Announced on June 10, 2025, Toyota Australia recorded its best-ever May sales, delivering 23,576 vehicles, including 10,734 hybrids. The HiLux led with 4,952 units, followed by the RAV4 Hybrid with 4,002 registrations.
Hybrid models made up 45.6% of total sales. Strong hybrid performers included the Corolla, Yaris Cr

Announced on June 13, 2025, the first performance hybrid Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2026, marking a key step in Toyota Australia’s multi-pathway approach to electrification.
Building on Toyota’s hybrid legacy since October 2001 with the launch of Prius to Australia, th

On June 11, Toyota UAE launched the New Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid. It is powered by a 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid engine that delivers 457 horsepower and 790 Nm of torque. It has a cabin crafted for comfort and control with advanced technology.
Based on Toyota UAE press release 

On June 10, FAW Toyota launched the bZ5 midsize battery electric coupe SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 129,800 to CNY 159,800. It is the first new model developed by FAW Toyota’s China team and a starting model under Toyota’s localization strategy.
Adopting a stereoscopic di

Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their May 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 144,900 units in May, up 6.8% year-over-year (y/y) and achieving growth y/y for 4 consecutive months. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 680,000 units, up 7.5% y/y. Specifically, FAW Toyota electrified models and TN

On June 10, Hino Motors, Ltd. announced that it will issue new shares through a third-party allotment to its parent company, Toyota Motor Corporation, as part of the business integration between the company and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation. The company will raise a total of JPY 200 billion by issuing com

On June 10, Toyota UK unveiled the updated bZ4X electric SUV, enhancing driving and charging performance, as well as interior and exterior design. The SUV now rides on an upgraded BEV platform with new eAxles, batteries, suspension, and chassis tuning.
The vehicle now offers two battery choices: a 57.7 kWh pack (FWD

Reported on June 9, 2025, Toyota Motor Philippines remains optimistic about continued growth in the local auto market despite a recent dip in passenger car sales and rising competition.
The company downplays the 19.5% drop in local passenger car sales during the first 4 months of 2025, attributing it to seasonal fact

On June 10, Hino Motors announced that it has entered into an agreement with Toyota Motor to transfer Hino's Hamura Plant to Toyota. Hino also announced business integration of Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso and will facilitate optimal role-sharing between Toyota and Hino. Hino intends to increase operational efficiency an

On June 9, CaetanoBus announced that it has renewed and expanded its city bus portfolio, combining modern design with advanced engineering. The new generation of CAETANO buses includes 8.5m, 12m, and 18m vehicles, all focused on zero-emission, and passenger-centric mobility.
TOYOTA technology remains in the heart of

Announced on June 1, 2025, Toyota Vietnam Automobile Company (TMV) posted sales of 5,831 vehicles in May 2025, including Lexus models.
Of this total, Toyota-branded vehicles accounted for 5,665 units, comprising 2,080 domestically assembled units and 3,585 imported units. Cumulatively, TMV delivered 23,061 vehicles d

On May 21, Euro NCAP announced ratings of 9 vehicles based on assistance competence and safety backup. The lineup includes Kia EV3, MAZDA CX-80, MG ZS, Porsche Macan, Renault 5, Tesla Model S, Toyota bZ4X, Volvo EX30, and XPENG G9.
Kia EV3 (with 74%), Porsche Macan (with 85%), Renault 5 (with 73%), and Toyota bZ4X (w

On June 3, Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) announced the completion of its 100th research project, a collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab. The project characterized non-driving related tasks during highway driving, with and without driver assistance technologi

On June 3, 2025, Toyota Industries Corporation announced that it would accept a tender offer by Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota Motor") and other Toyota Group companies to privatize its shares.
Toyota Motor, AISIN Corporation ("AISIN"), DENSO CORPORATION ("DENSO"), and Toyota Tsusho Corporation ("Toyota Tsusho") ar

On June 2, Toyota Kirloskar Motor unveiled the new Fortuner and Legender models under the Neo Drive name. These models now feature a 48-volt system that improves fuel efficiency, driving performance, and comfort in both city and off-road conditions.
The Neo Drive variants use Toyota’s powerful 2.8-litre 4-cylinder tu