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Toyota retains world’s top carmaker for fifth year

Toyota Motor Corp. sold 10.8 million cars in 2024, a slight decrease from the previous year but sufficient to retain its title as the world’s largest carmaker for the fifth consecutive year. Despite a 3.7% drop in global sales, including those from subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co. and Hino Motors Ltd., Toyota outpaced Volkswagen AG, which […]

Toyota’s global production declines for 10th consecutive month
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Toyota’s global production declines for 10th consecutive month

Toyota Motor reported a 6.2% drop in global production for November, marking the 10th consecutive month of decline. The world’s largest automaker manufactured 869,230 vehicles last month, a larger drop than October’s 0.8% decrease. Despite the production slump, Toyota’s worldwide sales rose for the second straight month, driven by strong demand in the U.S. and […]

Toyota suffers sixth straight monthly production decline
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Toyota suffers sixth straight monthly production decline

Toyota Motor announced on Thursday that its global production decreased for the sixth consecutive month in July. The company reported a 1% drop in output compared to the same month last year, totaling 804,610 vehicles. This decline was less severe than the double-digit reductions experienced in previous months. Production in key markets saw notable decreases, […]

Toyota to unveil three electric vehicles in Nigeria
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Toyota to unveil three electric vehicles in Nigeria

Toyota Nigeria Limited has announced its plan to launch three electric vehicles in Nigeria over the next three years, aligning with the government’s green deal initiative. This announcement was made by TNL’s Managing Director, Mr. Kunle Ade-Ojo, during the inaugural Toyota Motor Show organized by the company. Mr. Ade-Ojo revealed that the Toyota Cross, RAV4, […]

Vehicle scarcity looms as sellers lament import difficulties
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Africa leads in Toyota, Lexus sales as firm produces 5.6 million vehicles

Africa is the standout region for Toyota and Lexus sales as the company posted global sales growth of 8.3% from April to September compared to the previous year. Toyota sold a record-breaking 5,596,183 automobiles, according to Bloomberg. The standout region in this success was Africa, where Toyota and Lexus sales increased by an astonishing 22%, […]

Toyota’s global production declines for 10th consecutive month
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Technical glitch halts Toyota factories in Japan

    Toyota has reported that a technical malfunction has forced it to halt production at all of its 14 Japanese factories. The world’s largest automaker provided no additional information about the halt, which began Tuesday morning, but stated that it did not appear to be the result of a cyber attack. Tuesday morning, twelve […]

Toyota explores regenerative cell tech to power lunar power
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Toyota explores regenerative cell tech to power lunar power

Toyota Motor intends to deploy regenerative fuel cell technology to power a human lunar rover, the executives disclosed on Friday. They hinted at the possibility of exploiting the water ice on the moon as a source of energy in the future. Toyota and Japan’s space agency have been working together to create the Lunar Cruiser, […]

A man walks past a Toyota logo at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. REUTERS
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Toyota to increase battery-electric offers – CEO

ToyotaA global automotive manufacturer, Toyota is said to increase its battery-electric offerings on its Lexus luxury brand. This was said on Monday by the company’s incoming CEO, Koji Sato. He also added that while at this, Toyota will not shift from its long-standing strategy of considering other technologies. According to Reuters, The comments from Koji […]

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Toyota unveils new all-electric SUV model

Automotive Manufacturer, Toyota, has unveiled a new all-electric SUV model. According to Techcrunch, the newly released model is designed with plant-based seating and an AI “personal” assistant as the automaker expands its “beyond zero” portfolio. The company has also revealed that it plans to launch 30 fully electric vehicles, including five under the bZ (“Beyond […]

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Toyota shuts Russian factory over supply chain issues

Toyota announced Friday it was closing its assembly line near Saint Petersburg, in a new example of supply chain problems dogging firms operating in the sanctions-hit country. The industrial site spanning over 224 hectares (554 acres) suspended production in March, shortly after the start of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine. “Toyota has decided to stop […]