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Toyota Kentucky Paint Shop Receives U.S. Department of Energy 2026 Better Project Award

2026-06-03T12:58:20+00:00

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (June 3, 2026) – A breath of fresh air to paint operations earned the Toyota Kentucky engineering team a 2026 Better Project Award from the U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings & Plants Initiative. With innovative thinking and […] The post Toyota Kentucky Paint Shop Receives U.S. Department of Energy 2026 Better Project Award appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

Le Mans 24 Hours: TR LH2 Racing Prototype Le Mans demonstration for liquid hydrogen-fuelled TR LH2 Racing Prototype

2026-06-03T08:00:00+00:00

Le Mans 24 Hours: TR LH2 Racing Prototype

2026-06-03T08:00:00+00:00

TOYOTA RACING will conduct the first public demonstration drives of its liquid hydrogen-fuelled TR LH2 Racing Prototype next week at the Circuit de la Sarthe, venue for the 94th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours. The TR LH2 Racing Prototype is based on the same chassis as the TR010 HYBRID Hypercar which will compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours on 13-14 June. It is intended to advance the development of hydrogen technology in motorsports. On Thursday 11 June (12.50pm) and Saturday 13 June (12.45pm),...

THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA to Launch New Film Program This Fall

2026-06-03T06:00:00+00:00

Thank you very much for your continued patronage of THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA. The facility has been temporarily closed as part of our efforts to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all visitors. During this time, we have also decided to move forward with preparations for a renewal aimed at further enhancing the venue's appeal.

Inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit Focuses on the Foundational Research Behind AI’s Rapid Progress

2026-06-02T21:38:02+00:00

Inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit Focuses on the Foundational Research Behind AI’s Rapid Progress

Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center Touts Partnerships, Eyes Future with Announcement of 10 New Projects

2026-06-02T15:58:53+00:00

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (June 2, 2026) – Before joining Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC), Zhaonan Sun spent years studying how the human body absorbs the force of a crash. The post Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center Touts Partnerships, Eyes Future with Announcement of 10 New Projects appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

How Does the All-New TZ Drive? A Look Inside the Development Hub and a Growing Charging Network

2026-06-02T15:00:00+00:00

Here, we take a closer look at Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama, the development site for the TZ, the all-new BEV from Lexus, as well as the charging network growing across Japanâall part of the effort to bring Lexus's vision to life.

Critics Say Nobody Plugs In Their Hybrid. A New Toyota Study Just Exposed The Reality

2026-06-02T05:43:22+00:00

Critics Say Nobody Plugs In Their Hybrid. A New Toyota Study Just Exposed The Reality

Northwestern Applied Mathematics Alumni Reach New Career Milestones

2026-06-02T02:59:26+00:00

Northwestern Applied Mathematics Alumni Reach New Career Milestones

GR Premiers GRMN Corolla

2026-06-02T01:00:00+00:00

GAZOO Racing (GR) held the world premiere today of the GRMN Corollaâthe ultimate GR Corolla, engineered to deliver a confident, full-throttle experience on Germany's Nurburgring racetrack, the starting point for both GR, which is committed to building ever-better motorsports-bred cars, and Toyota Master Driver Morizo. The GRMN Corolla represents a comprehensive honing of the GR Corolla ignited by Morizo's strong desire to "bring back a Corolla that captivates our customers".

Peak Performance: Toyota Introduces the 2026 GRMN Corolla

2026-06-02T00:58:12+00:00

PLANO, Texas (June 1, 2026) – Driving enthusiasts, rejoice: GAZOO Racing (GR) has unveiled the 2026 GRMN Corolla, the ultimate in GR Corolla performance. This track-oriented compact hatchback was developed under GR’s philosophy of “making better cars starting from motorsport,” and it was engineered so drivers can confidently push it to the limit at the Nürburgring, where Master Driver Akio Toyoda, also known as Morizo, began his driving career. The post Peak Performance: Toyota Introduces the...

Toyota Turns Up the Thrill for 2027 with New Updates to GR86

2026-06-01T16:28:53+00:00

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 1, 2026) – Making its debut at FuelFest in the Bay Area, where car culture, performance, passion and the enthusiast community come together, the 2027 Toyota GR86 returns with a series of focused enhancements designed to deepen the connection between driver, car and road. Built for enthusiasts and engineered with input shaped by motorsports, the GR86 continues to deliver the kind of lightweight, rear-wheel-drive fun that has made it a favorite among sports car purists...

