echnology, and driving dynamics, with a broad range of drivetrain options, including internal combustion, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric, and starting in 2028, its first series-production hydrogen-powered model, based on a third generation fuel cell system developed in collaboration with Toyota. (BMW release on September 18, 2025) ...

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erican Utility Vehicle of the Year Candidates:  Acura ADX  Audi Q5  Cadillac Escalade IQ  Cadillac OPTIQ  Cadillac VISTIQ  Ford Expedition  Genesis GV70  Honda Passport  Hyundai Ioniq 9  Hyundai Palisade  Jeep Cherokee  Lucid Gravity  Nissan Leaf  Polestar 4  Subaru Forester Hybrid  Toyota 4Runner  Toyota RAV4 Hybrid  Volkswagen Tiguan  Volvo EX30 (NACTOY release on September 17, 2025) ...

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rs to develop knowledge and practices that leverage additive manufacturing to deliver faster, more cost-effective, and more innovative production solutions. Stratasys’ industrial 3D printing technology is used all major automotive OEMs across Michigan, including GM in Detroit, Lansing, and Flint, Toyota in Saline, Ford in Redford, Rivian in Plymouth, and Nissan in Farmington Hills, as well as more than 50 key suppliers. (Stratasys release on Se...

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BMW iX5 Hydrogen to enter series production with Toyota’s fuel cell system On September 22, BMW announced that it is launching the new X5 with five drivetrain choices i.e. battery electric, plug-in hybrid, gasoline, diesel, and hydrogen fuel cell. This makes it the first BMW model to offer such a wide range. BMW’s flexible production and engineering systems allow these different technologies to be developed and built efficiently. From 2028, t...

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Toyota recalls 591,377 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in U.S. for faulty displays On September 17, Toyota announced it is recalling 591,377 vehicles in the U.S. over the 12.3-inch display of the instrument panel that may be blank at startup due to an error in the instrument panel software, failing to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights. The defective components were manufactured at Denso Corp. plants in Japan and Noth...

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most exposed players, General Motors faces significant risk as 63% of its local sales are sourced from Chinese plants, while Ford, BMW, and Kia also rely on imports from China. Models such as the Ford Territory, BMW iX3, Kia Seltos and Sonet are from China. Volkswagen Virtus and Taigun from India, Toyota Yaris from Thailand, Mitsubishi L200 from Thailand, and Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Avanza from Indonesia are among those that could be directly a...

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erred platform solution for both OEM and energy companies to securely integrate EVs with the electric grid. LG Technology Ventures' investment underscores the need for seamless software solutions in managing load on the electric grid, as they join other strategic investors, including Woven Capital (Toyota's growth fund), Hyundai Motor Company, and Kia Corporation.  WeaveGrid's AI technology and patented software solution offer enhanced EV owner ...

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first eight months of 2025, CAMPI – TMA’s combined sales edged up 0.2% YoY to 305,381 units. Passenger car sales reached 61,358 units, while commercial vehicles reached 244,023 units. Electrified vehicle sales during this period totaled 18,439 units, with 14,585 HEVs, 3,278 BEVs, and 576 PHEVs. Toyota retained its market leadership with a 47.93% share, followed by Mitsubishi Motors at 18.96%, Nissan at 4.96%, Ford at 4.89%, and Suzuki at 4.75...

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Japanese and German companies to cooperate in building hydrogen supply network On September 15, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Kawasaki), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated (Kansai Electric), Daimler Truck AG (Daimler Truck), and Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation for Japan-Germany hydrogen supply chain development. The five companies a...

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Toyota Research Institute uses behavioral science to optimize EV charging On September 16, the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) released new research showing that behavioral science-based interventions can significantly improve EV charging habits, helping reduce carbon emissions. The studies, conducted in the U.S. and Japan, tested ChargeMinder, a prototype app developed by TRI’s Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI) division, incorporat...

