Toyota Is An Innovative Leader In The Auto Industry

Jul 8, 2016

Toyota has always been at the forefront of innovation when it comes to the automotive industry and they look to be continuing on that path. For the second year in a row, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has presented Toyota engineers and designers with more patents than any other automotive brand. In fact, in the past eight years, Toyota has been the recipient of 1,636 patents that include automotive upgrades such as autonomous vehicle safety features, self-cleaning fabrics, and artificial skin for use on pedestrian safety mannequins.

“As companies in the automotive industry transform themselves into broader mobility providers, no auto company better demonstrates innovation and technology for the future than Toyota,” said Jeff Makarewicz, senior vice president, Toyota Technical Center (TTC), Toyota’s North American research & development headquarters. “We’re focused on delivering great experiences for our customers, a cornerstone of Toyota’s product commitment, and this recognition is proof we’re living up to that promise.”

This commitment to innovation is a clear demonstration of the brand’s commitment to creating better, and safer vehicles and also solidifies their place as a global automotive leader. This was emphasized even further when Toyota became the sole automaker to be included in the Top 20 of the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) list of key innovators.

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