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    SiC technology — key to BYD's 5-minute EV charging breakthrough
    The ability to charge an electric vehicle to a 400-km range in just 5 minutes represents a significant shift in EV technology with advanced semiconductor technology. BYD's Super e Platform achieved this through its newly developed car-grade silicon carbide (SiC) power chips. These chips are rated for 1,500-V operation, essential for supporting the platform's 1,000-V architecture and enabling megawatt-level charging capabilities. While Ron (on-resistance) is a critical factor in evaluating SiC...
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    Is BYD’s new platform the technological inflection point EVs need?
    The adoption of electric vehicles has not progressed as smoothly as anticipated five years ago. Many have questioned whether the transition to EVs is beneficial, as concerns about their practicality in everyday use persist, despite the advantage of zero tailpipe emissions. According to the S&P Global Mobility consumer survey conducted in 2024, primary concerns include the availability of charging stations, long charging times and the range on a single charge. Nearly half of the respondent...
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    Toyota plans to establish an R&D center in Bangaluru, India, by 2027
    Japan’s largest carmaker Toyota Motor Corp. plans to establish its first research and development center in India under its locally operating subsidiary, according to a report published by Autocar Professional on March 21. The news report cited Bloomberg as the original source of this story. It said that the planned India R&D center will be Toyota's third R&D location in the Asia-Pacific region, outside Japan. The carmaker has already made R&D investments in Thailand and Grea...
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    Lizhong Group partners with Toyota for aluminum recycling
    Lizhong Sitong Light Alloys Group (Lizhong Group), a Chinese supplier of aluminum alloy materials and wheels, has entered a partnership with Toyota on the recovery and recycling of aluminum in both mainland China and abroad, Yicai Global reported March 14. Under the partnership, Lizhong and Toyota will collect and sort recycled materials as well as develop and produce recycled aluminum alloy materials and automotive parts. The two partners will also conduct joint research and develop related pro...
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    Toyota partners with Transatel to launch connected vehicle services in Latin America
    Toyota Motor Corp. has announced a collaboration with Transatel, an NTT DATA subsidiary and a global provider of cellular connectivity solutions, to introduce connected vehicle services in Latin America. This partnership involves the integration of Transatel's multinetwork (e)SIM cards into Toyota vehicles in the Latin American market, facilitating a range of services such as telematics and onboard Wi-Fi hotspots. Already available for customers in Brazil and Argentina, this initiative is expect...
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    Toyota to launch nine new EVs in Europe by 2026
    Toyota has announced its intention to significantly increase its electric vehicle offerings in Europe with the launch of nine fully-electric models between 2025 and 2026 for its Toyota and Lexus brands. This move is seen as an effort to compete more aggressively in the burgeoning EV market. In 2025, the company plans to introduce three new electric sport utility vehicle models under the Toyota brand: The bZ4X, Urban Cruiser and C-HR+. This will be followed by the addition of three more EVs in...
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    Toyota launches affordable bZ3x EV featuring Lidar and NVIDIA chip in China
    Toyota has launched its all-electric family sport utility vehicle, the Toyota bZ3x, also known locally as Bozhi 3X in China, as reported by Inside EVs on March 8. This model is notable for being Toyota's most affordable electric vehicle in China, with prices ranging from 109,800 yuan (about $15,150) to 149,800 yuan (about $20,707) for versions equipped with Lidar and self-driving features, showcasing the company's intent to compete more aggressively in the rapidly evolving and highly competitive...
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    Toyota launches hydrogen refueling facility in Indonesia
    Toyota Indonesia has officially launched its hydrogen refueling system (HRS) facility, located at the xEV Center TMMIN Karawang Plant 3, in Indonesia, the company announced Feb. 11. The facility is built with an investment of more than 35 billion rupiah (about $2.1 million), and is an example of collaboration between Toyota Indonesia, the national automotive industry, government, academia, Pertamina, PLN, BRIN and other stakeholders in Indonesia. The newly opened facility aims to focus on ...
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    Toyota unveils phase one of Woven City
    Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Akio Toyoda recently announced the completion of the phase one building construction of Toyota Woven City. This follows his 2018 announcement of Toyota's transition into a mobility company and his 2020 revelation of plans for Woven City, a mobility test course. After breaking ground in 2021, the first phase concluded in October 2024, with preparations underway for the official launch in fall 2025, which will welcome the first residents. Woven City aims to foster co...
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    Toyota recalls nearly 41,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles over seatbelt defect
    Toyota is recalling 40,922 Toyota and Lexus vehicles to fix an issue with seatbelts. The recall includes model years 2025 Toyota Camry sedans, 2025 Lexus NX and 2024–2025 Lexus RX crossovers. In recalled vehicles, the seatbelt webbing may have been damaged during assembly. This could leave a weakened seatbelt that might not restrain an occupant in a crash. Toyota will notify affected vehicle owners in late March or early April. To address this issue, the company’s dealers will inspect the...
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    Toyota develops new fuel-cell system
    Toyota Motor Corp. has developed a new fuel-cell (FC) system, its third-generation, to meet the specific needs of the commercial sector with the same durability as conventional diesel-powered engines, the Japanese vehicle manufacturer said Feb. 14. According to the company, its all-new, third-generation FC system features significant improvements in performance, including fuel efficiency and a significant reduction in costs, compared to the prior version. In addition to passenger vehi...
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    Toyota pioneers new high-voltage battery recycling method
    Toyota Chemical Engineering has pioneered a new recycling method for high-voltage batteries, aiming to significantly reduce CO2 emissions during the recycling process while enhancing the reuse of raw materials. The traditional approach to battery recycling involves an incineration process, which not only results in the loss of recoverable materials but also generates substantial CO2 emissions. Recognizing the need for a more environmentally friendly recycling method, Toyota has been conduct...
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    May Mobility launches driver-out service in Peachtree Corners, Georgia
    May Mobility has initiated its first commercial driver-out transportation service in Peachtree Corners, a suburb of Atlanta, as reported in a press release on Feb. 12. This development signifies May Mobility's third driverless deployment in the US, following earlier projects in Sun City, Arizona, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. The service, developed in collaboration with Curiosity Lab, T-Mobile and the city of Peachtree Corners, has been operational since September 2024, providing public rides in...
