Toyota
Sales, Production, and Export Results for January 2026
27 Feb 2026
Toyota Motor Corporation announces its sales, production, and export results for January 2026, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd.
[Toyota Times] Building the Future of Mobility with Dealerships | Toyota's Legacy of Passion
27 Feb 2026
The National Toyota Dealership Representatives Meeting is held once a year. Marking its 90th year, Chairman Toyoda spoke about the passion passed down through Toyota.
Five Projects Selected by Ruta N and Toyota Mobility Foundation Support Inclusive Mobility in Medellin
27 Feb 2026
Ruta N and Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) have announced the five projects selected to develop solutions that will improve mobility for all in Medellin, enabling safer, more independent and more accessible journeys.
Toyota Launches New bZ4X Touring BEV Focused on Driving Performance and Spaciousness in Japan
27 Feb 2026
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) launched the new bZ4X Touring BEV on February 25, 2026, following the bZ4X.
[Toyota Times] "The Best Possible Start": TGR Sweeps Monte-Carlo in the 2026 WRC Season Opener
25 Feb 2026
The historic Rallye Monte-Carlo, known as the most strategically challenging rally, once again kicked off the World Rally Championship (WRC) season this year. This episode takes a close look at TGR-WRT with its new lineup.
Toyota Launches New RAV4 (PHEV) in Japan
21 Feb 2026
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will launch the new RAV4 (PHEV) in Japan on March 9, 2026.
Rally Sweden: Day 4 Snow master Evans leads 1-2-3-4 finish for TGR-WRT
16 Feb 2026
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has locked out the podium places for the second time in as many rounds of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship, with Elfyn Evans claiming another victory on the snow of Rally Sweden to lead a 1-2-3-4 finish.
[Toyota Times] Opportunity or Trouble? Akio's Surprise Q&A Has Students Scrambling
12 Feb 2026
"Ask me a question." With those words, Akio Toyoda suddenly began a Q&A session with future Toyota employees. What nuggets of advice did Chairman Toyoda offer to the nervous youths?
Premiere of Three-Row Highlander BEV in North America
11 Feb 2026
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will expand its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in North America as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral socie
[Toyota Times] Management Team Formation Change - Koji Sato Moves to Vice Chairman, Kenta Kon Named New President
10 Feb 2026
Toyota's management team is making changes to its lineup. Effective April 1, President Koji Sato will move into the position of vice chairman and the newly established role of chief industry officer,
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