Abdul Latif Jameel Motors and Toyota conclude hydrogen mobility pilot in Saudi Arabia On October 27, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia, together with Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, announced the conclusion of a hydrogen mobility pilot in collaboration with the Engineering College at Princess Nourah University (PNU) and supporting entities. The pilot is part of t...

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more affordable and fuel-efficient alternative, may also have diverted demand from car purchases. From January to September, combined CAMPI and TMA sales slipped 0.3% to 343,410 units. Passenger car deliveries plunged 23.6% to 69,306 units, while commercial vehicle sales rose 8.1% to 274,104 units. Toyota remained the dominant player with a 48% market share, followed by Mitsubishi Motors (19%), Ford (4.86%), Nissan (4.84%), and Suzuki (4.77%). Fo...

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d Japanese parts suppliers that it may no longer be able to guarantee supply,“ and added that “OEMs and parts suppliers are closely cooperating to address this issue.” Semiconductors handled by Nexperia are extensively used in electronic control units in vehicles, and Japanese OEMs, including Toyota Motor Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., are investigating the impact. JAMA also commented that, “We hope that the countries involved wil...

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Toyota prepares for December launch of 2026 RAV4 in U.S. On October 22, Toyota announced the imminent launch of the 2026 RAV4 models in the U.S. The 2026 RAV4 Hybrid models are expected to start arriving at U.S. Toyota dealerships in December this year, with 2026 RAV4 PHEV models expected to start arriving at U.S. Toyota dealerships in the spring of 2026. The new exterior design of the 2026 RAV4 highlights its SUV proportions, with large tires, a...

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Toyota announces prices and model range for new bZ4X mid-size electric SUV in UK On October 22, Toyota UK announced prices and updates for the new bZ4X in UK, featuring significant technical upgrades. The model offers two new battery options: 57.7 kWh and 73.1 kWh, paired with revised eAxles for greater power and efficiency, extending the driving range up to 352 miles. Charging improvements include a 22-kW on-board AC charger and a new battery pr...

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Toyota launches electric 2026 bZ in U.S. with upgraded features On October 22, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced several initiatives that aim to benefit 2026 Toyota bZ electric vehicle drivers as the model begins arriving at dealers nationwide in October.  In addition to a host of performance and range improvements, bZ drivers will also be able to enjoy access to an expanded network of DC fast chargers on networks like IONNA, Chargepoi...

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states and are planned to open in 2025. The addition of these Rechargeries brings IONNA's network to over 900 charging bays in construction or beyond, an over 100% increase in three months. IONNA is a joint venture founded by BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota to bring an end-to-end integrated customer experience, including cutting-edge technology, amenities, and retail integration.  IONNA plans to h...

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Aisin to produce CVTs in India Aisin Corporation (Aisin) aims to achieve local production of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) in India with the aid of the Japanese government. While the company has already started manufacturing “e-Axles” in India with Toyota Motor Corporation and other companies, it is difficult to produce CVTs, which have a complex structure and require high quality management. Aisin aims to realize CVT production ...

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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...

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anufacturing site in Jinshan District, Shanghai was opened. The first batch of around 80 employees moved into the office building to fully initiate the preparatory work for core functions such as R&D, production, and sales. By April 2026, the office staff will expand to around 280 people. The site, Toyota’s first wholly-owned NEV project in China, delivers a planned initial annual production capacity of 100,000 battery electric vehicles. Not on...

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Motors Limited (“Isuzu”), Hino Motors, Ltd. (“Hino”), Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (“Mitsubishi Fuso”), and UD Trucks Corporation (“UD Trucks”), announced that they have begun comprehensive driving tests of autonomous trucks on the Shin-Tomei Expressway. For the tests, Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”), Advanced Smart Mobility Co., Ltd. (“Advanced Smart Mobility”), Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. (“Nippon K...

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GAC Toyota launches bZ3X electric SUV in Hong Kong On October 16, GAC Toyota launched the bZ3X battery electric SUV in Hong Kong, with a price of HKD 229,600. The bZ3X, GAC Toyota’s first right-hand drive vehicle model, is produced at its Nansha plant in Guangzhou. It deeply integrates Chinese technologies for intelligentization and electrification, while meeting China’s new 2026 national standards for batteries. The bZ3X has been improved in...

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Toyota unveils all-new Land Cruiser FJ off-road SUV On October 21, Toyota unveiled the all-new Land Cruiser FJ off-road SUV, with the Japan launch planned for around mid-2026. The all-new Land Cruiser FJ, with two rows for five passengers, combines a 2.7L 2TR-FE gasoline engine (maximum output 120kW, maximum torque 246Nm) with a 6 Super ECT transmission. The driveline is 4WD (part-time four-wheel drive system). The vehicle measures 4,575mm in len...

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Toyota unveils new intelligent safety technologies for predictions of accidents Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) unveiled its new safety technologies that are used in combination with traffic infrastructures to the media on October 20. The technologies include a system that anticipates potential accidents based on information from intersection cameras, a system that coordinates multiple vehicles on highways for smooth merging, and an “AI (arti...

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Toyota North America launches enhanced Toyota Audio Multimedia system On October 13, Toyota announced an enhanced version of the Toyota Audio Multimedia system that make its debut in the all-new 2026 RAV4, before rolling out to future models in the Toyota lineup. The Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) R&D and Connected Technologies team partnered with designers and software engineers at Toyota Connected North America (TCNA) to create this enhanced...

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Toyota explores use of drone system with off-road vehicles in U.S. On October 7, Toyota Motor Corp. said it is exploring the development of a small drone system primarily to support vehicle operations on unpaved roads and trails, in a filing with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  Toyota said that the potential system aims to boost situational awareness in places where it is unsafe to exit the vehicle. “By providing the driver wi...

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Toyota to lead UK consortium for development of lightweight EV On October 15, the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) announced that Toyota will lead a consortium to research and develop a new lightweight battery electric vehicle in Derbyshire, UK. The project aims to accelerate the shift to zero tailpipe emission transport by validating a novel, lightweight battery electric vehicle (BEV) in the L6e category. The vehicle will be manufactured at T...

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are as follows: Maruti Suzuki sales of 135,711 units decreased 8.3% in September compared to the same month in 2024. Tata sales of 92,815 units increased 33.2% from last year. Mahindra sales of 82,961 units increased 12.5% from last year. Hyundai sales of 51,547 units increased 0.9% from last year. Toyota sales of 27,089 units increased 13.8% from last year. Honda sales of 5,303 units decreased 6.6% from last year. Kia sales of 22,700 units decre...

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mation Technology (MIIT) released the 399th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”. A number of products of independent automobile brands such as FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, BYD, and Geely, as well as joint-venture automobile brands such as FAW Toyota and Zhengzhou Nissan, have officially passed the declaration process. From an MIIT press release...

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Three Japanese OEMs release September 2025 new car sales figures in China, with only Nissan seeing growth y/y Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their September 2025 new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 158,900 units in September, down 1.0% year-over-year (y/y), the first y/y decline since January. FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 71,031 units and 71,220 units, down 4.2% y/y and up 0.9% y/y, respectively. Year-to-date (YTD) sale...

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