@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Revisiting Japan’s Certification System – How Will It Shape the Auto Industry’s Future?

Toyota Times Business provides commentary on mobility-related business news from various perspectives. On this episode, a panel of experts discusses the topic of Japan’s certification system. Host Yuta Tomikawa is joined by Vice President Hiroki Nakajima, automotive journalist Naoto Ikeda, and special guest Masao Notsu, JAF’s executive director and a former official at the Ministry… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Revisiting Japan’s Certification System – How Will It Shape the Auto Industry’s Future?

@Toyota: Toyota Recalls Certain MY2025 Toyota Tacoma Models

PLANO, Texas (Oct. 1, 2025) — Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain MY2025 Tacoma 4-wheel-drive vehicles. Approximately 6,000 vehicles are involved in this recall in the U.S. A part used in the front driveshaft joints in the subject vehicles may not have been manufactured with the correct material and can deform or break while… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Recalls Certain MY2025 Toyota Tacoma Models

@Toyota: Toyota Recalls Certain Tundra, Tundra HEV and Sequoia Models

PLANO, Texas (Oct. 1, 2025) — Toyota is conducting a noncompliance recall involving certain MY2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra hybrid models and certain MY2023-2025 Sequoia vehicles. Approximately 394,000 vehicles are involved in this recall in the U.S. The software in the 14-inch multimedia center display in these vehicles could cause the display to show a half… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Recalls Certain Tundra, Tundra HEV and Sequoia Models

@Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Reports September, Third Quarter 2025 U.S. Sales Results

Third quarter electrified Toyota and Lexus sales make up over 47 percent of total sales volume 30 electrified vehicle options available between both Toyota and Lexus brands PLANO, Texas (Oct. 1, 2025) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported September 2025 U.S. sales of 185,748 vehicles, up 14.2 percent on a volume basis and up… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Reports September, Third Quarter 2025 U.S. Sales Results

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Revisiting Japan’s Certification System – How Will It Shape the Auto Industry’s Future?

Toyota Times Business provides commentary on mobility-related business news from various perspectives. On this episode, a panel of experts discusses the topic of Japan’s certification system. Host Yuta Tomikawa is joined by Vice President Hiroki Nakajima, automotive journalist Naoto Ikeda, and special guest Masao Notsu, JAF’s executive director and a former official at the Ministry… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Revisiting Japan’s Certification System – How Will It Shape the Auto Industry’s Future?

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] What Did Akio Have to Say After His U.S. National Dealer Meeting Speech?

TomikawaEvery year, Toyota holds a National Dealer Meeting in the U.S. as a way to say thank you to local dealerships. I’ve covered it in the past, but this year I am here in Japan for a 20th anniversary event for Lexus dealers. ToyodaThe 20th anniversary. TomikawaSo, I couldn’t go to America. ToyodaYes. And instead,… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] What Did Akio Have to Say After His U.S. National Dealer Meeting Speech?

@Toyota: Toyota Launches Strategic Investment Subsidiary and Woven Capital Fund II to Accelerate Transformation into a Mobility Company

TOKYO, Japan (September 30, 2025)―Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) today announced the establishment of Toyota Invention Partners Co., Ltd. (“TIP”), a new strategic investment subsidiary with 100 billion yen (approximately 670 million USD) in capital. TIP will focus on accelerating collaborations between Toyota, Woven by Toyota (“WbyT”), Toyota Group companies, their affiliates, and external partners as… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Launches Strategic Investment Subsidiary and Woven Capital Fund II to Accelerate Transformation into a Mobility Company

@Toyota: Toyota Tsusho, Eurus Energy, and Iwatani Consider Starting Onsite Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production and Supply Project at Aichi Steel

2025-09-30 Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”), Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation (“Eurus Energy”), and Iwatani Corporation (“Iwatani”) announced today that they will jointly work to build an onsite project model to produce and supply hydrogen by utilizing renewable electricity at customer sites. The project has been recently certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Tsusho, Eurus Energy, and Iwatani Consider Starting Onsite Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production and Supply Project at Aichi Steel

@Toyota: Too Afraid to Ask: Horsepower and Torque

Over the years, the terms “horsepower” and “torque” have made their way into the best car commercials. And why not? Both are critical to the drivability of your vehicle. But, we gotta be honest, we didn’t know the difference between the two. So, Jess Buck from Toyota Motor North America Research & Development set us… Continue reading @Toyota: Too Afraid to Ask: Horsepower and Torque