Toyota: News

Toyota is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer with its headquarters based in Toyota City, Japan. It comes under the Toyota Motors Corporation alongside Lexus, Hino, Ranz, and Daihatsu brands. It produced its first vehicles, the A1 passenger car and the G1 truck in 1935 under Kiichiro Toyoda, founder Sakichi Toyoda’s son. It was later incorporated as an independent company in 1937. At present, it is one of the world’s largest companies in hybrid automobile sales and reportedly the first to produce a hybrid electric car, called the Toyota Prius, in 1997. Its current Indian portfolio includes SUVs like Urban Cruiser, Fortuner, Yaris, Glanza, MPV like Innova Crysta, and hybrids like Vellfire and Camry.

Bharat Mobility Expo 2025: Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV concept unveiled

Toyota has unveiled its latest electric vehicle (EV), the Urban Cruiser BEV concept, at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.

16 Jan 2025

Auto

Toyota retains world's largest automaker title for fifth consecutive year

Toyota has once again reclaimed its title as the world's largest automaker in 2024, marking its fifth consecutive year at the top.

CES 2025: Toyota says it will develop, manufacture orbital rockets

Toyota Motor Company is entering the race to develop and manufacture orbital rockets, Chairman Akio Toyoda revealed at CES 2025.

07 Jan 2025

NVIDIA

Toyota to power self-driving cars with NVIDIA's supercomputers, operating system

Toyota has announced plans to integrate NVIDIA's Drive AGX Orin supercomputer and the safety-focused DriveOS operating system into its future vehicles.

07 Jan 2025

Autonomous vehicles

Toyota's Woven City—a 'living lab' in Japan—is ready for residents

Toyota's futuristic Woven City project in Japan is almost complete and ready to welcome its first residents.

26 Dec 2024

Mahindra & Mahindra

1% growth in FY25: Why is Indian car market struggling

The Indian passenger vehicle (PV) market has recorded its slowest growth since the pandemic, with a mere 1% YTD growth in FY25, as per data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

26 Dec 2024

Technology

Japan Airlines suffers major cyberattack; flights delayed, ticket sales halted

Japan Airlines (JAL), the country's second-largest airline, has confirmed a major cyberattack on its systems.

25 Dec 2024

Hyundai India

Bharat Mobility Expo 2025: Check dates, locations, and upcoming cars 

The second edition of the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025, scheduled from January 17-22, will be India's biggest automotive event to date.

23 Dec 2024

Honda

Honda, Nissan begin merger talks to form world's 3rd-largest automaker

Honda and Nissan, two of Japan's top automakers, are in talks for a merger. The companies have also announced their plans to form a joint holding company.

18 Dec 2024

Honda Cars

Honda and Nissan consider merger to compete with Toyota, Tesla

Honda Cars and Nissan Motor, two of Japan's top automakers, are said to be considering a merger, according to Nikkei.

11 Dec 2024

Android Auto

Toyota Camry launched at ₹48 lakh: Better than Mercedes C-Class?

Toyota has launched its ninth-generation Camry in the Indian market, priced at ₹48 lakh (ex-showroom).

17 Nov 2024

Hyundai

Why Maruti, Hyundai's market share has dipped to 12-year low

Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, two of India's biggest car manufacturers, have seen their combined market share plummet in the first half of this fiscal year.

10 Nov 2024

China

Very difficult time to introduce more EVs: Suzuki president

Suzuki has announced a temporary halt to its EV plans in Europe as it continues to assess the market.

09 Nov 2024

Toyota Camry

Here's when new Toyota Camry hybrid will debut in India

Toyota is preparing to launch the ninth-generation Camry XV80 in India by early 2025.

30 Oct 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki's first electric car to debut on November 4

Maruti Suzuki will unveil the production version of its first electric vehicle (EV), the eVX, on November 4 in Milan, Italy.

Electric air taxis can now become reality in the US

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final ruling permitting electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to operate in US airspace.

03 Oct 2024

Electric Vehicles

Why Toyota has delayed its EV production plans in US

Toyota has revealed that it's pushing back the start of its electric vehicle (EV) production in North America.

19 Sep 2024

Electric Vehicles

Japan invests $2.44 billion to boost domestic EV battery production

Japan is set to invest a whopping ¥350 billion ($2.44 billion) in subsidies, aimed at bolstering its battery manufacturing sector.

11 Sep 2024

Mumbai

Uber Black returns to offer premium rides in India

Uber has announced the relaunch of its premium service, Uber Black, in India.

05 Sep 2024

BMW

BMW's first hydrogen car to debut in 2028

BMW has announced plans to introduce its first hydrogen-powered car in 2028.

20 Aug 2024

Data Leak

Toyota suffers massive breach, 240GB of data leaked online

Toyota has confirmed a significant data breach, following the online leak of an archive containing 240GB of stolen data from the company's systems.

