odystyle, which is set to be better supported by the market’s shift toward Electric Vehicles (EVs), potentially due to their weight and aerodynamic advantages. Additionally, Sedans are typically designed with an emphasis on ride comfort, making them an appealing choice for many customers. Kia and Lexus are both scheduled to launch Midsize electric Sedans in 2027, while Audi is expected to launch an electric successor to the A3 in both Sedan and...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

K4 and Kia K5 Ford Motor Company: Ford Super Duty, Ford Mustang and Lincoln Nautilus Volkswagen AG: Volkswagen ID.Buzz, Porsche Taycan and Porsche 911 General Motors: Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Hummer EV Nissan Motor Co.: Nissan Rogue and Nissan Murano Jaguar Land Rover Limited: Land Rover Range Rover Toyota Motor Corp.: Lexus ES Stellantis: Dodge Durango (J.D. Power release on July 24, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/26

Toyota to launch partially-redesigned Lexus LM500h Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has announced that it will launch the partially-redesigned Lexus LM500h luxury minivan in Japan on August 1. The new Lexus Lm500h offers improved quietness by adding vibration-damping and sound-absorbing material around the rear wheel arches and rear door area. In the four-seat Executive trim, the power sliding door switch has been moved from the rear ceiling con...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

Toyota Vietnam announces business results and activities in H1 2025 On July 15, 2025, Toyota Motor Vietnam officially announced strong business results and key milestones achieved in the first half of 2025. Sales totaled 30,078 vehicles, including Lexus models, marking a 31% increase YoY. Of this total, hybrid models accounted for 3,444 units, bringing cumulative hybrid sales in Vietnam to 17,268 units since the lineup's launch 5 years ago. Produ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

cturers) sales in June were up 17.3% y/y to 25,793 units. VAMA members passenger car sales were up 10.6%, commercial vehicles were up 29.7% and special purpose vehicles were down 30.6%, and hybrid vehicles were up 100.2% to 1,153 units. By brand sales in June based on MarkLines Data Center figures, Toyota (excluding Lexus) was up 20.0% y/y to 6,213 units with a 19.4% market share. Ford was up 26.0% to 4,167 units with a 13.0% market share. Mitsub...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Pillar part incorporating NPAC’s technology adopted for Lexus LM Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings Co., Ltd. (NPAC, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture) announced that a pillar part to which an in-mold coating technology for large automotive thermoplastic exterior parts is applied has been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation’s Lexus LM. The in-mold coating technology was jointly developed by NPAC and Uchihamakasei Corp. (Uchihamakasei), a subsidi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

o the impact of rush buying and production adjustments, new car inventory has decreased by more than 16% from approximately 3 million units at the end of March to just under 2.5 million units at the end of May. Looking at inventory days by brand at the end of May, Japanese brands had low inventory: Toyota 21 days, Lexus 23 days, and Subaru 39 days. Among U.S. brands, Dodge's inventory was 43 days. On the other hand, VW, Infiniti, Ram, and Acura h...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Toyota Vietnam announces sales of 6,536 cars in June 2025 (including Lexus) Announced on July 1, 2025, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported total sales of 6,536 vehicles in June 2025, including Lexus models. Toyota-branded vehicles accounted for 6,213 units, comprising 2,163 domestically assembled units and 4,050 imported ones. Cumulatively, TMV delivered over 29,000 vehicles in H1 2025, representing a 31% increase YoY. With total accumulated sale...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Lexus NEV manufacturing site breaks ground in Shanghai On June 27, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization (SHEITC) announced the groundbreaking of a Lexus New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturing site in Jinshan District, Shanghai. The site is the first finished vehicle project of a Japanese automaker to be settled in Shanghai and the first site outside of Japan where Toyota’s latest technology is applied. With a land ar...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

based on defects and malfunctions of the vehicles they assemble that are sold in the U.S. market. Magna Steyr’s Graz plant, Austria, which manufactures the BMW Z4, received the Platinum Plant Quality Award for 20 PP100 defects. Gold Plant Quality Awards for North/South America, in a tie, went to Toyota Motor Corporation’s Cambridge South plant in Ontario, Canada, which produces the Lexus RX, and Toyota Motor Corporation’s Georgetown 3, Ken...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/28

