Q&A: Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda talks about biggest challenge, top wish for son, Toyota EV sports cars

TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Akio Toyoda sat down with Asia Editor Hans Greimel to represent the Toyoda family as a recipient of the Automotive News Centennial Award. The longtime industry leader, who assumed the helm of the dynasty’s namesake automaker in 2009, reflected last month on a range of topics, from the legacy of his forefathers and the family’s future role at the Japanese company to his forecasts for electric sports cars.