The Next Era In Multimedia: Lexus Interface Sets A New Standard

2026-06-01T05:00:00+00:00

Toyota Connected engineers and designers played a key role in the development of new features, functionality and enhancements in the latest version of the Lexus Interface multimedia system.

Rally Japan: Day 3 Evans leads TGR-WRT 1-2-3-4 on home roads

2026-06-01T03:00:00+00:00

Elfyn Evans has won Rally Japan for the third time in four years, leading a 1-2-3-4 finish for the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team on home roads. Sebastien Ogier and Sami Pajari joined Evans on the podium with local hero Takamoto Katsuta completing the top four.

Toyota Announces New Exhibition at the Toyota Kaikan Museum

2026-06-01T01:00:00+00:00

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has added a new exhibition space to the Toyota Kaikan Museum, a corporate exhibition hall located in Toyota City. Titled "TOYOTA's Creative Carmaking," the new section will open to the public on Friday, June 5. The immersive exhibits feature real vehicles and visual displays that guide visitors through each stage of Toyota's long-established carmaking process, from vehicle planning and development to procurement, production, and customer delivery.

Rally Japan: Day 3 - Evans leads TGR-WRT 1-2-3-4 on home roads

2026-05-31T11:54:32+00:00

It is the fourth consecutive win for the GR YARIS Rally1 car from five editions of the rally held in Toyota City, in what is due to be the final time the current specification of Rally1 cars compete on Japanese roads before new regulations are introduced in 2027. This year, with a move forward from November to late May, the event was held in warmer temperatures which exceeded 30 degrees centigrade and provided a different challenge for the crews, their cars and their tyres. On the narrow and...

Rally Japan: Day 2 - TGR-WRT’s rally leader Evans handles the heat

2026-05-30T13:30:00+00:00

Saturday was the longest day of the rally, featuring eight stages and 120.22 competitive kilometres. The route took crews north-east from Toyota City for a trio of tests to be repeated the other side of a mid-day tyre-fitting zone, before two passes of a new super special stage. Temperatures in excess of 30 degrees centigrade tested tyres, cars and crews alike. Evans started the day with a lead of 15.7 seconds over team-mate Oliver Solberg. While Evans won the second stage of the morning loop...

One-two victory for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC in Argentina

2026-05-30T04:18:33+00:00

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC (TGR W2RC) earned a one-two victory in the Desafío Ruta 40, round three of the 2026 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), after an exciting final day in Argentina. The team’s DKR GR Hilux pickups conquered challenging terrain over five days in the spectacular Andes mountains to win for the first time this season and strengthen its World Championship challenge. TGR W2RC headed into the final day leading the rally but facing a demanding Stage 5, which took place on...

Fellow Reflections: Steven Torrisi

2026-05-29T17:06:38+00:00

Fellow Reflections: Steven Torrisi

Brian Plancher Wins Toyota Research Institute Grant

2026-05-29T16:17:01+00:00

Brian Plancher Wins Toyota Research Institute Grant

Toyota Turns Forza Horizon 6 into a Real-World Immersive “Barn Find” Experience at Westfield Century City

2026-05-29T14:58:06+00:00

PLANO, Texas (May 29, 2026) – Toyota today announced “Lost & Found: The Challenge” Forza Horizon and Toyota’s Barn Find Pop-Up at Westfield Century City. The free public activation takes place Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 8 […] The post Toyota Turns Forza Horizon 6 into a Real-World Immersive “Barn Find” Experience at Westfield Century City appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

Sung Kang’s Toyota Story Comes Full Circleat Bay Area FuelFest

2026-05-29T12:58:37+00:00

Actor and car enthusiast Sung Kang reflects on his lifelong connection to Toyota and the community that shaped his passion for drifting. Fans at Bay Area FuelFest get an up-close look at “Lola,” the iconic Toyota AE86 featured in Kang’s […] The post Sung Kang’s Toyota Story Comes Full Circle
at Bay Area FuelFest appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

Rally Japan: Day 1 - Evans claims the lead for TGR-WRT on Japanese roads

2026-05-29T12:46:00+00:00

After a ceremonial start launched the rally at Nagoya Castle on Thursday evening, the competitive action began with two loops of stages in the forest-covered mountains to the east of Toyota City. The loop began with the all-new Asuke stage, where Oliver Solberg was fastest to claim the early lead ahead of team-mates Sami Pajari and Sébastien Ogier. Evans was fourth-fastest there but then went quickest in the infamous Isegami’s Tunnel test by 7.5 seconds to leap into the lead. He was also fast...

