Toyota New Global Architecture

What do you guys think about it?

"Toyota focuses on reducing its costs of production along with ensuring higher productivity by developing a greater number of new models on fewer platforms. In addition, the company places emphasis on developing fuel-efficient vehicles that are lighter in weight and equipped with the latest technology."

"However, the automaker is likely to face some challenges due to this strategy. For instance, if any defective parts are used in a greater number of vehicles, it can lead to more recalls for repairs. Though the strategy has some drawbacks, global automakers expect that benefits from it will be greater than the challenges faced."

http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/169224/toyota-to-shift-50-vehicle-production-to-new-platforms

My work computer blocks the Toyota site or I would link that.

Overall, more models, less platforms, less complication for Toyota and more money into refining/redisgning models and (hopeful thinking....) price savings for consumers.

Hopefully the Sienna and Tacoma will not start sharing a frame