Elfyn Evans completed a one-two finish by taking second overall on the final stage as he reclaimed the lead of the drivers’ championship – and the Welshman crossing the finish line was enough for the manufacturers’ crown to be secured with two rounds still remaining. It is the ninth WRC manufacturers’ title won in total… Continue reading @Toyota: Central European Rally: Day 4
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing celebrates world title with one-two finish
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Maruti Suzuki’s UV Share Falls to 23% in H1 FY2026, Mahindra’s Rises to 22%
The first half of FY2026 is over, one which saw the passenger vehicle industry register wholesales of 2.05 million units, down 1.4% YoY. Of this, utility vehicles (UVs) accounted for 353,270 units, up 0.7% and 66% of PV sales, up from the 64% share they had a year ago. The latest wholesales data from apex… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s UV Share Falls to 23% in H1 FY2026, Mahindra’s Rises to 22%
Dhanteras 2025 Ignites Record Auto Retail: Over 1 Lakh Cars Likely Delivered, Generating $1 Billion in Revenue in a Day
India’s automotive industry is celebrating a historic Dhanteras, with over one lakh passenger vehicles likely to be delivered across the two-day festive window — the highest-ever single-day retail tally for the sector. The milestone translates into an estimated ₹8,000–₹8,500 crore (over $1 billion) in turnover, underscoring the combined force of festive optimism, GST 2.0–driven affordability,… Continue reading Dhanteras 2025 Ignites Record Auto Retail: Over 1 Lakh Cars Likely Delivered, Generating $1 Billion in Revenue in a Day
China-made motor sales surge in South Africa, cutting into rival brands’ market dominance
Just a few years ago, Chinese-made cars were rare on South African roads, with manufacturers seen only as fringe players. However, this is quickly changing as Chinese carmakers now outsell some established Western, American and Japanese brands. In recent years, South Africans have increasingly been buying Chinese brands like Chery and Haval, a subsidiary of… Continue reading China-made motor sales surge in South Africa, cutting into rival brands’ market dominance
Toyota’s new ultra-luxe brand will outshine Lexus
Toyota offered a sneak peek at the new Century, but this time, the ultra-luxe marquee is being spun off into a new high-end brand that will sit above Lexus. The Toyota Century evolves into an ultra-luxe brand Since it launched its first vehicle in 1989, the LS 400, Lexus has become one of the largest… Continue reading Toyota’s new ultra-luxe brand will outshine Lexus
Remanufacturing can drive jobs, growth and sustainability
With global pressures on supply chains and raw material sourcing, seeking new ways to reuse automotive components and parts once they reach the end of their service life demands attention. That’s why this week SMMT published a new report into remanufacturing – the process of taking a used or worn part and restoring it to… Continue reading Remanufacturing can drive jobs, growth and sustainability
@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Woven City Official Launch – Multiplying Smiles by Kakezan
First of all, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank everyone who has answered the call and come together to embrace this unprecedented challenge called Woven City. Thank you. To some, it may seem as though this project has gone completely smoothly. But to be honest — it hasn’t. The idea of… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Woven City Official Launch – Multiplying Smiles by Kakezan
@Toyota: Lasers, Cobots and Karakuri: Toyota Manufacturing Innovation Takes On Many Forms
Toyota is an automotive manufacturing marvel. Building on the firm foundation of the Toyota Production System, team members at the organization’s North American plants continuously search for and introduce new technologies that enhance the efficiency, safety, flexibility and quality of the processes that produce components and assemble the vehicles that are the lifeblood of the… Continue reading @Toyota: Lasers, Cobots and Karakuri: Toyota Manufacturing Innovation Takes On Many Forms
@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Woven City Official Launch – Multiplying Smiles by Kakezan
First of all, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank everyone who has answered the call and come together to embrace this unprecedented challenge called Woven City. Thank you. To some, it may seem as though this project has gone completely smoothly. But to be honest — it hasn’t. The idea of… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Woven City Official Launch – Multiplying Smiles by Kakezan
US nears tariff relief for auto industry after lobbying push
The policy is expected to be detailed in government documents that also formally implement tariffs on imported trucks. The White House is poised to ease tariffs on the US auto industry, a move that would deliver a major win for carmakers that have aggressively lobbied to stem the fallout from record-level import duties. Trump earlier… Continue reading US nears tariff relief for auto industry after lobbying push