onda Motor Co., Ltd.’s N-Box regained the top spot for the first time in two months. In April, its sales declined by more than 10% year-over-year (y/y) due to the rebound from busy sales in the end of the fiscal year (ending in March), its May sales recovered by 2.1% y/y to 13,850 units. Sales of Toyota Motor Corporation’s Yaris compact car, which became the top-selling registered vehicle model, declined by 11.5% y/y to 10,401 units. The figu...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/08

Toyota unveils “GRMN Corolla” launching in Japan in 2027 On June 2, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) unveiled its GRMN Corolla, a high-end GR Corolla high-performance vehicle. Leveraging knowledge gained from endurance races and other competitions,, the company has adopted dedicated aerodynamic performance parts and a suspension, and improved engine torque. The price has not been disclosed. The GRMN Corolla has no rear seats, resulting in a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

Spanish passenger car sales decrease 0.8% in May On June 1, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 111,894 units in May 2026 represented a decrease of 0.8% over May 2025. For the period from January to May, the cumulative total reached 519,283 units, representing a 5.8% increase from the same period in 2025. Toyota sales increased 2.7% to 9,656 units, VW sales decreased 4.7% to 7,08...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

Toyota Vietnam posts sales of 5,994 vehicles in May 2026 (including Lexus) Announced on June 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported May 2026 sales of 5,994 vehicles, including Lexus. Toyota models accounted for 5,653 units, comprising 1,490 domestically assembled (CKD) vehicles and 4,163 imported units. Cumulative sales for 2026 reached 28,916 units, up around 25% YoY. HEV sales continued to grow strongly, reaching 999 units in May, an incr...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

Toyota to inaugurate second plant in Sorocaba in November On May 29, Toyota confirmed it will inaugurate its second plant in Sorocaba, Brazil, in November 2026. The new facility is part of the company’s BRL 11 billion investment plan through 2030 and is designed to support modern manufacturing technologies, improved efficiency, and lower emissions, while preparing for hybrid and future mobility solutions. The expansion will create around 2,000 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Missouri celebrates 35 years, now expanding for increased production On May 21, Toyota Missouri commemorated its 35th anniversary, having made cast aluminum cylinder heads for Toyota’s popular internal combustion and hybrid engine vehicles including the Tundra, Camry and Corolla. Toyota Missouri is currently building a new, USD 57.1 million cylinder head production line, announced in November 2025.  The new cylinder...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

Spanish passenger car sales increase 8.4% in April On May 4, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 106,862 units in April 2026 represented an increase of 8.4% over April 2025. For the period from January to April, the cumulative total reached 407,389 units, representing a 7.8% increase from the same period in 2025. Toyota sales increased 2.8% to 8,519 units, SEAT sales increased 23...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Toyota Vietnam records sales of 6,676 vehicles in April 2026 (including Lexus) Announced on May 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported April sales of 6,676 vehicles, including Lexus. Toyota models accounted for 6,378 units (2,375 domestically assembled and 4,003 imported), marking around 15% YoY increase. The Toyota Veloz Cross led sales with 1,503 units, followed by the Toyota Yaris Cross with 1,344 units. The Toyota Vios, Toyota Corolla C...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05

days. By brand, inventory days at the end of March were relatively high for the following: U.S. brands: Ram (77 days), Buick (73), Ford/Jeep/Lincoln (71), GMC (66), Dodge (64)Japanese brands: Acura (79)European brands: VW (81) Inventory was relatively low for: Japanese brands: Mitsubishi (18 days), Toyota (23), Lexus (25), Infiniti (33)Korean brands: Kia (29)European brands: BMW (31), Audi (33) Other brands showed: U.S. brands: Chevrolet (49), Ca...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/02

Toyota’s Europe BEV sales increase 79% in Q1 2026 On April 16, Toyota Motor Europe reported total sales of 318,103 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Q1 2026, reflecting a slight decline of 0.9% year-on-year. Electrified vehicles accounted for 86% of total sales, up 8 percentage points compared to the previous year, while battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales increased significantly by 79% y/y. The performance was supported by new models such as the T...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

Toyota Vietnam records 8,293 March 2026 sales (including Lexus), breaks ground on new office in Phu Tho Announced on April 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported March sales of 8,293 vehicles, including Lexus. Toyota models accounted for 8,143 units (1,800 domestically assembled and 6,343 imported), marking a twofold increase from the previous month. The Yaris Cross led sales with 2,378 units, followed by the Innova Cross with 1,576. The Vi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

Spanish passenger car sales increase 11.7% in March On April 1, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 130,340 units in March 2026 represented an increase of 11.7% over March 2025. Passenger car sales of 300,529 units in the first three months of the year represented a 7.6% increase from the same period in 2025.Toyota sales increased 67.5% to 11,930 units, VW sales increased 6.6% to...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

evels included Lincoln (91 days), Jeep (86), Ram (84), Buick (80), Ford (77), Chrysler (69), Dodge (64) and GMC (64) among U.S. brands; Acura (81) among Japanese brands; Hyundai (69) among Korean brands; and VW (87) among European brands. Brands with tighter inventory included Mitsubishi (17 days), Toyota (26) and Lexus (28) among Japanese brands; and Kia (32) among Korean brands. Other brands were as follows: Chevrolet (54) and Cadillac (48) amo...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Lincoln (104), Ford (97), Ram (91), Chrysler (86), Buick (71), and GMC (69) among US brands, Acura (98) among Japanese brands, Hyundai (83) and Genesis (70) among Korean brands, and VW (98) among European brands. Japanese brands were the only ones with tighter inventory, with Mitsubishi (25 days), Toyota (28), and Lexus (33). Other brands were as follows: Among US brands, Dodge (60 days), Chevrolet (58), and Cadillac (53). Among Japanese brands...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Toyota Vietnam announces sales of 3,935 cars in February 2026 (including Lexus) Announced on March 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported total sales of 3,935 vehicles in February, including Lexus models.  Toyota-branded vehicles accounted for 3,890 units, representing a 25% YoY increase. This total included 1,291 locally assembled vehicles and 2,599 imported units.  HEV models contributed 709 units to Toyota’s February sales, more than...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

Toyota officially launches Yaris Cross in Argentina On February 24, Toyota Argentina officially presented the new Yaris Cross in Buenos Aires, Argentina, marking the launch of the brand’s first B-segment SUV in the country. The model will be offered in multiple variants, including two hybrid versions, expanding Toyota’s electrified lineup in Argentina. The launch campaign, under the concept “Tu primer Toyota híbrido,” positions Yaris Cro...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

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

Toyota Vietnam records sales of 5,059 units (including Lexus) in January 2026 Announced on February 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported total sales of 5,059 vehicles in January 2026, including Lexus models. Toyota-branded vehicles accounted for 4,852 units, representing a 45% YoY increase. This total included 2,202 locally assembled vehicles and 2,650 imported units. HEV models contributed 217 units to Toyota’s January sales. The Yaris...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

U.S. auto sales flat in January; Toyota, Honda, Nissan post gains Note: Some figures were updated on February 10. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in January 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of February 4, was 1,104,953 units, roughly flat year over year (down 0.2%). January had 26 selling days, one more than a year earlier. Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annual...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Toyota begins flex-fuel engine production in Brazil On February 3, it was reported that Toyota began production of its flex-fuel engines for the new Toyota Yaris Cross in a temporary facility in Porto Feliz, Brazil. The production is taking place in a rented warehouse, known as the DRV Galpão, which was initially intended only to store machinery but has now been adapted to sustain engine manufacturing until the plant is rebuilt, a process expect...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04