Toyota and Sumitomo Metal Mining said on Wednesday they have made advances in the development of cathode materials for all-solid-state batteries for electric cars, and have agreed to work together to mass produce those materials.
Toyota Motor said on Tuesday it is exploring the development of a small drone system primarily to support vehicle operations on unpaved roads and trails.
NHTSA announces Toyota recall of 394,000 vehicles after software error causes rearview camera displays to fail when cars are placed in reverse.
Toyota Motor is recalling 393,838 vehicles in the U.S. due to a rearview camera issue that may fail to display, reducing drivers' visibility and increasing the risk of a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday.
Toyota remains the world's largest automaker, boasting strong global sales and industry-leading profitability despite recent tariff headwinds. TM's strategic decision to limit price hikes, leverage U.S. manufacturing, and absorb tariff costs is fueling sales growth while competitors raise prices. With a forward P/E of 10.77 and robust revenue growth, TM is undervalued and offers a low-risk, long-term opportunity.
Japanese carmaker Toyota is set to resume vehicle production at two Brazilian plants, both in Sao Paulo state, after damages from heavy rain and winds halted operations last month, the company said on Friday.
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Toyota Motor said on Monday its global sales grew for an eighth straight month in August, as continuing strong demand for some of its hybrid models in the United States offset a weaker performance in Japan.
Workers for Toyota in Brazil voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to approve a plan for temporary layoffs following storm damage to one of the Japanese carmaker's factories in the state of Sao Paulo, according to a statement from the workers union.
Toyota remains a compelling value and income investment, leveraging hybrid dominance and scale despite near-term tariff and FX headwinds. Toyota's hybrid vehicles anchor profitability, offsetting slow BEV adoption and providing resilience in markets with lagging EV infrastructure. The e-Palette autonomous platform and solid-state battery investments position Toyota for future revenue diversification and long-term growth.
The latest trading day saw Toyota Motor Corporation (TM) settling at $201.38, representing a +1.31% change from its previous close.
Japanese carmaker Toyota said on Wednesday it will invest 680 million euros ($792 million) on a new production line in the Czech Republic to make a battery electric car.The line will be built with a government incentive of up to 64 million euros ($75 million) to expand Toyota's existing plant in Kolin, around 50 kilometers (31 miles) east of Prague, the Czech government and the company said in a joint statement.It will become the first Toyota plant to produce battery electric cars in Europe.Prime Minister Petr Fiala said the new line will create another 245 jobs at the factory that already employs 3,200 people.Toyota did not disclose details of when production would start or of the model.The world's top automaker currently makes Aygo X and Yaris Hybrid models at the plant, which made over 225,000 cars last year.