nced their April 2026 new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 106,500 units in April, down 25.4% year-over-year (y/y). Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 477,100 units, down 10.0% y/y. GAC Toyota accounted for 54,116 units of the April sales volume, including 14,664 units, or 27%, from the bZ lineup. On May 11, Honda announced that its April sales volume was 22,595 units, down 48.3% y/y. YTD sales volume totaled 145,065 units, down 28.0%...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Toyota Egypt introduces two electric vehicles On May 13, multiple sources reported that Toyota Egypt Group unveiled its first electric cars for the Egyptian market. It has introduced the Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ. Both vehicles are based on the advanced e-TNGA electric platform. The company is also planning to provide after-sales services, charging infrastructure, and technical support. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

China. Toyota sold 142,700 units in March, down 8.0% year-over-year (y/y). Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 370,600 units, down 4.3% y/y. GAC Toyota accounted for 66,127 units in March, with YTD sales volume totaling 171,584 units, both achieving positive y/y growth. The battery electric SUV bZ3X recorded 16,865 units in the first quarter, ranking among the top joint-venture NEVs. On April 8, Honda announced that its March sales volume was...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/27

eflecting 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 Toyota bZ4X, the Toyota C-HR+, and the Toyota Urban Cruiser. The Toyota brand sold 297,581 units, maintaining its position as the second best-selling passeng...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

s with an unobtrusive opening. The new design incorporates a mechanism that conceals the fins used to adjust the vertical airflow direction, which were previously the cause of the opening's thickness. This allows for a seamless design integrated into the instrument panel. The product is used in the bZ7 electric vehicle (EV) launched by Toyota Motor Corporation in China in March 2026. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on April 20, 202...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/20

me month last year. This marks the first time that monthly sales have exceeded the 10,000-unit threshold. In addition to the effect of new model launches by each OEM, the Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Promotion Subsidy boosted sales. The driving force behind this growth is Toyota Motor Corporation’s bZ4X, whose sales momentum has accelerated following the increase in CEV subsidies in January. Toyota has suspended orders for many of its mainstay hy...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/08

Toyota Malaysia officially launches 3 BEV models: bZ4X, Hilux BEV, Urban Cruiser EV Announced on April 2, 2026, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) officially launched three BEV models in Malaysia, marking their first official availability in the local market. The lineup spans passenger SUVs, urban mobility vehicles, and commercial pickups, showcasing Toyota’s Multi-Pathway electrification strategy. The Toyota bZ4X, a C-segment electric SUV priced from MYR...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

0, and the Prologue Touring 2WD starts at USD 44,200, while the AWD version starts at USD 47,000. The AWD-only 2026 Prologue Elite is priced at USD 50,400.  With the new discount, the 2026 Prologue has a lower base price than its USD 44,700 Chevrolet Blazer EV LT sibling, as well as the new Toyota bZ Limited, which is a smaller vehicle with less range (299 miles). The Prologue is comparable with competitors that include the USD 39,800 Hyundai Io...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

All-new Toyota RAV4 HEV and Urban Cruiser BEV launched in Philippines Announced on April 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) concluded its “Go Beyond Zero” event, held March 25–29 in Muntinlupa City, where visitors experienced three electrified models: the RAV4 HEV, Urban Cruiser BEV, and bZ4X BEV. The event’s main highlights were TMP’s two newest electrified models. The RAV4 HEV, starting at PHP 2,183,000, is available in LTD and A...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

GAC Toyota launches bZ7 electric sedan On March 29, GAC Toyota launched the bZ7 mid-to-large-size battery electric sedan. The vehicle model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 229,800. The bZ7 measures 5,130mm long, 1,965mm wide, and 1,506mm, 1,500mm, or 1,491mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,020mm. Powered by a single 207kW/320Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor and a 71.35kWh or 88.13kWh lithium-iron phosph...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

nt of the work that had previously been required on-site was replaced with digital processes, and labor productivity also tripled. This time, the digital twins were introduced to the production line at the Anjo No. 2 Plant (Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture), which produces e-axles for the all-new Toyota bZ4X. In addition to the three-dimensional models of the equipment, the control panel for controlling the equipment and the operation panel for operat...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Toyota launches all-new bZ4X Touring BEV in Japan On February 25, Toyota Motor launched the all-new bZ4X Touring BEV in Japan, following the bZ4X. The bZ4X Touring is a new wagon-like midsize electric SUV that combines the original bZ4X's defining qualities―the joy of driving, including strong acceleration and off-road capability, and the everyday convenience of ample cruising range―and is suited for a wide range of situations, including outd...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

