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News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

r programming of the combination meter, unnecessary data was repeatedly written to a memory device in the combination meter when it operates, causing the memory device to deteriorate earlier than intended. Recalled models include:      •    2023-2024 Toyota Venza      •    2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, and Crown      •    2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, and Grand Highlander      •    20...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

rease from the same period in 2024, SUV sales of 63,079 units represented an 11.5% increase, LCV sales of 22,437 units represented a 3.3% increase and MHCV sales of 3,635 units represented a 6.6% decrease. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said that with more than 50 models available in 2025, plug-in hybrids have emerged as an important transition technology for many Australians, particularly those in regional areas or those with limited access to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Quebec relaxes ZEV mandate, cites ‘new market realities’ On July 3, Environment Minister Benoit Charette said the Quebec government is broadening its definition of zero-emission vehicles to include hybrids, dramatically softening the compliance requirements for OEMs under the province’s ZEV mandate and benefitting models such as the Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Under current legislation, ZEVs must account for 32.5% ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Toyota adding battery pack lines at Ontario assembly plants for 2026 RAV4 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) plans to install battery pack assembly lines at its assembly plants in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario, as it prepares the plants to build the next-generation RAV4 starting in early 2026. Crews at the two plants are currently repurposing floorspace to install the battery pack lines. Until now, the two Ontario plants have received co...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/21

Toyota Australia achieves record May sales with 23,576 vehicles, including 10,734 hybrids Announced on June 10, 2025, Toyota Australia recorded its best-ever May sales, delivering 23,576 vehicles, including 10,734 hybrids. The HiLux led with 4,952 units, followed by the RAV4 Hybrid with 4,002 registrations. Hybrid models made up 45.6% of total sales. Strong hybrid performers included the Corolla, Yaris Cross, Corolla Cross, and Kluger, each excee...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

last year. However, Subaru Corporation (Subaru) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda), which had been performing strongly so far, saw double-digit declines compared to the same month last year. Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) saw the strong sales of their flagship hybrid vehicles (HVs). Toyota's sales grew 10.9% to 240,176 units. Its flagship models, the RAV4 and the Camry, continued to sell well sold well. More...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

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

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

esented a 27.4% decrease from the same period in 2024, SUV sales of 54,179 units represented a 0.1 % increase, LCV sales of 20,436 units represented a 4.6% decrease and MHCV sales of 3,426 units represented a 20.8% decrease. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said that the earlier inclusion of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption played a critical role in making these vehicles accessible to more Austral...

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

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

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

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

zero carbon 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

d a 6.5% increase.  “Three clear trends had emerged regarding consumer preferences. First, SUVs and utes remain the vehicle of choice for around 80 per cent of new car buyers. Second, across the board customers are showing a willingness to take steps towards lower emission vehicles with sales of hybrid and plug-in hybrid continuing to increase. Third, recorded sales of battery electric vehicles are again disappointing this month,” said FCAI ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/03

24.5%, marking the ninth consecutive month of around double-digit declines. Tesla was up 9.1%, this was the first y-o-y increase in seven months since February. Among Japanese automakers, Toyota posted a 20.2% y-o-y sales decrease in September. Volume fell by double digits for two top sellers: the RAV4 and the Corolla, while stop-sale orders on key crossover models also had an impact. Honda's sales fell 8.6%, the first decline in 19 months since...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/02