[Toyota Times] Driving Kakezan with New Partners at Woven City

2026-05-29T08:00:00+00:00

At Woven City's newly completed development hub, the Inventor Garage, AI technologies currently undergoing development were unveiled, along with new partners who will help drive Kakezan.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC fights adversity to retain lead in Argentina

2026-05-29T07:30:52+00:00

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC (TGR W2RC) overcame a demanding and dramatic day to retain the lead of the Desafío Ruta 40, the third round of the 2026 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). Stage 4 was another long and rugged test for drivers and navigators through the spectacular landscape of the Andes mountains. It began with a steep, winding climb to a 3,110 m mountain top and featured ravines, rocks and narrow, rough trails over 306 km of timed action on the route back to San Juan. The team’...

Driving Kakezan with New Partners at Woven City

2026-05-28T15:00:00+00:00

At Woven Cityâs newly completed development hub, the Inventor Garage, AI technologies currently undergoing development were unveiled, along with new partners who will help drive Kakezan.

Sales, Production, and Export Results for April 2026

2026-05-28T04:30:00+00:00

Toyota Motor Corporation announces its sales, production, and export results for Aplil 2026, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

Stage 3 win and overall lead for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC

2026-05-28T04:01:13+00:00

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC (TGR W2RC) seized control of the Desafío Ruta 40 in Argentina with a commanding performance on the longest special stage of the rally. Large crowds gathered to watch the W2RC field take on the most demanding day of the rally so far. TGR W2RC and its DKR GR Hilux pickups rose to the challenge and emerged from more than four gruelling hours of flat-out competition in first and second place overall. The difficult Stage 3 route took competitors into the Andes mountains an...

Toyota Launches New Hilux in Japan

2026-05-28T00:00:00+00:00

Toyota Launches New Hilux in Japan

Toyota Financial Services Announces Executive Changes

2026-05-27T18:58:38+00:00

PLANO, Texas (May 27, 2026) – Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is pleased to announce the following executive changes: The post Toyota Financial Services Announces Executive Changes appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

Toyota Recalls Certain Model Year2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, Mirai, Lexus UX and GX vehicles

2026-05-27T16:28:19+00:00

PLANO, Texas (May 27, 2026) — Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain model year 2024-2025 Land Cruiser, Mirai, Lexus UX, and GX vehicles in North America. Approximately 82,000 vehicles are involved in this recall in the U.S. Some areas […] The post Toyota Recalls Certain Model Year
2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, Mirai,
Lexus UX and GX vehicles appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

[Toyota Times] Inheriting the Beliefs and Sincerity of the Man Who Built Toyota's Sales Network

2026-05-27T08:10:00+00:00

The second installment of Toyota Times News' Toyota Legends series spotlights Shotaro Kamiya, the man who built Toyota's sales network. It explores the achievements and character of the man known as the God of Car Sales.

TMC Announces Changes to Organizational Structure and Executives and Senior Professional/Senior Management Employee Positions

2026-05-27T07:00:00+00:00

On July 1, Toyota Motor Corporation intends to make the following organizational and Executives and senior professional/senior management changes.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC strengthens its challenge in Argentina

2026-05-27T04:15:35+00:00

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC (TGR W2RC) moved into contention for victory in Argentina during an intense Stage 2 of the Desafío Ruta 40, round three of the 2026 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). After two DKR GR Hilux finished in the top six on the opening stage, the crews stepped up a gear on Tuesday as TGR W2RC strengthened its overall position. Stage 2 consisted of a relatively short 128 km timed section, featuring steep climbs and descents on mostly sandy tracks, with dense vegetation...

New Toyota Study Says Canadian Drivers Make Smart Use of PHEVs

2026-05-26T15:16:00+00:00

New Toyota Study Says Canadian Drivers Make Smart Use of PHEVs

Inheriting the Beliefs and Sincerity of the Man Who Built Toyota's Sales Network

2026-05-26T15:00:00+00:00

The second installment of Toyota Times Newsâ Toyota Legends series spotlights Shotaro Kamiya, the man who built Toyotaâs sales network. It explores the achievements and character of the man known as the God of Car Sales.

