Toyota News

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  Toyota Recalls 130,000 Tundra Trucks for Detachable Tonneau Covers

  Toyota has issued a recall for approximately 130,000 Tundra full-size pickup trucks of the 2022 and 2023 model years due to an issue involving hard shell tonneau covers. The accessory could detach from the attachment joints and become a road hazard or hit another vehicle while in motion.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 10, 2023, 10:07 a.m.
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  Toyota's New Electric Sedan bZ3 Begins Production in China, Price Starts at $27,000

  Toyota's new electric sedan, bZ3, has officially started production in China. The car is based on the same e-TNGA platform as the bZ4X and has a claimed range of 373 miles (600 km). However, the range estimate is expected to be around 200-250 miles (320-400 km) in reality, which is still impressive given the starting price of just over $27,000.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 6, 2023, 2:13 p.m.
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  Baby Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 Replica Found in China

  A mini version of the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 has been spotted in China, with images of the bizarre creation shared on Chinese social media site Weibo. While the manufacturer of the vehicle is unknown, it appears to be a blatant rip-off of the original design and has raised questions about its intended purpose.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 6, 2023, 12:37 p.m.
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  Toyota Collaborates with Undercover to Unveil Limited Edition Aygo X Undercover

  Toyota has teamed up with Japanese fashion label Undercover to create a limited edition of its smallest car in Europe, the Aygo X. The car is limited to just 5,000 units and is priced higher than the standard Aygo X

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 2, 2023, 12:35 p.m.
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  Toyota to Begin Electric Vehicle Production in Kentucky Factory by 2025

  Toyota Motor plans to start producing electric vehicles in the U.S. state of Kentucky as early as 2025, according to a report. The Japanese automaker will convert an existing factory to produce 10,000 EVs per month by the end of 2025, in addition to gasoline-powered vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 24, 2023, 11:41 a.m.
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  Toyota Supra's Next Generation Might Go All-Electric, According to Reports

  The next generation of the Toyota Supra could potentially be all-electric, with production slated to begin as early as 2026.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 23, 2023, 10:48 a.m.
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  Toyota to Supply Fuel Cell Modules to Hyliko for Zero-Emission Trucks

  Toyota has announced that it will provide its second-generation hydrogen fuel cell modules to French start-up Hyliko. The modules will be integrated into Hyliko's heavy-duty trucks for their zero-emission fleet offering.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 22, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
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  Toyota introduces the GR Corolla, a new AWD 300 HP hot hatch in Malaysia

  Toyota has launched its latest offering in Malaysia, the GR Corolla, a hot hatch with a unique look. This five-door C-segment hatchback packs a punch and is priced at RM355,000 (equivalent to 80,180 USD). Under the hood, there is a 1.6 litre turbocharged engine that produces 300 PS and 370 Nm of torque made between 3,000 and 5,550 rpm.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 20, 2023, 10:41 a.m.
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  Toyota Corolla Commercial Van Equipped with 138-HP Hybrid Powertrain for 2023

  Toyota has introduced its fifth-generation hybrid powertrain in the 2023 Corolla Commercial, the automaker's commercial van model. With a 1.8-liter hybrid engine, the vehicle offers 138 horsepower (102 kilowatts), improving the car's acceleration and reducing the weight of the powertrain while increasing its output and efficiency.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 16, 2023, 11:05 a.m.
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  Toyota Motor Corporation Honorary Chairman Shoichiro Toyoda Dies at 97

  Shoichiro Toyoda, the Honorary Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, has passed away at the age of 97. Dr Toyoda, who was the son of the company’s founder Kiichiro Toyoda, began his career with Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in 1952 and served in many positions during his long career.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 15, 2023, 10:09 a.m.
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  Toyota Set to Launch Century SUV to Compete With BMW X5

  Reports from Nikkei Asia suggest that, before the end of 2023, Toyota plans on launching a luxurious Century SUV. This vehicle is to compete with other premium offerings like the Range Rover Sport and Porsche Cayenne.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 10, 2023, 1:04 p.m.
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  Toyota to Give 500 Grand Highlander Customers a Nintendo Switch OLED

  Toyota announced today that when their brand-new Grand Highlander goes on sale this summer, they'll be gifting 500 customers a new version of the Nintendo Switch portable gaming console.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 10, 2023, 11:18 a.m.
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  2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Unveiled: Three-Row SUV with Three Engines Options, Up To 362 HP

  When the Toyota Highlander with its three-row seating isn't quite big enough but the Sequoia is just too much, there's now a third option to quench the thirst of SUV shoppers. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is here, slotting between the aforemented machines to woo families with space, and power.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 9, 2023, 10:38 a.m.
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  Toyota isn't going to retire the Land Cruiser 70, even though it's almost 40 years old

  Toyota Land Cruiser 70, a 40-year-old go-anywhere SUV, is going to stick around, according to Sean Hanley, the company's VP of Sales and Marketing in Australia. Despite being introduced in 1984, the Land Cruiser 70 is still in high demand and the company has temporarily stopped taking new orders in Australia due to a backlog of orders.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 1, 2023, 1:17 p.m.
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  Toyota May Be Working on a GRMN Version of the Prius

  Toyota looks to be eyeing up a new performance model of the Prius - reportedly known as the Prius GRMN - according to Japanese publication Best Car.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 31, 2023, 4 p.m.
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  Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey to become Toyota’s first European plant to produce plug-in-hybrid vehicles and batteries

  Toyota to start assembling plug-in hybrid batteries for the first time in Europe. Another big news is that the new Toyota C-HR for european markets will be built in Turkey.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 30, 2023, 5:34 p.m.
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  Toyota Retains Top Spot as Best-Selling Automaker in 2022 Despite Challenges

  Despite production hurdles that resulted in sales disruptions, Toyota has managed to maintain its title as the world's best-selling automaker in 2022. The Japanese giant shipped 10,483,024 vehicles to customers worldwide, down just 0.1% compared to 2021. This figure includes vehicles from subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 30, 2023, 10:17 a.m.
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  Toyota Announces CEO Change: Akio Toyoda Steps Down, Koji Sato Named New President and CEO

  Toyota announced on Thursday that its President and CEO, Akio Toyoda, will be stepping down from his role effective April 1st. He will be moving to the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors, replacing Takeshi Uchiyamada, who will remain on the board as a voting member.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 27, 2023, 10:42 a.m.
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  Toyota's bZ4X EV Back on Sale in US after Global Recall, But Sales Expectations Remain Low

  Toyota's bZ4X electric vehicle (EV) is back on sale in the US, following a recall for wheels that could detach that occurred mere months after its initial launch.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 26, 2023, 5:55 p.m.
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  Toyota to Halt Production at Czech Plant due to Supply Disruptions

  Due to the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Toyota has announced that it will be suspending operations at its manufacturing facility in the Czech Republic for the entirety of February. This interruption is attributed to a lack of components required for production.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 25, 2023, 4:37 p.m.