Toyota News
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The Toyota Mirai, which is the official car of the upcoming Paris Olympics, isn't seen as "green" by scientists, who argued that hydrogen fuel-cell tech already failed the Olympics last time.
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Toyota joins Ionna EV charging network, stations due in 2024
With Toyota's undisclosed investment in the charging network, that brings the total number of automakers invested in the network to eight.
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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX hybrids recalled, stop-sale issued
Toyota has recalled the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX while also issuing a stop-sale due to an issue with an airbag.
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Review: 2025 Toyota Crown Signia gives America a hybrid wagon
Toyota’s expanded the U.S. Crown lineup with a more practical family hauler that pretends to be a crossover.
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Toyota, Subaru, Mazda ally for engines burning hydrogen, e-fuels
Smaller engines to be used in hybrids are a core element of the plan, which may influence Subaru's next Crosstrek Hybrid.
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Toyota supersizes battery in fuel-cell semi, teases formula for pickups
Hydrogen fuel-cell tech can be optimized for range and hauling needs with more battery capacity, Toyota suggests with a revamped semi.
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The California hydrogen fuel-cell facility will span from R&D to sales and will reach well beyond Toyota's lineup of cars and trucks.
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Toyota confirms second 3-row electric SUV for US production
The two upcoming EVs might tackle different technology expectations, and reports suggest that the Indiana model might be a Highlander EV.
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Report: US-made 3-row electric SUV is Toyota Highlander EV
The Highlander would go all-EV, while the Grand Highlander would continue in ICE versions.
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2023-2024 Toyota Prius recall prompts advice to lock doors
In the latest Toyota Prius and Prius Prime, water can enter and short circuit rear door latches, which may allow them to open while the car is moving.
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Review: 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid blends into the background
The 2025 Camry lineup shifts to be all hybrid all the time, which presents quite the value proposition.
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Toyota says diesels aren't dead, might pair with hybrid tech
Toyota has previously said that diesel engines are on the way out, but it appears that it sees them differently for some global markets—with a future pairing of diesel and hybrid tech.
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Toyota plug-in hybrids in Europe offer a planner that can hold electric range for urban zones; a comprehensive trip planner could be the next step.
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More than a third of Prius owners get another one, finds CarMax
The used-car retail giant CarMax found that the Toyota Prius has the highest rate of loyalty of any nameplate.
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Toyota ups investment in Kentucky plant set to make 3-row electric SUV
An additional $1.3 billion investment adds a battery pack assembly line to the plant that will build a U.S.-made Toyota electric SUV.
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Toyota exec says EVs won’t top 30%, wants new engines
Chairman Akio Toyoda expects the remaining 70% to be taken up by hybrids and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.
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Battery cost makes affordable Toyota EV unlikely, exec says
Some automakers are launching small, affordable EVs for the European market, but Toyota currently has no plans to follow them.
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Toyota Prius Prime: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024 finalist
The Toyota Prius Prime gets the most out of a small battery pack, in a better-looking car that's more fun to drive than its predecessor.
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A plug-in hybrid version of the Toyota Crown produces more than 300 hp and goes up to 55 miles on electric power only, by Japan-market figures.
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Toyota shows small electric SUV for Europe; is it US-bound?
This model could be one of six EVs Toyota plans to launch in Europe by 2026.
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Toyota electric sports car teased with advanced battery tech
Toyota hasn't said which battery tech though. Could a production version of the FT-Se take advantage of its upcoming solid-state batteries?
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Toyota targets more hydrogen vehicles than solid-state EVs by 2030
Even if all goes well, Toyota’s solid-state battery tech won't be a big portion of the EV market—or Toyota’s own output—by the end of the decade.
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Toyota aims to tap recycled Prius materials for future US EV batteries
In a circular economy approach enabled by JB Straubel's Redwood Materials, Toyota plans to make retired Prius batteries part of the EV future.
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2025 Toyota Camry goes all-hybrid, with AWD traction on tap
Goodbye, V-6: The entire 2025 Camry lineup adopts hybrid power with a fresh face, updated seating and tech, and all-wheel-drive traction.
Bengt Halvorson