i. The incident happened on Sunday morning on US 50 in Dayton, Nevada, about an hour away from Gigafactory Nevada, where the Semi is manufactured. The two vehicles were stopped at a red light when the Semi reportedly slammed into them from behind, a classic VW Beetle that was heavily damaged, and a Toyota RAV4 that was left with a crumpled rear end. The force of the collision and the mass of the Semi claimed the lives of a married couple, pronoun...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/04

nds such as Dodge (93 days), Ram (90 days), Jeep (88 days). Among Japanese brands, Acura was at 76 days, while Volkswagen (VW) led among European brands at 78 days.Lower inventory levels were observed for Cadillac (33 days) among U.S. brands. Among Japanese brands, Honda (33 days), Lexus (25 days), Toyota (20 days) and Mitsubishi (11 days) had relatively tight supply.Other brands recorded the following: Buick and Ford (63 days), GMC (61 days), L...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/02

Toyota Georgetown plant starts production of new RAV4 Hybrid, prepares new paint facility On June 22, Toyota ‘s Georgetown, Kentucky plant announced that it has expanded the company’s manufacturing footprint with the start of production of the all-new RAV4 Hybrid.  The plant’s evolving product lineup supports Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to electrification and will include the launch of the new Highlander Battery Electric Vehicle in S...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/23

Toyota introduces RAV4 PHEV and bZ4X BEV in Argentina On June 9, Toyota introduced its Beyond Zero strategy in Argentina, alongside the launch of the RAV4 plug-in hybrid and the bZ4X, its first fully electric vehicle in the country. Built on the TNGA-K platform, the RAV4 is available with two electrified powertrains: HEV and PHEV and three versions, all equipped with AWD. The HEV version features Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system, combini...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

Chief Executive Tony Weber said that the results demonstrated the pace of consumer adoption of lower-emission technologies in response to an international shock. The shift is particularly evident in the SUV segment, where buyer is increasingly choosing HEV, PHEV and EV options. Among the companies, Toyota sales decreased 30.7% to 16,342 units, BYD sales increased 154.6% to 8,211 units, Ford sales decreased 15.0% to 7,195 units, Hyundai sales incr...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/09

n display technologies—such as head-up displays (HUDs) and instrument clusters—that contribute to safe and comfortable driving. According to Tetsuhiro Takano, Meister, Business Control Ⅱ, Business Control Department, Sales Headquarters, Nippon Seiki, one of the key products on display, the ‘Toyota RAV4 HUD’, is characterised by its tilted display. Whilst a vertical display surface has traditionally been the standard, this product featur...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/05

s such as Ram (91 days), Dodge and Jeep (85 days), and Buick (74 days). Among Japanese brands, Acura was at 89 days, while Volkswagen (VW) led among European brands at 80 days.Lower inventory levels were observed for Cadillac (33 days) among U.S. brands. Among Japanese brands, Mitsubishi (18 days), Toyota (24 days), and Lexus (29 days) had relatively tight supply, while Audi (18 days) was the lowest among European brands.Other brands recorded the...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

Toyota’s all-new RAV4 with Arene enables both software and hardware upgrades, signaling shift away from traditional one-time sales model Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has made it possible to add hardware, such as sensors, to enhance the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) functions of the new RAV4 after purchase. The RAV4 is the first to use Toyota’s proprietary software platform, Arene, which makes it easy to improve performance and...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

