Under The Hood: A Toyota Policy Driver’s Podcast

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Trump 2.0: Implications for Toyota and the Auto Industry

Q: "How is Toyota positioned based on the election results?"A: I'll sum it up by saying that I would rather be us than any other auto company."In this episode of Under the Hood, Stephen Ciccone, Group Vice President of Government Affairs, discusses the implications of the election for Toyota. Joined by your new host, Emily Festa, from Toyota’s Government Affairs team, Stephen shares his insights on the return of President-elect Donald Trump, the election’s winners, and losers, and the latest on EV policy—unpacking what it all means for Toyota and the U.S. auto industry. You won’t want to miss this!

Toyota/Lexus Dealer Mickey Anderson Changes the Game of Advocacy with the Voice of the Customer

Buckle up, Under the Hood listeners! Get ready for an exclusive, front-row seat to the future of the auto industry with one of our top Toyota/Lexus dealers, Mickey Anderson, President and CEO of Baxter Auto Group. With 20 dealerships and eight brands spanning four states, Mickey has been instrumental in amplifying the voice of the customer in Washington, D.C. In this exclusive episode, Mickey dives into the power of advocacy, why it’s a game-changer, and shares exclusive revelations about the dealers’ battle against the EPA’s overly aggressive EV regulations. Don’t miss out on hearing from one of the industry’s most influential voices. So, hit the road Policy Drivers and explore the power of dealer advocacy and the future of our industry with Mickey Anderson.

What Do the Election Results in Europe, India and Mexico Mean for the U.S. Presidential Race?

2024 is a pivotal year for global democracy with 65 countries representing nearly half the world's population holding national elections. The stakes have never been higher.In our latest Under the Hood podcast episode, Leila Aridi Afas, Toyota’s Director of Global Public Policy, dives into the impact of election results in Europe, India and Mexico and their potential influence on U.S. politics as we gear up for our own presidential election.Don't miss this riveting episode on how these critical moments will shape our future, both globally and here in the U.S.

Biden vs. Trump 2024: Is the Country Ready for a Rematch?

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!

Where Toyota Stands: Stephen Ciccone on the Ongoing Public Policy Debate Around Battery Electric Vehicles

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.”

The Control of Congress and Could 2024 Bring a Biden v. Trump Rematch? A Nov. 8 Election Forecast

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. Trump rematch in 2024.Tune in to hear how November 8 will go down in history to reshape the next two years of President Biden's term, and ultimately the country.

Who's Got the Power? Stephen Ciccone on President Biden’s "EV Revolution" and Why All Eyes are on the 2022 Midterm Elections

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.”

Who’s Smashing the Auto Industry’s Glass Ceiling in 2022? Three Toyota Women, That’s Who!

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 auto industry and for all women leaders. Stay tuned for more episodes of "Under The Hood" and follow us on Twitter @ToyotaPolicy to keep the conversation going.

Paving the Way for the Next Generation of Women in Manufacturing: Sandy Nott's Toyota Story

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 who reflects on her personal call to break the glass ceiling for women in manufacturing and how she paved the way for the next generation of women leaders in the auto industry.Stay tuned for more episodes of Under the Hood and follow us on Twitter @ToyotaPolicy to keep the conversation going.