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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Announces GR Yaris Sebastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition
22 Jan 2026
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) today announced the creation of the Sebastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition special edition of the GR Yaris and unveiled the model's currently under-development prototype a
[Toyota Times] GR GT and GR GT3 Demo Run! Kei Truck Showdown! Inside the Tokyo Auto Salon
21 Jan 2026
Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 drew around 270,000 visitors over three days. From a demo run of the GR GT and GR GT3 prototypes to a playful showdown with Daihatsu over customized kei trucks, the venue was buzzing with excitement once again this year.
[Toyota Times] Bring It On! Sparks Fly at Tokyo Auto Salon
20 Jan 2026
Tokyo Auto Salon, an annual festival for car lovers, returned again this year. Yet amid the fun and excitement, something strange was in the air around the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing booth...
[Toyota Times] Struggle, Try, Make Mistakes, Grow - Chairman Toyoda & President Sato's 2026 New Year's Messages
20 Jan 2026
In their New Year's greetings to employees, Chairman Akio Toyoda and President Koji Sato spoke of creating an environment where people come together to take on challenges, make mistakes, struggle, try
Rallye Monte-Carlo: Preview New-look TGR-WRT launches landmark campaign on legendary rally
20 Jan 2026
A new-look TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team will begin its 10th season of competition when the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship gets underway with the iconic Rallye Monte-Carlo on January 22-25.
[Toyota Times] Exclusive: Global Guests Gather in Japan for a Rare Event Showcasing Toyota's Future
20 Jan 2026
Domestic and overseas dealers, suppliers, partners, investors, local government officials... In December, a wide range of Toyota stakeholders came together for WORLD ARIGATO FEST.2025. Chairman Akio Toyoda explains this major yet little-known event.
Special Exhibition Grand Palais Atelier de Moulage: Captivating Master Sculptures―Coup de Foudre (Love at First Sight) Opens January 22, 2026 at THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA by TOYOTA GROUP
20 Jan 2026
The TOYOTA GROUP will hold a special exhibition featuring 15 sculptures that embody French cultural heritage and master craftsmanship from January 22 to March 31, 2026 at THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA by TOYOTA
[Toyota Times] Zero Traffic Accidents: A Social Goal Toyota Can't Achieve Alone
14 Jan 2026
Toyota Times Business is a program that explains and discusses mobility-related topics. In the first episode of the new year, the theme is traffic safety. What does society need to do to eliminate accidents?
[Toyota Times] Hakone Ekiden: Fuel Cell Century and e-Palette Supporting Runners with Clean Air
13 Jan 2026
Toyota supports the New Year tradition, the Hakone Ekiden, with vehicles. Those provided for the 2026 race feature reduced emissions and CO2 output, with the aim of making the event more sustainable for both runners and the environment.
[Toyota Times] ARIGATO - Toyota's Gratitude for Those Who Embody "Best in Town"
09 Jan 2026
Toyota conveyed a heartfelt "Arigato" to the partners who support its "best-in-town" approach on the ground. Chairman Akio Toyoda's voice trembled as he shared his appreciation.
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