On April 29, Rehlko and Toyota Motor North America announced at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo that Toyota will supply its hydrogen-powered fuel cell modules to Rehlko for use in its stationary power generator products.
Wisconsin-based Rehlko (formerly Kohler Energy) has a longstanding track record of deliver

On May 1, Uber Technologies and May Mobility announced a new multi-year strategic partnership. May Mobility aims to deploy thousands of AVs on the Uber platform over the next few years, with an initial launch planned for Arlington, Texas, by the end of 2025. 
Under the agreement, Uber will offer customers the option

On April 30, Toyota Motor Corporation and Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo announced that they have reached a preliminary agreement to explore a strategic collaboration focused on accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies.
Toyota and Waymo aim to combine their respective strengt

On April 28, Toyota Motor North America reaffirmed its commitment to a Hydrogen Society at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, introducing hydrogen-related plans, investments and debuting new fuel cell technologies and products.
Toyota Group Vice President of Powertrain Engineering Jordan Choby announced pla

On April 28, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced the launch of a new commercially focused Toyota Hydrogen Solutions webpage as a business hub for those interested in Toyota’s hydrogen-related products, services and solutions.
The new website will offer product information, provide case study examples, and off

On April 23, Toyota do Brasil announced it will present the biomethane-powered Hilux prototype at the thirtieth Agrishow in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
The Hilux prototype, powered by biomethane, a renewable fuel derived from organic waste such as sugarcane, reinforces Toyota’s commitment to research and the development

On April 23, Toyota announced that Toyota West Virginia will invest USD 88 million to assemble the next generation of hybrid transaxles, bringing total plant investment to more than USD 2.8 billion and reinforcing job security to its more than 2,000 team members.
Scheduled to start production in late 2026, the hybrid

On April 23, Toyota Motor announced at Auto Shanghai 2025 that it will be expanding its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in China as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society.
Toyota unveiled the all-new bZ7 BEV, developed locally by Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC),

On April 23, Lexus unveils the all-new ES sedan at its world premiere at the Shanghai Motor Show. A phased rollout across various regions is scheduled to begin in the middle of 2026.
The all-new 8th-generation ES stands as a forerunner in Lexus's next-generation electrification lineup. It aspires to deliver a refined

On April 18, GAC Group announced that it will participate in the Auto Shanghai 2025 with six sub-brands and AI technology achievements. Four new models are to make their global debut.
Independent brands: For passenger vehicles, GAC Aion will introduce a Level 4 Robotaxi with highly autonomous driving features with Di

While Toyota currently plans to keep vehicle output in Canada as it is, the company is considering plans of where to build the next-generation RAV4 to bypass President Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported cars, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Toyota is expected to showcase a revised 2026 RAV4 later in 2025.

On April 16, Lexus announced that it will unveil the all-new ES on April 23rd at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (press days: April 23-24, trade days: April 25-26, public days: April 27 – May 2) and released a teaser image showing some of the unique design elements.
The all-new ES, a global

Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their March 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 155,100 units in March, up 17.3% year-over-year (y/y). The sales volume of EVs, including hybrid vehicles, increased. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 387,400 units, up 3.6% y/y.
On April 7, Honda announced that