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    Toyota recalls model year 2024–2025 Tacoma pickups over potential brake fluid leak
    Toyota has announced a safety recall for specific models of the model year (MY) 2024–2025 Tacoma 4-wheel-drive (4WD) pickup trucks that are equipped with 16-inch brakes and 17-inch wheels. The recall covers the Tacoma pickup trucks sold not only in North America but also in Central and South America, among other regions globally. Of the total, 106,000 vehicles are recalled in the US alone. The affected vehicles were produced between Jan. 2, 2024, and Jan. 7, 2025, at Toyota’s plant in T...
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    Toyota partners with Unity for innovative in-car graphical user interface development
    Unity, renowned for its advanced platform for creating and growing games and interactive experiences, has been chosen by Toyota Motor Corp. to develop the graphical user interface (GUI) for Toyota's upcoming in-car human-machine interface (HMI), aiming to enhance the in-car experience significantly. This collaboration marks a significant move for Toyota, showcasing the potential of Unity's real-time 3D technology, which has been honed through extensive use in the gaming industry across various p...
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    Ionna launches full-scale national EV charging network rollout in US
    Ionna, an electric vehicle charging joint venture initiated by global automakers BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota, has announced its progression from a public beta phase to a full-scale national rollout. This announcement came during a significant event held at the inaugural Ionna Rechargery in Apex, North Carolina, coupled with the unveiling of its new headquarters and Customer Experience Lab in Durham, North Carolina. This transition signifies a...
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    Toyota strengthens its overseas EV and battery manufacturing capabilities
    Toyota Motor Corp. is set to start operations at its first in-house battery manufacturing plant outside Japan, the Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC). Set to begin production in April, this nearly $14 billion facility will produce batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). The plant, located in North Carolina, US, is expected to create approximately 5,000 jobs, reinforcing Toyota's commitment...
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    Pioneering the road ahead: key automotive innovations unveiled at CES 2025
    Over the years the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has become a center stage for automotive innovations. CES 2025 focused on the practical implementation of existing technologies rather than introducing new concept models, highlighting a shift toward refining and deploying previously unveiled innovations. Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) emerged as a central theme at CES 2025, reflecting their growing prominence and the intensified support from the broader automotive ecosystem. However, particip...
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    2025 Toyota Prius introduces advanced features and technology
    The 2025 Toyota Prius, continuing its legacy of innovation since its inception in 1997, introduces enhanced features and technology, maintaining its global sales tally of over 5.3 million units, including 350,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The newest iteration of the vehicle now includes geo-fencing technology, an app-based digital key, and wireless smartphone charging as standard across its range. The plug-in hybrid model combines an all-electric range of up to 110 km in city and urban settings w...
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    Toyota remains world's top automaker in 2024 despite sales dip
    In 2024, Toyota Motor retained its position as the world's top-selling automaker for the fifth consecutive year, despite a 3.7% decrease in global group unit sales, totaling 10.8 million vehicles. This decline encompassed sales from its subsidiaries, the compact car manufacturer Daihatsu and truck manufacturer Hino Motors. A significant factor contributing to the downturn was a sharp decrease in sales within Japan, attributed to governance issues related to certification test procedures, particu...
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    Toyota teams up with Hydrogen Refueling Solutions, ENGIE to build hydrogen refueling infrastructure in Europe
    Toyota Motor Europe has signed an agreement with Hydrogen Refueling Solutions (HRS) and global energy company ENGIE to roll out the next generation hydrogen refueling systems, the Japanese carmaker’s European unit announced Jan. 28. The newly developed hydrogen refueling solution will be piloted in an EU-funded RHeaDHy project that focuses on accelerating infrastructure deployment, the company said. The EU-funded RHeaDHy project stands for refueling heavy duty with very high flow hydroge...
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    Toyota Motor plans China plant to build Lexus EVs
    Toyota Motor plans to establish a new factory in China for the production of electric vehicles, according to a report published by Nikkei Asia on Dec. 23. The company intends to manufacture its luxury Lexus brand at this new facility, which will be located in Shanghai.  Historically, Toyota has operated in China through joint ventures with local manufacturers, but it will independently build and manage this new factory. The Japanese automaker aims to commence operations at...
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    Toyota Motor collaborates with WeaveGrid to offer vehicle-to-grid services to customers in North America
    Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced Dec. 19 that it is collaborating with WeaveGrid to ensure smooth integration of its battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) with the electric grid in order to facilitate an efficient, equitable and resilient energy transition in the region. The move is part of Toyota’s larger strategy that aims to develop a seamless home-charging experience as the carmaker prepares to ramp up for its next-generation electric vehic...
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    WeaveGrid secures $28 million to enhance EV-grid integration
    WeaveGrid, a San Francisco-based software company focused on facilitating the integration of electric vehicles with the electric grid, has successfully raised $28 million in funding. The investment round was led by Woven Capital, Toyota's growth fund, and saw participation from existing investors such as Activate Capital, Collab Fund, Emerson Collective and Salesforce Ventures. Additionally, debt financing for this round was provided by HSBC Innovation Banking. The funding is aimed at ad...
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    Novares inaugurates a new plant in Czech Republic
    Novares has inaugurated its new plant located in the city of Cerhovice in Czech Republic on Dec. 18, marking a significant move by the French company to maintain its operations in the Czech market, following the destruction of the Zebrak premises a few months earlier. This move is part of the Group's strategy to stay close to its global customers, ensuring the delivery standards in terms of quality and availability are met. The plant is set to continue serving its existing customer base, whic...
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    Toyota receives $4.5 million for EV battery circularity project from US DOE
    Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA), part of Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) R&D, has been selected for a $4.5 million funding grant from the US Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. This funding is allocated under the Catalyzing Innovative Research for Circular Use of Long-lived Advanced Rechargeables Program aimed at bolstering a domestic, circular supply chain for electric vehicle batteries. TEMA's Toyota Research Institute of ...
