See Toyota's first 4Runner SUV in 15 years, and it is not an EV
Toyota is introducing an all-new Toyota 4Runner for its 2025 model year, updating the popular SUV for the first time in 15 years and offering a hybrid version.
Toyota recalling 381K Tacoma pickups over axle issue raising crash risk
Toyota is recalling about 381,000 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks from the 2022 and 2023 model years to address a rear axle issue in which parts may fall off and raise the risk of a crash.
Toyota investing $1.3 billion in red state to build all-electric SUV
Toyota announced Tuesday it is pouring $1.3 billion into its flagship Georgetown, Kentucky, plant to begin production of a new, all-electric three-row SUV.
Toyota issues 'do not drive' advisory to 50,000 car owners over potentially deadly air bag issue
Toyota instructed the owners of 50,000 vehicles not to drive their cars, citing an air bag issue that could potentially lead to "serious injury or death."
Toyota chairman issues apology for subsidiary safety scandal, brand remains world's top-seller
Toyota Motor remains the world's top-selling car brand as Chairman Akio Toyoda apologized for safety scandals at three of the company's subsidiaries.
Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles in US over short circuit concerns
Japanese automaker Toyota Motor is recalling more than 1 million vehicles in the United States over concerns that a short circuit could affect its airbag deployment system.
Toyota recalls nearly 2 million RAV4 vehicles over battery fire risk
Toyota Motor announced Wednesday the recall of 1.85 million RAV4 SUVs in the U.S. over fire risks reportedly posed by replacement batteries.
Toyota recalls 1.8M RAV4 SUVs over fire risk
Toyota announced a voluntary safety recall for nearly two million RAV4 vehicles between the model years of 2013 and 2018 on Wednesday, due to fire risk regarding batteries.
Toyota companies, Pony.ai partner to advance production of driverless robotaxis
Toyota companies and Silicon Valley startup Pony.ai announced Friday they would partner on a joint venture to advance production and deployment of driverless robotaxis.
Toyota shifts gears, aims to build 1.5 million electric vehicles in 2026
Toyota has announced a plan to launch 10 new electric vehicles by 2026 with the goal of increasing EV production to 1.5 million vehicles annually.
Toyota founder's son, helped create a global brand, dead at 97
Shoichiro Toyoda helped direct Toyota’s transformation into a global brand, especially in the U.S. market.
Tesla trounced Toyota with California's two best-selling cars in 2022
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 were the two best selling vehicles in California last year, while Tesla was number two behind Toyota in total sales.
New Toyota chief says he will accelerate shift in EV strategy
Koji Sato is set to become chief executive of Toyota Motor Corp. in April. As CEO he hopes to position Toyota among BYD and Tesla in electric vehicle sales.
Toyota cuts output target amid chip crunch as profit tumbles 25%
During the coronavirus pandemic, Toyota fared better than most carmakers in managing supply chains, but it fell victim to the prolonged chip shortage this year.
Toyota eyes Tesla, scrambles for EV reboot
A working group within Toyota has been charged with outlining plans by early next year for improvements to its existing EV platform or for a new architecture, sources said.
GM outsells Toyota in US as industry worries about inflation
General Motors beat Toyota in sales in Q3, but Toyota beat GM in the last 12 calendar months. Future looks bleak for automakers as a potential recession looms.
Toyota president did a 'happy dance' after beating GM in sales, remains skeptical about all-electric future
Toyota President Akio Toyoda said he did a "happy dance" after the company outsold General Motors in the U.S. in 2021 and remains steadfast in its future plans.
California's gas-powered vehicle ban will be 'difficult' to meet, Toyota's president says
Toyota's president Akio Toyoda said it will be "difficult" to meet the requirement of California's new rules banning the sale of gas powered vehicles by 2035.
Biden to announce $900 million electric vehicle infrastructure overhaul at Detroit auto show
President Joe Biden will head to Detroit on Wednesday for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), where he will meet with auto company CEOs, unions and local leaders.
Toyota investing $5.6B in US, Japan EV battery production
Toyota is investing $5.6 billion to boost manufacturing of electric batteries for both the U.S. and Japanese markets.