in August consisted of 172,320 passenger cars; 42,424 light commercial vehicles; 8,916 trucks; and 1,720 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 36,922 units (21.4% share), VW sold 33,870 units (19.7%), GM sold 17,937 units (10.4%), Hyundai sold 16,616 units (9.6%) and Toyota sold 12,174 units (7.1%). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 19,527 units (46.0% share), VW sold 5,361 units ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

onsisted of 172,280 passenger cars; 42,210 commercial vehicles; 8,805 trucks; and 2,053 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales manufacturers in August, VW sold 33,859 units (19.7% share), Fiat sold 27,862 units (16.2% share), GM sold 17,933 units (10.4% share), Hyundai sold 16,682 units (9.7% share), Toyota sold 12,053 units (7.0% share), BYD sold 9,749 units (5.7% share), and Jeep sold 9,043 units (5.2% share). Among light commercial vehicle sales...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

and this illustrates the continuing evolution of the automotive landscape in Australia. A total of 20,070 Chinese-made vehicles were sold in August, which was 67% higher than in August 2024. The figures showed how quickly the industry and consumers are adapting to new options. Among the companies, Toyota sales decreased 3.3% 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...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Toyota Argentina starts Hiace exports to Brazil On September 1, Toyota Argentina announced the start of Hiace exports to Brazil, marking Toyota do Brasil’s entry into the regional van market. Production of Hiace in Argentina began in 2024 at the new facility in Toyota’s Zarate plant that complements Hilux and SW4 manufacturing, sharing the same 2.8-liter engine and rear axle. Equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, advanced safety f...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

cle sales in Thailand increased 5.8% year over year to 49,102 units. July 2025 marked the fourth consecutive month of YoY growth, led by passenger cars, particularly affordable EVs. In the first 7 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 351,796 units, a decline of 0.7% YoY. According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in July, Toyota was up 2.1% to 18,160 units. Isuzu was down 19.1% to 5,485 units. Honda sales were down 8....

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Toyota to showcase Prius plug-in hybrid flex prototype at fair in Brazil On August 11, it was reported that Toyota Brazil will showcase the prototype of its Prius plug-in hybrid flex at the Fenasucro & Agrocana trade fair in Sertãozinho, São Paulo, from August 12 to 15. This pioneering model can run on gasoline or ethanol and be charged via plug-in, potentially reducing CO2 emissions by up to 90% when using ethanol and battery charging. The ini...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

of 181,809 passenger cars, 48,450 light commercial vehicles, 10,598 trucks, and 2,381 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 40,978 units (22.5% share), VW sold 35,926 units (19.8% share), GM sold 20,104 units (11.1% share), Hyundai sold 16,134 units (8.9% share), and Toyota sold 12,042 units (6.6% share). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand, FCA sold 21,645 units (44.7% share), VW sold 5,703 units (11.8% ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

access to charging. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are experiencing a period of rapid growth, with sales up 183 per cent year to date. They offer the ability to drive short distances on electric power while retaining the flexibility and range of a conventional engine. Among the companies, Toyota sales 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 decrease...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Toyota Tsusho plans to boost automotive skills in Cambodia with new training center Reported on August 4, 2025, Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. plans to set up a technical training center to boost automotive skills development in Cambodia, benefiting both its workforce and the broader community. The initiative was shared during a meeting between Toyota Tsusho President and Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board (CIB)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

ales in July 2025 consisted of 181,787 passenger cars; 48,161 commercial vehicles; 10,523 trucks; and 2,754 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales manufacturers in July, VW sold 35,927 units (19.8% share), Fiat sold 31,011 units (17.1%), GM sold 20,094 units (11.1%), Hyundai sold 16,234 units (8.9%), Toyota sold 11,921 units (6.6%), Jeep sold 9,960 units (5.5%), and BYD sold 9,616 units (5.3%). Among light commercial vehicle sales in July, Fiat sol...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Toyota resumes production at Zarate plant in Argentina On July 29, Toyota Argentina resumed production at its Zarate plant after an 11-day scheduled shutdown for maintenance and technological upgrades. The downtime, aligned with the winter school holidays, involved improvements across all areas of the facility, including streets, drainage, cafeterias, and parking lots. To recover lost output, the plant will operate every other Saturday with overt...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

tive month of YoY growth, supported by the low comparison base and strong demand for electrified vehicles and pickup passenger vehicles (PPVs), driven in part by new model launches. In the first 6 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 302,694 units, a decline of 1.7% YoY. According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in June, Toyota was up 3.0% to 19,105 units. Isuzu was down 20.5% to 5,625 units. Honda sales were down 15...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

Toyota announced updated Yaris to be launched in November in Argentina On July 17, Toyota Argentina announced that the new Yaris Cross will launch locally on November 27. This B-segment compact SUV, manufactured at Toyota’s Sorocaba plant in Brazil, marks the brand’s first hybrid compact model in Argentina. It is set to strengthen Toyota’s leadership in sustainable mobility, with the company already accounting for over 70% of electrified ve...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/19

Toyota implements extended July winter shutdown at Zárate plant in Argentina On July 14, it was reported that Toyota implemented an extended winter shutdown at its Zárate plant in Argentina, lasting until July 29. While officially described as a technical halt to update robotization and automation processes, the move has sparked concern among workers, especially given the wage cuts linked to the “Non-Production Period.” Originally planned f...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

es in June consisted of 159,119 passenger cars; 43,339 light commercial vehicles; 8,511 trucks; and 1,963 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 33,431 units (21.0% share), VW sold 32,191 units (20.2%), GM sold 17,564 units (11.0%), Hyundai sold 15,709 units (9.9%) and Toyota sold 10,428 units (6.6%). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 19,649 units (45.3% share), VW sold 4,860 units ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Toyota Thailand to launch 3 models in H2 2025, starting with Yaris Ativ Hybrid in August Reported on July 5, 2025, Toyota Motor Thailand plans to launch 3 new models in the second half of 2025 to support market recovery, starting with the Yaris Ativ Hybrid on August 21. This new Yaris Ativ Hybrid will be sold alongside the existing internal combustion engine (ICE) version, offering consumers more choice. Initially, the hybrid is expected to accou...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

ales in June 2025 consisted of 159,128 passenger cars; 43,036 commercial vehicles; 8,374 trucks; and 2,359 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales manufacturers in June, VW sold 32,192 units (20.2% share), Fiat sold 24,258 units (15.2%), GM sold 17,554 units (11.0%), Hyundai sold 15,851 units (10.0%), Toyota sold 10,331 units (6.5%), Honda sold 9,187 units (5.8%), and Jeep sold 9,156 units (5.8%). Among light commercial vehicle sales in June, Fiat s...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/05

ur utes made up 15.2% of all sales during June. The rest of the top 10 was made up of SUVs and, when combined, models in the top 10 made up 27.2% of all sales. The result highlighted the continued popularity of dual-cab utes and the diversity of choice in the Australian market. Among the companies, Toyota sales decreased 3.2% to 20,225 units, Ford sales increased 6.4% to 10,103 units, Mazda sales decreased 0.8% to 9,405 units, Hyundai sales incre...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

uncertainty surrounding the enactment of the fiscal year 2026 budget by October 1, due to ongoing political conflicts, could further undermine the already fragile domestic economy. In the first 5 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 252,615 units, a decline of 3.0% YoY. According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in May, Toyota was down 1.6% to 19,201 units. Isuzu was down 24.2% to 5,976 units. Honda sales were down 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

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