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    Toyota Kentucky invests $922 million in new paint facility in US
    Toyota Kentucky has announced a significant investment of $922 million to construct a new advanced paint facility, emphasizing the company's dedication to US manufacturing, environmental sustainability and stable employment. This state-of-the-art facility, set to open in 2027, aims to enhance operational efficiencies, diminish environmental impacts and improve the quality of vehicle finishes. The addition will expand the plant's capacity by 1 million square feet, while targeting a 30% re...
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    May Mobility launches autonomous e-Palette deployment at Toyota Motor Kyushu factory in Fukuoka, Japan
    May Mobility announced in a press release on Dec. 3 its latest initiative, a corporate autonomous vehicle service, in collaboration with Toyota using the e-Palette mobility-as-a-service vehicle platform. This new service, launched at Toyota Motor Kyushu Co.'s Miyata factory in Fukuoka, Japan, aims to provide a streamlined and effective transportation solution for the factory's employees and guests. The service utilizes a custom version of the e-Palette battery-electric vehicle, which has been in...
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    Hydrexia and Toyota Motor Philippines enter hydrogen technology partnership
    Hydrexia Sdn. Bhd., under the umbrella of Hydrexia Holding Ltd., and Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) have entered into a commercial agreement under which Hydrexia has supplied TMP with a containerized mobile hydrogen refueling station (HRS) designed for refueling hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles (HICEV), including the Toyota Corolla Cross H2 Concept. This vehicle was a highlight at the Toyota "Beyond Zero" event during the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) in October...
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    May Mobility launches second US driverless operation in Ann Arbor
    As reported in a press release on Nov. 20, May Mobility has announced its second US driverless operation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, following its initial launch in Sun City, Arizona. The move marks a significant step toward the expansion of commercial driver-out vehicle services across the US and Japan. The company is working closely with key partners such as Toyota, NTT and Lyft to achieve this objective. The testing in Ann Arbor is distinguished by its challenging traffic conditions, weather patt...
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    Toyota showcases concept technology for hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine vehicles
    At ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2024, Toyota Motor Corp. showcased a new hydrogen-powered concept model that aims to utilize boil-off gas, a byproduct of driving with liquid hydrogen. The automaker said that the technology is still in concept stage, and it is seeking partnerships to bring this technology into reality. Use of liquid hydrogen allows for greater storage capacity compared to gaseous hydrogen due to its higher density. However, it presents a challenge known as boil-off, where st...
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    Automotive Grade Linux launches OSPO Expert Group led by Toyota
    Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a cross-industry collaborative initiative aimed at developing an open-source platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), has established a new Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Expert Group in San Francisco, California. Led by Toyota with support from Aisin and Panasonic, the group aims to promote the establishment of OSPOs within the automotive industry and facilitate the exchange of best practices and information among them. The initiative comes as a response t...
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    Toyota, Suzuki expand strategic partnership to include supply of battery-electric vehicle model from 2025
    Toyota Motor and Suzuki Motor have agreed to further expand their cooperation. As part of the latest agreement between the two Japanese automakers, Suzuki will supply a battery-electric vehicle (BEV), a sport utility vehicle model, to Toyota. Suzuki is expected to begin commercial production of this electric SUV at its Gujarat plant in India from spring 2025.  First announced in 2016, the strategic partnership between Toyota and Suzuki has evolved under the guidance of Akio Toyoda, chair...
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    Toyota and NTT invest $3.26 billion in AI for autonomous vehicles
    Toyota Motor and Japan's Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) have announced plans to invest ¥500 billion (about $3.26 billion) in research and development aimed at creating AI software to enhance autonomous driving capabilities, according to a report published by Nikkei Asia on Oct. 28. According to reports, this collaboration between the automotive giant and the telecommunications leader aims to develop automotive software that utilizes AI to predict accidents and potentially take control ...
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    Toyota Motor Europe launches second cohort of Toyota Open Labs innovation platform
    Toyota Motor Europe, along with its partners, has launched an open call for the second cohort of the Toyota Open Labs innovation platform, the company announced Oct. 25. The carmaker said that this initiative aims to connect startups with business units across the Toyota group and empower their ambitions to scale up and contribute to a sustainable future. According to Toyota, selected companies will get a chance to work with key business units on six strategic categories: a) Electric Ve...
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    Japanese automakers unite to boost in-car software development
    Toyota, Honda and Nissan have entered into an agreement to promote collaboration on the development of in-car software, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported Oct. 16. The collaboration will explore standardizing specifications for certain car functions, including window operations and wiper movements. Executives from these Japanese automakers met officials of Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry last week to discuss the details of this collaborative approach at the Japan Mobility Show, formerly...
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    Toyota partners with Revel for free EV charging in NYC
    Toyota Motor North America and Revel have entered into an agreement to provide Toyota and Lexus battery-electric vehicle (BEV) customers with free access to Revel's DC fast-charging network in New York City until Oct. 14, 2027. Revel, known for operating New York City's largest network of public fast-charging stations, will open its services to Toyota and Lexus BEVs, aiming to improve the charging experience for vehicle owners in the area. This collaboration is part of Toyota's broader commit...
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    Toyota recalls 42,200 Corolla Cross Hybrid subcompact SUVs to fix issue with brake system
    Toyota is recalling 42,199 Corolla Cross Hybrid subcompact sport utility vehicles from the 2023 and 2024 model years to fix an issue with the brake systems. In affected vehicles, a faulty brake actuator assembly could cause the brake pedal to have reduced force, resulting in a longer braking distance. The brake actuator assembly was supplied by Bosch. Not all the recalled vehicles were sold in the US. According to the documents filed by Toyota with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Admin...
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    Toyota Kirloskar Motor to invest $2.5 billion on a new EV plant in Maharashtra, India
    Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM), which is an Indian joint venture between Japan’s largest automaker Toyota Motor Corp. and India’s Kirloskar Group, has been allotted a land parcel of 827 acres for a new manufacturing plant in the western state of Maharashtra, India, according to a news report published by PTI on Oct. 7. In July 2024, TKM had signed an agreement with the state government of Maharashtra to set up a greenfield manufacturing plant for electric and hybrid cars. The l...