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Indonesian sales down 19.0% to 61,780 in August The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in August 2025 were 61,780 units, down 19.0% compared to August 2024. By automaker sales in August, Toyota was down 29.5% y/y to 18,328 units and a 29.7% market share. Daihatsu was down 28.8% to 9,846 units with a 15.9% market share. Mitsubishi was up 8.4% to 6,781 units with a 11.0...

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PVs are as follows: Maruti Suzuki sales of 134,050 units decreased 7.9% in August compared to the same month in 2024. Tata sales of 68,482 units decreased 2.2% from last year. Mahindra sales of 61,826 units decreased 2.6% from last year. Hyundai sales of 44,001 units decreased 11.2% from last year. Toyota sales of 29,302 units increased 2.5% from last year. Honda sales of 3,850 units decreased 27.7% from last year. Kia sales of 19,608 units decre...

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terested cities. Stellantis is a strategic partner and investor in Archer, and is the exclusive contract manufacturer for Archer's Midnight eVTOLs. Joby also announced its eIPP participation plans. With the completion of its expanded manufacturing space in Marina, California, with the assistance of Toyota, Joby plans to double production capacity to up to 24 aircraft annually within its 435,000 square feet. In Dayton, Ohio, Joby is ramping up man...

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GAC Toyota releases official images of bZ7 electric sedan On September 11, GAC Toyota released official images of the bZ7 mid-to-large-size battery electric sedan. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the bZ7 measures 5,130mm long, 1,965mm wide, and 1,491mm, 1,500mm, or 1,506mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,020mm. The model is powered by a 207kW motor and a lithium-iron phosphate battery, delivering a top s...

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rs) sales in August were up 1.3% y/y to 21,688 units. VAMA members passenger car sales were down 13.4%, commercial vehicles were up 32.1% and special purpose vehicles were down 55.3%, and hybrid vehicles were up 177.0% to 1,302 units. By brand sales in August based on MarkLines Data Center figures, Toyota (excluding Lexus) was up 10.0% y/y to 5,171 units with a 19.9% market share. Ford was up 8.4% to 3,546 units with a 13.7% market share. Honda w...

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evelopment. Shinko Nameplate Co. will build a greenfield manufacturing facility near Bangalore at an investment of INR 1.0 billion. The plant will cover 2.3 acres and manufacture automotive plastic components, including front emblems, key fobs, and interior parts. Cataler Corporation (Cataler) (a Toyota Group company) plans to invest INR 1.4 billion in its existing facility at Bidadi by 2030, under the state’s new industrial policy. The expan...

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Three Japanese OEMs release August 2025 new car sales figures in China, with Toyota seeing growth y/y for seven consecutive months Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their August 2025 new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 153,400 units in August, up 0.9% year-over-year (y/y) and achieving y/y growth for 7 consecutive months. FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 70,125 units and 66,060 units, down 2.7% y/y and up 4.8% y/y, respectivel...

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Toyota, Honda, Nissan see buoyant global electrified vehicle sales led by HVs in January-June 2025 In the period January-June 2025, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) sold a total of about 3.2 million electrified vehicles globally, which accounted for about more than one-third of their total global sales. Their robust hybrid vehicle (HV) sales mainly in North America led the total...

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Toyota Industry develops two-wheeled transport robot Toyota Industries Corporation (Toyota Industry) announced the development of a two-wheeled cooperative transport robot. It is compact enough to pass by workers even in narrow passageways, and can maintain its posture without tipping over when lifting or transporting heavy objects. Currently, it is in operation in the AC inverter production lines in the Anjo Plant to transport products, after th...

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Toyota launches Corolla Gli Hybrid model in Brazil On September 8, Toyota Brazil announced the launch of the Corolla GLi Hybrid. The Corolla GLi Hybrid combines a 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle flex-fuel engine with two electric motors, delivering a combined output of 122 hp. According to INMETRO, the model achieves up to 17.5 km/l in city driving and 15.2 km/l on highways, with up to 70% CO2 reduction when running on ethanol. Standard safety features ...

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