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

sting, 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 focus...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/07

said that while down 5.2% compared to the same month in 2024, the results reflect a market that remains resilient and competitive by historic standards. The fundamentals of the market remain robust, with strong competition and consumer interest across a range of vehicle types. Among the companies, Toyota sales increased 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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

in May rose 4.4% year-over-year to 456,837 units, marking the third consecutive growth over the same month last year. However, Subaru Corporation (Subaru) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda), which 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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Toyota to revamp hybrid systems and adopt SiC power semiconductors for all-new Lexus ES Hybrid Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will adopt a next-generation hybrid system for the all-new Lexus ES Hybrid, which is scheduled to be launched in Japan in the spring 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...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Toyota to adopt Denso’s SiC power semiconductors for all-new RAV4 PHV Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will adopt Denso Corporation (Denso)’s silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for the all-new RAV4 plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV). This is the first time Toyota has used SiC power semiconductors in a PHV. Toyota will also use SiC power semiconductors in hybrid vehicle (HV) variants of the all-new Lexus ES and other models. The benefit of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Toyota to introduce “rapid acceleration prevention function” as standard equipment for new car models Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will introduce a “rapid acceleration prevention function” as standard equipment on new vehicles such as the RAV4 to be released in the future. While the Japanese government is preparing for mandatory installment of “acceleration control systems for pedal misapplications” when there is an obstacle, the...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Toyota warns U.S. tariffs will raise prices, threaten affordability in U.S. On May 19, Toyota Motor North America Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Templin voiced concerns about the negative effects of tariffs on the automotive sector while avoiding direct criticism of the Trump administration. “A 25% tariff is not sustainable long term without significant price increases,” Templin said at the company’s headquarter c...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

Toyota’s all-new RAV4 makes world premiere in Japan Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it has unveiled its all-new RAV4 compact SUV to the world on May 21. The company will launch the model in Japan before the end of FY2025, with plans to roll out the new RAV4 to customers in over 180 countries and regions globally. Under the concept of "Life is an Adventure,” this sixth-generation RAV4 seeks to become a vehicle that allows any driver to...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Toyota teases images of all-new 2026 RAV4 ahead of reveal On May 19, Toyota provided teaser images of its all-new 2026 Toyota RAV4. The company has scheduled a release event in Plano, Texas for May 20 at 9:00 pm EDT. (Toyota release on May 19, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

atest VFACTS data shows a sharp decline in sales of PHEVs following the removal of the FBT exemption for these models at the end of March. During April, 2,601 plug-in hybrids were purchased, representing 2.9% of sales. This is down from 4.7% of sales year to date to March 2025. Among the companies, Toyota sales decreased 6.7% to 19,380 units, Ford sales decreased 15.2% to 7,334 units, Mazda sales decreased 10.0% to 6,573 units, Kia sales decrease...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Toyota considers Kentucky assembly of next-gen RAV4 to avoid Trump tariffs While Toyota currently plans to keep vehicle output in Canada as it is, the company is considering plans of where to build the next-generation RAV4 to bypass President Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported cars, according to sources familiar with the matter. Toyota is expected to showcase a revised 2026 RAV4 later in 2025. The company manufactures the current generation RAV4 i...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

cle fleet, but Australian families and businesses are not shifting in large numbers to EVs. While the supply of EVs is increasing, now with 89 models available in Australia, the demand for EVs is weak. This is consistent with a number of other advanced markets around the world. Among the companies, Toyota sales increased 8.3% to 20,541 units, Ford sales decreased 6.2% to 8,232 units, Mazda sales decreased 3.0% to 8,000 units, Kia sales increased ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

tal inventory at the beginning of March was 2.99 million units (2.95 million units at the start of February) but fell to 2.66 million mid-month. Among major brands, Lincoln had a higher inventory at 118 days and Dodge 94 days at the end of February 2025. Meanwhile, among Japanese-affiliated brands, Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Nissan, and Infiniti were 30, 29, 49, 63, 45, and 83 days in stock, respectively. Other Japanese brands include Subaru 43...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

the Hanford plant. The coming FX Super One vehicle is anticipated to be unveiled in June of 2025, and expects to start collecting paid reservations in preparation for the first planned FX to roll off the line by the end of 2025. The second potential FX product has benchmarked products including the Toyota RAV4, and plans to have a product that equals the leaders in its segment. (Faraday Future release on March 27, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/29

with 9.6% in February 2024. They are now two months into the Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), and while the supply of battery electric vehicles has risen dramatically, consumer demand has fallen by 37% this year compared with the first two months of 2024. Among the companies, Toyota sales decreased 2.8% to 18,832 units, Mazda sales increased 19.7% to 8,797 units, Kia sales increased 9.2% to 6,707 units, Ford sales decreased...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

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

the second consecutive year.  The stellar performance can be attributed to a catch-up in supply, as well as growing demand for SUVs and Electric Vehicles (EVs). Australia is a 100% import market with no local production taking place since 2017, when the last remaining automakers – GM Holden and Toyota – closed their plants. Their exit came as it was no longer viable to continue local operations due to high manufacturing costs, the small sca...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

s. Especially, the sales of battery electric vehicles were the lowest since October 2022 with 4.4% sales share. This is a major concern because consumers are turning away from EVs at the time the Commonwealth Government has introduced the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES). Among the companies, Toyota sales increased 2.9% to 18,424 units, Mazda sales increased 1.9% to 8,322 units, Ford sales increased 3.1% to 6,830 units, Kia sales increased ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13