#Denso

Toyota, Mazda, and Denso have together formed a joint venture that will focus on the development of electric vehicles. 

Toyota’s largest supplier isn’t as optimistic about self-driving cars as other companies.

Tech giant Intel has decided to move into the car infotainment market, teaming up with Denso, which recently developed the Entune system in various new Toyota models. 

There are a few systems out there that alert you to the fact that you may be too tired to drive and should pull over for a nap or a strong cup of coffee. Denso is going one-step further with a drowsiness level checker that tracks muscle movements over a driver’s face.

Are you frustrated with your car’s nav system? Join the club – a new study out by J.D. Power and Associates Reports says that drivers are annoyed with their navigation systems.

Toyota‘s rush to cut costs amid a rising yen is leading them towards a confrontation with parts suppliers, with the automaker demanding that Japanese parts makers slash costs or face being replaced with overseas companies.

Got a couple of minutes to spare while you’re sitting in your cubical wondering when your work day is going to end? Head on over to Denso’s Dare to Dream Sweepstakes for your chance to win $25,000!

There isn’t really any catch to this. Simply fill out a quick form for Denso to collect some marketing data and you’ll have a chance to win the prize. It’s open until September 30th, and a winner will be chosen on or around October 15th (which just so happens to be AutoGuide Editor-in-Chief Colum Wood’s B-Day…. hint, hint). They’ll be presented with the cash prize on PowerBlock TV by a DENSO representative.

So have at it and check out the official press release available after the break.

Along with two major recalls, one for Floor Mat Entrapment and another for Sticking Accelerator Pedals, a Federal government committee will investigate whether other models, including the Toyota Tacoma and Prius, might be in need of recalls.