Toyota
[Toyota Times] Phantom Cars Can Solve the Manpower Crisis?! Can Autonomous Driving Bring New Life?
28 May 2025
The autonomous vehicles developed by Toyota Industries Corporation are operating at various worksites. Development continues in collaboration with other companies to help solve the labor shortage.
Construction Begins on New Tokyo Head Office in Shinagawa to Open in FY2030
26 May 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will begin construction on the Shinagawa Station West Exit Area District A New Construction Plan (tentative name; hereinafter, the "Plan"), which it is carrying out t
Five Toyota Group Companies to Accelerate Skill Development and Innovation in AI and Software
23 May 2025
AISIN Corporation, DENSO CORPORATION, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Woven by Toyota, Inc. ("Five Toyota Group Companies") today announced the launch of the Toyota Software A
[Toyota Times] Dashcams Become the Eyes of the Fire Department - The Scene Moves to Kyoto as Project Gets Rolling
23 May 2025
A trial allowing the fire department to view vehicle dashcam footage has begun in Kyoto City. Footage captured by vehicle dashcams could help save lives. We took a closer look at this new project initiated by Toyota.
[Correction Notice] New RAV4 Makes World Premiere in Japan
23 May 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) unveiled its new RAV4 to the world on May 21, with plans to launch the model in Japan before the end of FY2025.
[Toyota Times] Refusing to Panic in the Face of U.S. Tariffs, Toyota Remains Committed to Domestic Production
23 May 2025
Despite facing U.S. tariffs, Toyota says it will not waver in sustaining domestic production at three million vehicles. How did the company's leaders respond to questions at the recent financial results briefing?
[Toyota Times] "A Car Is Not a Car If It's Not Fun" - President Sato's Hopes for Toyota
20 May 2025
"Aren't we seeing fewer exciting, fun-to-drive cars these days?" This question closed out Toyota's results briefing for fiscal 2025. How did President Sato respond?
Save the Date: Livestream of the All-New RAV4 World Premiere on May 21
19 May 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation will livestream the World Premiere of the All-New RAV4 on May 21. The video of the World Premiere can be available below.
Rally de Portugal: Day 4 Ogier and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing are Portugal victors again
19 May 2025
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team and Sebastien Ogier are celebrating yet another Rally de Portugal victory after winning a demanding fifth round of the FIA World Rally Championship season.
Premiere of New bZ Woodland BEV Focused on Driving Performance and Spaciousness in North America
15 May 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will be expanding its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in North America as part of Toyota's multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-ne
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