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ANNUAL REPORT 2013
R&D and Intellectual Property
쎲 R&D Activities
The overriding goal of Toyota’s technology and product
development activities is to minimize the negative aspects
of driving, such as traffi c accidents and the burden that
automobiles have on the environment, and maximize the
positive aspects, such as driving pleasure, comfort, and
convenience. By achieving these sometimes confl icting
goals to a high degree, we want to open the door to the
automobile society of the future.
To ensure effi cient progress in R&D activities, we
coordinate and integrate all phases, from basic
research to forward-looking technology and product
development. With respect to such basic research
issues as energy, the environment, information tech-
nology, telecommunications, and materials, projects
are regularly reviewed and evaluated in consultation
with outside experts to achieve effi cient R&D cost
control.
And with respect to forward-looking, leading-edge
technology and product development, we establish
cost-performance benchmarks on a project-by-project
basis to ensure effi cient development investment.
Basic research
Development theme discovery
Research on basic vehicle-related technology
Forward-looking and leading-edge
technology development
Technological
breakthroughs
related to
components
and systems
Development of leading-edge components
and systems ahead of competitors
Product
development
Primary responsibility for new model
development
Development of all-new models and
existing-model upgrades
쎲 R&D Expenditures
In fi scal 2013, R&D expenses totaled ¥807.4 billion,
up 3.5% from the previous fi scal year, representing
3.7% of consolidated net revenues. We worked
closely with suppliers to develop components and
products more effi ciently and took steps to reduce our
own R&D expenses. At the same time, we plan to
continue making substantial investments in R&D
involving forward-looking, leading-edge technologies
and the development of products associated with the
environment, energy, and safety. These investments
are essential to preserving our competitive edge in
terms of technologies and products.
Head Offi ce
Toyota Technical Center
Higashi-Fuji
Technical Center
Tokyo Design
Research & Laboratory
Shibetsu Proving Ground Toyota Central
Research & Development
Laboratories, Inc.
1,000
0
800
400
600
200
FY
R&D Expenses
(¥ Billion)
’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13
R&D Guiding Principles
쎲 Providing clean and safe products and
enhancing the quality of life of people every-
where through all our activities.
쎲 Pursuing advanced technological develop-
ment in a wide range of fi elds, we pledge to
provide attractive products and services that
respond to the needs of customers worldwide.
Toyota R&D is dedicated to the development of
attractive, affordable, high-quality products for
customers worldwide. The intellectual property
that R&D generates is a vital management
resource that Toyota utilizes and protects to
maximize its corporate value.
Facility Name Activities Location
USA
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
North America, Inc.
Product Planning, Vehicle Engineering and
Evaluation, Basic Research Michigan, California, Arizona, Washington DC
Calty Design Research, Inc. Design Newport Beach, California
Ann Arbor, Michigan
쎲 R&D Organization
Toyota operates a global R&D organization with the
primary goal of building automobiles that precisely meet
the needs of customers in every region of the world.
In Japan, R&D operations are led by Toyota Central
Research & Development Laboratories, Inc., which works
closely with Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., Hino Motors, Ltd.,
Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor East Japan,
Inc., and many other Toyota Group companies. Overseas,
we have a worldwide network of technical centers as well
as design and motorsports R&D centers.
Toyota Motor Engineering &
Manufacturing North America, Inc.
Calty Design Research, Inc.
쎲 Domestic and Overseas R&D Bases
Facility Name Activities Location
Japan
Head Offi ce Toyota Technical Center Product Planning, Design, Vehicle
Engineering and Evaluation Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
Higashi-Fuji Technical Center Advanced Engineering Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Tokyo Design Research & Laboratory Research of Advanced Styling Designs Hachioji City, Tokyo
Shibetsu Proving Ground Vehicle Testing and Evaluation Shibetsu City, Hokkaido
Toyota Central Research & Development
Laboratories, Inc. Basic Research Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture
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