Despite its success in facing the problem of electronic chips, Toyota was surprised by a new crisis that caused the cessation of the manufacture of Lexus cars.
According to the "Motor One" website, 10 primary workers at the company's factory in the Canadian city of "Ontario" were exposed to the Corona virus, who are responsible for supplying the main spare parts for a number of prominent models.
As a result, Toyota was forced to stop working on the manufacture of models that are being assembled in this factory, which is the RAV4 model with its traditional and hybrid versions, and Lexus RX 350 and Lexus RX 450.
The site stated that the postponement of the manufacture of these models continues indefinitely, but those responsible for Toyota in Canada hope that work will return to the factory after the first days of May next..
Toyota is scheduled to depend on the manufacture of the necessary number of RAV4 models on its factory in North America in George Town, affiliated to the state of Kentucky, USA.
It is noteworthy that Antoyota was among a few companies that succeeded in facing the crisis of electronic chips and increasing its production of cars during the last period.
Toyota is preparing to launch modified models of Yaris Cross, among the most processed and fuel -consuming cars.
Toyota factories in Europe are currently developing two models of these cars, the first model Yaris Cross Adevnture will get some external adjustments compared to the current Yaris cars.
The first model is Yaris Cross Adevnture with a different roof colors from the colors of the basic structure, and will provide the back of the roof with a small air wing, and special plastic frames will be added to the circumference of the structure, wheel rooms and shock absorbers to protect the car from moisture and dirt factors, and these compounds will be equipped with modified and 18 -inch wheel suspension systems and wheelsIn addition to some adjustments that will make the cockpit more modern.
As for the second Premier Edition model, it will come with CROSS ADEVNture modifications, but it will be provided with comfortable leather seats, systems to control the luggage box door, engine operating systems and a remote seat heating systems, as well as more advanced driving screens.
These vehicles are supposed to be launched with a 1 capacity gasoline engine.5 liters generate a determination equivalent to 116 horsepower, and a small electric motor will work with it with a torque of approximately 6 horses that helps to push the car at small speeds to rationalize fuel consumption and reduce the amount of harmful emissions.