Positive start for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC in Argentina

2026-05-26T04:48:21+00:00

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC (TGR W2RC) is battling at the front of the third round of the 2026 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) with two DKR GR Hilux in the top six after a hard-fought opening day on the Desafío Ruta 40 in Argentina. Stage 1 took place north of San Juan on Monday. It included 340 km of timed action on dried riverbeds, salt flats and gravel plains through the spectacular Andes mountains. As well as the rugged off-road conditions, crews also had to contend with altitudes o...

24 Hours of Nürburgring 2026 - 77 Laps in the GR YARIS: 24 Hours of Perseverance Through Setbacks

2026-05-26T04:25:02+00:00

Despite having completed the 2025 race without any need for repairs, the GR YARIS DAT crew recognized that there was still room for further improvement and set out to explore new territory. Reflecting these efforts, Car No. 109, under the leadership of Chief Engineer Hisatomi, received aggressive updates focused on the powertrain, aerodynamics, and a wider track. At the second round of the NLS in March, the car achieved a lap time approximately 10 seconds faster than last year’s specification...

No More Wondering, "Is This the Right Color?"--A New Tool Makes Wire Colors Visible

2026-05-25T15:00:00+00:00

Toyotaâs Creative Idea Suggestion System makes work more fun and interesting. This time, we look at a team improvement effort aimed at creating a workplace where everyone can play an active role.

Protecting Communities Through Air Mobility at the Ever-Better Carmaking Genba

2026-05-24T15:00:00+00:00

Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama (TTC-S), the venue for the world premiere of the new Lexus TZ, also serves another role: a disaster response hub protecting the people of Toyota City in times of emergency.

Most PHEV Owners Actually Plug In, Just Not in Europe

2026-05-22T23:39:38+00:00

Most PHEV Owners Actually Plug In, Just Not in Europe

Rally Japan: Preview - TGR-WRT targets home win on Japanese roads

2026-05-22T09:01:09+00:00

TGR-WRT returns to Japan looking to conclude what has so far been a successful first half of the campaign, including five wins from the opening six rallies. It leads the manufacturers’ championship by 93 points and has all five of its drivers inside the top six of the drivers’ championship standings. Currently leading the championship is Elfyn Evans, who won Rally Japan for the team in both 2023 and 2024 and has a 12-point advantage over his nearest competitor, his Japanese team-mate Takamoto...

Rally Japan: Preview TGR-WRT targets home win on Japanese roads

2026-05-22T08:00:00+00:00

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team will set its sights on securing another home victory when Rally Japan takes place on a new earlier date of May 28-31 to host round seven of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship.

Toyota Research Institute, Cornell Partner on AI Projects

2026-05-22T07:00:00+00:00

Toyota Research Institute, Cornell Partner on AI Projects

Casting Legacy: Toyota Missouri Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence

2026-05-21T14:28:45+00:00

TROY, Mo. (May 21, 2026) – The cylinder head: an unsung hero powering your favorite Toyota vehicles and the product that drives the 1,000 team members at the company’s Missouri casting plant. The post Casting Legacy: Toyota Missouri Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

Plug-in hybrids get plugged in more than you might think

2026-05-21T07:00:00+00:00

Plug-in hybrids get plugged in more than you might think

Do Plug-In Hybrids Work? Toyota Study Busts the Biggest PHEV Myth

2026-05-21T07:00:00+00:00

Do Plug-In Hybrids Work? Toyota Study Busts the Biggest PHEV Myth

Toyota Recalls Certain 2024 Toyota Tundra Vehicles

2026-05-20T16:28:39+00:00

PLANO, Texas (May 20, 2026) — Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain model year 2024 Toyota Tundra non-hybrid vehicles in North America and Latin America countries. Approximately 44,000 vehicles are involved in this recall in the U.S. There is […] The post Toyota Recalls Certain 2024 Toyota Tundra Vehicles appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

Do Plug-In Hybrid Owners Actually Plug In?

