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Toyota Motor Corporation adopts Panasonic Automotive Systems' in-vehicle infotainment system in its new RAV4
Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan; President: Masashi Nagayasu) today announced that the company's in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system has debuted in Toyota Motor Corporation's (Toyota) 2026 RAV4 vehicle. This cutting-edge platform is designed to keep drivers connected, informed and entertained with speed, personalization and future-ready technology.
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