Toyota
Rally Estonia: Day 4 Sensational Solberg debut secures 100th WRC triumph for TOYOTA
22 Jul 2025
Oliver Solberg has secured a sensational victory on debut for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team at Rally Estonia, claiming both his first win as well as the 100th for TOYOTA in the history of the FIA World Rally Championship.
[Toyota Times] The Starting Point for Making Ever-Better Cars - The Return to the Nurburgring 24 Hours After Six Years
16 Jul 2025
Morizo returns to the Nurburgring after a six-year absence. Why now? And what did the race reveal to him?
[Toyota Times] Weavers Are the Heart of Woven City - Preparations Underway to Welcome First Residents
16 Jul 2025
As Woven City gears up for its official launch this fall, the preparations are not focused solely on infrastructure. We spoke with the teams working to recruit and receive residents.
6 Hours of Sao Paulo: Race TOYOTA GAZOO Racing suffer in Sao Paulo
16 Jul 2025
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing endured a challenging 6 Hours of Sao Paulo to bring a frustrating week to a close at Interlagos, venue for the fifth round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).
Rally Estonia: Preview TOYOTA GAZOO Racing ready to raise the pace
11 Jul 2025
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team hits some of the fastest roads in the FIA World Rally Championship as Rally Estonia (July 17-20) hosts the first of two high-speed gravel rounds in quick succession.
[Toyota Times] Uncertain Times Call for Preparation, Not Speculation - Chairman Toyoda's Thoughts on Decarbonization
10 Jul 2025
This year's General Shareholders' Meeting lasted one hour and 47 minutes. As the shareholder Q&A session wrapped up, Chairman Akio Toyoda shared his thoughts on Toyota's push to decarbonize.
[Toyota Times] Daihatsu's Fresh Start: Stories from the Frontlines of Reform
09 Jul 2025
After its certification issues came to light, President Masahiro Inoue led Daihatsu on a fresh start. As reforms continue, Toyota Times spoke with people at the forefront about how they got here, and where they're heading next.
[Toyota Times] President Sato Speaks of His Role in Helping Employees "Unleash Their Full Potential"
08 Jul 2025
In 2023, Koji Sato took up the baton from Chairman Akio Toyoda to become president of Toyota. Looking back over the past two years, he shared his "honest and sincere thoughts."
6 Hours of Sao Paulo: Preview Brazil beckons for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
07 Jul 2025
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing can take inspiration from previous successes when the second half of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season begins with the 6 Hours of Sao Paulo on 13 July.
[Toyota Times] With Intelligence & Electrification Technologies Under Development, What Are Toyota's Growth Prospects?
07 Jul 2025
Among the topics raised during the shareholder Q&A session was Toyota's progress in vehicle intelligence and electrification. We share the outlook presented by Vice Presidents Yoichi Miyazaki and Hiroki Nakajima.
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