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Rally Japan: Preview TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's WRC warriors to battle on home roads
31 Oct 2025
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team arrives on home roads for Rally Japan on November 6-9 looking to celebrate its manufacturers' title success in style while its drivers' continue their thrilling championship fight.
[Toyota Times] Children Draw Their Dream Cars! Introducing the Winning Entries of This Year's Art Contest
29 Oct 2025
Once again this year, children around the world used their imaginations to draw their dream cars. Here's a look at the winners of the age group categories and special awards, along with their messages.
Save the Date: Livestream of Japan Mobility Show 2025 TOYOTA GROUP Press Briefing on October 29
28 Oct 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation will livestream the Japan Mobility Show 2025 TOYOTA GROUP Press Briefing from 8:30 a.m. on October 29.
Sales, Production, and Export Results for the First Half (April-September) of FY2026
27 Oct 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation announces its sales, production, and export results for September 2025 as well as the cumulative total from April to September 2025, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd.
GR Yaris M Concept to Make Racing Debut in the Super Taikyu Series at Okayama
27 Oct 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will compete in Round 6 of the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2025 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE, to be held at Okayama International Circuit from October 25 to 26. Toyota will
Immersive Museum "THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA by TOYOTA GROUP" to Open on December 20, 2025
23 Oct 2025
The TOYOTA GROUP will open THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA by TOYOTA GROUP ("THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA"), an immersive museum that provides real cultural experiences and opportunities to enrich the soul by learning, fr
[Toyota Times] Century as a Brand, Lexus as Innovation: All the Details on Toyota's New Project!
22 Oct 2025
A Toyota Times livestream on October 13 outlined a new direction for Toyota's five brands. What is the restructuring likely to achieve? We share the key takeaways.
New Land Cruiser "FJ" Makes World Premiere
22 Oct 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has unveiled the new Land Cruiser FJ, with the Japan launch planned for around mid-2026.
Central European Rally: Day 4 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing celebrates world title with one-two finish
22 Oct 2025
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has won a fifth consecutive FIA World Rally Championship manufacturers' title at the Central European Rally, where Kalle Rovanpera claimed a valuable victory in the battle for the drivers' crown.
[Toyota Times] Woven City Official Launch - Multiplying Smiles by Kakezan
17 Oct 2025
Woven City has officially launched. With preparations finally complete, Toyota's city-sized test course is ready to pursue its mission of "well-being for all."
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