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    Yokohama collaborates with Toyota for eco-friendly tires on new Camry
    Yokohama Rubber has announced its partnership with Toyota Motor Corp. by providing its BluEarth-GT AE51 tires as original equipment for Toyota's new hybrid sedan, the Camry, according to a press release on Oct. 4. The collaboration marks a significant step as the Camry, equipped with the 21555R1794V tire size, is being gradually launched across various global markets including Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. The BluEarth-GT AE51 tires, part of Yokohama's environmentally focuse...
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    Peachtree Corners deploys autonomous vehicle in partnership with May Mobility and T-Mobile
    As reported in a press release on Sept. 26, Peachtree Corners, one of the US' initial smart city environments utilizing real-world connected infrastructure and T-Mobile's 5G technology, has partnered with May Mobility for the deployment of autonomous vehicle solutions in Georgia. The collaboration aims to provide on-demand autonomous transportation service, starting with the operation of autonomous Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles. These vehicles will be showcased along Technology Parkway i...
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    LG Chem to supply cathode active materials to Toyota-Panasonic JV PPES
    LG Chem has announced a collaboration with Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES), a joint venture between Toyota Motor Corp. and Panasonic Corp., to supply cathode active materials (CAM) starting in 2026. The agreement underscores LG Chem's commitment to its global expansion strategy and its dedication to supporting the development of a decarbonized society through sustainable and innovative technology. The Japanese electric vehicle battery manufacturer PPES is known for supplying batter...
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    Zubie partners with Toyota Data Solutions to enhance fleet management
    Fleet telematics solution provider Zubie has announced its partnership with Toyota Data Solutions, commercial vehicle connectivity platform of Toyota Motor. The partnership will help the way businesses manage their vehicle fleets by making use of advanced vehicle data. By integrating Toyota's sophisticated connectivity services, the partnership aims to offer real-time vehicle insights, aligning with Zubie's goals to enhance operational efficiency and streamline management processes. A signifi...
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    Toyota debuts 2025 Sienna minivan with radar-based seat reminder system
    Toyota has introduced the model year 2025 Sienna minivan with several innovative features, including a radar-based advanced rear-seat reminder system, the automaker said in a press release on Sept. 17. The system utilizes millimeter-wave radar to ensure rear-seat passengers' safety by providing a series of alerts if movement is detected once the vehicle is parked and locked. It is integrated with the Toyota app for mobile alerts and can be disabled through vehicle settings if desired. The Sie...
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    Japan aims to boost EV battery production to reduce foreign dependence
    Japan is embarking on a significant economic and strategic endeavor to increase its electric vehicle battery production capabilities, aiming to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers, notably Chinese and South Korean manufacturers who currently dominate about 90% of the global battery market. The country's major automakers, including Toyota, Nissan, Subaru and Mazda, are leading this initiative with a collective investment goal of ¥1 trillion (about $7 billion) by 2028. This move is bols...
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    Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry certifies Toyota’s battery development plans
    Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp. announced Sept. 6 that the development and production plans for its next-generation batteries (performance version) and all-solid-state batteries were certified by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Toyota said that the certification was granted under the Japanese government's "Supply Assurance Plan for Batteries." It approves the carmaker’s plan for the following: a) Production of the next-generation batteries (performance vers...
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    Prime Planet Energy to start production of advanced batteries at Himeji Facility in 2026
    Prime Planet Energy & Solutions Inc. (PPES), headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, has announced plans to commence production of next-generation performance batteries for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) at its Himeji Facility starting in 2026.  The initiative to mass-produce these prismatic performance batteries is in tandem with Toyota Motor Corp.'s intention to utilize them in its forthcoming BEVs from 2026. This project has received approval from the Ministry of Economy, Trade an...
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    Monet Technologies to launch autonomous mobility service in Tokyo
    According to a press release on Sept. 10, Monet Technologies, a collaborative venture involving SoftBank Corp., Toyota Motor Corp. and other automotive manufacturers based in Japan, has announced its plan to launch an automated mobility service in the latter half of fiscal 2024 (ending March 31, 2025). The service will be introduced in Tokyo Waterfront City, utilizing Level 2 self-driving technology, which involves vehicles capable of controlling steering, acceleration and deceleration while ...
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    Toyota to cut down EV output to 30% below previous 2026 sales forecast
    Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. has slashed its electric vehicle production plans for 2026 by about 30%, becoming the latest vehicle manufacturer to trim down its electric car production plans amid slowing demand for EVs globally, according to a news report published by Reuters on Sept. 6. The Reuters news report cited a report by the Nikkei business daily as the original source. It said that the world's biggest automaker has revised its plans to produce 1 million EVs in 2026, compar...
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    BMW and Toyota advance fuel-cell electric vehicle technology collaboration
    The BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corp. have officially announced that they are advancing their collaboration in the development of fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology, with plans to launch new FCEV models for passenger cars. BMW announced its intention to introduce its first series production FCEV in 2028, offering an all-electric powertrain with zero local emissions. This move is part of both companies' commitment to the hydrogen economy and represents an elevation of their joint effo...
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    Toyota and BMW to expand fuel-cell vehicle collaboration
    Toyota Motor Corp. and BMW are reportedly planning to enhance their collaboration in the development of fuel-cell vehicles, as mentioned in a Nikkei Asia article. According to this report, the two automotive giants are poised to sign a memorandum of understanding regarding their partnership in the coming week, with an anticipated official announcement on Sept. 5. However, when approached for comments, a spokesperson from Toyota clarified that the Nikkei Asia report does not originate from an ...
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    Toyota launches new hydrogen fuel-cell hub in Beijing
    Toyota has initiated operations at its new hydrogen fuel-cell research and development hub and manufacturing base in Beijing. The project is a joint venture between Toyota and Beijing SinoHytec, a hydrogen fuel cell-engine maker, alongside United Fuel Cell System Research and Development Beijing, a consortium consisting of six companies including FAW Group, Dongfeng Automobile, GAC Group and BAIC Group, in addition to SinoHytec and Toyota itself. Spanning 44,000 square meters, the first ...