Toyota to end production of Lexus IS300 and IS500 Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will discontinue the production of its Lexus IS500 and IS300 sports sedans in November 2025. Sales will also be discontinued when orders reach the production volume up to November. The Lexus IS300h hybrid will continue to be manufactured. The automaker will discontinue the production of the Lexus vehicles one after another: the NX250 SUV gasoline...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Toyota prices in U.S. to rise by USD 270 in July, Lexus by USD 208 On June 21, Toyota Motor Corp. said it will raise prices for some vehicles sold in the U.S. by an average of USD 270 starting in July. Prices for Lexus models will also increase by an average of USD 208. While Toyota’s decision follows President Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts, a Toyota spokesperson denied the tariff directly influenced t...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

A members (20 manufacturers) sales in May were up 4.1% y/y to 22,658 units. VAMA members passenger car sales were up 2.0%, commercial vehicles were up 10.8% and special purpose vehicles were down 50.0% and hybrid vehicles were 970 units. By brand sales in May based on MarkLines Data Center figures, Toyota (excluding Lexus) was up 5.8% y/y to 5,665 units with a 19.4% market share. Ford was up 24.0% to 4,054 units with a 13.9% market share. Thaco M...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Toyota Vietnam announces sales of 5,831 cars in May 2025 (including Lexus) Announced on June 1, 2025, Toyota Vietnam Automobile Company (TMV) posted sales of 5,831 vehicles in May 2025, including Lexus models. Of this total, Toyota-branded vehicles accounted for 5,665 units, comprising 2,080 domestically assembled units and 3,585 imported units. Cumulatively, TMV delivered 23,061 vehicles during the first 5 months of 2025, marking a strong 34% in...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

nalysis: BEA） New vehicle inventory have declined due to both the rush in demand and production adjustments. Total inventory at the beginning of May was 2.49 million units (down from 2.57 million in mid-April). As of the end of April, inventory days by brand showed that among Japanese automakers, Toyota 23 days, Lexus 20 days, Honda 39 days, and Subaru 31 days — all relatively low. In contrast, Acura had 58 days, Nissan 56 days, Mazda 42 days...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Toyota on track for its new U.S.-made EVs, battery production Toyota is staying on track with plans for EV production in the U.S. amid Trump trade tariffs and loss of EV incentives.  Production of two U.S.-made all-electric large crossover models is slated to begin in 2026, in Georgetown, Kentucky and Princeton, Indiana, though the names and other details have not been released. Company executives say they expect slow but steady growth in U.S. E...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Toyota to revamp hybrid systems and adopt SiC power semiconductors for all-new Lexus ES Hybrid Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will adopt a next-generation hybrid system for the all-new Lexus ES Hybrid, which is scheduled to be launched in Japan in the spring of 2026. The power control unit (PCU) designed to control electric current and voltage will have silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors to dramatically improving energy efficiency. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Toyota to adopt Denso’s SiC power semiconductors for all-new RAV4 PHV Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will adopt Denso Corporation (Denso)’s silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for the all-new RAV4 plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV). This is the first time Toyota has used SiC power semiconductors in a PHV. Toyota will also use SiC power semiconductors in hybrid vehicle (HV) variants of the all-new Lexus ES and other models. The benefit of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Lexus 2026 RZ debuts in North America with more electric performance On May 19, Lexus announced that the enhanced 2026 RZ made its North American debut. The battery electric luxury SUV features comprehensive revisions for more power and greater range. The 2026 RZ is assembled at Toyota’s Motomachi plant in Aichi, Japan and is expected to go on sale later in 2025. The 2026 RZ features a redesigned battery electric system, delivering increased mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21