the milestone of one million engines produced just over two years ago. The disruption comes as Toyota advances its largest investment cycle in Brazil, with BRL 11 billion planned through 2030, including BRL 5 billion confirmed by 2026 to launch new products and technologies, among them the upcoming Yaris Cross with hybrid flex powertrain. (AutoIndústria on September 22, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

xposed players, General Motors faces significant risk as 63% of its local sales are sourced from Chinese plants, while Ford, BMW, and Kia also rely on imports from China. Models such as the Ford Territory, BMW iX3, Kia Seltos and Sonet are from China. Volkswagen Virtus and Taigun from India, Toyota Yaris from Thailand, Mitsubishi L200 from Thailand, and Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Avanza from Indonesia are among those that could be directly affected...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

in one of Toyota’s European factories. Toyota will invest about EUR 680 million to expand its Kolín plant for BEV production, including new paint and welding shops and a battery assembly facility. The Czech government will contribute up to EUR 64 million. The plant currently produces Aygo X and Yaris Hybrid at a capacity of approximately 220,000 vehicles per year. The introduction of BEV production will expand its production capabilities, cre...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

strategy Toyota employed with the Zenix and Innova.Market introduction in the Philippines is expected toward late 2025, possibly September or October. Further details are anticipated in the coming months. In Thailand, where the Ativ HEV debuted, the model is equipped with the same powertrain as the Yaris Cross HEV: a 1.5-liter 2NR-VEX four-cylinder engine. (From Toyota Motor Philippines social media updates and an article of CarGuide.PH)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

ations decreased 4.4% (8.4% share), Volkswagen registrations decreased 7.7% (7.1% share), Dacia registrations decreased 9.7% (6.6% share), BMW registrations decreased 8.1% (5.2% share). The best-selling cars in August, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, Jeep Avenger, Toyota Yaris X and Toyota Yaris. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in August decreased 13....

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ghter credit approvals amid high household debt and a sluggish economy, with modest private investment, weak industrial activity, and limited growth in hotels and food services due to reduced Chinese tourism.  The Toyota Hilux was the best-selling model in July with 5,280 units, followed by Toyota Yaris ATIV with 4,748 units, Isuzu D-Max with 3,716 units, Toyota Yaris Cross with 2,960 units and Honda City with 2,203 units.  Vehicle production i...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Toyota Thailand launches new Yaris Ativ HEV, opens online pre-booking for updated bZ4X EV On August 21, 2025, Toyota Motor Thailand introduced the new Yaris Ativ HEV, bringing hybrid efficiency to its popular subcompact sedan. Offered in two variants, HEV Premium and HEV GR Sport, the HEV Premium combines a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid engine paired with a Lithium-ion battery and an E-CVT automatic transmission, delivering 111 hp and class-leading...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

ng Lexus models. Toyota sales nationwide reached 6,668 units, with 2,397 domestically assembled and 4,271 imported vehicles. Hybrid sales nearly doubled YoY, reaching 755 units in July, reflecting growing consumer preference for fuel-efficient, eco-friendly cars without changing driving habits. The Yaris Cross led TMV’s July sales with 1,259 units, followed by the Vios sedan at 1,213 units. Corolla Cross, Veloz Cross, and Innova Cross also show...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

15.6% to 6,905 units, Hyundai sales increased 6.0% to 6,888 units, SEAT sales increased 16.0% to 6,021 units and Renault sales increased 29.4% to 5,782 units compared to July 2024. The best-selling cars in July 2025, in order of popularity, were the Dacia Sandero, Hyndai Tucson, SEAT Ibiza, Toyota Yaris Cross and Toyota Corolla. Of all vehicles sold in July, gasoline vehicles had a 28.6% market share, diesel vehicles had a 5.3% share, and other ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

d 7.8% (7.6% share), Dacia registrations decreased 9.5% (7.4% share), Volkswagen registrations decreased 8.4 % (7.0% share), BMW registrations increased 5.2% (5.1% share).The best-selling cars in July, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, Jeep Avenger, Dacia Duster and Toyota Yaris.The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in July decreased 22.3% y/y to 27,913 units...

