ress conference. The most significant launch will be the Yaris Cross, which has already secured more than 2,000 reservations through its official pre-sale. The launch calendar includes the Land Cruiser 300 GR-S in January, followed by the Yaris Cross in February. In April, Toyota will introduce the bZ4X electric crossover, the new-generation RAV4 including a plug-in hybrid variant, and a hybrid version of the Land Cruiser. Lexus models scheduled ...

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er 2025 new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 154,600 units in November, down 12.1% year-over-year (y/y). FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 71,200 units and 64,905 units, down 20.9% y/y and 3.8% y/y, respectively. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 1,617,300 units, up 1.8% y/y. The bZ7, the first GAC Toyota battery electric sedan model with Huawei’s HarmonySpace cockpit, will be launched in Q1 2026. On December 5, Honda announc...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

of 205 Nm (front) plus 269 Nm (rear), paired with a 59.2 kWh battery providing an NEDC range of up to 315 km. It supports AC charging up to 10 kW and DC fast charging up to 125 kW. Other models on display include Fortuner Leader G+, Yaris Ativ HEV, Yaris Cross Nightshade, Innova Zenix, bZ4X EV, GR86, GR Corolla, Alphard & Vellfire HEV, and the Camry with Charismo Luxe accessories. (From Toyota Motor Thailand press release (I / II))...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

DaikyoNishikawa’s bus bar adopted by Toyota for the first time to give EVs increased power DaikyoNishikawa Corporation (DaikyoNishikawa) announced that its newly developed bus bar, a wiring product that stabilizes current transmission, was adopted by Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) for the bZ4X electric vehicle (EV) recently released as an improved version. It is the first time DaikyoNishikawa’s bus bar has been adopted by Toyota. The newly...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

wer hybrid system (enabling a fuel consumption as low as 4.13L/100km), an 8.8-inch LCD instrument panel, a 12.9-inch HD multimedia display, and the Toyota Pilot Level 2 intelligent driver assistance system. The Corolla Cross, an SUV model of the Corolla family, was showcased simultaneously. The new bZ3 battery electric sedan, the first facelifted battery electric vehicle model under Toyota’s RCE mechanism, is built on the e-TNGA pure electric ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Sumitomo Riko’s cooling pipe hose resin tube adopted for Toyota’s bZ4X EV Sumitomo Riko Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Riko) announced that its resin tube for cooling pipe hoses has been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation’s bZ4X electric vehicle (EV). The resin tube is mounted on an underfloor area from the vehicle front to the rear and near the e-axle and other motor parts. The resin tube, which is made of a low-cost, lightweight resin material, ha...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

ong performance, excellent fuel efficiency, and easy maintenance through its self-charging hybrid system. Pre-orders are now open with a special introductory price of IDR 299 million for the V Grade until December 2025. TAM also officially began sales of two BEV models: (i) the locally produced New bZ4X, priced from IDR 799,000,000 OTR Jakarta, and (ii) the New Urban Cruiser, previously previewed at GIIAS 2025, priced from IDR 759,000,000.For ove...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

Auto Guangzhou 2025: GAC Toyota unveils, starts accepting pre-orders for bZ7 electric sedan On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), GAC Toyota unveiled and started accepting pre-orders for the bZ7, the first battery electric sedan to feature Huawei’s HarmonySpace 5 cockpit. Positioned as a battery electric family sedan in the CNY 200,000 range, the bZ7 adopts a magnificent, elegant exterior des...

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90% or higher for adult occupant protection. The top performers were the Leapmotor B10, Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé, and Hongqi EHS7 i.e., each earning 93% and a 5-star rating. 7 more mid-size SUVs were tested, including Kia EV5, Nissan Qashqai (4-star), Škoda Elroq and Enyaq, Subaru Solterra, Toyota bZ4X, and the updated Tesla Model Y. Among these, the Tesla Model Y stood out, scoring 91% for adult safety, 93% for child safety, 92% for safety assi...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Toyota Australia to launch all-electric C-HR in mid-2027 Announced on November 11, 2025, Toyota confirmed that the all-new C-HR BEV will launch in Australia in mid-2027. The compact electric SUV will join the bZ4X and bZ4X Touring, further expanding Toyota Australia’s BEV lineup.  Developed as a dedicated BEV, the model offers strong range, practical charging options, and the model’s signature styling. Unlike the hybrid C-HR, it uses Toyota...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

crease of 2.8%). The ratio of HV sales to total passenger car sales declined by 3.3 percentage points y/y to 50.1%. EV sales increased by 35.4% y/y to 5,858 units, with the ratio of EV sales to total passenger car sales up by 0.5 percentage points y/y to 1.8%. Toyota, which has fully redesigned its bZ4X, sold 1,121 units (a 9.8-fold increase y/y), and Honda, which launched the new N-One e: mini passenger car saw a 285-fold increase to 1,141 units...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/17

n (NHTSA). Transport Canada says in a recall notice that 99,178 vehicles are affected in Canada. Toyota is recalling 102 Toyota and Lexus models from the 2022-2026 model years, as well as Subaru Solterra vehicles, equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The recall covers certain Toyota bZ4X, Camry, Crown, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Mirai, Prius, RAV4, Sienna and Venza models, as well as the Lexus ES, GX...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

e. Among Japanese automakers, Toyota's October sales increased 11.8% year-on-year, marking the second consecutive month of double-digit growth. Light trucks and hybrid vehicles (HVs) drove the increase. While sales of models like the RAV4 and Grand Highlander continued to be strong, sales of the EV bZ4X and Lexus RZ fell by over 90%. Sales of electrified vehicles (Toyota and Lexus combined) fell to 45% of total sales in the same month, down from ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

s of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan). On the other hand, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) increased for the first time in two years. Tesla, Inc. and BYD Co., Ltd. saw an increase in EV sales. Japanese automakers are aiming to achieve positive growth. Toyota Corporation released its fully redesigned bZ4X on October 9. Nissan will also launch its new Leaf with dramatically improved cruising range, and Suzuki Motor Corporation will release its first...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

t venture (JV) between Toyota and Panasonic, announced that it has started up a new production line at its Himeji Plant and begun mass production of a new model of prismatic lithium-ion battery for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). A new BEV battery will be installed in Toyota Motor Corporation’s bZ4X and Lexus RZ, both scheduled for release from this autumn onward, as well as Subaru Corporation’s Solterra. The product increases capacity whil...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

Toyota bZ4X and Nissan Leaf with HV-level driving range and prices launched in Japan; Japan’s EV market going full swing; Honda and Suzuki also entering the market Japanese automakers are starting to place their earnest focus on electric vehicles (EVs). The Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) bZ4X and the Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) Leaf feature significantly extended driving ranges of over 700 kilometers as well as lower prices. For many use...

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GAC Toyota releases official images of bZ7 electric sedan On September 11, GAC Toyota released official images of the bZ7 mid-to-large-size battery electric sedan. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the bZ7 measures 5,130mm long, 1,965mm wide, and 1,491mm, 1,500mm, or 1,506mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,020mm. The model is powered by a 207kW motor and a lithium-iron phosphate battery, delivering a top s...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12