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Toyota Built a Fake American Dining Room to Win Over the US
SolutionsApr 7

Toyota Built a Fake American Dining Room to Win Over the US

In 1986, Toyota shipped an entire American dining room to Japan to teach executives something crucial about U.S. customers. The lesson they learned transformed Toyota into the world's biggest carmaker.

Fast Company2 min read
Toyota Highlander Goes Electric with 320-Mile Range
InnovationFeb 11

Toyota Highlander Goes Electric with 320-Mile Range

America's favorite family SUV just got a battery-powered makeover that could change how we think about electric vehicles. The 2027 Toyota Highlander arrives as the first three-row EV built in America by Toyota, combining familiar reliability with cutting-edge clean technology.

Google News - Business2 min read
Toyota Expands EVs While Other Automakers Pull Back
InnovationMar 25

Toyota Expands EVs While Other Automakers Pull Back

While competitors scale back electric vehicle production, Toyota is charging ahead with seven battery-powered models launching by 2027. The world's largest automaker says it's simply following customer demand with a strategy that once made it the target of criticism.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Toyota's Best-Selling Car in Europe Goes Electric
Planet WinsFeb 17

Toyota's Best-Selling Car in Europe Goes Electric

Europe's favorite Toyota is getting an electric makeover. The Yaris, which sold over 167,000 units last year, will soon join the EV revolution alongside its sibling, the Corolla.

Electrek2 min read
Toyota Partners With Treehouse to Simplify EV Home Charging
InnovationFeb 25

Toyota Partners With Treehouse to Simplify EV Home Charging

Toyota just made getting an at-home EV charger as simple as snapping a few photos. The automaker partnered with Treehouse to handle everything from permits to installation for its growing electric vehicle lineup.

Electrek2 min read
Toyota Doubles Electric Car Sales in Early 2026
InnovationMay 7

Toyota Doubles Electric Car Sales in Early 2026

The world's largest automaker just more than doubled its electric vehicle sales in the first three months of 2026, even as other car companies pull back. Toyota's bold shift shows the hybrid pioneer is finally going all-in on EVs.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Toyota's $15K Electric SUV Hits Success in China
SolutionsMar 18

Toyota's $15K Electric SUV Hits Success in China

Toyota's affordable electric SUV is winning in China by partnering locally, selling 80,000 vehicles in its first year. The shift shows how collaboration is helping traditional automakers compete in the electric vehicle revolution.

Electrek2 min read
Toyota Builds 320-Mile Electric SUV in Kentucky
InnovationFeb 11

Toyota Builds 320-Mile Electric SUV in Kentucky

While other automakers pull back on electric vehicles, Toyota is going all in with a new three-row electric SUV built entirely in America. The 2027 Highlander EV brings families 320 miles of range and homegrown manufacturing jobs.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Toyota Factory Hires Humanoid Robot Named Digit
InnovationFeb 26

Toyota Factory Hires Humanoid Robot Named Digit

Toyota just signed a deal to bring humanoid robots into its Canadian factory to handle the toughest jobs workers don't want. The goal is to keep people safer while letting them focus on work that actually needs a human touch.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Toyota Powers Up With 159 MW Texas Solar Farm
Planet WinsMar 19

Toyota Powers Up With 159 MW Texas Solar Farm

Toyota just flipped the switch on a massive solar project in Texas that will power its North American operations with clean energy. The 159-megawatt Norton Solar Project brought 250 jobs to Runnels County and marks another major corporate commitment to renewable power.

Electrek2 min read
Toyota Joins Volvo & Daimler for Hydrogen Truck Future
VideosApr 1

Toyota Joins Volvo & Daimler for Hydrogen Truck Future

Three automotive giants are teaming up to accelerate fuel cell technology for heavy-duty trucks, combining decades of expertise to make hydrogen-powered transport a reality. Toyota is joining Volvo and Daimler Truck as equal partners in cellcentric, a company dedicated to building cleaner commercial vehicles.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Toyota's Electric SUV Climbs to Top 10 Worldwide
Planet WinsApr 7

Toyota's Electric SUV Climbs to Top 10 Worldwide

Once written off as an EV laggard, Toyota's revamped bZ4X electric SUV is now outselling Ford's entire EV lineup in America. The comeback story proves that listening to customers and delivering better range, faster charging, and lower prices actually works.

Electrek2 min read
Toyota RAV4 Can Power Homes for a Week in Japan
InnovationFeb 23

Toyota RAV4 Can Power Homes for a Week in Japan

Toyota's 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrid can keep a house running for nearly a week during power outages, but American buyers won't get this lifesaving feature. The Japan-spec SUV offers emergency backup power that could transform how families prepare for disasters.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Toyota Launches 3 New Electric Vehicles Including Highlander
InnovationFeb 21

Toyota Launches 3 New Electric Vehicles Including Highlander

Toyota is accelerating its electric vehicle rollout with three new battery-powered models, including the first all-electric version of its popular Highlander SUV. After years of focusing on hybrids, the automaker is making a major bet on America's growing appetite for EVs.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Toyota's 7-Foot Robot Learns Basketball Using AI
InnovationApr 23

Toyota's 7-Foot Robot Learns Basketball Using AI

A car company just showed the world a robot that taught itself to shoot hoops, and the technology behind those free throws could change how machines help humans in everyday life. More than 8,000 fans watched Toyota's CUE7 sink baskets at a professional arena in Tokyo.

Fox News Tech3 min read
Toyota Launches First US-Made EV as Detroit Scales Back
Planet WinsMar 24

Toyota Launches First US-Made EV as Detroit Scales Back

While competitors retreat from electric vehicles, Toyota is ramping up with its first American-made battery-electric car. The move signals confidence in EVs at a time when other automakers are reversing course.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Toyota Launches $21,000 Electric SUV in India Tomorrow
InnovationJan 19

Toyota Launches $21,000 Electric SUV in India Tomorrow

Toyota is unveiling its first electric vehicle in India, targeting one of the world's fastest-growing EV markets with an affordable midsize SUV. The Urban Cruiser EV starts at just $21,000, making electric driving accessible to millions more families.

Electrek3 min read
Texas Solar Plant Powers Toyota's Clean Energy Goals
InnovationMar 24

Texas Solar Plant Powers Toyota's Clean Energy Goals

A massive solar farm in Texas just came online to power Toyota's operations, creating hundreds of jobs and marking another win for renewable energy in the Lone Star State. The project shows how major corporations are making clean energy commitments reality.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Boy Walks with Robotic Exoskeleton After Toyota-Backed Hub
SolutionsFeb 3

Boy Walks with Robotic Exoskeleton After Toyota-Backed Hub

A Canadian boy born unable to walk is now taking steps thanks to a robotic exoskeleton developed through Toyota's Mobility Unlimited Hub. The breakthrough device has transformed not just Mitchell's mobility, but his entire family's wellbeing.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Toyota and Lexus Launch 300-Mile Electric Family SUVs
Innovation2h ago

Toyota and Lexus Launch 300-Mile Electric Family SUVs

Two of the world's most trusted car brands are finally delivering electric SUVs big enough for the whole family. The 2027 Toyota Highlander and Lexus TZ arrive by year's end with three rows of seats, 300+ miles of range, and prices that won't break the bank.

Electrek2 min read

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