tform will be applied to the company’s mainstay class of Hiace commercial vans. Toyota will control development and production costs and simultaneously respond to diversifying market needs and powertrains through its “group strategy” that rolls out various vehicle types such as is seen in the Crown, Corolla, and Yaris. The company aims to release Hiace models built on the new platform around 2027. Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd. (Toyota Auto Bod...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

Tokai Rika develops world-first Wheel Full Ornament, supplying to Toyota Crown Estate Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. (Tokai Rika) announced that it has developed the Wheel Full Ornament (WFO) for the first time in the world and it has been selected for the new Toyota Crown Estate. WFO is a decorative design component that is additionally attached to the aluminum wheels installed originally on vehicles, allowing users to customize to their own preference. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/24

Toyota launches all-new Crown Estate in Japan On March 13, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it will commence sales of its all-new midsize station wagon Crown Estate model in Japan. Launched in 1955, the Crown celebrates its 70th anniversary with a history that has grown alongside the development of the Japanese economy. Following the launch of the Crossover, Sport, and Sedan, comes the fourth model in the lineup of the Crown series, the Es...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

Isuzu leads Philippines’ truck market for 25 consecutive years in 2024 with 4,591 trucks sold Announced on January 28, 2025, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) continued to hold its title as the No. 1 truck brand in the Philippines for 25 consecutive years in 2024. IPC recorded a total of 4,591 truck units in 2024, commanding a 41% market share and achieving a Triple Crown Feat by dominating all 3 major truck categories: light-duty, medium-dut...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/03

Cummins localizes production of MS-18X HD axle for heavy-duty trucks in Brazil On November 13, Cummins announced plans to localize the production of its MS-18X HD axle for heavy-duty trucks at its Osasco factory, starting in January. Initially, the plant will produce core components, including the crown and pinion gears, with a gradual increase in local content by 2025. Enhancements, such as surface treatments for greater durability and updated b...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

those who answered PHEV (11%), clean diesel (5%), and FCEV/hydrogen engine models (3%) remained the same as in the last survey. As for fuel cell models, Toyota and Honda continue to invest in the sector, at the same time as, increasing investment in the BEV sector. Toyota has released the Mirai and Crown FCEVs to date. Honda also launched the CR-V e:FCEV in Japan in July 2024. This model is being imported from the US. In September 2024, Toyota an...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/29

Toyota resumes type approval applications Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has resumed type approval applications to Japan’s Ministry. Toyota has started applications for its partially redesigned models to comply with laws and regulations that will also start to be applied to current production models in November. The company intends to delay the release dates for new models such as the Crown Estate to give higher priority to the compliance of...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/27

perties. It complies with the strict NC 20 room criteria as per ISO 9568 and aligns with ASHRAE guidelines for acoustically sensitive spaces. It is outfitted with nine main loudspeakers, four in-wall subwoofers, and seven height channels. BSS Audio manages the digital signal processing (DSP), while Crown amplification powers the system. (Based on the Harman India press release dated August 6, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/07

sales remained strong thanks to robust HV sales, sales in Japan were shaken by certification scandals. Toyota also temporarily stopped production for the “Prius” due to quality issues and the “Land Cruiser” series due to shortages of parts. The automaker also postponed the release of the “Crown Estate” and “Lexus” GX 550. Negative factors are anticipated in overseas markets. The outlook of the Chinese market is uncertain. Other fa...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/02

), a Toyota group fixed-price car subscription service provider, announced that it will start offering plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHV) in early August. By expanding its service lineup, it aims to secure new subscribers. KINTO will start providing the new service by first offering four PHV models, the Crown Sport, Prius, Harrier, and Lexus NX. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on July 17, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/17

Toyota to extend production halt of three scandal-hit car models, and delay launch of new “Crown Estate” Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced on June 14 that it will extend the production suspension of its three car models that have been affected by its fraud in vehicle type designation application. The automaker, which previously announced that the production halt will continue through the end of June, concluded that it would be diffi...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/17