2026-05-20T11:58:50+00:00

Have your cake and eat it, too. A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is the hybrid you know and love, like a Prius or RAV4 but, it also has a plug, a larger battery and powerful electric motor that can allow the […] The post Do Plug-In Hybrid Owners Actually Plug In? appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

[Toyota Times] Four Years Following Fukushima's Next-Generation Fuel

2026-05-20T08:10:00+00:00

Biofuel was used in Super Formula for the first time this year. Toyota Times News has spent four years following its development in Fukushima Prefecture, from research and development to practical application.

The Big Lie About Plug-In Hybrids Has Just Been Busted

2026-05-20T07:00:00+00:00

The Big Lie About Plug-In Hybrids Has Just Been Busted

Four Years Following Fukushima's Next-Generation Fuel

2026-05-19T15:00:00+00:00

The Electrochemical Society Toyota Fellowship and the Benefit of Developing Young Investigators

2026-05-19T12:58:28+00:00

When Dr. Iryna Zenyuk first set out in 2018 to explore how fuel cells and electrolysis could help power a cleaner future, she had no idea that receiving the Electrochemical Society (ECS) Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship would set off a […] The post The Electrochemical Society Toyota Fellowship and the Benefit of Developing Young Investigators appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

Lexus TZ World Premiere Held at the Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama--the Development Site Where Roads Build Cars

2026-05-18T15:00:00+00:00

The Lexus TZ is the brandâs first three-row BEV SUV. We covered the world premiere held at the Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama, a development facility where vehicles are refined through an integrated, end-to-end development process.

[Toyota Times] Rapidly Changing Business Environment: How Will Toyota Return to a Growth Trajectory? FY2026 Financial Results Q&A

2026-05-18T08:10:00+00:00

Toyota posted operating income of 3.8 trillion yen in its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 despite the impact of U.S. tariffs. In a Q&A session with the media, the company outlined its path toward sustainable growth.

Toyota Mobility Foundation and Sociability deliver accessible journey planning in Derby

2026-05-18T08:00:00+00:00

London, UK – The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and Sociability have completed a multi‑year pilot in Derby, UK, delivering new accessible journey planning capabilities that support independent mobility for people with disabilities. Since 2021, TMF has supported Sociability’s work to expand accessibility data beyond venues alone. The completed platform brings venue accessibility and public transport routing together in a single experience allowing users to personalise accessibility requireme...

Toyota Research Institute, Cornell partner on AI projects

2026-05-18T07:00:00+00:00

Toyota Research Institute, Cornell partner on AI projects

Rapidly Changing Business Environment: How Will Toyota Return to a Growth Trajectory? FY2026 Financial Results Q&A

2026-05-17T15:00:00+00:00

Driving Education Forward: Toyota Mississippi Gives Back to Teachers

2026-05-15T12:58:46+00:00

Behind every successful student is a teacher who unlocked their potential and sparked their passion to succeed. In celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Toyota Mississippi shined a well-deserved spotlight on 130 middle school teachers from Pontotoc County and City School Districts to thank them for their passion, commitment and belief that every student […] The post Driving Education Forward: Toyota Mississippi Gives Back to Teachers appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

TMC Announces Changes to Senior Professional/Senior Management Employee Positions

2026-05-15T06:30:00+00:00

Toyota Motor Corporation announced today that it intends to implement changes to its senior professional/senior management employee positions as described below, effective June 1, 2026.

Coffee on a Slide? Toyota's Kaizen Brings More Smiles to Thai Farmers and CafÃ©s

2026-05-14T15:00:00+00:00

This series showcases Toyota's activities in non-automotive fields. This time, we head to Thailandâfor farming and coffee.

Toyota Launches All-New Land Cruiser "FJ" Series in Japan

2026-05-14T00:00:00+00:00

Toyota Launches All-New Land Cruiser "FJ" Series in Japan

Inside the Unified Genba for Ever-Better Carmaking: Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama

2026-05-13T15:00:00+00:00

After the world premiere of the Lexus TZ, Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama (TTC-S)âthe genba for ever-better carmaking, where design, test courses, and development garages come togetherâwas opened to the media.

