@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?

Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Terramar is truly terrific at just £204 a month

Upmarket design Spacious, plush interior Just £204 a month  We only featured the Cupra Terramar as our Deal of the Day at the start of this month but prices have fallen even further, making it the cheapest Cupra SUV available.  Now, you can take the keys for just £203.85 through the Auto Express Buy A Car… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Terramar is truly terrific at just £204 a month

Clean Technica: Which Automaker Is Going To Surge Most From US EV Tax Credit Rush?004195

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. There’s one day left to get an electric vehicle in the US and get a big tax credit for buying it! I was writing the other day about my surprise that Tesla isn’t sold out yet. After writing that, I started wondering, “Which automaker is… Continue reading Clean Technica: Which Automaker Is Going To Surge Most From US EV Tax Credit Rush?004195

Clean Technica: China To Ban Hidden Door Handles004194

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Hidden door handles were almost nonexistent until Tesla made them the only option in all of the EV company’s cars. But they have become the norm among new electric vehicles since then, in China as well as in the US and Europe. It makes some… Continue reading Clean Technica: China To Ban Hidden Door Handles004194

Rise of China EVs loosens jewel in Japan’s crown

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Electric vehicles myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The existential threat posed by China to Japan’s auto industry finally began to manifest last year. BYD, China’s electric car champion, jumped to number seven in global rankings for car sales, surpassing Honda and Nissan… Continue reading Rise of China EVs loosens jewel in Japan’s crown

Toyota adds another $1.5B to its bet on startups at every stage

Toyota is looking for the next new new thing in mobility, climate, AI, and industrial automation. Its answer is $1.5 billion in new capital that will focus on, and invest in, the lifecycle of startups — from the first seeds of an invention through its growth stage and eventually to mature companies. Toyota made two… Continue reading Toyota adds another $1.5B to its bet on startups at every stage

Toyota sold a mere 18 EVs in its home market last month

Yes, just 18. Toyota sold 18 electric vehicles in its home market of Japan last month. And that includes its luxury Lexus brand. Why did Toyota sell just 18 EVs in Japan in August? Toyota, including Lexus, sold just over 17,000 electric vehicles globally in August. But, in Japan, Toyota’s home market, EV sales plummeted,… Continue reading Toyota sold a mere 18 EVs in its home market last month

August 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for August pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in August 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading August 2025 new car pre-registration figures

@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?