Archion, new holding company between Hino and MFTBC announces listing, completes transfer of Hamura plant to Toyota 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.  According to business...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Toyota to add extra shifts at Zarate plant to increase production volume 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 plan would introduce additional shifts on Saturdays, pendi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

GAC Toyota, FAW Toyota to recall around 560,000 vehicles in total 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 August 7, 2021 and September 22, 2025, effective from Apr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Toyota plans to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group in fuel cell JV cellcentric 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 combined expertise of all parties to develop, produc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Eight Japanese passenger vehicle OEMs’ February 2026 performance: global production falls for 2 consecutive months, 3 leading OEMs suffer slowdown The global production volume of eight Japanese passenger vehicle manufacturers fell 1.4% year over year to 1,943,619 units, marking two consecutive months of decline. Three leading automakers, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, saw declines. Subaru also saw a decline: although it completed renovations at its...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

king export level of USD 41.5 billion in 2025.  The government will continue to focus on efforts to further advance its trade integration with the European Union, its most important export market. In 2025, Ford recorded exports of USD 11.3 billion, followed by Oyak Renault with USD 4.3 billion and Toyota at USD 3.9 billion. Tofas Turkish Automobile Factory Inc. recorded 78% increase in exports.  Based on press release from Automotive Industry A...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

t, and the Japan-U.S. framework for stable supply of rare material. For stable supply, automakers that have been certified with their domestic battery production plan, as well as companies that supply batteries from certified battery suppliers will receive high evaluations. For automakers including Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Subaru Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, the subsidy amount wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Lexus recalls 144,200 SUVs in U.S. over faulty backup camera circuit On March 25, Toyota announced it is recalling several Lexus models in the U.S. over reversing camera images. A total of 144,200 vehicles are affected, including the 2024-2026 Lexus TX350, 2023-2026 Lexus RX350, 2022–2025 Lexus NX350, and 2022–2025 Lexus NX250 models.  Unlike other companies with faulty camera image problems, the issue in the case of these Lexus models stems...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

e percent of the work that had previously been required on-site was replaced with digital processes, and labor productivity also tripled. This time, the digital twins were introduced to the production line at the Anjo No. 2 Plant (Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture), which produces e-axles for the all-new Toyota bZ4X. In addition to the three-dimensional models of the equipment, the control panel for controlling the equipment and the operation panel for...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ launched in Thailand; 84% local content, exports planned 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 Japan, and a first-year domestic target of 5,000 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Toyota Thailand holds export target amid Middle East disruptions 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 the situation closely. The company targets 100,000 units for expor...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Toyota to compete with "China Speed" by strengthening collaboration with suppliers Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is strengthening its collaboration with suppliers to enhance its competitiveness. It will improve productivity by reducing part numbers and reviewing development rules that had become merely formalities. Suppliers will then redirect the resources freed up toward new technology development and other initiatives. Toyota is wary of em...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

op Safety Pick.Winners included EV, ICE, and hybrid vehicles. SUVs of different sizes made up 35 of the 45 total Top Safety Pick+ winners and 12 of the 18 Top Safety Picks. No minicars, minivans or small pickups earned awards this year, and only two large pickups qualified, the Tesla Cybertruck and Toyota Tundra crew cab. (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety release on March 24, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Toyota updates Land Cruiser 250 line-up in Europe On March 24, Toyota announced updates to the Land Cruiser 250 line-up, introducing revised grades to broaden its appeal across lifestyle and off-road-focused customers. The range now features two top-level trims: VX and the new VX-L. The VX emphasizes off-road capability, with 18-inch wheels, electronic locking rear differential, Stabiliser Disconnect Mechanism, Crawl Control, Downhill Assist Cont...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

t at 657,179 units (67.1% market share) year-on-year. Of these, the VW Group was up 2.2% to 256,452 units (26.2% share) and Stellantis was up 9.5% to 170,816 units (17.4% share), Renault Group was down 14.3% to 91,619 units (9.4 % share), Hyundai Group was down 3.6% to 70,661 units (7.2% share) and Toyota Group was down 3.9% to 67,631 units (6.9% share). ACEA press release on March 24, 2026GlobalData Automotive European Passenger Car Sales Update...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Toyota to produce all-new Hilux diesel and electric versions at Zarate plant in Argentina On March 23, it was reported that Toyota will begin production of the all-new Hilux midsize pickup in December 2026 at its Zarate plant in Argentina, including BEV version. The plant is also scheduled to start production of the next-generation midsize SUV SW4 in 2027. Both the diesel and fully electric versions were presented to Argentine dealers, indicating...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Toyota Group completes Toyota Industries TOB; 63.6% tendered, set for delisting On March 24, the Toyota Group, including Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Toyota Fudosan Corporation, announced, regarding the takeover bid (TOB) of Toyota Industries Corporation (Toyota Industries), that the TOB by Toyota Asset Preparatory Co., Ltd. (Toyota Asset Preparatory, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) has successfully been completed. Approximately 63.6% of voting ri...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Toyota considers production of e-Palette EV at Hamura Plant Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is considering producing the “e-Palette,” an electric vehicle (EV) designed for mobility services, at the Hamura Plant (Hamura City, Tokyo), which it is set to acquire from Hino Motors, Ltd. Currently, small-scale production is underway at the company’s headquarters plant in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, but full-scale manufacturing is expected to star...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Toyota Mobility Foundation signs cooperation agreement with Itoshima City in Fukuoka Prefecture and other parties The Toyota Mobility Foundation (chaired by Akio Toyoda) announced on March 23 that it has signed a cooperation agreement with Itoshima City in Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu University, and Showa Jidosha (Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture). Aiming to achieve carbon neutrality (reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero) and resol...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Toyota investing USD 1 billion in Kentucky, Indiana plants On March 23, Toyota announced it will be spending USD 1 billion at the Georgetown, Kentucky and Princeton, Indiana assembly plants. The investment includes:    •  Toyota Kentucky - USD 800 million to further Toyota’s multi-pathway strategy by preparing the plant for the production of Highlander electric SUV, while also enabling the plant to increase production capacity for the Camr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24