31 Jul 2024

Bengaluru

Toyota to invest around ₹20,000cr in new Maharashtra manufacturing plant

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced plans to invest around ₹20,000 crore in a new manufacturing facility in Maharashtra.

12 Jul 2024

Paris

Why scientists want Paris Olympics to ditch Toyota's hydrogen car

A collective of 120 scientists, academics, and engineers have penned an open letter, urging the Paris Olympics organizers to reject Toyota's hydrogen-powered Mirai as the official vehicle of the games.

09 Jul 2024

Honda City

UP government policy slashes prices of hybrid vehicles by ₹3L

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a new policy that offers a 100% waiver on road tax for strong hybrid cars and SUVs.

07 Jul 2024

Electric Cars

NASCAR races toward the future with electric vehicle prototype

NASCAR has showcased a new electric vehicle (EV) prototype stock car at the Chicago Street Race, marking a significant shift from traditional stock cars.

23 Jun 2024

Lexus

Lexus is readying new 600hp V8 sportscar as LFA successor

Lexus is preparing to launch a new V8-engined sportscar, believed to be the successor of the LFA.

Toyota Hyryder's waiting period drops to 5 months

Toyota's Urban Cruiser Hyryder now has a waiting period of up to five months, varying by powertrain and variant.

08 Jun 2024

New Delhi

Toyota opens first company-owned used car outlet in Delhi

Toyota has launched its first Toyota Used Car Outlet (TUCO) under the 'Toyota U-Trust' brand in New Delhi.

05 Jun 2024

Auto

Toyota to recall 100,000 vehicles due to engine stall risk

Toyota, the renowned automaker, is set to recall over 100,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the US due to a potential engine stall issue.

03 Jun 2024

Japan

Japanese auto giants, including Toyota, caught in testing scandal

Several Japanese automakers, including industry leader Toyota, are embroiled in a testing scandal, leading to the suspension of domestic shipments for certain car models.

02 Jun 2024

Suzuki

Toyota's new affordable sports car in the pipeline: Expected features

Japanese automaker Toyota is reportedly in the early stages of developing a new affordable sports car. It is expected to be released between 2026 and 2027.

01 Jun 2024

India

Toyota records 24% sales growth in May 2024

Toyota has reported a significant 24% year-on-year increase in sales for May 2024, selling a total of 25,273 cars.

26 May 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Hybrids vehicles rapidly closing gap with EVs in India

Hybrid vehicles are swiftly gaining market share in India, as per data from consultancy firm Jato Dynamics.

21 May 2024

Auto

Toyota eyes high-performance SUV model for Gazoo Racing lineup

Toyota is considering adding a high-performance SUV to its Gazoo Racing lineup, according to GR boss Tomoya Takahashi.

21 May 2024

Toyota Innova Hycross

Toyota India halts bookings for Innova Hycross ZX variants again

Toyota has once again suspended bookings for the top-end ZX and ZX (O) variants of its Innova Hycross MPV in India.

18 May 2024

Toyota Hilux

Toyota Hilux Electric to go official next year: Expected features

Toyota has officially announced plans to release the electric Hilux Revo BEV in 2025, with initial availability exclusive to Thailand.

Toyota Taisor (turbo) captures 45% of total bookings in India

Toyota's newly launched Urban Cruiser Taisor has witnessed a significant demand in the Indian market, with the turbo-petrol variant making up 45% of all bookings.

06 May 2024

Kia Carens

Toyota launches new mid-spec Innova Crysta GX+ at ₹21.4 lakh

Toyota has broadened its Innova Crysta range in India by introducing a new variant, the GX+.

29 Apr 2024

Android Auto

Toyota Rumion G AT launched in India at ₹13 lakh

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has expanded its Rumion lineup in India by introducing a new variant, the G AT, priced at ₹13 lakh (ex-showroom).

28 Apr 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki to develop cost-effective hybrid technology for compact cars

Maruti Suzuki, a leading car manufacturer in India, has announced its intention to develop cost-effective hybrid technology for compact cars.

27 Apr 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki, Toyota to launch multiple hybrid vehicles soon

Maruti Suzuki and Toyota are preparing to launch multiple new hybrid vehicles in the 2024-25 period, marking a significant shift toward electrification.

22 Apr 2024

Toyota Fortuner

Toyota Fortuner gets 'Leader Edition' variant in India: Check features

Toyota has introduced a new variant of its popular Fortuner SUV, the Leader Edition, in India.

18 Apr 2024

South Africa

Toyota launches new Fortuner SUV with hybrid tech

Toyota has launched a mild-hybrid variant of its popular SUV, the Fortuner, in South Africa.

15 Apr 2024

Toyota Innova Hycross

Toyota launches new top-spec Innova Hycross variant at ₹21 lakh

Toyota has broadened its Innova Hycross petrol lineup with the introduction of a new top-tier variant, the GX (O).