The race for the White House is ON, and the big question is...what does a Biden vs. Trump rematch mean for our country, Congress and our company? Join us for a thrilling ride as we drive into the unexpected twists and turns of the presidential campaign with Washington’s acclaimed lobbyists and longtime Toyota consultants Ralph Hellmann and Mary Beth Stanton. "The dynamic duo"  returns to Under the Hood to tackle the questions on everyone's minds on the 2024 U.S. presidential election, so don't miss your chance to be a part of the action ..read more

A lot has changed in Washington, but one thing hasn’t – we haven’t stopped talking about electrification.  What's Toyota's position on EV policy?  Will anything be different around the electrification debate now that the Republicans are in the majority in the House?  What could change in 2024 if there’s a new Administration? Stephen Ciccone, Group Vice President of Government Affairs, breaks it all down and more in Under the Hood’s first podcast episode of the year -- “Where Toyota Stands: Stephen Ciccone on the ongoing public policy debate around battery electric vehicles.” &n ..read more

The control of Congress is on the ballot this November 8.  The stakes for both parties have never been higher, and the Biden-Trump rematch in many ways has already begun in these crucial and unprecedented Midterm elections. Can the Democrats hold on to their razor-thin majorities in the U.S. House and Senate, or will the Republicans take one or both chambers of Congress? In this episode of Under the Hood, Toyota's lobbying consultants Ralph Hellmann and Mary Beth Stanton  answer all the big questions from both sides of the political aisle, including whether we'll see a Biden v. Tru ..read more

In this episode of Drive Time Talks, Group Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer Sandra Phillips Rogers hosts U.S. House of Representatives Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) at a live Toyota virtual town hall. Congressman Clyburn talks passionately about fighting for America's children and ensuring that government funding is being spent efficiently, effectively and equitably in CARES Act 2.  Congressman Clyburn tells our listeners why it’s critical to expand the definition of essential workers, and when it comes to testing for COVID-19, why Members of Congress should s ..read more

Who’s got the power?  Right now, change is on the horizon for Congress and for policy on electric vehicles (EVs) that may impact the future of the automotive industry forever. In this podcast episode of Under the Hood, Toyota’s head of Government Affairs Stephen Ciccone, known for his candor, talks about President Biden’s push for EVs and the political divide in Washington, and just for our Policy Drivers takes on a lightening round of rapid fire questions on this year’s Midterm Elections. Power up for this unforgettable interview with Stephen Ciccone on the “EV Revolution ..read more

Get ready to be inspired!   We are lucky enough to have three award-winning women in manufacturing at Toyota join us on our latest podcast. In this episode of Under the Hood, hear how Toyota’s very own Jenny Bartley, Earnee Gilling and Haley Antoine are smashing the auto industry’s glass ceiling and closing the gender gap in manufacturing. Jenny, Earnee and Haley share their personal journeys, advice and how they’re paying it forward so that women across the country can enter and thrive in the manufacturing industry while paving the road ahead for the next generation of women in the aut ..read more

Get ready to be inspired in this episode of Under The Hood – Paving the Way for the Next Generation of Women in Manufacturing  with our very own Sandy Nott. Sandy began her remarkable journey at Toyota over 30 years ago as a production team member responsible for testing engines, knowing very little about the auto industry.  Today this Vice President of Administration at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky is being nationally recognized by the Manufacturing Institute for her excellence and leadership in the manufacturing industry. Tune in to get up close and personal with Sandy Nott ..read more

In this episode of Drive Time Talks, TMMI President Leah Curry hosts Dr. Larry Bucshon, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 8th congressional district. Congressman Bucshon, a practicing physician and cardiothoracic surgeon prior to coming to Congress, gives our listeners a unique perspective on the Coronavirus.  As a lawmaker and a doctor, he shares his views on how the State of Indiana and the country are responding to the pandemic, and when a vaccine will be ready to stop the spread of COVID-19. Fasten your seat belts for Toyota's virtual town hall with Leah Curry and Congressman Larry ..read more

Toyota Policy Drivers, even though the nation’s capital continues to be under lock down, the Government Affairs Team is working hard to keep you informed.  Thanks for joining TMMWV President Srini Matam's virtual town hall with West Virginia's Senator Shelley Moore Capito.   In this episode, Senator Capito talks about how Washington rose up as a nation in the time of crisis and threw partisanship out the window to unanimously pass the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Relief Package.  She breaks down all aspects of the bill from individual cash payments to small business assistance to u ..read more

This special edition of Drive Time Talks provides our listeners a close-up look at where we are on the 232 investigation being conducted by the Department of Commerce on whether auto imports are a "threat to national security." Policy Drivers sent 17,000 letters to Members of Congress to oppose the Administration's threat of a 25% tariff on all imported autos and auto parts pending the outcome of the investigation. But that's not all. On July 19th, the Department of Commerce held a hearing on the investigation. Toyota's 30 team members from 10 U.S. assembly plants came to Washington to take it ..read more