Announced on June 9, 2026, Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Laos Co., Ltd. (TTML) has been established to operate a knock-down (KD) vehicle assembly business in Laos.
Operations are scheduled to begin in April 2028, with a planned annual output of around 5,000 units, focusing on key models such as Toyota Hilux and Toyota
On June 9, Covestro announced that its polycarbonate/ABS material, Bayblend T85X R35 CQ, has been adopted for interior components in the Lexus ES. The material reduces Global Warming Potential (CO₂e) by 25% compared to conventional fossil-based alternatives.
The development was enabled through close collaboration bet
Recently, two Japanese automakers, Toyota and Honda, released their new vehicle sales figures in China for May 2026.
Toyota reported sales of 102,300 new vehicles in China in May, down 31.7% year-on-year (YoY). Cumulative sales for the January–May period totaled 579,400 units, representing a 14.8% YoY decline. Among
On June 4, 2026, Toyota Motor Philippines opened reservations for the Land Cruiser FJ, all-new Hilux lineup, and Land Cruiser 300 HEV at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) 2026.
The Land Cruiser FJ expands the Land Cruiser lineup with a compact off-road SUV built on Toyota's IMV platform. It is powered by
On June 3, the Egyptian Foreign Minister met with the head of the Japanese "Toyota Tsusho" group and discussed the group’s contributions to the development of Egypt's automotive sector and Japanese industries. He stated that localizing the automotive industry is a priority for the Egyptian state and discussed the gov
On June 4, CFAO Mobility Kenya announced in a social media update that Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM), in partnership with CFAO Mobility Kenya, officially commissioned a new Toyota Hiace assembly line at its Thika facility. Backed by a KES 2.3 billion investment, this project reinforces Kenya’s position as a premi
Reported on June 1, 2026, at a business roundtable in Tokyo attended by the Philippines' president and Japanese business leaders, Toyota Motor Corporation called for continued government support for CKD-based local vehicle manufacturing across all vehicle technologies. The company said such support would help micro,
On June 3, Toyota announced that efforts to reduce energy used in its operations at its Georgetown Plant in Kentucky were acknowledged with a 2026 Better Project Award from the U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings & Plants Initiative.
With an innovative redesign, the Toyota Kentucky Production Engineering team
Announced on June 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported May 2026 sales of 5,994 vehicles, including Lexus. Toyota models accounted for 5,653 units, comprising 1,490 domestically assembled (CKD) vehicles and 4,163 imported units. Cumulative sales for 2026 reached 28,916 units, up around 25% YoY.
HEV sales conti
On May 29, Toyota confirmed it will inaugurate its second plant in Sorocaba, Brazil, in November 2026.
The new facility is part of the company’s BRL 11 billion investment plan through 2030 and is designed to support modern manufacturing technologies, improved efficiency, and lower emissions, while preparing for hybri
On May 29, Toyota Kirloskar Motor announced the price of the Urban Cruiser Ebella E3 electric SUV at INR 2.36 million. The sole variant is powered by a 61-kWh battery producing 128 kW and 189 Nm of torque. It also comes as a Battery-as-a-Service financing option.
Its key features include a 10.25-inch combimeter, 10.1
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