Toyota Invests $50M to Expand Arizona Proving Grounds

Toyota invests $50M to expand Arizona Proving Grounds

Toyota North America is investing more than $50 million to expand its Arizona Proving Grounds into a next-generation vehicle and mobility testing hub. Now branded as the Arizona Mobility Test Center (AMTC at TAPG), the site will feature a new 5.5-mile oval track, an off-road park, and enhanced ride and handling surfaces. The expansion also paves the way for a future facility dedicated to developing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The …

Smithers earns ISO 17025 accreditation at Texas proving ground

Smithers has earned ISO 17025 accreditation for its proving ground at Treadwell Research Park in Pearsall, Texas. The company operates the proving ground on behalf of Discount Tire. The scope of accreditation for the site includes wet grip testing and tire buffing. Preparations to add other test methods, such as rolling resistance and pass-by-noise, to the accreditation are in progress. “The tire industry is currently focused on a variety of sus…