The new Toyota bZ4X Touring: an SUV for electrified adventures

2026-05-13T09:44:50+00:00

An addition to the Toyota BEV-family, designed and engineered for outdoor and adventure lifestyles New model builds on the strengths of the established bZ4X SUV to provide significantly more load space and more powerful all-wheel drive performance Extended length dedicated to a load compartment enlarged to 669 litres - big enough for adventure trips and family journeys Extra load-carrying capabilities with roof rails and a 1,500 kg towing capability for the AWD model Front and all-wheel drive...

Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM) reports $2.44B in 13F holdings

2026-05-13T07:00:00+00:00

Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM) reports $2.44B in 13F holdings

No More Itchy Eyes!? Inventors Ã Weavers Create a Pollen-Less Space

2026-05-12T15:00:00+00:00

On this episode of Monthly Woven City, we take a look at a demonstration trial by Inventors at Daikin Industries. What inventions will result from kakezan (multiplication) between Inventors and Weavers (Woven City residents)?

Built to Last: Toyota Team Members Driving Decades of Success

2026-05-12T12:58:02+00:00

Five of Toyota’s American manufacturing facilities are celebrating historical anniversaries in 2026, marking decades of commitment to the U.S. economy and communities. To honor these milestones, we spoke with team members from each plant who have been part of Toyota’s […] The post Built to Last: Toyota Team Members Driving Decades of Success appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

[Toyota Times] Which One Is Akio Toyoda: The Real One or the AI? We Asked Both the Same Questions

2026-05-12T08:10:00+00:00

Was this comment from Akio Toyoda, or his AI? We put the same questions to both the AI being developed at Toyota and Chairman Toyoda himself. What kind of answers did we get?

Toyota Updates Corolla ACTIVE SPORT and Corolla Touring ACTIVE SPORT to 60th-Anniversary Editions in Japan

2026-05-12T04:30:00+00:00

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Corolla series, Toyota has updated the Corolla Active Sport and Corolla Touring Active Sport as 60th-anniversary edition in Japan on May 12. In addition, 60th-anniversary editions of the Corolla Sport and Corolla Cross are scheduled for launch in Japan from mid-year onward. Toyota also launched minor updates to the Corolla and Corolla Touring, along with a new Corolla-based vehicle for driving schools in Japan.

Which One Is Akio Toyoda: The Real One or the AI? We Asked Both the Same Questions

2026-05-11T15:00:00+00:00

Was this comment from Akio Toyoda, or his AI? We put the same questions to both the AI being developed at Toyota and Chairman Toyoda himself. What kind of answers did we get?

Toyota Shares Vision for New EV Technologies on ‘Tomorrow’s World Today’ TV Show

2026-05-11T11:58:22+00:00

PLANO, Texas (May 11, 2026) – When is a car more than a car? The post Toyota Shares Vision for New EV Technologies on ‘Tomorrow’s World Today’ TV Show appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

[Toyota Times] Design and IP: The Partnership Behind Toyota's IP Achievement Awards

2026-05-11T08:10:00+00:00

Designers shape the look of a car. Toyota's Intellectual Property Division protects the many rights behind each vehicle. In the shared pursuit of ever-better cars, the two sides have built a bond that runs deep.

SPARX Group Establishes "Mirai Creation Fund IV" Toyota Motor Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. to Provide Capital Targeting Total Commitments of JPY100 billion

2026-05-11T07:00:00+00:00

SPARX Group Co., Ltd. ("SPARX") has established the Mirai Creation Fund IV ("Fund IV"). The four seed LPs, Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota"), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ("SMBC"), MUFG Bank, Ltd. ("MUFG") and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. ("Mizuho") will participate as initial investors in Fund IV.

Toyota to Build a New Vehicle Manufacturing Plant in India

2026-05-11T05:30:00+00:00

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announces plans to build a new Toyota Kirloskar Motor plant in the Bidkin industrial Area, Maharashtra, India. The new plant is planned to start production in the first half of 2029 and is aimed to strengthen Toyota's business foundation in the Indian market.

6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps: Race Drama and double points for TOYOTA RACING

2026-05-11T03:00:00+00:00

TOYOTA RACING challenged hard for a podium in the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps before securing a double points-scoring finish in a dramatic second round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season.

Rally de Portugal: Day 4 Double Portugal podium for TGR-WRT after cruel late twist

2026-05-11T03:00:00+00:00

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team secured a double podium finish at Rally de Portugal after being denied victory by a cruel twist of fate late in a thrilling and demanding event.

