Former Toyota Motor President Hiroshi Okuda passes away at 93
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Hiroshi Okuda
Japan
August 8, 2026
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Hiroshi Okuda, former president of Toyota Motor, died on Saturday at the age of 93. He was instrumental in Toyota's global expansion and served as a key advisor to the Japanese government.
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