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

e percent 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...

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

les, and mini vehicles) in January 2026 significantly 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 vehic...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

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

3% y/y increase), while Tesla, Inc., which did not disclose its figures, is estimated to have sold around 5,600 EVs—an increase of approximately 80%. While EV sales of Nissan, which is leading in the Japanese EV market with its Leaf and Sakura, dramatically declined by 38.3% y/y to 18,968 units, Toyota, which has fully redesigned its bZ4X, sold 4,213 units (a 2-fold y/y increase), and Honda, which launched the new N-One e:, saw a 35-fold y/y i...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

Toyota Philippines xEV sales jump 45% in Jan–Nov 2025; bZ4X BEV launched Reported on December 22, 2025, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) posted a 45% YoY increase in electrified vehicle (xEV) sales, delivering 16,986 units of Toyota and Lexus models from January to November 2025.  This growth mirrors the rising adoption of electrified vehicles in the Philippines, where HEV, PHEV, and BEV sales reached 41,000 units through September, a 356% incre...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/26

electric vehicles (EVs) are increasing in Japan. In November, while sales of electrified passenger vehicles in the country fell 14.9% year-on-year (y/y) to 161,903 units, sales of EVs rose 17.5% y/y to 5,921 units, marking the third consecutive month of growth. In addition to growth in EV sales by Toyota Motor Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., which released new models, sales of EVs by US’ Tesla, Inc. and China’s BYD Co. Ltd. were stron...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/23

Toyota to introduce several new models in Argentina in 2026 On December 17, it was reported that Toyota plans to introduce several new models in Argentina in 2026, expanding its portfolio as well as Lexus’. The announcement was made by Toyota Argentina President Gustavo Salinas, who detailed the rollout schedule during a press conference. The most significant launch will be the Yaris Cross, which has already secured more than 2,000 reservations...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

Thai Motor Expo 2025: Toyota highlights Hilux Travo, Travo-e, and other key models Announced on November 28, 2025, Toyota Motor Thailand highlighted key models at the 42nd Thailand Motor Expo 2025, led by the latest-generation Hilux Travo and Toyota’s first all-electric Hilux, the Travo-e, which made its world debut in early November. The Hilux Travo pickup lineup offers versatility with three body styles (Standard Cab, Smart Cab, and Double Ca...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

DaikyoNishikawa’s bus bar adopted by Toyota for the first time to give EVs increased power DaikyoNishikawa Corporation (DaikyoNishikawa) announced that its newly developed bus bar, a wiring product that stabilizes current transmission, was adopted by Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) for the bZ4X electric vehicle (EV) recently released as an improved version. It is the first time DaikyoNishikawa’s bus bar has been adopted by Toyota. The newly...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

Sumitomo Riko’s cooling pipe hose resin tube adopted for Toyota’s bZ4X EV Sumitomo Riko Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Riko) announced that its resin tube for cooling pipe hoses has been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation’s bZ4X electric vehicle (EV). The resin tube is mounted on an underfloor area from the vehicle front to the rear and near the e-axle and other motor parts. The resin tube, which is made of a low-cost, lightweight resin material, ha...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

Toyota Indonesia announces world premiere of locally-made Veloz Hybrid EV Announced on November 24, 2025, PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) opened GAIKINDO Jakarta Auto Week (GJAW) 2025 with a major milestone: the world premiere of the locally produced New Veloz Hybrid EV. The New Veloz Hybrid EV ushers in a new electrified era for Toyota’s flagship family MPV, offering strong performance, excellent fuel efficiency, and easy maintenance through its s...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

scored 90% or higher for adult occupant protection. The top performers were the Leapmotor B10, Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé, and Hongqi EHS7 i.e., each earning 93% and a 5-star rating. 7 more mid-size SUVs were tested, including Kia EV5, Nissan Qashqai (4-star), Škoda Elroq and Enyaq, Subaru Solterra, Toyota bZ4X, and the updated Tesla Model Y. Among these, the Tesla Model Y stood out, scoring 91% for adult safety, 93% for child safety, 92% for safe...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Toyota Australia to launch all-electric C-HR in mid-2027 Announced on November 11, 2025, Toyota confirmed that the all-new C-HR BEV will launch in Australia in mid-2027. The compact electric SUV will join the bZ4X and bZ4X Touring, further expanding Toyota Australia’s BEV lineup.  Developed as a dedicated BEV, the model offers strong range, practical charging options, and the model’s signature styling. Unlike the hybrid C-HR, it uses Toyota...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

Japan (passenger cars) decreased by 7.5% year-over-year (y/y) to 173,559 units for the fourth month in a row. Sales of hybrid vehicles (HVs), which made up 90% of the electrified vehicle market, were sluggish. On the other hand, sales of electric vehicles (EVs), led by robust sales of new models of Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), recorded a double-digit increase. Sales of HVs decreased by 8.7% y/y to 164,655 u...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/17

Toyota recalls 1.1 million North American vehicles for rearview camera issue On November 4, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing issued a recall for 1,024,407 vehicles in the U.S. because of a rearview camera image that may not display,  according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Transport Canada says in a recall notice that 99,178 vehicles are affected in Canada. Toyota is recalling 102 Toyota and Lexus mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

tory at the beginning of October was 2.87 million units, up 4.0% from the previous month, and rose to 2.96 million units by mid-October. Looking at the number of days of inventory by brand at the end of September, the US brand with the shortest inventory was Dodge at 33 days. Among Japanese brands, Toyota, Lexus, and Mitsubishi Motors all had 27 days. Among Korean brands, Kia had 30 days, and among European brands, BMW had 30 days. Among US brand...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04