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Toyota Motor Corporation was founded in 1937 in Japan. The brand is known for durable volume models, hybrid leadership (Prius lineage), and global manufacturing. Lexus is Toyota’s luxury division.
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Toyota-Backed IONNA Ranked No. 1 in JD Power Study as Network More Than Doubles Size During 2026
Toyota-backed charging network IONNA has announced it has surpassed 180 live charging sites nationwide, more than doubling its network size since the beginning of 2026. Founded by eight global automakers including BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and…
Inside Three of Toyota’s Battery Electric Vehicles: What Makes Each Model Special
This first part of a four‑part series dives into Toyota’s three current battery electric vehicles (BEVs): the 2027 Toyota bZ, the 2027 Toyota bZ Woodland, and the 2027 Toyota C‑HR. Toyota’s BEV lineup is built to fit a range of…
Inside Toyota’s R&D: Engineers Driving the Future of Mobility
Toyota’s Research & Development (R&D) teams are tackling the most pressing challenges in mobility today, from autonomous driving and advanced safety systems to clean energy and cutting-edge technologies. Their work isn’t just shaping the vehicles of tomorrow—it’s redefining the entire…
Nine Reasons Why Toyota Vehicle Maintenance Matters
Toyota is doubling down on the message that regular maintenance isn’t just for gasoline cars—it’s critical for hybrids and full EVs too. Joe Clarke, Service Operations manager at Toyota Motor North America, says drivers who skip scheduled service are gambling…
Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center Unveils 10 New Projects to Enhance Road Safety
Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) has announced 10 new research projects in collaboration with seven universities and private sector organizations. The projects focus on behavioral safety, crash prevention, and passive safety, aiming to reduce fatalities on the road. Researchers…
Toyota cranks up the fun for 2027 with fresh updates to the GR86
Toyota’s GR86 gets a 2027 refresh that sharpens its driver-focused edge without adding weight or complexity. The headline update is a recalibrated throttle map that delivers a smoother, more linear torque curve, while engineers widened the 4th-to-5th shift interlock by…
Room with a View: Toyota Grand Highlander Adds Woodland Edition for 2027
Toyota is expanding its Grand Highlander lineup for the 2027 model year with the introduction of the new Woodland Edition. Starting at $42,560 for gas models (LE grade with FWD) and $45,910 for hybrid models (LE grade), excluding Dealer Processing…
Toyota Motor North America Reports September 2026 U.S. Sales Results
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced that September 2026 U.S. sales reached 201,306 vehicles, a volume increase of 8.4 % and a daily selling rate (DSR) rise of 4.0 % over September 2025. Electrified vehicle sales that month totaled 117,215,…
2027 Toyota Corolla Cross Blends Capability, Utility and Style for the Just Right SUV
The 2027 Toyota Corolla Cross arrives this fall in the United States, offering a compact‑SUV package that balances everyday practicality with a touch of sportiness. Built on Toyota’s TNGA‑C platform and assembled in Huntsville, Alabama, the model line‑up now features…
Toyota U.S. Manufacturing: A History of Local Production, a Future of Expansion
Toyota first sold vehicles in the U.S. in 1958. Thirty years later, its first locally assembled vehicle—a Corolla—rolled off the line at New United Motor Manufacturing, a joint venture with General Motors in Fremont, California, in 1988. That same year…