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    Toyota to employ gigacasting machine for EV production in Japan
    Toyota Motor has announced plans to introduce a gigacasting machine at its plant in Aichi prefecture, Japan, potentially within the year. This machinery, one of the largest of its kind in the country, will exert up to 9,000 tonnes of clamping pressure, a capacity that outstrips the typical gigacasting machine's force of at least 6,000 tonnes. The process of gigacasting combines multiple vehicle components into singular large modules by utilizing high-pressure molten aluminum alloy, which, in ...
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    Toyota plans to build an EV battery plant in Japan
    Toyota Motor Corp. is planning to build a new electric vehicle battery plant in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, according to a news report published by NHK World Japan on July 26. Citing unnamed sources, the report mentioned that the automaker is in the process of acquiring a land parcel in an industrial park in Fukuoka Prefecture, with the purpose of setting up a battery manufacturing plant. The report further stated that the planned battery plant will be managed by its wholly own...
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    Toyota to replace engines in more than 100,000 Tundra pickups, Lexus LS SUVs
    Toyota has decided to replace the 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V6 engines in approximately 102,200 Tundra pickups and Lexus LX sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in North America with new engines, according to a report by The Drive on July 25. The affected vehicle owners will receive the new engines at no cost. In May, Toyota issued a voluntary recall of certain model year (MY) 2022 and 2023 Tundra and Lexus LX models after identifying that machining debris may find its way inside the engine, leading to ...
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    Toyota West Virginia begins production of fifth-generation hybrid transaxle
    Toyota West Virginia has initiated the production of the fifth-generation hybrid transaxle, marking a significant step in Toyota's commitment to electrification and sustainable employment. This advancement comes following over $300 million in investments made in 2021 and 2022 at the Buffalo, W.Va., facility. David Rosier, the plant's president, emphasized the role of the facility's team members in achieving this milestone, which underscores Toyota's dedication to maintaining job stabilit...
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    Toyota plans to integrate RoboSense Lidar in Lexus electric models – report
    Toyota's luxury brand, Lexus, is set to integrate Lidar products from RoboSense Technology, China's leading Lidar-maker, into several of its all-electric vehicles, primarily employing RoboSense's M-platform products, according to a report published by CnEVPost on July 11. This collaboration is expected to extend to other Toyota brands eventually, as indicated by sources and RoboSense's first-quarter earnings report. RoboSense also highlighted its partnership with Toyota, the top-selling car...
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    Toyota partners with Ionna to expand battery-electric vehicle charging network in North America
    Toyota Motor North America has announced its partnership with Ionna, joining seven other automakers as an investor and founding partner, to enhance the charging infrastructure for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in North America. The seven other automakers who have invested in Ionna are BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis. Ionna plans to establish a network of at least 30,000 charging ports by 2030, which will be accessible to Toyota and Lexus customers. Th...
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    Toyo Tires supplies Open Country A/T III tires to Toyota Land Cruiser 250, Lexus GX SUVs
    Toyo Tires is supplying its Open Country A/T III tires as original equipment for the new Toyota Land Cruiser 250 sport-utility vehicle (SUV), which went on sale in the Middle East and other regions in June 2024, the company said in a press release. The all-terrain tire is offered in 265/70 R18 116H size. Separately, Toyo Tires also started supplying the Open Country A/T III tires as original equipment fitment in the all-new Lexus GX SUV, which went on sale in North America and elsewhere in Ap...
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    Toyota Kirloskar partners with Indian Institute of Science to create mobility engineering lab
    Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor in India, has announced a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, India, to establish a Mobility Engineering Laboratory. The research facility aims to prepare future engineers with the multidisciplinary skills required for advanced mobility solutions development, Autocar Professional reported on July 4. This laboratory will mainly focus on electrified vehicle powertrain technologies and will feature adv...
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    Toyota in talks with authorities in Shanghai to locally produce Lexus EVs
    According to a news report published by CnEVPost on June 28, Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation is currently discussing with the relevant authorities in Shanghai the possibility of building a wholly owned electric vehicle factory to produce Lexus EVs. The report cited Bloomberg as the original source of this news development. Citing unnamed sources, the report mentioned that Toyota is negotiating for similar tax breaks, policy support and land grants that Tesla got for setting up i...
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    Toyota Motor, affiliated companies, agree to sell shares in Aisin
    Toyota Motor, along with two its affiliated companies Denso and Toyota Industries, has announced plans to sell its stake in another group supplier, Aisin Corp. The Japanese automaker will sell 13 million shares, equivalent to a 4.8% stake, in Aisin. Toyota will continue to remain the single largest shareholder in Asin with a 20% stake. Denso and Toyota Industries each will sell 12.96 million shares in Aisin. Denso is selling its entire 4.81% holding in Aisin, excluding treasury shares. Toyota...
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    Toyota recalls of 11,000 Lexus RX and NX models in US to fix head restraints of front seats
    Toyota is voluntarily recalling certain model years 2024 Lexus RX and 2024–2025 Lexus NX vehicles in the US to fix an issue with the head restraints of the front seats, the automaker said in a press release on June 27. The recall affects about 11,000 vehicles. According to the Japanese automaker, the head restraints for the front driver and passenger seats could be removed in affected vehicles without the need to press the designated release button. This may result in the vehicle not comply...
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    Mitsui Chemicals and ARRK debut advanced materials in Toyota Hyper-F Concept
    Mitsui Chemicals and its subsidiary ARRK Corp. have announced their materials' incorporation into a high-performance concept car based on the Toyota Fortuner. This collaboration involves TAFNEX CF PP, a unidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced polypropylene resin sheet developed by Mitsui Chemicals, and direct pellet-fed 3D-printed components co-developed by Mitsui Chemicals and ARRK. These materials are utilized in the Toyota Hyper-F Concept, which was designed by TCD Asia Co. Ltd., ...
