke was second and McCraken, the 8-5 favorite, finished third.
