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[Toyota Times] Into the Future - 2,317 New Employees Take Their First Steps for Others
01 May 2026
Amid an atmosphere of tension and anticipation, Toyota Motor Corporation held its entrance ceremony, marked by the roar of the GR GT3 engine and the reactions of new employees.
Rally de Portugal: Preview TGR-WRT ready for take-off on gravel classic
01 May 2026
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team returns to gravel aiming to continue its unbeaten run in 2026 when the Rally de Portugal, a classic round of the FIA World Rally Championship, takes place on May 7-10.
[Toyota Times] The First Toyota Plant to Go Carbon Neutral: "One Tahara"
01 May 2026
In fiscal year 2026, Tahara Plant became the first Toyota plant to attain carbon neutrality. At the genba, a "One Tahara" spirit could be seen throughout, from large-scale equipment initiatives to small, on-the-ground improvements.
Save the Date: Live stream of TMC's FY2026 Financial Results Press Briefing on May 8
28 Apr 2026
On May 8, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will live stream its Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results press briefing. The financial results themselves will be disclosed at 1:55 p.m. JST.
[Toyota Times] "TO YOU": What It Means, and How It Lives - Now in a New Special Site
28 Apr 2026
Toyota's brand concept "TO YOU," announced in 2025, now has a special site introducing the thinking behind it and the actions it has inspired.
Sales, Production, and Export Results for March 2026
27 Apr 2026
Toyota Motor Corporation announces its sales, production, and export results for March 2026 as well as the cumulative total from January to March 2026, and the fiscal year from April 1, 2025 to March
Rally Islas Canarias: Day 4 Ogier wins after thrilling TGR-WRT intra-team contest
27 Apr 2026
Sebastien Ogier has won Rally Islas Canarias in a 1-2-3-4 finish for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team after prevailing in a thrilling intra-team battle.
Temporary Closure of THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA (From April 22, 2026)
24 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your continued patronage of THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA. To ensure a safe and secure environment for all our guests, we have decided to temporarily close the facility due to a matter t
Toyota and Woven by Toyota Unveil New AI Technologies to Drive Kakezan
22 Apr 2026
Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota") and Woven by Toyota, Inc. ("WbyT") today unveiled technologies designed to accelerate innovation and drive Kakezan at Toyota Woven City ("Woven City"), which offici
[Toyota Times] A Thank You to All Who Love Cars - Automobile Business & Culture Association CSP Awards
22 Apr 2026
The 5th Cars, Culture & Society Partnership Awards were presented at a ceremony organized by the Automobile Business & Culture Association of Japan. Chairman Akio Toyoda spoke about the intention behind these awards.
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