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    Toyota announces $531 million expansion at San Antonio plant in US
    Toyota has announced plans to expand its San Antonio plant in Texas, the automaker said in a press release June 21. The Japanese automaker will invest $531 million to establish a new dedicated facility to produce drivetrain parts. The planned investment will create 400 new jobs. For nearly two decades, Toyota Texas has been a key player in manufacturing trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUV), with the total investment in the plant now exceeding $4.7 billion. Currently, Toyota builds its Tund...
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    Toyota recalls 145,000 SUVs over airbag deployment issue
    Toyota has issued a voluntary recall of some 145,000 units of model year 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX sport utility vehicles in the US to fix side curtain airbags which may not deploy properly in certain crash scenarios, the automaker said in a press release June 20. The side curtain airbag on the driver side may not deploy as intended during certain crashes if the driver’s window is rolled down. “If this occurs, the vehicles may not meet a federal safety standard, increasing...
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    LD Carbon secures $28 million in Series-C funding to expand recycling operations
    LD Carbon, one of the leading suppliers of recovered carbon black, has successfully concluded its Series-C funding round, raising $28 million, the company said in a press release on June 19. The latest funding round was headed by Toyota's growth fund, Woven Capital, and saw the participation of several notable investors including Meritz Securities, Investwith, Industrial Bank of Korea, Hyundai Motor Group’s ZER01NE, Elohim Partners and New Main Capital. LD Carbon will use the funds to upsca...
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    Toyota and Pepco launch vehicle-to-grid project with bZ4X battery-electric vehicles
    Toyota Motor North America and Pepco, a local energy utility, have initiated a collaborative vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research project focusing on the Toyota bZ4X battery-electric vehicle (BEV). This endeavor, taking place in Plano, Texas, and Washington, DC, seeks to explore the capabilities of bidirectional power flow technology, which would enable BEV owners not only to charge their cars but also to supply excess power back to the local energy grid. The project aims to enhance energy reliability...
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    Toyota's hydrogen fuel-cell Hilux project reaches demonstration phase
    Toyota has advanced its hydrogen fuel-cell Hilux project to demonstration phase with the production of 10 prototype vehicles, the automaker announced in a press release on June 7. The vehicles, built by Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK), reflect Toyota's wider European strategy to hasten development on hydrogen fuel-cell solutions to achieve carbon neutrality in the region. In addition to real-time testing, five of these prototypes will be engaged in customer and media demonstrations,...
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    Toyota invests $282 million in its Alabama, US, engine plant
    Toyota has announced plans to expand its Huntsville, Ala., plant with a $282 million investment, adding more than 350 new jobs, according to a press release dated June 5. This takes the company's total investment in its Alabama, US, operations to over $1.7 billion. The expansion will add new lines for drivetrain products to an already significant engine production site. Toyota Alabama, the company's largest engine producer in North America, assembled more than 770,000 engines in 2023. The pla...
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    Toyota's CSRC initiates 15 projects to Improve Automotive Safety
    Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) has announced 15 new research projects aimed at advancing safety in the automotive industry. The projects are part of CSRC's current five-year research phase and will focus on better understanding driver behavior, crash avoidance and crash injury mitigation. The new projects are categorized into three research tracks: Human-Centric, which focuses on safe technology interaction with people; Safety Assurance, concerning crash avoidance; and A...
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    Japanese automakers to develop new combustion engines compatible with electric drives, alternative fuels
    In parallel to the electrification push, Japanese automakers Subaru Corp., Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. have announced their commitment to develop new internal combustion engines (ICEs). These engines will be optimized for integration with electric drive units including motors and batteries. Under the collaboration, the three automakers will each work on a unique, signature engine. Toyota will develop the inline-four engine, which achieves both high output and high thermal ef...
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    Hexagon Purus to supply components for heavy-duty hydrogen mobility to Toyota Motors North America
    In a press release dated May 22, Hexagon Purus announced that it will supply components to Toyota North America (TMNA) for serial production of its heavy-duty fuel-cell electric powertrain kits. The components include a full hydrogen storage system and a high-voltage battery pack. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) assembles integrated dual fuel-cell modules for use in hydrogen-powered heavy-duty commercial trucks. The fuel-cell kit, including the battery and hydrogen storage systems ...
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    Pioneer launches 10-speaker sound system for Toyota Land Cruiser 250
    Pioneer has announced that its 10-speaker sound system is now available as an original equipment (OE) fitment option for the new Toyota Land Cruiser 250 sport utility vehicle (SUV), the company said in a press release. Toyota began delivery of its premium SUV in Japan in mid-April. The sound system features an eight-channel amplifier and 10 speakers, including full-range and mid-range units, as well as a subwoofer, installed strategically within the vehicle. Two-way speakers are placed at an ...
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    Japanese automakers including Toyota, Honda, Nissan to collaborate on AI, semiconductors
    Toyota Motor Corp., Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., and Honda Motor Co. Ltd., along with other major Japanese car manufacturers, will collaborate to develop software for next-generation vehicles, according to a Nikkei report. They will work together on fields such as generative artificial intelligence and semiconductors. The strategy for the digital transformation of the auto industry will be presented by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, facilitating a cooperative operation that c...
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    Garmin unveils new subwoofer systems for Toyota Tundra CrewMax and Ford Maverick trucks
    Garmin has introduced two new additions to its JL Audio Stealthbox subwoofer systems lineup, it said in a press release on May 7. These new speakers are specifically designed for select Toyota Tundra CrewMax and Ford Maverick trucks in model years 2022 and newer. The Stealthbox subwoofer systems offer superior audio performance compared to the factory-supplied system, with clean and powerful bass. The Stealthbox subwoofer system for the Maverick features a JL Audio TW1 thin-line, 10-inch subw...
