Toyota's van Zyl on USMCA Deal, Brexit, Electric Vehicles

The transcript covers Toyota's response to the new NAFTA agreement, concerns over trade wars, and the impact of Brexit on its UK operations. It also discusses Toyota's investment in electrification and hybrid vehicles, highlighting market trends and challenges faced by competitors like Tesla.

What was Toyota's reaction to the new trade agreement between the US, Canada, and Mexico?

• They were pleased.

• They were disappointed.

• They were indifferent.

• They were confused.

What is a major concern for Toyota regarding the US-China trade war?

• Disruption in auto parts supply

• Increased labor costs

• Lack of skilled workers

• Decreased demand for cars

What is a short-term risk for Toyota if there is a bad Brexit?

• Decrease in workforce

• Increase in taxes

• Stoppage of production

• Loss of market share

How much has Toyota recently invested in the UK to improve efficiencies?

• 250 million pounds

• 750 million pounds

• 100 million pounds

• 500 million pounds

What is Toyota's strategy to face a potential hard Brexit?

• Expand to new markets

• Improve plant efficiencies

• Reduce workforce

• Increase production

What type of vehicles is Toyota showcasing at the Paris car show?

• Conventional gasoline vehicles

• Hybrid vehicles

• Diesel vehicles

• All-electric vehicles

What does Toyota believe about the future of vehicle electrification?

• It will decline.

• It will remain the same.

• It will develop further.

• It will be replaced by diesel technology.