Toyota
Upgraded GR Corolla Set for Japan Launch
19 Sep 2025
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) unveiled a partially upgraded GR Corolla today and announced that orders are now being accepted at Toyota vehicle dealers across Japan, with sales to commence on November 3.
[Toyota Times] Refreshed by Hydrogen! Toyota Made a Sauna?
19 Sep 2025
In Finland, the home of the sauna, Toyota and a leading maker have built a sauna together. Why―and how do locals feel about it?
Rally Chile: Day 3 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing breaks win record as Ogier leads another 1-2
16 Sep 2025
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has scored a record-breaking victory at Rally Chile with Sebastien Ogier leading Elfyn Evans in another amazing one-two finish.
Toyota Launches Next-Generation New Mobility e-Palette
15 Sep 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it has begun sales of the e-Palette BEV, which can be used for various mobility services, as of September 15.
[Toyota Times] Akio Shifts into Summer Mode Over 2 Days in Okinawa
12 Sep 2025
On this episode of Voice-Only Toyota Times News, Chairman Akio Toyoda gets in the summer spirit during a two-day stint in Okinawa. Together with special guests MAX, we discuss the appeal of marine sports and leisure.
GR Yaris "Aero performance package" Set for Japan Launch
12 Sep 2025
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced today that it intends to launch the GR Yaris "Aero performance package", which incorporates insights gained from motorsports, at Toyota vehicle dealers across Japan on October 1, 2025.
[Toyota Times] Homecoming of a Legendary Press After 60 Years - A Renewed Commitment to Maintain This Living Witness to History
12 Sep 2025
After over 60 years of operation in Brazil, the legendary press has now returned to its home across the ocean. What did Chairman Akio Toyoda pledge to his employees in front of the living witness to Toyota's history?
"What's JDM? - The Timeless Allure of Japan's Rad Era Cars." Opens on 3 October 2025 at the Toyota Automobile Museum
12 Sep 2025
Our special exhibition will showcase approximately 10 JDM cars from the Rad Era under three themes: "State-of-the-Art Technologies of the Time," "Unique Designs," and "Compact with High Performance."
TGR Plans to Reproduce Engine Parts for Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno (AE86)
12 Sep 2025
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced today that, as part of the GR Heritage Parts Project, it intends to reproduce and reissue parts for the 4A-GE-type engine of the Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno (AE86).
Toyota Submits Fourth Progress Report on Measures to Prevent Recurrence
12 Sep 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has announced that it has submitted a progress report on recurrence prevention of model certification application issues to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Tran
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