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    Toyota plans to invest $13 billion on EVs, AI and supply chain
    Japan’s largest automaker Toyota Motor Corp. plans to invest ¥2 trillion (about $12.9 billion) on new technology development, including electric vehicles and hydrogen propulsion systems, as well as on strengthening its supply chain management in the financial year ending March 2025, according to a news report published by Nikkei Asia on May 8. The automaker reported a record net profit of ¥4.9 trillion for the financial year ended March 2024 on May 8. The results were helped by a wea...
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    Toyota to pump $1.4 billion at its Indiana, US, plant to prepare for an all-new, three-row battery-electric vehicle
    Toyota plans to invest $1.4 billion at its Princeton facility in Indiana, US, to prepare the manufacturing plant to produce an all-new, three-row battery-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the US, the automaker announced April 25. The new investment plan will bring Toyota’s cumulative investments at the Indiana facility to $8 billion, the company said, adding that the move will also add up to 340 new, high-quality jobs with long-term stability at the site. The new announcement comes...
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    Toyota partners with Tencent to boost growth in Chinese market
    Toyota Motor has announced a strategic alliance with Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings to collaborate in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data for electric vehicles (EVs) sold by the Japanese auto company in China. Toyota has been struggling in the Chinese market due to aggressive pricing and marketing from local competitors, and the partnership with Tencent aims to accelerate its growth in the sector. Tencent, which has a social networking service used by over 1 billio...
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    Toyota launches challenge to accelerate AI-predicted materials synthesis for EVs
    Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has launched a multiyear, multimillion-dollar challenge aimed at accelerating the synthesis of new materials predicted by AI for use in electric vehicles and other emerging technologies, according to a press release on April 18. The challenge, called the Synthesis Advanced Research Challenge, is designed to bridge the gap between AI predictions and actual material synthesis in the laboratory, which can take years. TRI Senior Director of Energy & Materi...
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    Toyota recalls select Prius models in Japan owing to faulty rear-door handle
    Toyota Motor has suspended orders for its Prius cars owing to a product recall related to faulty rear-door handle parts, The Straits Times reported April 17. The company is recalling 135,305 Prius vehicles in Japan manufactured between Nov. 24, 2023 and April 3, 2024, according to Japan's Transport Ministry. No accidents have been reported due to the issue. According to the report, Toyota's supplier, Tokai Rika, expects to incur ¥11 billion (about $96 million) in costs owing to the recall.&n...
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    Yokohama Rubber supplies GEOLANDAR A/T G015 tires to Toyota’s Crown Crossover RS Landscape
    The Yokohama Rubber has announced that it will supply its GEOLANDAR A/T G015 tires as original equipment to Toyota Motor Corp. for the latter's new Crown Crossover RS Landscape special edition, as reported in a press release on April 16. The GEOLANDAR A/T G015 is an all-terrain tire designed for sport utility vehicles (SUVs), which offers excellent drivability and durability in off-road conditions, along with a comfortable and quiet ride on city streets. This marks an expansion of Yokoha...
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    Toyota Ventures raises another $300 million to expand investments in early stage statrtups
    Toyota Ventures, the early-stage venture capital arm of Toyota, has raised $300 million in new funds to expand its investments in startups developing disruptive technologies and business models that are powering the transition to electric mobility and increasing software capabilities in cars, the company announced on April 10. The new funding comprises two $150 million funds — Toyota Ventures Frontier Fund II (TVFF II) and Toyota Ventures Climate Fund II (TVCF II). The addition of these two...
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    LG Uplus Sporki to be available in Toyota's car infotainment
    South Korea's LG Uplus Corp. announced that its sports community platform Sporki will be featured in Toyota Connect, the U+Drive-based infotainment system of Toyota Korea, The Korea Economic Daily reported March 22. According to the news report, Sporki is accessible in all Lexus and Toyota models equipped with Toyota Connect, including the Lexus LS, Lexus UX, Highlander, RAV4 and Crown. With the in-vehicle Sporki service, users can enjoy watching four major sports: Baseball, soccer, voll...
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    Primearth EV Energy to be renamed as Toyota Battery Co.
    Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. plans to change the name of Primearth EV Energy Co. Ltd. (PEVE) to Toyota Battery Co. Ltd. from Oct. 1, 2024, the company announced March 27. The name change has to be officially approved by PEVE’s annual general meeting of shareholders, scheduled in June 2024. The name change announcement comes soon after Toyota acquired Panasonic’s 19.5% stake in PEVE to make the latter a wholly owned company. The move, announced by the automaker on March ...
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    Pioneer's Premium Sound System to debut in upcoming Lexus GX SUVs in Japan
    Pioneer Corp. has announced that its Premium Sound System will be factory-installed in the upcoming Lexus GX sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in Japan, scheduled for launch in 2024, in a press release dated March 25. The company has also received a Special Chief Engineer (CE) Award from Toyota Motor Corp. for designing and developing a technologically advanced premium sound system for the Lexus GX, which enhances its value propositions. The Premium Sound System designed for the Lexus GX is ...
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    Nissan, Honda to cut China production capacity amid EV race with local rivals ‒ report
    Nissan and Honda are set to reduce their vehicle production capacity in China as they struggle to keep up with Chinese rivals in the electric vehicle race. Nissan will begin talks with a local joint venture company to cut capacity by up to 30%, equivalent to 500,000 cars annually. Honda also wants to reduce its capacity by 20% to about 1.2 million vehicles annually. Both companies are in discussions with local partners and have already informed major suppliers of the production cuts. In 20...
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    Nippon Steel announces fresh investments in auto steel-component production in Mexico
    Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel announced an investment of $71.3 million to set a new plant to produce automotive steel components. The plant is located in the municipality of Apaseo El Grande, Mexico, at proximity to Japanese automaker Toyota's assembly plant. It is likely to create 200 new direct jobs. According to Directorio Automotriz, the new plant will produce 120,000 metric tons of automotive steel sheets per year for electric vehicles in four production lines. Nippon Steel already...
