Toyota News
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The Toyota BZ3 sedan was developed for the Chinese market under a joint venture between Toyota and Chinese automaker BYD, and will be made and sold through a joint venture with FAW.
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Report: Toyota pauses future EVs, ponders stronger shift to them
EVs on development hiatus include the Toyota Compact Cruiser off-roader and an all-electric version of the Toyota Crown sedan, according to the report.
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2023 Toyota Crown: $41,045, 41-mpg start for big hybrid sedan
The 2023 Toyota Crown is more expensive and less fuel-efficient than the outgoing Toyota Avalon Hybrid, but it promises a whole lot more.
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2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid gets AWD option, gas mileage dips
All-wheel drive, hybrid-system changes, and new safety add up to a "thoroughly upgraded model," according to the automaker.
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Toyota Crown Prime PHEV: Might range, performance top RAV4 Prime?
A version of the Crown could fit into Toyota's future expansion of plug-in hybrids, according to a recent report.
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Toyota BZ4X EV production restarted, fix coming for wheels falling off
Toyota's embarrassing issue for its first U.S. EV since "powered by Tesla" will get a fix starting in November.
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Two Japanese facilities will be shifted to battery production as part of deeper commitments to EV manufacturing.
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Toyota's accelerated battery plan suggests future US-built EVs
Part of $5.6 billion for global battery manufacturing, the new investment adds capacity for U.S. EV battery production—and, by extension, likely future U.S. EV production.
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Toyota and DOE look at how hydrogen fuel-cell tech could help smooth the grid
Is hydrogen fuel-cell tech better than big batteries, or practical on a large scale where it could help buffer renewable energy? A test power plant from Toyota and the SOE seeks to examine that.
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Toyota stops fighting California, recognizes state's vehicle emissions authority
California sets more aggressive emissions standards and electric vehicle targets, and it's joined in doing so by a growing group of states.
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Toyota offering buyback of BZ4X EV as potential remedy for wheel recall
It's an alternate solution to a package of make-good perks that includes a $5,000 credit, an extended warranty, bonus fast-charging, and a free loaner vehicle with reimbursed fuel costs.
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2023 Toyota Crown sedan debuts with Hybrid Max muscle and SUV duds
The Crown offers a slightly higher ride height, two hybrid systems, and some SUV cues to veer away from the full-size Avalon it replaces.
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That's no guarantee they'll be first to market with the technology, though. Toyota started researching solid-state batteries in the 1990s.
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Toyota EVs and plug-in hybrids: Full $7,500 EV tax credit will phase out October 1
The Toyota BZ4X EV, Toyota RAV4 Prime, and Lexus NX 450h+ are among those eligible for the full credit amount today.
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Redwood Materials will help Toyota reuse and recycle hybrid batteries
J.B. Straubel's Redwood will help reuse and recycle batteries from hybrid cars, helping Toyota to further reduce its environmental footprint.
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Toyota Compact Cruiser EV shows electric off-roaders don't have to be so huge
The Compact Cruiser EV evokes the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser that inspired the FJ Cruiser—and it could be quite the counterpoint to the GMC Hummer EV and Rivian R1S.
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Toyota's Powerwall alternative is designed to work with solar, plug-in hybrids
The system is intended for home use and can harness emergency backup power from hybrids, PHEVs, or EVs and help manage solar.
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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid revealed: 37-mpg crossover will be American-made
The Corolla Cross Hybrid will bring quicker acceleration and better gas mileage to this affordable model's lineup. Toyota has bolstered tech features for 2023, too.
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The first Toyota EV since the “powered by Tesla” RAV4 EV plays well to Toyota strengths, with top efficiency and a thoughtful feature set.
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Toyota and Nissan EVs: With $7,500 tax credit phaseout soon, don’t miss the affordability window
Both Toyota and Nissan are getting close to an EV tax-credit phaseout that could make an affordability difference for the Toyota bZ4X or Nissan Ariya, respectively.
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Toyota Teammate driver-assistance system hikes price of Mirai fuel-cell car to $72,195
The only place in the Toyota lineup you can get the automaker's most advanced driver-assistance system is in the hydrogen fuel-cell Mirai.
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2023 Toyota bZ4X electric SUV will include a year of free fast-charging
Toyota bZ4X drivers will be able to access the free charging via the Toyota App.
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Toyota plans solid-state battery debut in a hybrid by 2025—future Prius?
Toyota is working toward the first use of true solid-state battery technology on its hybrids or plug-in hybrids—not on battery electric models.
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Toyota electric FJ Cruiser revival, compact electric pickup among fresh EV concepts
The Compact Cruiser EV revives some of the styling of the FJ Cruiser, while the Pickup EV shows the way to a Rivian rival that channels Tacoma roots.
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