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Rally Estonia: Day 3 Pajari powers to impressive first victory with TGR-WRT
21 Jul 2026
Rising young rally star Sami Pajari and his co-driver Marko Salminen have scored a superb first FIA World Rally Championship victory at Rally Estonia, leading a one-two finish for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team.
Toyota's First "BE creation" Spin-Off Begins Operations in Japan
21 Jul 2026
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that OneStream Co., Ltd. (OneStream), the first company to be spun off from Toyota's new-business-creation framework, "BE creation", has received capi
[Toyota Times] Beautiful but Brutal: The First-Generation Crown's 1000 Miglia Debut
21 Jul 2026
Toyota recently made its first appearance at the 1000 Miglia, often called the world's most beautiful race. Five cars, led by the first-generation Crown, took on the challenge of a race spanning more than 1,000 miles.
6 Hours of Sao Paulo: Race Frustration for TOYOTA RACING
14 Jul 2026
TOYOTA RACING fought until the chequered flag flew at the end of a difficult 6 Hours of Sao Paulo, the fourth round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).
Rally Estonia: Preview Full speed ahead on fast gravel roads for TGR-WRT
14 Jul 2026
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team is ready to increase the pace when Rally Estonia (July 17-19) hosts round nine of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship and the first of two back-to-back events on fast gravel roads in the north of Europe.
GAZOO Racing to further advance FCEV development through the Dakar Rally
14 Jul 2026
GAZOO Racing will enter the DKR GR FC Hilux, a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), in the 2027 Dakar Rally as part of its commitment to making ever-better motorsports-bred cars.
[Toyota Times] Behind the Scenes: Three Years of Developing the GR Yaris M Concept
14 Jul 2026
The GR Yaris M Concept, a midship 4WD GR Yaris, attracted a lot of interest from visitors when it was unveiled at the 2025 Toyota Auto Salon. We have been following its development from 2023 to the present.
Toyota Announces $3.6 Billion Investment in San Antonio Plant in Texas
14 Jul 2026
Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Toyota's North American headquarters, today announced an investment of 3.6 billion USD in its San Antonio plant in Texas, including the establishment of a second vehicle assembly line.
6 Hours of Sao Paulo: Preview Le Mans winners TOYOTA RACING bound for Brazil
14 Jul 2026
TOYOTA RACING returns to action after its historic Le Mans 24 Hours victory when the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) resumes in Brazil for the 6 Hours of Sao Paulo (10-12 July).
[Toyota Times] Chairman Toyoda Presides Over "Frank and Honest Dialogue"
14 Jul 2026
Chairing his first general meeting in three years, how did Akio Toyoda respond to questions from Toyota's shareholders?
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