Toyota Australia to launch all-electric C-HR in mid-2027 Announced on November 11, 2025, Toyota confirmed that the all-new C-HR BEV will launch in Australia in mid-2027. The compact electric SUV will join the bZ4X and bZ4X Touring, further expanding Toyota Australia’s BEV lineup.  Developed as a dedicated BEV, the model offers strong range, practical charging options, and the model’s signature styling. Unlike the hybrid C-HR, it uses Toyota...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

Spanish passenger car sales increase 15.9% in October On November 3, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 96,785 units in October 2025 represented an increase of 15.9% over October 2024. Passenger car sales of 951,516 units in the first ten months of the year represented a 14.9% increase from the same period in 2024. Toyota sales decreased 17.4% to 7,365 units, Renault sales incre...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

Toyota Motor Europe announces record sales from January to September 2025 On October 20, Toyota Motor Europe announced record sales of 930,452 vehicles from January to September 2025, marking a 2% year-on-year increase. Both Toyota and Lexus achieved record performances, with Toyota maintaining its position as the second best-selling brand in Europe. EVs accounted for 77% of total sales, 5% more, as BEV sales grew by 41% and PHEV surged by 209 pe...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Spanish passenger car sales increase 16.4% in September On October 1, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 85,167 units in September 2025 represented an increase of 16.4% over September 2024. Passenger car sales of 854,658 units in the first nine months of the year represented a 14.8% increase from the same period in 2024. Toyota sales increased 22.5% to 8,250 units, Renault sales...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

Toyota Sakarya plant to suspend operations for maintenance from August 4 to August 16, 2025 On July 31, multiple sources reported that Toyota Automotive Manufacturing Turkey (TMMT) will suspend operations at its Sakarya factory from August 4 to 16, 2025, to carry out maintenance and overhauls on the facility’s production lines. This planned shutdown will affect production of the Corolla and C-HR models. Toyota usually plan such breaks well in a...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

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

Euro NCAP awards top safety ratings to 7 new models On May 21, Euro NCAP tested the latest models from Audi, Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety. Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toyota C-HR PHEV, and Voyah Courage. The Kia EV3 also got 5 stars when fitted with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Toyota to premiere new bZ Woodland BEV model in North America On May 15, Toyota Motor Corp. announced that it will be expanding its BEV lineup in North America as it continues to address customer needs in each region.  The new bZ Woodland will premiere at a new vehicle launch event hosted by Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) from May 19 to 21. The new bZ Woodland is scheduled to go on sale in North America in early 2026.    •    Toyota is ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Toyota debuts all-new 2026 C-HR BEV in U.S. On May 14, Toyota announced the all-new 2026 Toyota C-HR Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), an all-new model in its electrified lineup. Built on Toyota’s e-TNGA platform with a coupe-like SUV profile, the 2026 C-HR is expected to arrive at U.S. Toyota dealerships in 2026. Developed from a compact BEV concept Toyota first presented in 2022, the new C-HR BEV has compact crossover proportions with an overal...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Toyota premieres 3 EVs in Europe, including all-new midsize SUV C-HR+ On March 12, Toyota announced that it will be expanding its BEV lineup in Europe as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. In its course, Toyota will be introducing three new EVs. Toyota C-HR+, the all-new compact electric SUV based on the e-TNGA platform, is the latest addition of powertrain range to the existing C-HR models. It comes wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

GlobalData blog: Navigating through the BEV chasm: PHEVs and EREVs as catalysts for change? Despite a stagnation in global LV production, PHEV and EREV production has surged. Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs), encompassing Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) emerged as the most rapidly expanding segments within the Electrified Vehicle (xEV) market in 2024. Despite a stagnation in global Light Vehic...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

Spanish passenger car sales increase 5.3% in January On February 3, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 72,322 units in January 2025 represented an increase of 5.3% over January 2024. Toyota sales decreased 1.2% to 7,522 units, Kia sales increased 5.7% to 4,857 units, Renault sales increased 61.9% to 4,754 units, Dacia sales increased 23.7% to 4,674 units and Hyndai sales increas...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/04

Toyota Motor Europe reports record sales from January to September 2024 On October 16, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced sales results for the period from January to September 2024. The group sold 912,671 vehicles, 6% more than 2023 period. TME's electrified sales mix reached 75%, with full-electric vehicle sales up 28%, PHEVs up 37%, and HEVs up 9%. Toyota brand kept its position as the second best-selling passenger vehicles brand with 848,974...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/17

Spanish passenger car sales increase 6.3% in September On October 1, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 73,144 units in September 2024 represented an increase of 6.3% over September 2023.Passenger car sales of 744,698 units in the nine months of the year represented a 4.7% increase from the same period in 2023.Toyota sales increased 17.2% to 6,735 units, Renault sales increased ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/02

Spanish passenger car sales increase 3.4% in July On August 1, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 83,979 units in July 2024 represented an increase of 3.4% over July 2023.Passenger car sales of 619,224 units in the first seven months of the year represented a 5.6% increase from the same period in 2023.Toyota sales increased 13.5% to 8,323 units, Hyundai sales increased 33.2% to ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/02

Toyota Australia no longer sells petrol-only variants of models with HEV options On June 4, 2024, Toyota Australia announced that the petrol-only variants of RAV4 and all other models where HEV options are available will no longer be sold. Toyota Corolla and Camry sedans and the Corolla Cross, RAV4, and Kluger SUVs are now 100% HEV for customer orders, joining Yaris Cross SUV, Corolla and Yaris hatches, and new-generation C-HR SUV in the “HEV-o...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/07

Euro NCAP releases safety ratings for NIO EL6, Toyota C-HR, and Honda CR-V On April 10, Euro NCAP released safety ratings of the NIO EL6, the new Toyota C-HR, and Honda's CR-V. The NIO EL6 achieved an overall rating of five stars. The vehicle utilizes a camera, radar, and lidar sensors to detect surroundings, aiming to prevent accidents. It is equipped with automated emergency braking (AEB) to avoid collisions with vehicles and pedestrians, thoug...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/11

Toyota starts production of all-new C-HR in Turkey On November 6, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced that it has started production of the all-new Toyota C-HR, available in hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, and its first European battery assembly, located Sakarya, Turkey. This plant is the first of Toyota’s European plants to produce PHEV. Toyota has invested EUR 308 million to modernise TMMT's production lines in view of further electrifica...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/08

Toyota opens orders for all-new C-HR SUV in UK On October 11, Toyota announced that it had opened orders for the all-new Toyota C-HR, a mid-size SUV in the UK. The demonstrator vehicles will be available for a test drive at centers from December 2023, with deliveries starting in January 2024. The initial line-up for Toyota C-HR will feature 1.8 and 2.0-litre full hybrid electric powertrains with fifth-generation Toyota technology, while a 2.0-lit...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/12

Spanish passenger car sales increase 7.8% in August On September 1, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 55,957 units in August 2023 represented an increase of 7.8% over August 2022.Passenger car sales of 642,850 units in the first eight months of the year represented a 20.5% increase from the same period in 2022. Toyota sales increased 8.4% to 5,352 units, Kia sales decreased 12....

News  Updated at: 2023/09/05