Certification Scandal Halts Toyota’s Latest Lexus SUV RolloutToyota Motor Corporation, which was caught in certification fraud, is delaying the production and release of the new Lexus GX550. According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei) on the 25th, Toyota is expected to delay the production and release of 100 Lexus GX550s that were pre-sold until mid-last month. Although this model was not found […]
Japan and ASEAN Unite Against China: Joint Auto Strategy in the WorksJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is delivering a speech at the Japan-ASEAN (Association of Sou ...
Toyota's Hybrid Dominance Widens Gap with Hyundai in US SalesLast month, Japanese car brands, mainly Toyota, experienced strong sales in the U.S. market, while Korean brands like Hyundai and Kia struggled. Toyota’s more electrified products widened the gap with Hyundai as local consumer preference for hybrid cars surged. Toyota recorded double-digit growth for the sixth consecutive month, while Hyundai’s previously steep growth curve showed […]
Kia Challenges Ford and Toyota with New Tasman Pickup TruckKia’s first-ever pickup truck, the Tasman, has been spotted in North America following sightings in Australia. It appears to be undergoing final performance checks before its global debut next year. According to overseas test car reviewer KindelAuto, on the 23rd, Kia recently conducted a road test of the Tasman in North America. The test was […]
Hydrogen Car Sales in the U.S. Plunge in Q1The U.S. hydrogen car market drastically shrank last quarter. Toyota’s Mirai saw a 74% decrease compared to the previous year, and Hyundai’s Nexo also decreased by 22%. The limitations of the hydrogen car market are becoming evident due to the rising cost of hydrogen fuel and the lack of hydrogen charging infrastructure. According to data […]
Toyota Tops U.S. Patent Office Rankings for Car BrandsOn March 12, 2024, Toyota’s U.S. branch announced that it obtained the most patents among car manufacturers from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2023. Toyota added that it secured the most patents as a car manufacturer for ten consecutive years. Although the total number of patents across all industries decreased by 3% […]
Toyota's Future-Ready Pickup Truck: IMV 0 Wows Dads at 2023 Japan Mobility ShowToyota unveils IMV 0 concept: versatile electric pickup truck for 2025 launch, focusing on cost-effectiveness and customization.
Certification Scandal Halts Toyota’s Latest Lexus SUV Rollout Toyota Motor Corporation, which was caught in certification fraud, is delaying the production and release of the new Lexus GX550. According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei) on the 25th, Toyota is expected to delay the production and release of 100 Lexus GX550s that were pre-sold until mid-last month. Although this model was not found […]
Japan and ASEAN Unite Against China: Joint Auto Strategy in the Works Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is delivering a speech at the Japan-ASEAN (Association of Sou ...
Toyota's Hybrid Dominance Widens Gap with Hyundai in US Sales Last month, Japanese car brands, mainly Toyota, experienced strong sales in the U.S. market, while Korean brands like Hyundai and Kia struggled. Toyota’s more electrified products widened the gap with Hyundai as local consumer preference for hybrid cars surged. Toyota recorded double-digit growth for the sixth consecutive month, while Hyundai’s previously steep growth curve showed […]
Kia Challenges Ford and Toyota with New Tasman Pickup Truck Kia’s first-ever pickup truck, the Tasman, has been spotted in North America following sightings in Australia. It appears to be undergoing final performance checks before its global debut next year. According to overseas test car reviewer KindelAuto, on the 23rd, Kia recently conducted a road test of the Tasman in North America. The test was […]
Hydrogen Car Sales in the U.S. Plunge in Q1 The U.S. hydrogen car market drastically shrank last quarter. Toyota’s Mirai saw a 74% decrease compared to the previous year, and Hyundai’s Nexo also decreased by 22%. The limitations of the hydrogen car market are becoming evident due to the rising cost of hydrogen fuel and the lack of hydrogen charging infrastructure. According to data […]
Toyota Tops U.S. Patent Office Rankings for Car Brands On March 12, 2024, Toyota’s U.S. branch announced that it obtained the most patents among car manufacturers from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2023. Toyota added that it secured the most patents as a car manufacturer for ten consecutive years. Although the total number of patents across all industries decreased by 3% […]
Toyota's Future-Ready Pickup Truck: IMV 0 Wows Dads at 2023 Japan Mobility Show Toyota unveils IMV 0 concept: versatile electric pickup truck for 2025 launch, focusing on cost-effectiveness and customization.
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