Toyota News Updates

The proposed expansion is part of a trend of global automakers seeking to build manufacturing strategies around U.S. trade policy and shifting consumer demand.

Supply chain disruptions stemming from the Iran war are starting to create choke points across Japan, including the network of companies surrounding Toyota.

Company says Didier Papadopoulos' decision was personal and wasn’t based on any “disagreement or dispute” with Joby.

The i-HEV technology combines intelligent driving functions, the cockpit and the chassis into a “single centralized brain,” and uses AI to optimize energy management.

Production of a new U.S.-made EV will begin this year, followed by another model in 2027; that will bring its total EV lineup in the U.S. to seven models.

The companies announced that they have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding outlining Toyota’s intention to become Cellcentric's third shareholder.

Toyota will plow $800 million into its factory in Georgetown, Ky., and $200 million for its Princeton, Ind., facility.

Joby is among a handful of startups developing eVTOL aircraft — electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles — to fly customers on short commuter journeys via battery-powered air taxis.

Kenta Kon, 57, on Feb. 6 was unexpectedly announced as the next CEO of Toyota, to replace Koji Sato, who will become vice chairman in April after three years in the role. 

This could be Toyota Industries' last fiscal year as a publicly listed company as it is the subject of a take-private proposal from the Toyota group.