Toyota launching electric 2026 C-HR in March in U.S. EV push On February 18, Toyota announced that the all-new 2026 C-HR will be added to the brand’s growing BEV lineup at U.S. dealerships in March, when it joins the revised bZ and new bZ Woodland SUV. The MSRP for the 2026 C-HR starts at USD 37,000 (excluding processing and handling fees).  Available in SE and XSE grades, the C-HR has a number of standard interior features and the Toyota Safe...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

Toyota readies bZ Woodland SUV for March launch in U.S. On February 17, Toyota announce that its newest, most rugged addition to BEV lineup, the first-ever 2026 bZ Woodland will arrive at U.S. dealerships in March with an opening MSRP of USD 45,300 (excluding processing and handling fees) in two grades: bZ Woodland and bZ Woodland Premium. The 2026 bZ Woodland, produced at the Subaru Yajima plant in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, has nearly 6-inches of...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

increased by 42.7% year-over-year (y/y) to 6,511 units, while total passenger car sales declined by 6.2% y/y. The ratio of EV sales to total passenger car sales increased by 0.7 percentage points y/y to 2.1%. The robust EV sales have been led by Toyota Motor Corporation’s (Toyota) fully upgraded bZ4X, and imported cars such as Tesla, Inc.’s (Tesla) EVs. The total sales of EVs, hybrid vehicles (HVs), and other electrified vehicles declined by...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

s a mobile power source with vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology. The 2027 Highlander is built on a modified Toyota Next Generation Architecture-K (TNGA-K) platform that was newly developed to house Highlander’s high-capacity battery and maximize passenger space. The 2027 Highlander joins the Toyota bZ, bZ Woodland, and C-HR models as the fourth BEV in Toyota’s U.S. lineup. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing (MSRP) will be announced close...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

r sales results in China. Toyota sold 145,500 units in January, up 6.6% year-over-year (y/y), another y/y growth after a 5-month gap. GAC Toyota accounted for 63,648 units, achieving positive y/y growth. The sales volumes of the Camry and Sienna models grew by 17% y/y and 35% y/y, respectively. The bZ7, GAC Toyota’s first battery electric sedan with Huawei’s HarmonySpace cockpit, is scheduled for launch in March. On February 9, Honda announce...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

First mass-produced bZ4X Robotaxi developed by Pony.ai, Toyota rolls off production line On February 9, the first mass-produced bZ4X Robotaxi rolled off the production line. This marks that Pony.ai’s strategic partnership with Toyota China and GAC Toyota has entered a new stage of mass production and large-scale operations. The bZ4X Robotaxi production line built by GAC Toyota and Pony.ai, where TPS (Toyota Production System) is deeply integrat...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

Infineon supplies CoolSiC MOSFETs for the new bZ4X model from Toyota On February 9, Infineon Technologies announced that CoolSiC MOSFETs (silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs) have been adopted in the new bZ4X model from Toyota. Integrated into the on-board charger (OBC) and DC/DC converter, it leverages the material's advantages of low losses, high thermal resistance, and high voltage capability to help extend driving range and reduce charging ti...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

New Toyota bZ4X selling strongly, marking three consecutive victories in monthly EV sales ranking in Japan The sales of the bZ4X, an electric vehicle (EV) from Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), are strong. From the facelift implemented on October 9, 2025, to the end of the year, approximately 11,000 units were ordered. Its sales volume from October to December was 3,448 units, 22 times the 155 units sold in the same period of 2024. It has ranked...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16