s not sustainable long term without significant price increases,” Templin said at the company’s headquarter complex in Plano, Texas. “They put a new car out of reach of many consumers.” Despite the tariffs, Toyota has so far resisted raising retail prices on popular imported models like the RAV4, Tacoma, Corolla, and 4Runner. Templin noted that although Toyota operates 11 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and produces over half its U.S.-ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

Toyota’s all-new RAV4 makes world premiere in Japan Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it has unveiled its all-new RAV4 compact SUV to the world on May 21. The company will launch the model in Japan before the end of FY2025, with plans to roll out the new RAV4 to customers in over 180 countries and regions globally. Under the concept of "Life is an Adventure,” this sixth-generation RAV4 seeks to become a vehicle that allows any driver to...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Toyota teases images of all-new 2026 RAV4 ahead of reveal On May 19, Toyota provided teaser images of its all-new 2026 Toyota RAV4. The company has scheduled a release event in Plano, Texas for May 20 at 9:00 pm EDT. (Toyota release on May 19, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

.7% to 19,380 units, Ford sales decreased 15.2% to 7,334 units, Mazda sales decreased 10.0% to 6,573 units, Kia sales decreased 5.3% to 6,303 units and Hyundai sales increased 7.0% to 5,547 units. The best-selling cars in April 2025, in order of popularity, were Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Toyota RAV4. FCAI release on May 5, 2025...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Toyota considers Kentucky assembly of next-gen RAV4 to avoid Trump tariffs While Toyota currently plans to keep vehicle output in Canada as it is, the company is considering plans of where to build the next-generation RAV4 to bypass President Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported cars, according to sources familiar with the matter. Toyota is expected to showcase a revised 2026 RAV4 later in 2025. The company manufactures the current generation RAV4 i...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

ales increased 8.3% to 20,541 units, Ford sales decreased 6.2% to 8,232 units, Mazda sales decreased 3.0% to 8,000 units, Kia sales increased 3.4% to 7,307 units and Mitsubishi sales decreased 7.6% to 7,265 units. The best-selling cars in March 2025, in order of popularity, were Ford Ranger, Toyota RAV4 and Toyota HiLux. FCAI release on April 3, 2025...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

re up 7.4%, its first increase in four months. Stellantis sales were down 7.2% for the fifth consecutive month, and Tesla’s sales were down 4.8% for the fifth consecutive month, as both automakers continued their declines. In March, Toyota's sales increased 7.5% y/y, its first in four months. The RAV4 compact crossover SUV, a popular model in the U.S. market, faced supply shortages in mid-March. Honda's sales up 13.3%, Nissan was up 7.8% and Su...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

ford plant. The coming FX Super One vehicle is anticipated to be unveiled in June of 2025, and expects to start collecting paid reservations in preparation for the first planned FX to roll off the line by the end of 2025. The second potential FX product has benchmarked products including the Toyota RAV4, and plans to have a product that equals the leaders in its segment. (Faraday Future release on March 27, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/29

Toyota sales decreased 2.8% to 18,832 units, Mazda sales increased 19.7% to 8,797 units, Kia sales increased 9.2% to 6,707 units, Ford sales decreased 12.9% to 6,337 units and Mitsubishi sales decreased 4.6% to 6,119 units. The best-selling cars in February 2025, in order of popularity, were Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. FCAI release on March 5, 2025...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

lific PEV producer among non-Chinese OEMs, with a production volume of nearly 320k units during the same period. Other traditional OEMs are also beginning to capitalize on these technologies. Toyota Group regards PHEVs as one of the stepping stones to BEVs, broadening its range with models like the RAV4, Prius, and C-HR, and plans to incorporate the technology into the Corolla Cross and Alphard. Hyundai Group is honing its focus on EREVs, startin...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

