Toyota announced it will begin a systematic refresh of ex‑customer vehicles at its UK plant, targeting up to three full remanufacture cycles per car. The move is part of the company’s Kinto sub‑brand, which frames mob…

Agustín Martín, president and managing director of Toyota GB, told Autocar that the process is meant to “stretch the way we look at life for both the vehicle and the customer.” By pulling cars back into the factory, T…

The strategy contrasts sharply with the industry’s typical scrap‑and‑replace model. While most OEMs treat a car as a disposable asset after a few years, Toyota’s approach treats the chassis and powertrain as reusable …

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