The newspaper said that the world’s top-selling automaker would seek to make the island of Kyushu, where Fukuoka is located, a central part of its supply chain for battery-powered vehicles and an export base for Asia. A Toyota spokesperson said the company was aware of the report, but that it was not something it had […]
Toyota and Pokémon have collaborated to introduce a unique prototype motorcycle inspired by the legendary Pokémon, Miraidon, in Japan. This collaboration dubbed the ‘Toyota Miraidon Project’, has brought forth a special exhibition at Midtown Hibiya in Tokyo, running from March 15 to 17. Supported by the Toyota Engineering Society and The Pokémon Company, the exhibition […]
Indus Motor Company Limited, the company that produces Toyota and Daihatsu cars in Pakistan, has informed its investors about a temporary shutdown of its production plant. The reason behind this decision is the shortage of cars available for sale and the depletion of essential parts required for car manufacturing. The company is facing challenges in […]
The Japanese automaker reported a 7.2% jump in global group sales last year, including those at small-car maker Daihatsu and truck unit Hino Motors. Those two subsidiaries and affiliate Toyota Industries have been beset by governance issues involving certification test procedures for cars and engines that could potentially hurt the brand’s global reputation for quality […]
Toyota Motor Corp. said it will suspend production at nine plants in Japan this week because of supply disruptions from a weekend earthquake that rattled the country’s northeast. The suspension begins as early as Wednesday and affects half of Toyota’s 28 lines at nine factories nationwide; including subsidiaries such as Hino Motors. Toyota also declined […]
Toyota is currently testing the next-generation LandCruiser in Russia, with these images obtained by website Autosport. The Russian spies have also confirmed the LandCruiser test vehicle was fitted with a hybrid 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 powertrain. Japanese media said earlier this week the new model will be offered with the hybrid V6 engine initially; while the […]