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luggish economy. The FTI noted that private sector investment declined, while employment in both manufacturing and construction sectors contracted. These factors have further weakened consumer purchasing power. The Toyota Hilux was the best-selling model in June with 5,170 units, followed by Toyota Yaris ATIV with 4,814 units, Isuzu D-Max with 4,037 units, Toyota Yaris Cross with 2,893 units and Honda City with 2,550 units.  Vehicle production i...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

Toyota announced updated Yaris to be launched in November in Argentina On July 17, Toyota Argentina announced that the new Yaris Cross will launch locally on November 27. This B-segment compact SUV, manufactured at Toyota’s Sorocaba plant in Brazil, marks the brand’s first hybrid compact model in Argentina. It is set to strengthen Toyota’s leadership in sustainable mobility, with the company already accounting for over 70% of electrified ve...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/19

Toyota Thailand to launch 3 models in H2 2025, starting with Yaris Ativ Hybrid in August Reported on July 5, 2025, Toyota Motor Thailand plans to launch 3 new models in the second half of 2025 to support market recovery, starting with the Yaris Ativ Hybrid on August 21. This new Yaris Ativ Hybrid will be sold alongside the existing internal combustion engine (ICE) version, offering consumers more choice. Initially, the hybrid is expected to accou...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

H1 2025, representing a 31% increase YoY. With total accumulated sales reaching 999,857 units, Toyota is on track to surpass the significant milestone of 1 million vehicles sold in Vietnam by July 2025. In June, HEV sales reached 771 units, nearly double the figure from the same month in 2024. The Yaris Cross led Toyota’s June sales with 1,150 units, followed by the Vios sedan with 1,059 units. Other models, including the Innova Cross (834 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

pe sales in May, passenger cars were up 17.4% YoY to 21,935 units, while commercial vehicles were down 2.9% to 30,294 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 18.8% to 14,333 units. The Toyota Hilux was the best-selling model in May with 5,042 units, followed by Toyota Yaris ATIV with 4,810 units, Isuzu D-Max with 4,465 units, Toyota Yaris Cross with 3,180 units and Honda City with 2,747 units.  New vehicle producti...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

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 exceeding 1,000 units. Toyota recorded an electrified share of 46.2% when accounting for sales of the bZ4...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

e tire which provides sporty handling performance in various scenarios including normal urban roads, winding roads, and highways. Yokohama Rubber has supplied its tires for several models in the Toyota GR series: it supplied ADVAN APEX V601 tires for the GR Corolla and ADVAN A052 tires for the GRMN Yaris. (From a press release dated June 9, 2025)...

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he car market from the pandemic years of 2020 to 2022. For Toyota, another factor has been its all-out support for motorsports. This is where Toyota’s Gazoo Racing event comes in. Toyota Gazoo Racing has helped develop the impressive and technologically advanced Toyota sports line, such as the GR Yaris, GR 86 and the Toyota Supra. In terms of electrification, Toyota is focusing on hybrid technology over full EVs, citing infrastructure limitatio...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

ered 23,061 vehicles during the first 5 months of 2025, marking a strong 34% increase YoY. To date, TMV has sold nearly 994,000 vehicles in Vietnam. In May 2025, HEV models contributed 587 units. The Toyota Vios regained its top spot in the brand's sales rankings in May, with 1,147 units sold. The Yaris Cross followed closely with 1,073 units. Other models with stable sales performance included the Corolla Cross (886 units), Veloz Cross (615 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

9% (8.0% share), Volkswagen registrations decreased 6.5% (7.7% share), Peugeot registrations increased 31.5% (6.2% share), Dacia registrations increased 67.8% (5.6% share). The best-selling cars in May, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Jeep Avenger, Peugeot 208, Dacia Sandero and Toyota Yaris Cross. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in May decreased 19.4% y/y to 36,317...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04