rinceton, 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 Camry and RAV4 built there.    •  Toyota Indiana - USD 200 million to increase capacity for the Grand Highlander. With the new investment, the Grand Highla...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

PAS’ IVI system adopted for Toyota’s all-new RAV4 Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (PAS, Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama City) announced that its in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system has been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation's all-new RAV4. The system also integrates with the “Arene” software platform, which Toyota is adopting for the first time. The adopted IVI system features a next-generation platform designed to support the transitio...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Toyota to present new RAV4 in April in Brazil and opens pre-orders On March 19, Toyota Brazil confirmed the arrival of the new RAV4 in the country, which will be officially presented in April, and that it will begin the pre-launch campaign allowing customers to register interest and secure priority on the waiting list. The new generation of the SUV, described as the world’s best-selling model in its segment, will be offered in two configuration...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Toyota RAV 4 debuts Panasonic Automotive Systems new in-vehicle infotainment system On March 19, Panasonic Automotive Systems announced that the company's new in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system has debuted in the 2026 Toyota RAV4, which began arriving in dealerships across North America since February, with other regions to follow. Eventually, it will be available in more than 170 countries. The RAV 4 infotainment system features a large, high-...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

th consecutive month of growth. Tesla, which turned positive in January for the first time in four months, saw another sharp decline in February, falling by 29.0%. Among Japanese automakers, Toyota's February sales increased 3.4% y/y, marking its 12th consecutive month of growth. While sales of the RAV4 core compact SUV fell 57% due to tight supply of all-new models, sales were supported by pickup trucks and sedans such as the Camry and Corolla. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Renesas Electronics' automotive SoC adopted for Toyota RAV4’s ADAS Renesas Electronics Corporation (Renesas Electronics) announced on February 24 that its “R-Car V4H” system-on-chip (SoC) for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) has been adopted for an ADAS control unit developed by Denso Corporation. The ADAS control unit will be installed in Toyota Motor Corporation's all-new RAV4. The R-Car V4H, which is an SoC used for reliable, h...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

Lexus ES production ends in Georgetown, Kentucky On February 5, Toyota Kentucky announced it has ended production of the Lexus ES at its plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, closing a run of 438,133 of the vehicles assembled since production began there in 2015. As Lexus ES production transitions back to Japan, the Georgetown plant is now focused on all-hybrid Camry and RAV4 production, along with future electric vehicles, including the new Highlander ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

Toyota to launch RAV4 (PHEV) in Japan On February 19, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will launch the plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) version of the RAV4 compact SUV in Japan on March 9. Two grades of the Z featuring sophisticated styling and the GR SPORT with excellent maneuverability will be available, with prices ranging from JPY 6,000,000 (including consumption tax). The RAV4 (PHEV) features a new-generation plug-in hybrid s...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

on brings manufacturing, distribution, sales, and after-sales operations under a single, strengthened entity. The establishment of TTMG strengthens local value creation through vehicle assembly, skills development, employment, and technology transfer.  TTMG is preparing for the introduction of the RAV4 Hybrid, expanding its portfolio of more sustainable mobility solutions. Toyota and Hino brands remain fully supported, offering a wide range of v...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

Toyota confirms March 2026 arrival of all-new RAV4 HEV in Philippines Announced on February 18, 2026, Toyota confirmed that the all-new RAV4 HEV will officially arrive in the Philippines in March 2026, with the brand teasing that “a Ravolutionized ride is coming this March 2026.” Prospective buyers are also encouraged to visit their nearest dealer for more details. While Toyota Philippines has yet to release full local specifications, oversea...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

Toyota leads sales, production, and exports in Argentina for fifth year On February 4, Toyota Motor Corporation released its 2025 global results, reporting 10.5 million vehicles sold worldwide and reinforcing its position as the world's top automaker. The best-selling global models included the RAV4, Corolla, Camry, Hilux, and Corolla Cross. Electrified vehicles represented a significant portion of sales, with 4.99 million units delivered.  In A...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/07

,542 units in its first full year. Toyota suppliers contributed USD 1.09 billion in exports while TMP sourced PHP 17 billion in local parts, strengthening the domestic supply chain.  Looking ahead, five new models are scheduled for 2026, including three electrified vehicles, the Urban Cruiser BEV, RAV4 HEV, and LC300 HEV, alongside the Land Cruiser FJ and a redesigned Hilux. (From an article of Philstar on January 31, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

-priced versions of the Model 3 and Model Y last October in response to the expiration of the federal EV tax credit. Among Japanese automakers, Toyota, Honda and Nissan all posted y/y gains. Toyota rose 7.9%, extending its streak of y/y increases to 11 months. Although sales of the core compact SUV RAV4 fell 39% due to preparations for the launch of a redesigned model, other key models posted double-digit gains, including Corolla (+12%), Camry (...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Toyota begins mass production of all-hybrid 2026 RAV4 at Canadian plants On January 23, Toyota held a line-off ceremony for mass production of the sixth-generation 2026 RAV4 at the Woodstock plant in Ontario, Canada, after several weeks of low-volume production. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is the sole domestic source of the RAV4, only built in hybrid form for 2026, covering about 75% of sales in Canada and the U.S., with the balance ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

light dust such as urethane and fibers. In the third process, float/sink sorting is performed to separate high-density plastic from low-density plastic (mainly polypropylene (PP)). The sorted PP can be used as recycled material after undergoing a further purification process. The undercover of the RAV4, which was released in December 2025, is made from recycled PP. ・ The "Easy-to-dismantle vehicle structure" exhibit introduces technologies tha...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

18.7% sales increase in 2025, and the Kia K4 had a large sales bump, rising by over 12,000 units, to make sixth place among passenger cars. Among light trucks, The Ford F-Series remained firmly in first place among light trucks, as well as the light vehicle market overall. The Canadian-built Toyota RAV4, despite a minor decrease, remained in second place for the light vehicle market and as the top selling SUV in Canada for 2025. The RAM Pickup sa...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

Acconeer, Sweden, provides radar sensor for access control for Toyota RAV4 2026 On January 15, Acconeer announced that it is providing A121 Pulsed Coherent Radar sensor for the recently launched Toyota RAV4 2026. Its trunk can be accessed by a kick sensor solution powered by Acconeer. With exceptional accuracy, Acconeer’s A121 radar sensor delivers seamless and reliable trunk access, eliminating false triggers from passing pedestrians or nearby...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

sale in the coming months. It will have a starting MSRP of USD 29,990 plus USD 1,495 destination (USD 31,485 total), making it only USD 940 more than the previous generation. With standard all-wheel drive, the 2026 CX-5 is also more than USD 3,000 less expensive than a comparable base-model Toyota RAV4. At launch, the CX-5 is powered by a 2.5-liter SkyActiv-G four-cylinder engine producing 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed au...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/17

Toyota sold 1,143,963 vehicles, up 1.0% year on year, retaining its position as the second best-selling passenger car brand in Europe for the fifth consecutive year. Demand was driven by core models such as Yaris Cross (with 11% share of the B-SUV segment), Yaris range, Corolla range, Toyota C-HR, RAV4, and Aygo X. Electrified Toyota sales continued to expand, reflecting increased uptake across hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric offeri...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

HEVs accounted for nearly 37% of total sales, in line with the automaker’s strategy focused on lower-emission technologies. With this performance, Toyota surpassed 200,000 hybrid units sold in Mexico and expanded its hybrid lineup to 12 models, representing most of its available portfolio. Hilux, RAV4, Avanza, Yaris Sedan, and Corolla were the top-selling models, together accounting for more than half of total volume. Toyota also posted record ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/08