Rally de Portugal: Day 4 - Double Portugal podium for TGR-WRT after cruel late twist

2026-05-10T18:33:01+00:00

Sébastien Ogier had appeared on course for a record-extending victory on the classic gravel contest after a strong performance in challenging wet weather on Saturday afternoon. His advantage stood at 17.3 seconds after Sunday’s first two stages on iconic sandy tracks north-east of Porto, but in the rutted and rocky conditions of the second pass of Vieira do Minho, he and co-driver Vincent Landais would be forced to stop to change a wheel and tyre, conceding around two minutes. This penultimat...

Design and IP: The Partnership Behind Toyota's IP Achievement Awards

2026-05-10T15:00:00+00:00

Designers shape the look of a car. Toyotaâs Intellectual Property Division protects the many rights behind each vehicle. In the shared pursuit of ever-better cars, the two sides have built a bond that runs deep.

Rally de Portugal: Day 3 - Ogier reigns supreme for TGR-WRT on rain-hit day

2026-05-10T05:35:58+00:00

Saturday would be the longest day of the rally in terms of competitive distance with nine stages north-east of Porto totalling 145.88 competitive kilometres. These stages were generally softer and sandier than the harder, rockier tests already run to the south, but deep ruts would form for the second pass and heavy rain would make the surface extremely slippery at points. Ogier started the day with a lead of 3.7 seconds over Thierry Neuville (Hyundai) and responded to some initial pressure to...

6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps: Race - Drama and double points for TOYOTA RACING

2026-05-09T20:53:30+00:00

A record weekend crowd of 101,606 fans witnessed an intense battle amongst a closely-matched Hypercar field. In the final race before the Le Mans 24 Hours, TOYOTA RACING used strategy and determined driving to recover from a difficult qualifying to fight at the front. Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries finished fifth in their TR010 HYBRID, falling just short of the podium despite a late charge. The #8 TR010 HYBRID of Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryō Hirakawa ran second for...

Rally de Portugal: Day 2 - Ogier finishes tight Friday fight out front for TGR-WRT

2026-05-08T21:32:49+00:00

Following the opening three stages on Thursday, the action remained in central Portugal on Friday for a total of seven stages and 96.22 competitive kilometres. While most of the roads had been part of the rally route for many years, the majority were being run in the opposite direction to usual. There was also no opportunity for a full service until the cars returned north to Porto at the end of the day, with just a remote service held in the middle of the day. Sami Pajari made the strongest...

6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps: Qualifying - Tough qualifying for TOYOTA RACING

2026-05-08T17:33:26+00:00

The team won the season opener at Imola three weeks ago after starting from the front row of the grid but qualifying for round two proved to be more challenging for the two TR010 HYBRIDs on the demanding Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Kamui Kobayashi qualified 12th in the #7 TR010 HYBRID he shares with Mike Conway and Nyck de Vries, missing the top-10 Hyperpole shoot-out by just 0.029secs. Brendon Hartley was 16th in the #8 TR010 HYBRID he drives alongside Sébastien Buemi and Ryō Hirakawa. After...

TMC Announces April Through March 2026 Financial Results

2026-05-08T13:58:12+00:00

TOYOTA CITY, Japan (May 8, 2026) – Consolidated vehicle sales totaled approximately 9,595,000 units, an increase of approximately 233,000 units compared to the same period last fiscal year. On a consolidated basis, net revenues for the period totaled 50.684 trillion […] The post TMC Announces April Through March 2026 Financial Results appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

Working with Mom: Toyota Team Members ShareTheir Stories

2026-05-08T12:58:09+00:00

These mothers and their grown children share more than just family ties — they’ve all become part of another family: Toyota. Discover how their shared work experiences have created lasting memories. What’s the best thing about working with your children? […] The post Working with Mom: Toyota Team Members Share
Their Stories appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

[Toyota Times] Sustainable Growth with Stakeholders Worldwide - President Kon on Toyota Management

2026-05-08T11:00:00+00:00

What did President Kenta Kon say at his first financial results briefing since assuming office?

TMC's FY2026 Financial Results Press Briefing

2026-05-08T08:00:00+00:00

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The press briefing can be watched via the following link.

