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

Toyota Vietnam reports sales of 7,953 cars in October 2025 (including Lexus) Announced on December 4, 2025, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported November sales of 7,953 vehicles, including Lexus models. Toyota-branded vehicles accounted for 7,731 units, comprising 2,617 domestically assembled and 5,114 imported units.  TMV’s hybrid portfolio also continued to gain momentum, with HEV sales rising to 831 units in November, up roughly 37% YoY. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

Toyota to offer hybrid flex-fuel version for every passenger car offered in Brazil On November 25, it was reported that Toyota confirmed its plan to offer at least one hybrid flex-fuel version for every passenger car sold in Brazil starting in 2026. Although Toyota Brazil president Evandro Maggio focused on passenger vehicles, the report suggests that the Hilux and next-generation SW4 may also adopt hybrid powertrains. The Hilux, built at Zarate ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

Toyota Yaris Cross to be launched in Argentina in February 2026 On November 17, Toyota Argentina announced that the new Yaris Cross will be launch in February 2026 across 43 dealerships nationwide. The model combines modern design, interior comfort, and advanced safety features, including Toyota Safety Sense across all versions. It offers two powertrains: a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with 106 hp and a hybrid system delivering 111 hp, paired with a...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/22

Toyota opens pre-sales for Yaris Cross in Brazil On November 19, it was announced that Toyota began pre-sales of the Yaris Cross, the first hybrid-flex compact SUV in the Brazilian market. The model will be available in four versions with deliveries starting in February 2026. Production will begin that same month at the Sorocaba plant, with an annual goal of 50,000 units, 25% of which will be exported to over 20 countries. The Yaris Cross debuts ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

Toyota reportedly resumes operations at two assembly plants in Brazil On November 3, it was reported that Toyota resumed production of the Corolla and Corolla Cross at its Indaiatuba and Sorocaba plants in São Paulo, Brazil. The restart will be gradual, and only hybrid versions are being produced for now, as these use engines imported from Japan. The Porto Feliz engine plant remains closed with no reopening schedule, and its 800 employees are cu...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

Toyota Vietnam reports sales of 8,000 cars in October 2025 (including Lexus) Announced on November 1, 2025, Toyota Vietnam Automobile Company (TMV)’s total vehicle sales in October 2025 reached 8,000 units, including Lexus models. Breaking it down, sales of Toyota-branded vehicles totaled 7,768 units, comprised of 2,521 locally assembled cars and 5,247 imported vehicles. Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) sales also showed month-on-month growth in O...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

rket share), Toyota registrations increased 0.8% (8.5% share), Volkswagen registrations decreased 10.8% (7.8% share), Dacia registrations decreased 1.8% (6.0% share), BMW registrations decreased 2.6% (5.0% share). The best-selling cars in October, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Toyota Yaris Cross, Jeep Avenger, Dacia Sandero and Toyota Yaris. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

Toyota announces impossibility to import engine for Yaris cross production in Brazil On October 6, it was reported that Toyota’s key project for the second half of the decade, the Yaris Cross, remains without a launch date in Brazil following the September 23 storm that destroyed the company’s engine plant in Porto Feliz, São Paulo. While production of other models will resume with imported engines starting in November, the Yaris Cross faces...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Toyota Brazil to resume assembly operations in November On October 3, it was reported that Toyota will resume operations at its Sorocaba and Indaiatuba plants, Brazil in November. Production will restart gradually on November 3 with imported engines and components, mainly from Japan, focusing initially on hybrid versions of the Corolla and Corolla Cross for both domestic and export markets. Conventional engine models, including the Corolla, Corol...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/04

ons increased 2.9% (7.9% share), Volkswagen registrations decreased 1.9% (7.6% share), Dacia registrations increased 1.5% (6.1% share), BMW registrations decreased 6.0% (4.8% share). The best-selling cars in September, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Jeep Avenger, Dacia Sandero, Toyota Yaris Cross and Toyota Yaris. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in September decrea...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

the milestone of one million engines produced just over two years ago. The disruption comes as Toyota advances its largest investment cycle in Brazil, with BRL 11 billion planned through 2030, including BRL 5 billion confirmed by 2026 to launch new products and technologies, among them the upcoming Yaris Cross with hybrid flex powertrain. (AutoIndústria on September 22, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Toyota Philippines teases arrival of Ativ Hybrid, may replace or coexist with Vios Reported on September 1, 2025, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has hinted at the upcoming introduction of a HEV to its lineup. In a recent social media post, TMP revealed a headlight image accompanied by the caption, “Achieve the Electrified Vision.” Notably, the highlighted blue letters within the caption spell out “Ativ,” while the headlight design matches...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Toyota Vietnam reports sales of 6,841 cars in July 2025 (including Lexus) Announced on August 1, 2025, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported July 2025 sales of 6,841 vehicles, including Lexus models. Toyota sales nationwide reached 6,668 units, with 2,397 domestically assembled and 4,271 imported vehicles. Hybrid sales nearly doubled YoY, reaching 755 units in July, reflecting growing consumer preference for fuel-efficient, eco-friendly cars withou...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

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 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

he car market from the pandemic years of 2020 to 2022. For Toyota, another factor has been its all-out support for motorsports. This is where Toyota’s Gazoo Racing event comes in. Toyota Gazoo Racing has helped develop the impressive and technologically advanced Toyota sports line, such as the GR Yaris, GR 86 and the Toyota Supra. In terms of electrification, Toyota is focusing on hybrid technology over full EVs, citing infrastructure limitatio...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

9% (8.0% share), Volkswagen registrations decreased 6.5% (7.7% share), Peugeot registrations increased 31.5% (6.2% share), Dacia registrations increased 67.8% (5.6% share). The best-selling cars in May, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Jeep Avenger, Peugeot 208, Dacia Sandero and Toyota Yaris Cross. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in May decreased 19.4% y/y to 36,317...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

BIMS 2025: Toyota celebrates record 9,615 bookings, including 3,795 HEV Units Announced on April 7, 2025, Toyota Motor Thailand reported a total of 9,615 vehicle bookings at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show 2025, setting a new record for the highest number of bookings ever achieved at any Bangkok Motor Show. Hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) models recorded 3,795 units, accounting for 39% of Toyota’s overall bookings, led by the Yaris Cros...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

n the month of February 2025. Sales of Toyota models reached 3,114 units (including 1,322 domestically assembled units and 1,792 imported units), recording a 2.5-fold increase over the same period in 2024. The Vios sedan was Toyota’s best-selling model with 754 units sold, followed by the Corolla Cross (422 cars), Innova Cross (386 cars), Veloz Cross (364 cars), and Yaris Cross (287 cars).  Notably, sales of HEV models alone reached 462 units...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06