Toyota North America launches enhanced Toyota Audio Multimedia system On October 13, Toyota announced an enhanced version of the Toyota Audio Multimedia system that make its debut in the all-new 2026 RAV4, before rolling out to future models in the Toyota lineup. The Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) R&D and Connected Technologies team partnered with designers and software engineers at Toyota Connected North America (TCNA) to create this enhanced...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/18

upports 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 release on Oc...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

increase in 11 months. However, Tesla has raised lease prices from October following the expiration of the federal EV purchase tax credit, and analysts expect the company’s sales slump to continue. Among Japanese automakers, Toyota sales climbed 14.2% y/y, driven by light trucks and hybrids. The RAV4 and midsize SUV Grand Highlander posted strong results. Electrified vehicles (Toyota + Lexus) accounted for 45.8% of total sales in the month. To...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

d sales of 91,609 vehicles, up 13.1% from the same period in 2024. “Strong customer demand continues across our entire lineup, and vehicles are selling as fast as we build them,” said Andrew Gilleland, senior vice president at Toyota Motor North America. “As we gear up for the next-generation RAV4, the current model remains a customer favorite.” (Toyota Motor North America release on October 1, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

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News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

r programming of the combination meter, unnecessary data was repeatedly written to a memory device in the combination meter when it operates, causing the memory device to deteriorate earlier 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      •    20...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

S model at the site, according to a person familiar with the matter. On September 9, Nikkei Asia reported Toyota would consolidate production of Lexus brand cars in the U.S. to a single location. According to a new Nikkei report, the two new EVs to be built at Georgetown will be based on the Toyota RAV4 and Land Cruiser. Meanwhile, the next-gen Lexus ES will be built in Japan and exported to the US, the source said, adding that the shift is not r...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

% to 20,791 units, Ford sales decreased 10.0% to 8,002 units, Kia sales increased 7.2% to 7,402 units, Mazda sales decreased 17.5% to 6,814 units and Hyundai sales increased 1.8% to 6,322 units. The best-selling cars in August 2025, in order of popularity, were Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, and Toyota RAV4. FCAI release on September 3, 2025...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

sla, not benefiting from last-minute demand, saw 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 fir...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

itional space and weight savings. The LFP battery pack will be a structural sub-assembly and serve as the vehicle’s floor, lowering the vehicle’s center of gravity and increasing the amount of interior space. The upcoming mid-size pickup is projected to have more passenger space than the Toyota RAV4 and will include a front trunk for additional storage. Additional details about the upcoming mid-size electric pickup, including starting price, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

ales decreased 4.3% to 21,722 units, Mazda sales decreased 12.1% to 7,452 units, Kia sales increased 11.8% to 7,402 units, Ford sales decreased 6.1% to 7,279 units and Hyundai sales increased 11.1% to 6,687 units. The best-selling cars in July 2025, in order of popularity, were Toyota HiLux, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Ranger. FCAI release on August 5, 2025...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

money down and no payments required for the first 90 days (valid through September 2). On the other hand, Tesla sales declined 20.9%, marking the ninth consecutive month of y/y decline. Among Japanese brands, Toyota posted a 20.9% increase, driven by strong sales of compact crossover SUVs like the RAV4, Corolla Cross, as well as midsize models such as the Grand Highlander and 4Runner. Honda saw a modest 0.2% increase, while Nissan declined 0.3%....

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

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

Quebec relaxes ZEV mandate, cites ‘new market realities’ On July 3, Environment Minister Benoit Charette said the Quebec government is broadening its definition of zero-emission vehicles to include hybrids, dramatically softening the compliance requirements for OEMs under the province’s ZEV mandate and benefitting models such as the Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Under current legislation, ZEVs must account for 32.5% ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Toyota adding battery pack lines at Ontario assembly plants for 2026 RAV4 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) plans to install battery pack assembly lines at its assembly plants in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario, as it prepares the plants to build the next-generation RAV4 starting in early 2026. Crews at the two plants are currently repurposing floorspace to install the battery pack lines. Until now, the two Ontario plants have received co...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/21

Toyota Australia achieves record May sales with 23,576 vehicles, including 10,734 hybrids Announced on June 10, 2025, Toyota Australia recorded its best-ever May sales, delivering 23,576 vehicles, including 10,734 hybrids. The HiLux led with 4,952 units, followed by the RAV4 Hybrid with 4,002 registrations. Hybrid models made up 45.6% of total sales. Strong hybrid performers included the Corolla, Yaris Cross, Corolla Cross, and Kluger, each excee...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

the EverDrive delivered a 24% better snow braking than the Michelin Defender2 and Continental ControlContact Tour M A/S, and 2% better wet braking than the Defender2. Available in 36 sizes for 16- to 20-inch wheels with T, H, and V speed ratings, top vehicle fitments include the Honda Civic, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Chevrolet Equinox, and Hyundai Palisade. The Turanza EverDrive aligns with Bridgestone’s E8 Commitment, specifically focusing on ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/07

ed 0.8% to 23,576 units, Ford sales decreased 3.9% to 8,464 units, Mazda sales decreased 2.0% to 7,845 units, Kia sales decreased 8.0% to 6,903 units and Hyundai sales increased 3.3% to 6,708 units. The best-selling cars in May 2025, in order of popularity, were Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Toyota RAV4. FCAI release on June 4, 2025...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

had been performing 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, w...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

of 2026. The power control unit (PCU) designed to control electric current and voltage will have silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors to dramatically improving energy efficiency. The new hybrid system will be developed based on a hybrid system (e-axle) mounted in the front part of the all-new RAV4 plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV). The new system will be a 4-in-1 system that integrates a motor, reduction gear, DC-DC converter and inverter to off...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28