Toyota aims to sell US made vehicles in Japan from 2026 On December 19, Toyota Motor announced that it is considering introducing three models produced in the United States―the Camry sedan, Highlander SUV, and Tundra pickup truck―to the Japanese market from 2026. Toyota has decided to reintroduce Camry and Highlander (known as Kluger in Japan), which were previously sold in the Japanese market until 2023 and 2007 respectively. Camry, a top se...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

.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

plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The plant has initially begun shipping HEV modules to both Toyota Kentucky (TMMK) and Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTMUS) in Alabama. Additional production lines at TBMNC are set to launch by 2030.  Batteries assembled at Toyota North Carolina are set to power the Camry HEV, Corolla Cross HEV, RAV4 HEV, and a yet-to-be-announced all-electric 3-row BEV, the first of its kind for Toyota to be built in the U.S. (To...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

SA). 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, LC, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

didn’t mention importing Toyota cars made in the U.S. to Japan at a meeting held for U.S. President Trump and business executives in the evening of October 28. However, he indicated that Toyota will continue to consider importing U.S.-made Toyota vehicles, with promising candidates including the Camry mid-size sedan and Highlander SUV. Mr. Ueda stated, "I understand that the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is working ap...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

e initiative supports Toyota’s broader environmental strategy within its Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, including the goal of making all its manufacturing plants carbon neutral by 2035. Toyota Kentucky is the company’s largest facility globally, with nearly 10,000 employees assembling the Camry Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, and Lexus ES350. Toyota will begin assembly of its first battery electric vehicle in the U.S. at the plant in 2026. (Toyota...

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arlier than intended. Recalled models include:      •    2023-2024 Toyota Venza      •    2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, and Crown      •    2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, and Grand Highlander      •    2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner  The 29 models were manufactured globally over time at assembly plants in Japan, Kentucky, Indiana, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

w a 10.1% decline, its 10th consecutive month of declines. Among Japanese automakers, Toyota's August sales increased 12.7% year-on-year. This was due to weak sales in the same month last year due to a recall, as well as strong sales of the compact SUV RAV4 preparing for redesign and midsize sedan Camry. Honda's sales were down 5.2%, a significant rebound from August last year. Nissan posted its first double-digit increase since January (up 12.7...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

lectrification, Toyota is focusing on hybrid technology over full EVs, citing infrastructure limitations and compatibility issues in the Philippines. Its Corolla Cross is now exclusively a hybrid model, and the company plans to expand its hybrid offerings to other models, including the Yaris Cross, Camry, and Alphard. (From an article of Philstar on June 9, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

orming strongly so far, saw double-digit declines compared to the same month last year. Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) saw the strong sales of their flagship hybrid vehicles (HVs). Toyota's sales grew 10.9% to 240,176 units. Its flagship models, the RAV4 and the Camry, continued to sell well sold well. Moreover, it sold over 119,000 electrically powered vehicles, a 39.3% increase year-over-year, which accounte...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

at it has commercialized a new “horizontal recycling” technology to recycle plastics from used automotive bumpers and interior parts. The technology has already been adopted for the production of interior and exterior parts (glove boxes and inside front grilles) for Toyota Motor Corporation’s Camry manufactured in Japan for export to Europe and other regions. Toyoda Gosei intends to recycle additional automotive parts and expand the range o...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

er the same period in 2024. The Vios sedan was Toyota’s best-selling model with 754 units sold, followed by the Corolla Cross (422 cars), Innova Cross (386 cars), Veloz Cross (364 cars), and Yaris Cross (287 cars).  Notably, sales of HEV models alone reached 462 units. The Corolla Cross Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, and Innova Cross Hybrid continue to be positively received by customers. In February 2025, Lexus sold 42 units, bringing its total cumul...

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IIMS 2025: Toyota launches new Camry HEV with THS 5: Various electrified models presented Announced on February 13, 2025, PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) joined the 2025 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), carrying the theme “Beyond Mobility – Towards a Sustainable Future”. At the show, Toyota showcased the most complete vehicle lineup, including electrified vehicles (xEVs), Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs), and commercial vehicles. Several...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

highlights the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, green manufacturing initiatives, and the eco-friendly layout of its Bidadi plant in Karnataka. The Green Technology Zone displays Toyota’s xEV technology, hybrid, and electric drive systems, and the latest hybrid electric models like the All-New Camry and Corolla FFV-SHEV—additionally, the skill development and CSR initiatives zone. Based on the Toyota Kirloskar Motor's press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

hicle (SHEV) through the Innova Hycross Cut Section, and the flexi-fuel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (FFV-PHEV) with the Prius Flexi-Fuel PHEV. The hybrid zone featured Toyota’s existing strong hybrid electric vehicles, including Innova Hycross, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Vellfire, and the all-new Camry hybrid. The SUV zone featured Toyota’s SUV lineup, including the Land Cruiser 300, Land Cruiser 300 GR Sports, Hilux Concept, Hilux Black Edit...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

s, such as those of General Motors Company, Ford Motor Company (Ford), Stellantis N.V., Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Volkswagen AG, as well as local sales companies of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Mazda Motor Corporation, and BMW AG. Toyota is displaying its existing hybrid vehicles such as the Camry, and Grand Highlander. Ford has unveiled its new Mustang performance model. The Detroit Auto Show had previously been held in the fall against t...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/15

organization announced its “Best of 2025” semifinalists in September, and narrowed the list further to 9 outstanding finalists that were unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. 2025 North American Car of the Year:1.    Honda Civic Hybrid: 205 votes2.    Kia K4: 1653.    Toyota Camry: 130 2025 North America Truck of the Year:1.    Ford Ranger: 1832.    Ram 1500: 1613.    Toyota Tacoma: 156 2025 North American Utility Ve...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/11

Toyota Malaysia recently launches 3 GR models, 9th-gen Camry, new Corolla Cross Reported on January 5, 2025, UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd has introduced 3 new models to the Malaysian market, namely the 2025 GR Yaris, GR Corolla, and Corolla GR Sport, unveiled during the Toyota Gazoo Racing Season 7 finale. The 2025 GR Yaris is priced from MYR 315,600. Meanwhile, the 2025 GR Corolla and the Corolla GR Sport are priced from MYR 367,000 and MYR 149,800,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

chieve zero carbon emissions by 2050. This news follows a USD 1.3 billion investment announced earlier this year at the Georgetown plant to begin assembly of an all-new, three-row battery electric SUV in 2026.  With approximately 10,000 employees, Toyota Kentucky is responsible for assembly of the Camry Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid.   (Toyota press release on December 12, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

Toyota Kirloskar Motor presents all-new Camry On December 11, Toyota Kirloskar Motor unveiled the all-new Camry hybrid electric vehicle. It is powered by a 2.5L Dynamic Force engine, delivering 221 Nm of torque at 3200 rpm. The engine is paired with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (e-CVT). Toyota’s 5th generation hybrid technology system features a high-capacity Li-ion battery, delivering a total maximum power of...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/12