Toyota News

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  Toyota Hilux gets third facelift in Australia, introduces mild hybrid diesel option

  The highlight of the 2024 model year is the addition of 48V technology to the 2.8-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 1, 2024, 1:35 p.m.
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  Toyota Maintains Its Position as the World's Largest Automaker After Record 2023 Sales

  For the fourth consecutive year, Toyota has secured its position as the world's top-selling automaker.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 30, 2024, 9:57 a.m.
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  Tesla Model Y to be crowned world’s best-selling vehicle of 2023

  In a significant automotive industry milestone, the Tesla Model Y is set to be the world's top-selling vehicle for the year 2023. A total of 1.23 million units were sold from January to December, marking a 64% increase in sales compared to the previous year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 29, 2024, 10:20 a.m.
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  Toyota chairman doubles down on electric car scepticism, predicting EV adoption will peak at just 30%

  Toyota Motor's chairman, Akio Toyoda, has publicly expressed skepticism towards electric vehicles (EVs), forecasting a plateau in market share reaching just 30%. A stalwart of the automotive industry and grandson of Toyota's founder, Toyoda made his position clear on EVs, stating, "People are 'finally seeing reality' on EVs."

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 26, 2024, 2:02 p.m.
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  Toyota Gazoo Racing Unveils GR Yaris Special Editions Honoring Rally Champions

  Rallye-Monte Carlo, the first event in the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship, witnessed the grand reveal of the GR Yaris Special Editions. These editions celebrate Toyota's motorsport success.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 25, 2024, 6:13 p.m.
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  Toyota is creating an ultra-luxury Century brand

  Toyota Motor has decided to create a separate Century brand that will offer even more luxurious cars than Lexus.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 25, 2024, 11:11 a.m.
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  Toyota Camry's new media system has more RAM than the Samsung Galaxy S24

  Some details about the updated Toyota Camry sedan for the Chinese market, which is produced jointly with the local GAC, have been revealed. It turned out that the hardware of the car's media system is quite in line with modern smartphones.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 18, 2024, 12:08 p.m.
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  Toyota Enhances the All-Electric bZ4X for Faster Charging and Safety

  Toyota is introducing an update to the all-electric bZ4X mid-size SUV, focusing on added convenience, practicality, and comfort.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 10, 2024, 10:46 a.m.
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  Toyota Land Cruiser 70 celebrates 40th anniversary with special concept

  After four decades, the iconic off-roader has been revamped with a sleek matte black finish.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 4, 2024, 12:57 p.m.
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  Toyota Prius Enhances Style with Kuhl Racing Aero Kit

  The fifth-generation Toyota Prius, unveiled in late 2022, has now received a stylish upgrade from Kuhl Racing. The aero kit evokes the spirit of classic Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) designs.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 2, 2024, 3:57 p.m.
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  Toyota's global vehicle production reached an all-time high in November

  Global sales — including that of subsidiaries Hino Motors Ltd. and Daihatsu Motor Co. — rose to 986,262 units, the most ever for the month of November. Worldwide production reached an all-time high at 1,067,446 units.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 28, 2023, 12:18 p.m.
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  Toyota has turned the new Prius into a race car that runs on carbon-neutral fuel

  Toyota has turned the new Prius into a race car. After unveiling a one-off sporty GRMN version in June, the company has now unveiled a new full-on racer that has just taken part in the Thailand 10 Hour Endurance Race.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 27, 2023, 2:14 p.m.
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  Toyota closes its first factory outside of Japan

  Toyota has closed the first factory it ever built outside of Japan. The automaker's Sao Bernardo plant in Brazil operated for 60 years and built more than 100,000 Toyota Bandeirantes - an FJ40 Land Cruiser with a Mercedes engine.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 27, 2023, 10:26 a.m.
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  Toyota GR Yaris RZ-H With Direct Automatic Transmission To Debut In Tokyo

  It became known when and where the Toyota GR Yaris with the new eight-speed automatic transmission GR-DAT will be introduced.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 25, 2023, 11:34 a.m.
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  Toyota has explained how it managed to make the $13,000 Hilux Champ pickup truck so inexpensive

  Toyota introduced the Hilux Champ for Thailand last month. It's a multi-purpose pickup truck that can serve many needs because of the way Toyota designed it. The automaker wanted to keep it affordable and functional, so it decided to let the customer finish it.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 22, 2023, 1:16 p.m.
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  Toyota recalls 1.1 million cars because of faulty sensor connected to airbag system

  The recall covers 1.12 million vehicles worldwide, one million of which are located in the United States. It affects certain Toyota Avalon, Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Highlander, and Sienna, as well as certain Lexus ES250, ES300H, and RX350s from the 2020-2022 model years.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 21, 2023, 12:21 p.m.
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  Fuji Speedway Hotel offers guests to drive Toyota Supra

  Toyota and Fuji Speedway Hotel are offering guests the opportunity to drive a Toyota Supra. This unique offer, available from January 15 to June 30 next year, is available to guests booking a suite or villa at the hotel.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 14, 2023, 11:15 a.m.
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  Toyota's EV simulated manual transmission could have up to 14 gears

  Toyota is bringing a simulated manual transmission to its electric vehicles. It's apparently pretty fun, and the Japanese automaker's way of adding more engagement to its EVs likely won't be limited to just six or seven gears, like most manuals these days.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 8, 2023, 2:56 p.m.
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  Toyota confirms sleek Sport Crossover for Europe in 2025

  Toyota has confirmed that its sleek, low-slung Sport Crossover Concept, unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show earlier this year, will be transformed into a production car for the European market in 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 4, 2023, 11:23 a.m.
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  2024 Toyota Hilux to Offer Diesel-Hybrid Option for Enhanced Efficiency

  The Toyota Hilux will get a mild hybrid option based on a diesel engine in 2024. The novelty promises to improve efficiency while boosting the pickup's off-road and payload capabilities.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 4, 2023, 9:31 a.m.