[Toyota Times] Beyond Tariffs and the Middle East Situation: Returning to Sustainable Growth

2026-05-08T07:00:00+00:00

Toyota announced its financial results for FY2026. With impacts from tariffs and the situation in the Middle East, the company forecasts a third consecutive year of profit decline. How will Toyota return to sustainable growth while building earning power that can withstand change? Here are the key takeaways.

FY2026 Financial Results Overview

2026-05-08T04:55:00+00:00

FY2026 Financial Results Overview

Holding of Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting

2026-05-08T04:55:00+00:00

Holding of Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting

6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps: Free Practice - TOYOTA RACING gets busy in Belgium

2026-05-08T04:48:06+00:00

The team arrived in Belgium as the early World Championship leader after its victory in the season-opener at Imola. It took important steps to prepare for Saturday’s race with two 90-minute free practice sessions on the legendary Spa circuit. The #7 TR010 HYBRID of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries was 10th fastest, 0.711secs behind the pace-setting #36 Alpine. Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryō Hirakawa were 13th in their #8 TR010 HYBRID. Temperatures between 9°C and 13°C...

Rally de Portugal: Day 1 - Solberg seizes early lead for TGR-WRT

2026-05-08T04:14:32+00:00

One of the longest and most demanding rounds of the season, the rally started from the historic central city of Coimbra and took drivers straight into two full-length gravel tests to the north near Aveiro. Times were close in the opening 15.08-kilometre stage from Águeda to Sever, with TGR-WRT’s championship leader Elfyn Evans just 0.1 seconds off the fastest time and Solberg only another 0.1s slower. Just five seconds covered a top seven that also included their team-mates Sami Pajari, Takam...

Toyota Indiana: A Real-Life Field of Dreams

2026-05-07T15:28:30+00:00

PRINCETON, Ind. (May 7, 2026) — Thirty years ago, Toyota took a bold leap of faith. The automaker chose Princeton, Indiana—a small town known for popcorn and basketball—as the site for its second vehicle manufacturing facility in the United States. […] The post Toyota Indiana: A Real-Life Field of Dreams appeared first on Toyota USA Newsroom .

Beyond Tariffs and the Middle East Situation: Returning to Sustainable Growth

2026-05-07T15:00:00+00:00

Sustainable Growth with Stakeholders Worldwide -- President Kon on Toyota Management

2026-05-07T15:00:00+00:00

What did President Kenta Kon say at his first financial results briefing since assuming office?

[Photos] Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama Media Event / Lexus TZ World Premiere

2026-05-07T09:00:00+00:00

Toyota Motor Corporation held a Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama media event and the world premiere of the Lexus TZ on Thursday, May 7, 2026, starting at 10:30 a.m. The press briefing can be watched via the following link.

[Toyota Times] Toyota's New Basketball Robot CUE7 Unveiled - A Glimpse Behind Its Evolution

2026-05-07T08:10:00+00:00

Guinness World Record(TM)-holding AI basketball robot CUE has undergone major evolution. The development team aimed to create something that would make people say, "Japan still has Toyota." This week's Toyota Times News covers their tremendous efforts.

Toyota showcases end-to-end vehicle development at Technical Center in Japan

2026-05-07T07:58:00+00:00

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) today held a media and stakeholder event at the Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama (TTC-S), its research and development center located across Toyota City and Okazaki City in Aichi Prefecture. The event showcased the frontline of its ever-better car-making initiatives―where a cycle of highly intense driving, intentional breaking, rapid onsite fixing and then retesting is carried out. To underline, the event featured the global premiere of a product of this end...

6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps: Preview Belgium beckons for TOYOTA RACING

2026-05-07T03:00:00+00:00

TOYOTA RACING returns to action for the second round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season at one of its home races, the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium on Saturday 9 May.

Lexus Unveils TZ, an All-New Three-Row BEV

2026-05-07T02:00:00+00:00

Lexus has unveiled the full details of the new TZ for the first time in the world.

Toyota Showcases End-to-End Vehicle Development at Technical Center in Japan

2026-05-07T02:00:00+00:00

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) today held a media and stakeholder event at the Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama (TTC-S), its research and development center located across Toyota City and Okazaki City in Aichi Prefecture. The event showcased the frontline of its ever-better car-making initiativesâwhere a cycle of highly intense driving, intentional breaking, rapid onsite fixing and then retesting is carried out. To underline, the event featured the global premiere of a product of this e...