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Toyota invests in FirstElement Fuel to bolster U.S. hydrogen infrastructure
On December 12, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced a strategic investment in FirstElement Fuel, Inc., (FEF) the largest retail hydrogen fueling infrastructure provider in California, with 92 retail fueling positions across 38 locations. TMNA and FEF aim to strengthen infrastructure for current and future ge
MNRE launches NISE–Toyota pilot to test Mirai hydrogen fuel‑cell car on Indian roads
On December 11, 2025, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched a pilot project to test hydrogen fuel‑cell mobility in India, under a memorandum of understanding between the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) and Toyota Kirloskar Motor centered on real‑world trials of the Toyota Mirai fuel‑cell
Toyota elevates Arizona Proving Ground to higher level
On December 10, Toyota Motor North America celebrated the completion of new construction and updated offerings at its Arizona Proving Ground (TAPG).
The updates are part of a previously announced investment, and feature an all-new 5.5-mile oval track available for vehicle mileage accumulation, stop-and-go testing, an
Aisin investing CAD 11 million in Ontario to build panoramic sunroofs for Lexus NX
Aisin Canada, Inc. will invest CAD 11 million over the next year to localize production of panoramic sunroofs for the Lexus NX, built at Toyota’s plant in Cambridge, Ontario, Production of sunroofs will begin in Ontario in late 2026.
The investment in new equipment will bring work currently done in Asia to North Amer
Wolfspeed supplies MOSFET systems for Toyota’s BEV onboard charger systems
On December 9, Wolfspeed Inc., a leader in innovative silicon carbide power solutions, announced that its automotive MOSFETs will power onboard charger systems for Toyota’s battery electric vehicles (BEV). This silicon carbide device adoption reflects Toyota’s confidence in Wolfspeed’s ability to meet the automaker’s
Three Japanese OEMs release November 2025 new car sales figures in China, with Nissan seeing growth y/y for six consecutive months
Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their November 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 154,600 units in November, down 12.1% year-over-year (y/y). FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 71,200 units and 64,905 units, down 20.9% y/y and 3.8% y/y, respectively. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 1
Toyota Vietnam reports sales of 7,953 cars in October 2025 (including Lexus)
Announced on December 4, 2025, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported November sales of 7,953 vehicles, including Lexus models. Toyota-branded vehicles accounted for 7,731 units, comprising 2,617 domestically assembled and 5,114 imported units.
TMV’s hybrid portfolio also continued to gain momentum, with HEV sales risi
Toyota releases 2025 North American Environmental Sustainability Report
On December 3, Toyota Motor North America announced the publication of its 2025 North American Environmental Sustainability Report, highlighting company initiatives across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The report outlines Toyota’s environmental strategy and advancements in four priority areas—Carbon, Circular Economy
Toyota unveils Corolla Cross facelift with upgraded interior and hybrid powertrains
On December 2, Toyota unveiled the facelifted Corolla Cross, featuring a sharper exterior design, an upgraded interior, and a new sporty equipment variant. The model is powered by a hybrid system offered in two outputs. The updated Corolla Cross is available with prices starting at EUR 36,990.
The new Corolla Cross f
Toyota world premieres three flagship sports car models
On December 5, Toyota announced that TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and the Lexus brand held the world premiere at Woven City in Susono city, Shizuoka prefecture, of TGR’s prototype models—the GR GT and GR GT3—as well as Lexus’ Lexus LFA Concept, a concept model for an electric sports car.
Toyota is positioning these thre
Thai Motor Expo 2025: Toyota highlights Hilux Travo, Travo-e, and other key models
Announced on November 28, 2025, Toyota Motor Thailand highlighted key models at the 42nd Thailand Motor Expo 2025, led by the latest-generation Hilux Travo and Toyota’s first all-electric Hilux, the Travo-e, which made its world debut in early November.
The Hilux Travo pickup lineup offers versatility with three body
Toyota and Isuzu sustain Thai pickup production amid market slump
Reported on December 2, 2025, Isuzu and Toyota committed to sustaining pickup production in Thailand and continuing to source local auto parts, despite a significant drop in domestic sales, to support suppliers and reduce financial pressure.
Toyota Motor Thailand mentioned that both tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers have b
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