be updated after the exhibition. Despite a challenging market and strong competition, Toyota expressed gratitude for maintaining market leadership and the trust of Indonesian consumers. In addition to the Innova Zenix Hybrid, Toyota showcased several electrified models at GIIAS 2025, including the Crown FCEV, Corolla Cross HEV, Urban Cruiser, and the latest bZ4X. (From an article of Republika on August 3, 2025 and multiple sources)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

n Indonesia, featuring enhanced battery capacity, improved performance, and new T-Intouch connectivity. This supports Indonesia’s EV adoption goals while strengthening the local automotive industry through better accessibility and parts availability. Toyota also displayed the Urban Cruiser EV and Crown FCEV fuel cell vehicle, highlighting its multi-pathway electrification strategy that spans HEV, PHEV, BEV, and FCEV technologies (xEV) to advanc...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

Toyota Tsusho adopts ASR-derived recycled plastic for Toyota vehicles Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho) announced that automotive shredder residue-derived (ASR-derived) recycled plastic made by its group company, Planic K.K. (Omaezaki City, Shizuoka Prefecture), has been adopted for the front fender seal of Toyota Motor Corporation’s (Toyota) Crown Sport. This is the first time that ASR-derived plastic has been adopted in a Toyota vehic...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

Toyota recalls 21 vehicle models, including Alphard, for combination meter issue On July 16, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) reported to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MLIT) that the company will recall 21 vehicle models, including the Alphard, Crown, and RAV4, due to defective electrical equipment. The recall affects 646,376 vehicles made between June 15, 2022, and June 19, 2025. Due to insufficient studies on th...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

proving ground. The track, spanning 4,450 meters, is engineered for advanced vehicle dynamics and durability testing. It includes two 950-meter straight sections and two 1,275-meter curved sections with a 350-meter radius. The four-lane track features a 16-meter-wide asphalt surface and an overall crown width of 22.5 meters, with each lane measuring 3.75 meters in width. The layout supports gradual acceleration and high-speed stability, offering...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

0 vehicles a year at the plant. Warsaw will be the sole focus for Slate Auto for the foreseeable future. "We're here to stay," Barman said. Slate looked at a few states for the first production plant, until choosing Warsaw. Barman, Slate's second employee, who was formerly with Chrysler, grew up in Crown Point, Indiana, and said she looked forward to bringing the company to the state. The EV startup was created in 2022 within Re:Car in Troy, Mich...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

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