Announced on April 2, 2026, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) officially launched three BEV models in Malaysia, marking their first official availability in the local market. The lineup spans passenger SUVs, urban mobility vehicles, and commercial pickups, showcasing Toyota’s Multi-Pathway electrification strategy.
The Toyota
Announced on April 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported March sales of 8,293 vehicles, including Lexus. Toyota models accounted for 8,143 units (1,800 domestically assembled and 6,343 imported), marking a twofold increase from the previous month.
The Yaris Cross led sales with 2,378 units, followed by the Inn
On April 2nd, Toyota announced that it will introduce the Tundra, a full-size pickup truck produced at its San Antonio, Texas plant, and the Highlander, a mid-size SUV produced at its Princeton, Indiana plant, to the Japanese market, utilizing the new regulations implemented on February 16.
Initially, the vehicles we
Announced on April 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) concluded its “Go Beyond Zero” event, held March 25–29 in Muntinlupa City, where visitors experienced three electrified models: the RAV4 HEV, Urban Cruiser BEV, and bZ4X BEV.
The event’s main highlights were TMP’s two newest electrified models. The RAV4 HEV,
On March 30, it was reported that Toyota Brazil is expanding its workforce as part of its growth strategy, announcing the opening of 230 job positions with plans to reach 600 hires by the end of 2026.
The vacancies cover multiple areas, including production, maintenance, administration, commercial, IT, health, safety
On March 31, the President of South Africa met with executives of Toyota South Africa Motors at the sidelines of the Sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) and discussed investments in green mobility.
The discussion focuses on hybrid electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies, as well as local battery asse
On March 29, GAC Toyota launched the bZ7 mid-to-large-size battery electric sedan. The vehicle model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 229,800.
The bZ7 measures 5,130mm long, 1,965mm wide, and 1,506mm, 1,500mm, or 1,491mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,020mm.
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On April 1, 2026, Archion Corporation, a holding company established through the business integration of Hino Motors, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), announced that it had been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. Trading of Archion’s shares commenced on the same day.
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On March 26, it was reported that Toyota Argentina plans to add extra production shifts at its plant in Zarate to meet sustained demand for the Toyota Hilux.
The facility currently operates three shifts from Monday to Friday, producing models such as the Hilux, SW4, and Hiace, most of which are exported. The proposed
On March 27, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GAC Toyota) and FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (FAW Toyota) recently filed recall plans as follows.
- GAC Toyota:
Recall number S2026M0036V: 317,990 Highlander models manufactured in China between Au
On March 31, Toyota Motor Corporation signed a non-binding agreement with Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group, and cellcentric to collaborate on fuel cell technologies.
Under the agreement, Toyota will join cellcentric as an equal-share partner alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. The collaboration aims to leverage the
On March 30, the Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology, at the General Assembly of the Automotive Industry Association (OSD), announced that the Turkish automotive industry achieved record-breaking export level of USD 41.5 billion in 2025.
The government will continue to focus on efforts to further advance its
On March 21, 2026, Toyota Motor Thailand launched the Land Cruiser FJ under the “Bold & Unbound” concept, marking the first Land Cruiser to be mass-produced outside Japan. Production at the Ban Pho plant achieves 84% local content, with planned exports of over 40,000 units annually to around 60 countries, including J
Reported on March 22, 2026, the President of Toyota Motor Thailand highlighted the impact of unrest in the Middle East, which has affected Thailand’s automotive sector and disrupted the supply of key materials such as resin.
Toyota has faced export delays to the region due to logistical challenges but is monitoring t
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