Toyota News

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  Toyota unveils FT-Se as upcoming electric sports car concept

  Toyota is giving us a sneak peek at a new sports car set to debut later this month at the Japan Mobility Show. The initials FT stand for Future Toyota, raising hopes for a future production model.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 16, 2023, 2:06 p.m.
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  Toyota partners with Idemitsu to develop solid-state batteries with 1,000 km range

  Toyota has entered into a collaboration with Idemitsu, a leading Japanese petroleum company, aiming to produce mass-market solid-state batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) by 2027 or 2028.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 13, 2023, 10:56 a.m.
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  Toyota claims its new Direct Automatic Transmission will change the industry

  The Direct Automatic Transmission is currently undergoing tests in racing vehicles, but will make its debut in consumer cars.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 12, 2023, 4:18 p.m.
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  Toyota Crown Sport SUV launched in Japan with a $40k price tag

  The Toyota Crown Sport has made its debut on the Japanese market. This SUV reflects the sporty design of the concept unveiled last year and offers both self-charging hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain choices.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 6, 2023, 3:09 p.m.
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  Toyota patents active aerodynamic technology that makes pickup trucks easier to service

  Active aerodynamics allow vehicles to change the way they cut through the air, depending on the conditions. Toyota now has a patent for technology that could make these systems more effective.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 6, 2023, 12:22 p.m.
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  Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser concept built to conquer rugged terrain on Earth and beyond

  Toyota has designed a baby lunar rover. The automaker showed it off for the first time today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Calty Design Research, its American design outpost.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 6, 2023, 10:55 a.m.
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  Toyota's electric vehicles in the US to be powered by LG Energy Solution batteries

  LG Energy Solution to supply Toyota with 20GWh of high-nickel NCMA battery modules annually starting in 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 5, 2023, 4:33 p.m.
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  Toyota to provide sustainable mobility for all at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024

  Toyota’s mobility concept for Paris 2024 is inspired by athletes and designed to support them in their journey towards the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 4, 2023, 3:57 p.m.
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  Toyota and Suzuki allegedly partnering for 2025 mini electric SUV

  Seemingly, it's set to be the commercial adaptation of the Toyota bZ Small Crossover Concept from last year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 4, 2023, 12:39 p.m.
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  Flex Automotive's Renoca Windansea is a reimagined Toyota Tacoma with old-school Land Cruiser flair

  Flex Automotive used a previous-generation Toyota Tacoma as the foundation to create the Renoca Windansea, a new addition to their retro-styled Renoca lineup. The vehicle features a specially designed front end influenced by the Land Cruiser 60 Series, all while maintaining the Tacoma's modern conveniences and V6 engine.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 3, 2023, 10:27 a.m.
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  The cheapest Toyota Land Cruiser may debut in October as a compact SUV called Land Hopper

  Toyota may showcase the Land Hopper as a rival to the Ford Bronco Sport at Japan Mobility Show. There are reports that prices could start at less than $27,000.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 2, 2023, 10:35 a.m.
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  Toyota unveils 2024 Tundra 1794 Limited Edition at State Fair of Texas

  The Tundra 1794 Limited Edition boasts a unique leather interior and enhanced off-road capability. Only 1,500 of these special edition units will be built.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 29, 2023, 10:54 a.m.
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  Even hotter Toyota GR Yaris reportedly gets 300 hp, eight-speed automatic

  Toyota is reportedly working on a hotter version of its already hot Yaris GR. The updated variant of the high-performance subcompact hatchback will be unveiled sometime this fall with a more powerful engine and styling tweaks.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 25, 2023, 3:34 p.m.
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  Toyota GR86 AE86 40th Anniversary Edition will be limited to just 200 units

  Toyota is dressing up the GR86 for the 2024 model year in Japan, where the rear-wheel-drive sports coupe gets a special edition to mark four decades since the original AE86. Available with a manual or automatic transmission, the retro-flavored variant is limited to 200 units and gets an assortment of tweaks inside and out.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 25, 2023, 10:08 a.m.
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  Toyota's own Gigapress cuts car body production from hours to minutes

  Toyota unveiled a prototype of its new gigacasting equipment that can produce the entire rear third of a vehicle chassis, a development that will be key to its plans to profitably ramp up electric vehicle production in the coming years.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 21, 2023, 11:36 a.m.
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  Soon, you'll be able to teach a robot to make a sandwich without any programming or robotics skills

  Robots at the Toyota Research Institute can now interact with the world in a variety of ways, which will one day allow robots to assist humans in everyday situations and unpredictable, ever-changing environments.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 20, 2023, 4:49 p.m.
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  500 hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai cars will operate throughout Paris 2024 Olympic Games

  Toyota announces the supply of 500 fuel cell Mirai vehicles as part of the official fleet for Paris 2024. The hydrogen-powered vehicles will be used for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 20, 2023, 1:23 p.m.
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  Toyota's advanced batteries for EVs to go into production in 2026

  During a recent technical workshop under the theme of “Let’s Change the Future of Cars”, Toyota communicated a first insight into its next-generation battery electric vehicles (BEV) breakthrough technologies, including a preview of its advanced battery technology rollout plan.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 14, 2023, 11:56 a.m.
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  VDL Groep reveals hydrogen fuel cell truck for Toyota’s European logistics

  Following the collaboration between Toyota Motor Europe and VDL Groep announced last May, the companies have now launched their first fuel cell demo truck. By integrating Toyota’s fuel cell technology into VDL heavy-duty trucks, Toyota aims to decarbonise its logistic operations in Europe.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 12, 2023, 11:52 a.m.
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  Toyota's recent production shutdown in Japan was caused by a lack of disk space on servers

  Production was halted at all 14 domestic plants but has since been resumed. Toyota Motor reaffirms that the system malfunction was not caused by a cyber attack and apologizes to all parties for any concern this may have caused.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 6, 2023, 3:24 p.m.