Bob Carter
Bob Carter and the car that's now a couch
Mon, 22, May 2017In his youth, Toyota executive Bob Carter would visit the short tracks of western Pennsylvania on Saturday nights with his brother, soaking up the local racing culture.
Toyota's Carter: As U.S. peaks, spiffs 'higher than we've ever experienced'
Wed, 12, Apr 2017The U.S. auto market has peaked and will shrink this year, with manufacturers using unprecedented incentives to support passenger cars through slumping demand, Toyota's U.S. sales chief said.
Shuffle at Toyota according to plan
Mon, 06, Mar 2017Toyota's executive shuffle last week was part of broader effort to stay nimble, while the promotions of key figures in North America, including Bob Carter and Bill Fay, follow long-term succession plans for top posts.
Toyota promotes Carter, Fay, Hollis, Laukes
Wed, 01, Mar 2017Toyota is elevating some of its key people in North America as part of an annual executive shuffle. Bob Carter will have responsibility for sales, marketing, distribution and customer service for the Toyota and Lexus brands in North America.
AutoNews Now: A month of light trucks, heavy spiffs
Wed, 01, Mar 2017Trucks, spiffs push GM, Honda, Nissan sales, industry down 1.1%; Toyota shuffles N.A. execs; Ford workers worried in Wales; $12M for Marchionne; This lineup begins with '01.'
Toyota's Carter: Sky isn't falling
Sun, 11, Sep 2016The midsize sedan segment isn't disappearing, says Toyota's Bob Carter. It just needs an infusion of fresh, exciting product.
Carter: Toyota's bullish on U.S. sales
Mon, 11, Apr 2016U.S. auto sales may be nearing a plateau, but that's not a sign of trouble ahead, Bob Carter, senior vice president for automotive operations at Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., said.
First Shift: Penske on pushing and 'punching'
Fri, 01, Apr 2016At NADA: Penske's perspective on push, 'punch'; Toyota's Carter: Not bad for a sales plateau; Hyundai exec's price advice: 'Take a brave pill'; Tesla shows Model 3; Steve Young's playbook.
Toyota's Carter says sales nearing plateau, but will remain solid
Thu, 31, Mar 2016U.S. auto sales may be nearing a plateau, but that's not a sign of trouble ahead, Bob Carter, senior vice president for automotive operations at Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., said Thursday. Carter said Toyota expects sales to remain at the current level for at least “a solid 24 months.”
Toyota's Carter to speak at Retail Forum
Mon, 08, Feb 2016Bob Carter, senior vice president of automotive operations for Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., will be a featured speaker at the Automotive News Retail Forum on March 31.
Toyota brass sees more strong U.S. sales, but must adapt product mix
Thu, 03, Dec 2015Automakers can count on robust vehicle sales in 2016, but will be challenged to produce the right mix of cars and trucks as consumers gravitate to larger and roomier vehicles, Toyota executives said today.
Toyota's Carter says dealerships must change to look like new customers
Thu, 22, Jan 2015Successful auto dealers must make their dealerships look like their future customers with more women, minorities and the young, Toyota's head of automotive operations in the US says.
