Toyota Motor Europe (TME) Opened R&D at the TME Technical Centre in Zaventem, Belgium

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) Opened R&D at the TME Technical Centre in Zaventem, Belgium

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has opened a state of the art testing ground at the TME Technical Centre in Zaventem, Belgium. Proving Ground, which took two and a half years to complete and represents £ 42 million investment, Toyota aims to strengthen European research and development vehicle.
Zaventem proving ground will play a key role in Toyota's strategy to develop a small model for small and compact car segment Europe. In total, with accompanying facilities, the extent of 65,000 m 2. 770 staff work at the technical center, 430 are involved in research and development functions. £ 149 million invested so far in Zaventem facility, which includes £ 42 million for the purchase and construction of a new proving ground.
Didier Leroy, TME president and CEO said: "The European automotive market is one of the most competitive in the world and our technical center is a key facility in Toyota's global R & D organization. Thanks to the new proving ground, we will make use of our unique position and facilities we as a laboratory for innovation in a faster and more efficiently, so that we can develop the right car for European customers, here in the heart of Europe. "
Proving ground tests including the 0.8-mile oval track, skid pad diameter of 90 meters, the road test road noise and violence and the path to test the brakes. Tests conducted by Toyota engineers including driving comfort, road noise and vibration, vehicle durability, cornering, engine performance and braking performance.

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