WITTMAN, Ariz., Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toyota
Arizona Proving Grounds (TAPG), Toyota's proprietary U.S. vehicle
development and testing facility, will become available to the
broader industry as a vehicle testing resource as it officially
launches the Arizona Mobility Test Center (AMTC) at TAPG. Toyota
has tapped Intertek Transportation Technologies to operate the
facility and provide tenant management and related services under a
new multi-year agreement, while Toyota maintains ownership and
continues its testing activities at TAPG.
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"TAPG has world-class resources for making ever-better vehicles,
and by opening it up to the whole industry for long-term
engagements, we believe it can make an even greater impact on
advancing mobility for all," said Randy
Stephens, group vice president of Product Performance
Engineering at Toyota Motor North America Research and Development.
"This is also an opportunity to create new value with a
capital-intensive asset, opening a revenue stream that can be used
for continuous improvements on the facility that will further
benefit Toyota and tenants."
Intertek provides the transportation industry with services that
cover all aspects of the needs at AMTC, including staffing,
scheduling, maintenance, security and overseeing all testing
operations at the site. It will also market AMTC to attract tenants
and manage the leasing business.
"It's an honor to partner with Toyota to oversee the daily
operations of AMTC," said Gavin
Campbell, president of Intertek Transportation Technologies.
"The automotive industry is going through a revolutionary change
right now, and we look forward to assisting all OEMs and Tier
Suppliers who are at the forefront of this automotive development
by using our expertise in site management and test operations to
help get their products to market with precision, pace and
passion."
Part of AMTC will include an area of land for tenants to
construct their own office and garage spaces as part of their
facility usage. Toyota is also constructing its own new amenities,
including expanded off road test facilities and a noise pass-by
evaluation course, to provide new and world class facilities at
AMTC.
Toyota is also maintaining its long-term commitment to support
the surrounding community including support of Nadaburg Unified
School District #81 in Wittman.
Toyota will make another donation to help develop STEM education
programming. Toyota is also donating to St. Mary's Food Bank in
Phoenix for addressing food
insecurities.
The Arizona Mobility Test Center at TAPG is located in the
Sonoran Desert near Wittman,
Arizona, a town about 60 miles
northwest of Phoenix. The facility
covers approximately 11,650 acres and has 77 miles of testing
surfaces with 25 miles of paved roads, 52 miles of dirt tracks and
a high-speed oval. TAPG was established in 1993 and has been home
to testing nearly 50 Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles for the North
American market during that time.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the
cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is
committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility
through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500
dealerships.
Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs
more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed
world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30
million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including
our joint venture in Alabama that
began production in 2021.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based
fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education
hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and
chance to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub
also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum
through Toyota USA Foundation
partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about
Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading Total Quality
Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more
than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries,
delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and
Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply
chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered
consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our
customers to power ahead safely.
Media Contact
Rick Bourgoise
313-405-5972
richard.bourgoise@toyota.com
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