of 8.2%, Mazda at 7.9%, Kia at 6.7%, and Mitsubishi at 6.1%.  However, Chinese brands are rapidly making inroads and gaining a strong foothold in the country. This was evident in 2024, as MG and Great Wall Motor (GWM) ranked as the 7th and 10th largest brands. By model, the Ford Ranger, the Toyota RAV4 and the Toyota Hilux were the top-sellers during the year – although the RAV4 (now available only as a hybrid) outsold the Ranger and ascended ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

s, Toyota sales increased 2.9% to 18,424 units, Mazda sales increased 1.9% to 8,322 units, Ford sales increased 3.1% to 6,830 units, Kia sales increased 0.2% to 5,720 units and Mitsubishi sales decreased 3.9% to 5,681 units. The best-selling cars in January 2025, in order of popularity, were Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. (FCAI release on February 5, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13

Toyota announces best January sales in history in Mexico On February 5, Toyota Mexico announced strong results for January 2025, achieving its best start to the year since beginning operations in the country. The company sold 10,976 units, securing a 9.2% market share. Five models accounted for over 57% of total sales: RAV4 (1,825 units), Hilux (1,760 units), Avanza (1,144 units), Corolla (833 units), and Sienna (732 units). Additionally, all 150...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

Toyota launches RAV4 GR SPORT in Turkiye On January 31, Toyota launched RAV4 GR SPORT model in Turkiye.  The vehicle equipped with 2.5-liter hybrid engine, offers 219 horsepower of output. The vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.1 seconds. The vehicle is offered with an intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD-i) system.  The vehicle features 12.3 digital instrument display, 10.5-inch Toyota Touch multimedia system, Panoramic View Monitor,...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/04

Toyota Türkiye launches RAV4 Hybrid Passion X-Sport with advanced AWD-i technology On January 27, Toyota Türkiye announced that it is expanding the RAV4 lineup by launching the RAV4 Hybrid Passion X-Sport. The model is equipped with a 2.5-liter hybrid engine which generates output of 222 hp and AWD-i electric four-wheel drive. The model features an 8-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch TFT display, smart entry, and wireless phone charging. With 4.4 l/10...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

a 14.3% sales increase to 31,774 units. The Toyota Corolla claimed second place, while the Volkswagen Jetta saw a significant increase of 44.4% propel it into fifth position, followed very closely by the Nissan Sentra which ended up in sixth. Top Five Light Trucks1.    Ford F-Series2.    Toyota RAV43.    GMC Sierra4.    RAM Pickup5.    Honda CR-V For light trucks, the Ford F-Series continued as the top contender, with 8.6% sales increas...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

s increased 12.1% YoY to 241,296 units, Ford sales increased 14.1% to 100,170 units, Mazda sales decreased 4.0% to 95,987 units, Kia sales increased 7.4% to 81,787 units and Mitsubishi sales increased 17.4% to 74,547 units. The best-selling cars in December 2024, in order of popularity, were Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. (FCAI release on January 6, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

n emissions by 2050. This news follows a USD 1.3 billion investment announced earlier this year at the Georgetown plant to begin assembly of an all-new, three-row battery electric SUV in 2026.  With approximately 10,000 employees, Toyota Kentucky is responsible for assembly of the Camry Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid.   (Toyota press release on December 12, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

bringing the year-to-date total to 111,362 units, and achieving an 8.3% market share. From January to November, 33,131 units sold were HEVs, accounting for about 30% of sales and exceeding the year’s electrification targets. The five best-selling models included the Hilux with 19,735 units sold, RAV4 with 13,786 units, Yaris Sedan with 10,820 units, Corolla with 10,717 units, and Avanza with 10,439 units, representing nearly 60% of total sales...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

ota sales decreased 2.1% YoY to 20,562 units, Ford sales increased 6.8% to 8,720 units, Mazda sales decreased 12.9% to 7,588 units, Kia sales increased 11.1% to 6,410 units and Mitsubishi sales decreased 1.0% to 6,205 units. The best-selling cars in October 2024, in order of popularity, were Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger and Toyota Prado. FCAI release on December 4, 2024...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/04