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Toyota executives have acknowledged ongoing development work on a hybrid pickup truck platform, as the company responds to tightening fuel economy rules and growing competition from Ford.
Mazda is reportedly planning to base its next-generation Mazda6 saloon and revived RX sports car on a Toyota rear-wheel drive platform, signalling a shift towards premium and performance segments.
Toyota has introduced its new Gazoo Racing (GR) performance line-up in Japan, offering a three-tier structure and aftermarket parts, but the Supra is missing from the initial roster.
Eleven Japanese firms including Toyota, Honda and Nissan have agreed to accelerate hydrogen station rollout, aiming for 160 sites and 40,000 fuel cell vehicles by 2020.
Toyota is promoting its Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car in California by deploying billboards and even a car wrap coated with titanium dioxide, a material that actively removes nitrogen dioxide from the air.
Toyota has registered the “LC F” and “Lexus LC F” names, suggesting a high-performance version of the LC coupe could be in development.
Toyota has previewed a 210hp performance Yaris ahead of its 2017 World Rally Championship campaign, with the production car set for public debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
A stop-motion video shows a complete Toyota 4A-GE engine assembly, with custom upgrades, in just two minutes after the builder spent two years sourcing parts.
Toyota has filed a US patent for a flying car concept with a flexible frame and concealed wings, offering a new approach to transforming road vehicles into aircraft.
Toyota has introduced the Camatte Capsule, a customisable trailer designed for children, ahead of its debut at the Tokyo Toy Show alongside the Camatte concept cars.
The latest Avensis facelift brings a BMW-sourced diesel and improved safety tech, but faces an uphill battle in a shrinking D-segment dominated by fleet buyers.
Toyota will begin building the RAV4 SUV at its St Petersburg plant this August, following a major investment to double capacity and expand local manufacturing.
Toyota used its 2016 Super Bowl ad slot to promote the new Prius, aiming to boost hybrid appeal as low fuel prices drove Americans to larger vehicles.
Toyota will discontinue its Scion brand in August 2016, rebranding existing models as Toyotas and ending a project that targeted younger buyers in the US market.
Toyota is recalling around 5,000 2016 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h crossovers in the US to address a manufacturing defect in the driver’s knee airbag.
Nissan reported record European sales of 715,623 vehicles in 2015, but its claim to be the continent’s leading Asian brand is disputed by Toyota’s higher figures.
Fiat Chrysler has purchased millions of greenhouse gas emissions credits from Toyota, Tesla and Honda to help meet US fuel efficiency requirements for the 2014 model year.
Toyota targets a 90% reduction in average vehicle emissions by 2050, shifting focus to hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fuel cells while a US think tank pushes for battery-powered autonomy.
Japanese tuner Wald International has launched a body kit for the 2016 Toyota Prius, giving the hybrid hatchback a more aggressive look but leaving its powertrain untouched.
Unreleased photos show Toyota’s updated Land Cruiser with restyled front and rear, fresh detailing and a revised interior ahead of its official debut.
Major overseas pension funds have joined criticism of Toyota's proposal for unlisted 'Model AA' shares, arguing the move disadvantages foreign investors ahead of the company's June 2015 annual meeting.
Toyota’s next Prius has been spotted in heavy camouflage during road tests in Thailand, hinting at an evolutionary design and a likely new platform for the hybrid.
Toyota will halt production of the Prius PHV next month as it prepares for the next-generation model, with the current plug-in hybrid exiting after several years on the market.
Toyota will seek approval to issue up to 150 million new Model AA shares, raising about ¥500 billion to support long-term hydrogen and fuel cell development.