Toyota presents Toyota Crown Hybrid in Argentina On June 12, Toyota presented its Toyota Crown model with hybrid engine. The vehicle has a Turbo Hybrid system that combines a 2.4-liter turbo ICE engine with an electric motor on each axle, achieving a maximum combined power of 349 hp and a torque of 550 Nm. The gasoline engine has 272 hp and 460 Nm, while the front and rear electric motors offer 83 hp and 80 hp respectively, with a torque of 292 N...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/15

Toyota announces summer launch of first-ever 2025 Crown Signia in U.S. On June 6, Toyota announced the first-ever 2025 Toyota Crown Signia, which will be arriving at U.S dealerships later this summer with a U.S. EPA-estimated combined 38 MPG rating The 2025 Crown Signia is equipped with the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) as standard, with components that include a 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine, a hybrid transaxle, and a bi-polar Nickel Metal Hy...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/07

ent standards. The company reported the results to MLIT on May 31. The details are as follows; Inadequate data in pedestrian and occupant protection tests for three production models (Corolla Fielder / Axio and Yaris Cross) Errors in crash tests and other test methods for four discontinued models (Crown, Isis, Sienta, and RX). Toyota has taken action to temporarily halt shipments and sales of 3 models currently produced in Japan (Corolla Fielde...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/03

bit a new product lineup at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing. At the event, Toyota China will make the global debut of two new models of the bZ battery electric vehicle family. To be concurrently exhibited are intelligent hybrid electric models such as the 9th-generation Camry, the new Prado, the new Crown, and the new Sienna. A Toyota next-generation concept vehicle, which serves as a software-defined vehicle to fulfill different customers’ requ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/22

Yokohama Rubber supplies GEOLANDAR A/T G015 tires for Toyota’s CROWN CROSSOVER RS LANDSCAPE The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) announced the supply of its GEOLANDAR A/T G015 tires as original equipment (OE) for Toyota’s new CROWN CROSSOVER RS “LANDSCAPE”, a special edition of CROWN CROSSOVER, which was launched in April 2024 in Japan. The tire size is 245/60R18 109H. The GEOLANDAR A/T G015 is an all-terrain tire for SUVs that...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/17

Toyota focusing on specific vehicle versions to avoid excessive order backlogs Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has been concentrating on specific vehicle versions for certain car models to avoid an excessive volume of orders for new vehicles. For the new “Crown Sports” and “Crown Sedan” released in November 2023, the automaker released only one version for each powertrain type. All versions are high-end, and low-price versions are plann...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/19

rent quarter — it will be a symbolic turning point for Tesla CEO Elon Musk who had a decade earlier dismissed BYD as a worthy competitor. Reports that Tesla sold just 3,456 more EVs globally than BYD in Q3 leads to the likelihood that when Q4 results are in, BYD will have taken Tesla’s EV sales crown away. Only pure EVs are considered here as BYD also builds plug-in hybrids.  BYD offers more EV models than Tesla does and at lower prices, wit...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/30

UBE’s nylon 6 resin adopted for new Toyota Crown FCV hydrogen tank liner UBE Corporation announced that its “UBE NYLON 1218IU” polyamide (nylon) 6 resin jointly developed with Toyota Motor Corporation has been adopted for the new Toyota “Crown” fuel-cell vehicle’s (FCV) high-pressure hydrogen tank. The new nylon 6 resin has satisfied the requirement of the plastic liner material that prevents hydrogen leakage for the FCV high-pressure...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/26

Toyota launches Crown Sport PHEV model in Japan On December 19, Toyota announced that it commences sales of its all-new Crown Sport Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) model in Japan. While retaining a beautiful design, the Sport PHEV model promises drivers a sportier feel incorporating exclusive equipment. 2.5L plug-in hybrid system, equipped with A25A-FXS 2.5L Dynamic Force Engine and high-output density drive motor (front: 134 kW, rear: 40 ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/19