Toyota operating income down 21.5% in FY2025; Expects 20.3% decline in FY2026 due to Middle East conflict On May 8, Toyota announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026). Sales revenues increased by 5.5% year-on-year to JPY 50,685 billion. Operating income decreased by 21.5% to JPY 3,766.2 billion, while net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation decreased by 1...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

il 2026. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said that there are around 110 EV models available to Australians, and the supply of EVs continues to increase. The Electric Car Discount has provided important stimulus to the market, and its continuation will support the growth of EVs. Among the companies, Toyota sales decreased 21.6% to 15,185 units, BYD sales increased 140.2% to 7,702 units, Kia sales increased 2.3% to 6,450 units, Hyundai sales increa...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

days. By brand, inventory days at the end of March were relatively high for the following: U.S. brands: Ram (77 days), Buick (73), Ford/Jeep/Lincoln (71), GMC (66), Dodge (64)Japanese brands: Acura (79)European brands: VW (81) Inventory was relatively low for: Japanese brands: Mitsubishi (18 days), Toyota (23), Lexus (25), Infiniti (33)Korean brands: Kia (29)European brands: BMW (31), Audi (33) Other brands showed: U.S. brands: Chevrolet (49), Ca...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/02

AISIN‘s Active Front Spats adopted for all-new Toyota RAV4 with North American specifications Aisin Corporation (Aisin) announced on April 22 that its "Active Front Spats," jointly developed with Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), have been adopted for the first time in the all-new Toyota RAV4 with North American specifications. Conventional front spats are fixed to the lower section of the front bumper; however, for the new products, Aisin has...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

Toyota introduces new-generation RAV4 in Brazil On April 14, Toyota Brazil announced the launch of the new-generation RAV4 in the country. Built on the TNGA platform, the new RAV4 will be offered in two full hybrid versions, S and SX. The model is powered by Toyota’s fifth-generation full hybrid system, combining a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 2 electric motors (MG1/MG2) and an electronic all-wheel drive system via a rear motor (MGR). Th...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

Toyota unveils sixth-gen RAV4 in Europe On April 7, Toyota launched the all-new sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 compact SUV in Europe. The all-new RAV4 is available with plug-in hybrid and hybrid variant, in FWD and AWD. A lightweight, high-rigidity body is built on enhanced TNGA-K platform. All-new RAV4 measures up to 4,645 mm in length, 1,855 mm in width, up to 1,700 mm in height, and wheelbase of 2,690 mm. PHEV variant is equipped with new 2.5-li...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/08

evels included Lincoln (91 days), Jeep (86), Ram (84), Buick (80), Ford (77), Chrysler (69), Dodge (64) and GMC (64) among U.S. brands; Acura (81) among Japanese brands; Hyundai (69) among Korean brands; and VW (87) among European brands. Brands with tighter inventory included Mitsubishi (17 days), Toyota (26) and Lexus (28) among Japanese brands; and Kia (32) among Korean brands. Other brands were as follows: Chevrolet (54) and Cadillac (48) amo...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

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

Toyota investing USD 1 billion in Kentucky, Indiana plants On March 23, Toyota announced it will be spending USD 1 billion at the Georgetown, Kentucky and Princeton, Indiana assembly plants. The investment includes:    •  Toyota Kentucky - USD 800 million to further Toyota’s multi-pathway strategy by preparing the plant for the production of Highlander electric SUV, while also enabling the plant to increase production capacity for the Camr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

PAS’ IVI system adopted for Toyota’s all-new RAV4 Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (PAS, Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama City) announced that its in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system has been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation's all-new RAV4. The system also integrates with the “Arene” software platform, which Toyota is adopting for the first time. The adopted IVI system features a next-generation platform designed to support the transitio...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Toyota to present new RAV4 in April in Brazil and opens pre-orders On March 19, Toyota Brazil confirmed the arrival of the new RAV4 in the country, which will be officially presented in April, and that it will begin the pre-launch campaign allowing customers to register interest and secure priority on the waiting list. The new generation of the SUV, described as the world’s best-selling model in its segment, will be offered in two configuration...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Toyota RAV 4 debuts Panasonic Automotive Systems new in-vehicle infotainment system On March 19, Panasonic Automotive Systems announced that the company's new in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system has debuted in the 2026 Toyota RAV4, which began arriving in dealerships across North America since February, with other regions to follow. Eventually, it will be available in more than 170 countries. The RAV 4 infotainment system features a large, high-...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20