Toyota officially launches Yaris Cross in Argentina On February 24, Toyota Argentina officially presented the new Yaris Cross in Buenos Aires, Argentina, marking the launch of the brand’s first B-segment SUV in the country. The model will be offered in multiple variants, including two hybrid versions, expanding Toyota’s electrified lineup in Argentina. The launch campaign, under the concept “Tu primer Toyota híbrido,” positions Yaris Cro...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

Canada’s top-selling passenger car and light truck models in 2025 On January 14, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants released a list of top selling models in Canada in 2025. Even in Canada’s chaotic environment of tariffs and counter-tariffs, automotive sales rose 2.0% in 2025.  Among passenger cars, the Canadian-built Honda Civic retained the top position, with the Toyota Corolla coming in second place despite both models having minor sales ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

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

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

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 confirms LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid for Australia in H1 2026 Announced on June 13, 2025, the first performance hybrid Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2026, marking a key step in Toyota Australia’s multi-pathway approach to electrification. Building on Toyota’s hybrid legacy since October 2001 with the launch of Prius to Australia, the new LandCruiser delivers improved power and strong towi...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

stop sales of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2030. The package will be backed by a modern Industrial Strategy, to be published in full this spring. The Government proposes extending the timeline up to 2030 so that more cars can be sold in later years when demand is higher. Hybrid cars – like the Toyota Prius and Nissan e-Power – will be allowed to be sold until 2035. The government is rolling out tax incentives worth hundreds of millions of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/07

t of global PEV production, with over 2.4 million units in 2024. VW Group, meanwhile, stands as the most prolific PEV producer among non-Chinese OEMs, with a production volume of nearly 320k units during the same period. Other traditional OEMs are also beginning to capitalize on these technologies. Toyota Group regards PHEVs as one of the stepping stones to BEVs, broadening its range with models like the RAV4, Prius, and C-HR, and plans to incorp...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

Toyota launches enhanced 2025 Prius in Europe On January 29, Toyota Europe announced enhancements for the 2025 Prius model. The vehicle, as a pioneer in electrified mobility, continues to lead with its fifth-generation plug-in hybrid system, delivering a total output of 223 DIN hp. It achieves an all-electric driving range of up to 86 km (WLTP combined) and 110 km in urban settings, while maintaining ultra-low fuel consumption of 0.5 l/100 km and...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/30

Bharat Mobility 2025: Toyota Kirloskar Motor showcases its product range and advance technologies On January 17, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) presented its products and advanced technologies at Auto Expo - The Motor Show, Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 (BMGE 2025). Toyota's pavilion at BMGE 2025 featured four unique zones, each offering a different experience that reflects the company's multi-pathway approach. The multi-pathway zone showcased T...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

(i.e. 80 g CO2/km). Then, Opel Corsa Electric followed closely with 103 points, consuming 16.5 kWh/100 km and Peugeot e-308 also scored 103 points, consuming 16.3 kWh/100 km (i.e. 82 g CO2/km). Tesla Model 3 ranked fourth, scoring 100 points with a consumption of 17.2 kWh/100 km (i.e. 86 g CO2/km). Toyota Prius Plug-in was the only gasoline-powered vehicle in the top ten, excelling with 17.7 kWh/100 km in electric mode. Peugeot e-2008 takes sixth...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/14

Toyota Thailand launches updated Corolla Altis; HEV variants feature new battery Announced on November 5, 2024, Toyota Motor Thailand has launched the updated Toyota Corolla Altis, led by the HEV GR SPORT variant. The updates for the HEV options (GR Sport and HEV Premium) include a new lithium-ion pack, which replaced the nickel-metal hydride battery (used since the original Prius). Also, capacity has increased from 3.6 Ah to 4 Ah, resulting in a...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

larity. Following hybrids, those who answered BEV increased slightly, from 30% in 2021 to 32% this time. Apart from hybrids and BEVs, the ratio of 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 Cro...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/29

Toyota Argentina surpasses 30,000 hybrid vehicles sold in Argentina On September 16, Toyota Argentina announced surpassing 30,000 hybrid vehicle sales since 2009, when the Toyota Prius was introduced in the country. Only in 2024, Toyota has sold nearly 7,500 hybrids, representing 78% of the electrified vehicle market in Argentina. The best-selling hybrid model is the Corolla Cross Hybrid and the Corolla Hybrid, produced in Brazil since 2019, rank...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/20

July U.S. sales: four Japanese OEMs see positive growth for 17 consecutive months The total number of new vehicles sold by four Japanese automakers in the U.S. in July 2024 was 394,000 units, a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 2.5% for the 17th month in a row. Toyota Motor Corporation recorded a 5.1% y/y sales decrease to 181,894 units for the second month in a row. Its recalls for the “Prius” in April (about 55,000 units), the “Grand Highl...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/06

Toyota sees robust April-June global HV sales While fuel costs have been high, Toyota Motor Corporation’s (Toyota) financial performance has been helped by robust sales of hybrid vehicles (HVs). In the period April-June 2024, HV sales in Japan increased by 23.8% year-over-year (y/y) to 998,000 units. The figure nearly doubled from five years ago. The ratio of HV sales to total sales increased to 40.1% from 31.8% in April-June 2023. While sales ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/02

Toyota’s new frauds found for seven models, including six certified overseas Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) was found to have additional cases of certification fraud for seven more new vehicle models. Six of the seven models had been certified in the U.K. or Belgium and produced and sold in Japan. Therefore, on July 31, Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) sent a summary of the cases to authorities in those ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/02

Toyota receives correction orders from MLIT for seven new model designation applications On July 31, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that the company has been under on-site investigation and confirmation by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) since the announcement regarding model certification applications on June 3. As a result, in addition to the cases reported on June 3, MLIT indicated eight new cases involvi...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/31

GIIAS 2024: Toyota presents electrified vehicle lineup; launches all-new Prius HEV in Indonesia Announced on July 17, 2024, PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) presented its electrified vehicles (xEV) models including the concept cars at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024. At its booth, Toyota also showcased the PHEV version of the all-new Prius, along with the Toyota FT-3e BEV concept car, the Toyota Kijang Innova Zenix HEV Flex...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/23

KINTO to start offering PHVs as subscription service KINTO Corporation (KINTO, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City), 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. (F...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/17