On March 10, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota)announced it is recalling 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The 550,007 affected vehicles in the U.S. have second-row seat backs that may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
The U.S. National Highway Transportation Sa
On March 11, Joby Aviation, a California-based developer of electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced it has begun flight testing its first U.S. Federal Aviation Administration-conforming aircraft for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA), a major step on the path to type certification. Initial te
Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their February 2026 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 82,500 units in February, down 13.9% year-over-year (y/y). GAC Toyota accounted for 41,809 units, down 0.4% y/y. The sales volumes of the Camry, Highlander, and Sienna flagship models totaled 20,761 units, up 12% y/
Announced on March 2, 2026, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) launched the Toyota Harrier HEV in Malaysia, a premium SUV featuring Toyota’s hybrid technology.
Built on the TNGA-K platform, the Harrier HEV is powered by a 2.5L Dynamic Force engine paired with a fourth-generation hybrid system, delivering around 217 PS and fuel
Announced on March 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported total sales of 3,935 vehicles in February, including Lexus models.
Toyota-branded vehicles accounted for 3,890 units, representing a 25% YoY increase. This total included 1,291 locally assembled vehicles and 2,599 imported units.
HEV models contributed
On February 25, Joby Aviation announced that Uber Air powered by Joby will enable riders to book an all-electric air taxi directly in the Uber app. Joby expects to carry its first passengers later in 2026 in Dubai, marking a major milestone in the Joby-Uber partnership to bring multi-modal transportation to cities ar
On February 23, Lexus Europe unveiled the next generation of ES model, a stylish luxury sedan. It will be the first ES to offer a fully electric version in Europe, arriving in 2026.
The new ES is built on Lexus’ redesigned K-platform, made to support electrified powertrains. Its design follows the “golden ratio” to b
On February 25, Toyota Motor launched the all-new bZ4X Touring BEV in Japan, following the bZ4X.
The bZ4X Touring is a new wagon-like midsize electric SUV that combines the original bZ4X's defining qualities―the joy of driving, including strong acceleration and off-road capability, and the everyday convenience of amp
On February 24, Toyota Argentina officially presented the new Yaris Cross in Buenos Aires, Argentina, marking the launch of the brand’s first B-segment SUV in the country.
The model will be offered in multiple variants, including two hybrid versions, expanding Toyota’s electrified lineup in Argentina. The launch camp
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