Toyota

Toyota and Hyundai EV ads face ban from UK advertising watchdog

Toyota and Hyundai's electric vehicle ads have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the UK's advertising watchdog. The…

Toyota received a Tesla shock when Model Y outsold Corolla: report

Toyota was arguably the carmaker that truly brought the idea of lean car manufacturing to the automotive industry. But with…

Toyota to receive $853 million subsidy to expand local battery production

Toyota Motor Company is expected to receive an $853 million subsidy from Japan’s industry ministry to expand its electric vehicle…

Toyota shoots for battery cells with over 700 miles of range

In its last briefing session, Toyota Motor Corporation set ambitious electric vehicle (EV) goals. Among them is the plan to…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants Toyota to join ‘NACS coalition’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants Toyota to join the coalition of automakers that have already adopted the company's charging connector,…

Toyota changes tune on EVs, announces new battery tech

Toyota is one of the world's most respected carmakers, but there is little doubt that the Japanese auto giant has…

Toyota invests more in the United States for battery & BEV production

Toyota is taking the leap and investing more in the United States. The veteran automaker plans to invest more in…

Tesla Investor Relations VP debunks Toyota’s anti EV arguments

A document from Toyota corporate to US dealers has attracted the attention of the electric vehicle community. While the Japanese…

Lexus RZ BEV launches in Australia starting at $123K

The battery electric SUV Lexus RZ 450e recently arrived in Australia following its launch in the United States. The Lexus…

Toyota releases new defense of lagging EV strategy

Toyota has released a new defense of its EV strategy, which some have criticized for being too slow or conservative.…

Japanese automakers develop electric van to compete in EV market

Toyota is showing its commitment to electric vehicle development by partnering with its Japanese rivals, Suzuki Motor Corp. and Daihatsu…

Toyota sets goal to sell 1.5 million BEV units by 2026

  Toyota set an ambitious battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales goal by 2026. The Japanese legacy automaker aims to sell…

White House comes to the defense of Toyota EV strategy

A U.S. White House official has come to the defense of Toyota regarding its new EV strategy, pioneered by the…

Toyota Australia executive: Still “too early” for electric vehicles

As Australia's leading automaker, Toyota has sparked some debate over vehicle pollution limits in the country, with an executive suggesting…

Toyota owners are running to EVs faster than anyone

Data released by Carmax shows that Toyota owners are trading their vehicles for EVs more than owners of any other…

Toyota focuses on localization in China & the US to boost EV production

Toyota will focus on developing local production and supply chains in China and the United States to boost electric vehicle…

New Toyota CEO tackles EV profitability with renewed vigor

New Toyota CEO, Koji Sati, has announced a new three-part plan to help make the company's EV strategy profitable as…

Toyota BZ3 powered by BYD launches in China, receives 5,000 orders on first day

Toyota launched the all-electric BZ3 sedan in China over the weekend. The legacy automaker reported receiving 5,000 orders for its…

Tesla’s production innovations are influencing Toyota’s EV strategy: report

In late February, reports emerged stating that Japanese carmaker Toyota had conducted a teardown of the Tesla Model Y, one…

New Toyota CEO considers hydrogen a priority despite EV focus

Toyota's new CEO, Koji Sato, has confirmed that hydrogen will still receive a lot of attention from the automaker. This…