Toyota launches Land Cruiser Hybrid 48V in Europe On June 23, Toyota introduced the all-new Land Cruiser Hybrid 48V in Europe. The sales of vehicles will begin shortly, with deliveries starting by the end of 2025. The Hybrid 48V system combines the Land Cruiser’s 2.8-litre engine and 8-speed automatic gearbox with an electric motor, a power converter, and a 48V lithium-ion hybrid battery. The battery features 13 cells with a 4.3 Ah capacity and...

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ectric vehicles to the latest models making their debut in Indonesia, GIIAS 2025 highlights the cutting edge of automotive innovation. The final lineup of confirmed passenger and commercial vehicle brands participating includes Audi, Volkswagen, GAC Aion Indonesia, Polytron, Geely, Ford, BMW, Mini, Toyota, BAIC, Honda, Lexus, Daihatsu, Mazda, Chery, Suzuki, MG, Wuling, Mitsubishi Motors, Volvo, Aletra, DFSK, Seres, Subaru, Hyundai, Jaecoo, VinFas...

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GWh by 2035. The new plant in Yokoe is scheduled to launch its operation in April 2027 and commence mass production in October, as initially planned. However, the three firms are going to delay the construction of the second new plant in Kasahara. Regarding automakers’ battery factories in Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has postponed the signing of a site agreement for a factory to be built in Kanda Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, due to th...

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Toyota Tsusho shareholders question capital policy and geopolitical risks at general shareholders’ meeting Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho) held its 104th general shareholders’ meeting at its head office in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, on June 20. Shareholders attending the meeting asked questions about how the company will dissolve cross-shareholding and respond to geopolitical risks. The meeting approved all four proposals, such as ...

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Toyota adding battery pack lines at Ontario assembly plants for 2026 RAV4 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) plans to install battery pack assembly lines at its assembly plants in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario, as it prepares the plants to build the next-generation RAV4 starting in early 2026. Crews at the two plants are currently repurposing floorspace to install the battery pack lines. Until now, the two Ontario plants have received co...

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Toyota, Daihatsu, and Mitsubishi Motors lead Indonesia’s CBU exports in January–May 2025 Announced on June 19, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO)’s recently released data outlined the export performance of completely built-up (CBU) vehicles from Indonesia by brand for the first 5 months of 2025.  Toyota led the export segment with 66,543 vehicles, followed by Daihatsu with 42,510 units and Mitsubishi Motors...

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SMATA halted production at several auto plants for the second time in ten days in support of former president Cristina Kirchner, who is serving a six-year sentence for corruption confirmed by the Supreme Court. The strike affected the morning shift at Ford Pacheco, Mercedes-Benz in Virrey del Pino, Toyota in Zárate, and Volkswagen also in Pacheco, while afternoon operations resumed normally. Plants operated by Stellantis, General Motors, and Ren...

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SK nexilis to sell some shares in Malaysian subsidiary to Toyota Tsusho SK nexilis Co., Ltd., South Korea’s manufacturer of copper foil for secondary batteries, signed a contract to sell some of its shares in SK nexilis Malaysia, its subsidiary in Malaysia, to Toyota Tsusho in Japan. Toyota Tsusho will invest USD 110 million (JPY 15.94 billion). With this investment, Toyota Tsusho aims to purchase and supply copper foil produced by SK nexilis i...

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Toyota Tsusho to set up battery recycling JV with South Korea’s LG Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho) announced on June 19 that it has reached an agreement with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LG Energy Solution) to establish a joint automotive battery recycling company in North Carolina, the United States. The new company, Green Metals Battery Innovations, LLC, will be owned 51% by Toyota Tsusho’s U.S. subsidiary and 49% by L...

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term management plan, so we will work hard to make profits and provide returns to our shareholders”. Regarding its plan to introduce next-generation electric furnaces, President Goto stated that it is likely that the advantage of the location where there are many of its group companies as well as Toyota Motor Corporation will continue. To maintain the production level of 3 million vehicles in Japan, the company will approach the renewal to supp...

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, consisting of 8,536 HEVs, 1,779 BEVs and 118 PHEVs. CAMPI remains optimistic about the industry's continued growth, supported by strong commercial vehicle demand, but emphasized the importance of ongoing collaboration between the government and industry stakeholders.In the first 5 months of 2025, Toyota led the market with a 48.1% share, followed by Mitsubishi at 19.2%, Nissan at 5.2%, Suzuki at 4.7%, and Ford at 4.5%. (From an article of Phils...

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Toyota, Honda, and Nissan summarize FY2024 global electrified vehicle sales Global electrified vehicle sales for fiscal year 2024 (ended in March 2025) by Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. have been compiled. Boosted by fuel prices that remained at high levels, electrified vehicles accounted for nearly half of Toyota’s global sales and more than one fourth of Honda’s global sales. In particular, sales...

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Toyota Tsusho invests in Korean SK Group to ensure stable copper foil procurement Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho) announced on June 18 that it has signed an agreement with Korean SK Group’s SK nexilis Co., Ltd. on the transfer of SK nexilis Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.’s shares (SK nexilis Malaysia, SK nexilis’ subsidiary). Toyota Tsusho will invest USD 110 million (JPY 16 billion). The company intends to realize stable procurement of coppe...

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S4.    Tesla Model X5.    Jeep Gladiator6.    Kia EV67.    Honda Ridgeline8.    Honda Odyssey9.    Honda Passport10.    Volkswagen ID.411.    Acura MDX12.    Honda Pilot13.    Jeep Wrangler14.    Acura RDX15.    Honda Accord16.    Acura Integra17.    Kia Sportage18.    Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid19.    Chevrolet Colorado20.    Nissan Pathfinder The index includes vehicles produced at 36 factories across U.S. out ...

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GAC Toyota releases key transition achievements, phased business deployment On June 12, GAC Toyota released key intelligentization and electrification achievements and phased business deployment at its 2025 Technology Day event. GAC Toyota unveiled a multi-path product lineup including the following content. -          The next-generation Highlander and Sienna will be available in range-extended electric (REEV) variants, with competitive...

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CVs are as follows: Maruti Suzuki sales of 138,690 units decreased 5.5% in May compared to the same month in 2024. Tata sales of 67,429 units decreased 10.3% from last year. Mahindra sales of 72,729 units increased 17.4% from last year. Hyundai sales of 43,861 units decreased 10.8% from last year. Toyota sales of 29,280 units increased 22.2% from last year. Honda sales of 3,950 units decreased 18.1% from last year. Kia sales of 22,315 units incr...

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walls as well as roofs. The company started a demonstration test at its Anjo Plant (Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture) in March 2025. Aisin plans to start a joint test for construction work and durability with Obayashi Corporation, a major general contractor, and also start a demonstration test with Netz Toyota Kooriyama Co., Ltd. in early September. To start mass production in 2030, Aisin will improve the performance and durability of the panel itself...

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Toyota Australia achieves record May sales with 23,576 vehicles, including 10,734 hybrids 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 Cross, Corolla Cross, and Kluger, each excee...

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Toyota confirms LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid for Australia in H1 2026 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, the new LandCruiser delivers improved power and strong towi...

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Yokohama Rubber supplies ADVAN FLEVA V701 tires for Toyota Corolla Cross GR SPORT The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) announced that its ADVAN FLEVA V701 tire has been selected as original equipment (OE) for the Toyota Corolla Cross GR SPORT. The tire size adopted is 225/45R19 92W. ADVAN FLEVA V701 is a high-performance tire which provides sporty handling performance in various scenarios including normal urban roads, winding roads, an...

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