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Toyota Chairman’s Investor Support Tumbles

Just 71.9 percent of shareholders supported Akio Toyoda, who has faced scrutiny from investor groups over governance issues, in his bid to remain chairman.

By River Akira Davis

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Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s Chairman, Defends His Hands-On Role

Akio Toyoda, who stepped down as chief executive last year, had been criticized by some shareholders for continuing to dominate decision making at the automaker.

By River Akira Davis

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Toyota Investors Challenge Scion’s Grip at a ‘Critical Juncture’

Akio Toyoda ran Toyota for 14 years before handing the reins to a new C.E.O. last year, but some have grown concerned about the control he still wields.

By River Akira Davis

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Toyota’s Dominance Threatened by Rise of Electric Vehicles

The world’s largest carmaker dominates the sales of hybrid cars but has been slow to sell all-electric vehicles, alienating some customers and hurting sales.

By Jack Ewing and Ben Dooley