TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. and BMW AG have outlined specifics of their technical tie-up, saying they will begin a feasibility study to define a joint platform concept for a mid-sized sports vehicle. They aim to complete the study by year end. They also said they would cooperate in developing lightweight technologies. Those likely will include carbon-fiber materials, for use in the shared sports car platform. BMW has been an automotive leader in development and use of carbon-fiber materials.
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