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    Toyota Motor Corp. to acquire Panasonic’s stake in Primearth EV Energy to make it a wholly owned subsidiary
    Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) and Panasonic Holdings Corp. (Panasonic HD) have mutually agreed to let the carmaker acquire Panasonic’s stake in Primearth EV Energy Co. Ltd. (PEVE) to make it a wholly owned subsidiary, Toyota announced March 5. The acquisition, which is scheduled to take place later in March, will help Toyota in strengthening its capabilities in mass-producing automotive batteries. PEVE was first established in December 1996 by the two companies, where Panasonic HD had a ...
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    Toyota Motor North America collaborates with EnergyHub to support grid reliability
    Toyota Motor North America and EnergyHub are collaborating to support power-grid reliability, reduce the cost of electric vehicle charging and offer a convenient EV ownership experience, EnergyHub said March 6. EnergyHub said that a direct integration with its platform will enable Toyota and Lexus EV customers to take advantage of certain utility programs designed to reduce the cost of charging for EV customers, while helping utilities ensure grid reliability and accelerate decarbonization. ...
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    Toyota to invest $2 billion in Brazil ‒ report
    Japanese automaker Toyota will announce on March 5 an 11 billion real (about $2.2 billion) investment for the next few years in Brazil, quoting the South American country's vice president, according to a Reuters report on March 4. Toyota said in a statement earlier on March 3, after local media had first reported the new investments, that it had no comment on potential plans. The report further said Brazil's Vice President and Minister for Industry Geraldo Alckmin announced on social media...
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    Toyota recalls over 600,000 vehicles owing to safety concerns
    Over 600,000 Toyota pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US have been recalled over the past week owing to different issues that could increase the risk of crashes, The New York Times reported on Feb. 27. The first announcement stated that about 280,000 vehicles, including Toyota Tundra, Tundra Hybrid and Lexus LX600 vehicles from the model years (MY) 2022–2024 and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles from MY 2023–2024, were recalled because “certain parts of the transmission may not ...
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    Toyota begins production of 2.4-liter turbo gasoline engine for Tacoma pickup trucks in the US
    Toyota has commenced the production of its i-Force 2.4-liter turbo gasoline engine for the all-new Tacoma pickup truck in the US, the company announced Feb. 21. It said that the commencement of production operations on its new engine assembly line is part of its previous investment of $222 million. According to the company, the i-Force 2.4-liter turbo engine line marks the plant’s sixth building expansion and brings Toyota Alabama’s total investment to $1.5 billion. In 2023, the plant ach...
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    Toyota recalls 280,000 vehicles due to transmission problem
    Toyota has announced a recall of nearly 280,000 vehicles in the US owing to a transmission problem that can cause the cars to roll forward while in neutral. According to an Associated Press report dated Feb. 22, the recall affects some model year (MY) 2022 Toyota Tundra pickups and Lexus LX 600 sport utility vehicles (SUVs), as well as MY 2023 and 2024 Toyota Sequoia SUVs. The issue involves certain parts of the transmission not immediately disengaging when the vehicle is shifted to neutral, ...
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    Toyota Motor North America announces executive changes
    Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) on Feb. 12 announced executive changes designed to drive continued growth, advance its commitment to vehicle electrification and prepare for the future of mobility. The following manufacturing changes are effective immediately. The automaker promoted Kevin Voelkel to senior vice president, vehicle plants. In this position, he will be responsible for overseeing North American vehicle production at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California (TMMBC), Canada (TMM...
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    Toyota to infuse another $1.3 billion at Kentucky, US, plant to add EV, battery-assembly capacity
    Japanese carmaker Toyota plans to invest an additional $1.3 billion at its flagship Kentucky, US, facility for future electrification efforts, including assembly of an all-new, three-row battery-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) for the US market, the company announced Feb. 6. According to Toyota, the newly earmarked outlay brings the plant’s total investment to nearly $10 billion and reinforces the carmaker’s commitment to high-quality vehicles and long-term job stability. Toyota s...
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    Chiyoda, Toyota to collaborate on efficient hydrogen production system
    Chiyoda Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. have agreed to collaborate on developing a large-scale electrolysis system and forming a strategic partnership. The goal is to contribute to achieving the Japanese government's targets for hydrogen production through the development of a highly efficient and compact electrolysis system, according to a press release on Feb. 5. The two companies will combine their expertise in fuel-cell technology, processing plant design and large-scale plant construction t...
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    Toyota, Hino temporarily halt production lines after engine certification scandal – report
    Japanese automakers Toyota Motor and Hino Motors have temporarily halted some production lines after Toyota Industries, a group company, admitted to cheating on engine certification, according to a report by Nikkei Asia on Jan. 30. This has affected not only the vehicles that use the affected engines but also other models, including the Alphard minivan. Toyota has suspended six production lines at four domestic assembly plants until Feb. 1, after which the company will decide whether to ...
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    EVgo, Toyota extend agreement to continue offering fast-charging services to bZ4X customers
    EVgo, a leading US-based charging point operator (CPO), announced on Jan. 10 that the company is extending its agreement with Toyota Motor North America Inc. to provide the drivers who purchase or lease a new 2024 Toyota bZ4X with one year of complimentary fast charging on EVgo’s nationwide network. It can be recalled that the two companies had first announced their agreement in February 2022. Notably, collaboration with a CPO and an offer to avail complimentary charging helps boost range c...
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    Toyota to integrate Mapbox software for in-vehicle navigation systems
    Mapbox has announced a partnership with Toyota Motor Corp., under which the mapmaker will integrate its software within Toyota’s in-vehicle navigation systems, according to a press release dated Jan. 4. The navigation soution will be available in North America, Europe and Australia. The collaboration aims to provide drivers with an enhanced map technology experience, offering a modern and easy-to-understand visual interface, rapid data updates, and customizable maps. Mapbox will suppor...
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    Toyota's Daihatsu to compensate suppliers over output halt
    Toyota Motor's small-car unit Daihatsu Motor will compensate 423 domestic suppliers with which it has direct business relations as its plants in Japan remain idled due to a safety scandal, a Reuters report on Dec. 25, 2023, said, quoting the company spokesperson. The small-car specialist has halted production in Japan until January, and the company will consider compensating suppliers based on past business volumes and is working to assess the impact of the stoppage on its sprawling supplier ...
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