Toyota follows growing trend of companies halting DEI policies and initiatives
An alleged memo to Toyota employees Thursday said it would stop sponsoring LGBTQ events and begin focusing more on “STEM education and workforce readiness."
Toyota delays production of US-made EVs until 2026
Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota will not begin producing electric vehicles at its U.S. factories in 2025 as planned, postponing production until the first half of 2026.
Toyota recalls certain SUV models over potential safety issues
Toyota recently announced that it was recalling some of the Corolla Cross Hybrid automobiles over a braking issue. The recall pertains to 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid models.
Toyota recalls 43,000 hybrid SUVs because their tow hitch covers could fall off
More than 43,-000 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid sport utility vehicles are being recalled because their tow hitch covers could fall off, according to the NHTSA.
Tens of millions of air bag inflators pose safety risk, possible recall looming: US auto safety regulators
U.S. safety regulators say about 50 million unsafe air bags are in cars being driven around by Americans, and are considering a recall impacting 13 auto manufacturers.
Toyota issues recall for 100K SUVs and pickup trucks
Toyota has issued a voluntary recall for more than 100,000 pickup trucks and SUVs with debris in the engine that can potentially cause these vehicles to stall.
Toyota recalls 55,000 Prius models from 2023 and 2024
Toyota has a voluntary recall underway in the U.S. for tens of thousands of Prius and Prius HEVs from the model years 2023-2024. The recall relates to part of the rear doors.
See Toyota's first 4Runner SUV in 15 years, and it is not an EV
Toyota is introducing an all-new Toyota 4Runner for its 2025 model year, updating the popular SUV for the first time in 15 years and offering a hybrid version.
Toyota recalling 381K Tacoma pickups over axle issue raising crash risk
Toyota is recalling about 381,000 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks from the 2022 and 2023 model years to address a rear axle issue in which parts may fall off and raise the risk of a crash.
Toyota investing $1.3 billion in red state to build all-electric SUV
Toyota announced Tuesday it is pouring $1.3 billion into its flagship Georgetown, Kentucky, plant to begin production of a new, all-electric three-row SUV.
Toyota issues 'do not drive' advisory to 50,000 car owners over potentially deadly air bag issue
Toyota instructed the owners of 50,000 vehicles not to drive their cars, citing an air bag issue that could potentially lead to "serious injury or death."
Toyota chairman issues apology for subsidiary safety scandal, brand remains world's top-seller
Toyota Motor remains the world's top-selling car brand as Chairman Akio Toyoda apologized for safety scandals at three of the company's subsidiaries.
Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles in US over short circuit concerns
Japanese automaker Toyota Motor is recalling more than 1 million vehicles in the United States over concerns that a short circuit could affect its airbag deployment system.
Toyota recalls nearly 2 million RAV4 vehicles over battery fire risk
Toyota Motor announced Wednesday the recall of 1.85 million RAV4 SUVs in the U.S. over fire risks reportedly posed by replacement batteries.
Toyota recalls 1.8M RAV4 SUVs over fire risk
Toyota announced a voluntary safety recall for nearly two million RAV4 vehicles between the model years of 2013 and 2018 on Wednesday, due to fire risk regarding batteries.
Toyota companies, Pony.ai partner to advance production of driverless robotaxis
Toyota companies and Silicon Valley startup Pony.ai announced Friday they would partner on a joint venture to advance production and deployment of driverless robotaxis.
Toyota shifts gears, aims to build 1.5 million electric vehicles in 2026
Toyota has announced a plan to launch 10 new electric vehicles by 2026 with the goal of increasing EV production to 1.5 million vehicles annually.
Toyota founder's son, helped create a global brand, dead at 97
Shoichiro Toyoda helped direct Toyota’s transformation into a global brand, especially in the U.S. market.
Tesla trounced Toyota with California's two best-selling cars in 2022
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 were the two best selling vehicles in California last year, while Tesla was number two behind Toyota in total sales.
New Toyota chief says he will accelerate shift in EV strategy
Koji Sato is set to become chief executive of Toyota Motor Corp. in April. As CEO he hopes to position Toyota among BYD and Tesla in electric vehicle sales.