Toyota Newsroom in Audio

GAZOO Racing unveils the 2026 GRMN Corolla, the ultimate track-oriented GR Corolla with 300 HP, 302 lb-ft of torque, and motorsport-derived aerodynamics, suspension, and weight reduction developed through Nurburgring testing and Super Taikyu racing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2027 Toyota GR86 debuts at FuelFest with focused enhancements to deepen the driver-car connection. The lightweight rear-wheel-drive sports car features refined exterior styling, updated suspension tuning, and interior improvements while maintaining its 228-HP flat-four Boxer engine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center announces 10 new research projects with seven universities and organizations. The projects focus on behavioral safety, crash prevention, and passive safety, continuing CSRC's mission of advancing vehicle safety through academic partnerships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toyota Kentucky's engineering team earned a 2026 Better Project Award from the U.S. Department of Energy for redesigning the Fresh Air Supply House in their paint shop. The innovative project reduced outside air flow by over 55 percent and cut annual paint booth energy costs by more than 80 percent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CSRC announces 10 new safety research projects with universities including MIT, UVA, and University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark National Teacher Appreciation Week, Toyota Mississippi recognized local educators for the impact they have on students and the community. The team welcomed teachers with a celebration and capped off the week with a special gesture of gratitude. The effort reflects Toyota Mississippi's commitment to partnering with the communities where it operates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Five of Toyota's American manufacturing facilities are marking major anniversaries in 2026. To honor the milestones, Toyota spoke with long-tenured team members from each plant about their careers, what they have learned, and advice for newcomers. Their stories highlight the people behind decades of Toyota manufacturing in the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toyota's Missouri casting plant in Troy marks 35 years of producing aluminum cylinder heads for vehicles like the Tundra, Camry and Corolla. To celebrate the milestone, the company made three $35,000 donations to local community groups. Over its 35 years the plant has donated more than $4.3 million to Lincoln County nonprofits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toyota experts demonstrate Vehicle-to-Home and Vehicle-to-Grid technologies on the "Power Ping Pong" episode of Tomorrow's World Today, airing May 16-17 on Science and Discovery Channels. The episode explores how battery electric vehicles can serve as mobile power generators and home backup systems, supporting energy resilience. Toyota Research Institute's AI-driven energy management system aims t...

Toyota Motor North America announced executive changes effective mid-2026 to support its focus on regulatory excellence, sustainability, and corporate governance. Sandra Phillips (chief legal officer and chief sustainability officer) will retire July 31, 2026; Tom Stricker (regulatory affairs and environmental sustainability) will retire June 30, 2026. Chris Yang will expand his role to include ch...

Toyota Motor North America and Hyroad Energy announced a definitive agreement to deploy 40 hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 commercial trucks in Southern California - one of the largest commercial hydrogen truck deployments in the United States. Hyroad will provide trucks, maintenance, data and software services; Toyota will supply hydrogen fuel through its refueling infrastructure being developed in On...

At the 2026 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las Vegas, Toyota Motor North America outlined its long-term hydrogen commitments across commercial trucking, fueling infrastructure, and stationary power generation. Toyota Hydrogen Solutions VP Thibaut de Barros Conti emphasized industry collaboration to grow the hydrogen society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toyota Indiana celebrated 30 years of manufacturing in Princeton, Indiana with $330,000 in grants supporting STEM education, youth development, and community programs. Since 1996, the plant has grown from 1,300 to nearly 8,000 team members and produced over 8 million vehicles. Toyota has invested $8.2 billion and donated over $55 million in the region over three decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Toyota Motor Corporation reported FY2026 fourth-quarter results with consolidated vehicle sales totaling 9,595,000 units, an increase of 233,000 versus prior year. Net revenues rose 5.5% to 50.684 trillion yen ($335.7B), while operating income decreased to 3.766 trillion yen and net income to 3.848 trillion yen. For FY2027, TMC forecasts vehicle sales of 9.60 million units, net revenue of 51.0 tri...

Toyota's 'Power Ping Pong' episode of Tomorrow's World Today, airing May 16-17 on Science and Discovery Channels, showcases the company's vision for battery electric vehicles as more than transportation - including their use as mobile power generators, home backup systems, and tools for energy resilience. Toyota subject-matter experts and WeaveGrid's CEO discuss BEV-powered grid management with th...

Toyota unveiled a new all-electric family marketing campaign that introduces the 2026 C-HR, bZ, and bZ Woodland to drivers. Developed with agency partners Saatchi & Saatchi, Burrell, Conill, and Intertrend, the integrated campaign uses human-centered storytelling to highlight how going electric can feel simple, natural, and worth exploring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Toyota Hydrogen Solutions announced its fuel cells have earned ANSI/CSA FC 1 and ANSI/CSA FC 6 certifications, an important milestone toward wider adoption of stationary power generators in North America. The company will display a stationary fuel cell power generator at ACT Expo 2026, May 4 through 7 in Las Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toyota Mobility Foundation and the City of Detroit announced three winners of the Sustainable Cities Challenge on April 23, 2026, concluding a three-year competition to accelerate sustainable urban mobility solutions in Detroit's Eastern Market. The three winning companies are Civilized Cycles, an electric cargo vehicle manufacturer scaling ultra-light semi-trikes for last-mile delivery; Elect...

Toyota Motor North America unveils its 2026 NFL Draft activations in Pittsburgh, including a flag-football training camp led by Michael Pittman Jr. and a Red Carpet program anchored by Kay Adams. The company is covering NFL FLAG fall registration kit fees for Pittsburgh Flag Football League players and has supported over 300,000 youth flag players through dealer-backed programs totaling more than...

The 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser arrives in Spring 2026 with a starting MSRP of $57,880, bringing a handful of new features while maintaining its signature mix of off-road capability and refined comfort. New additions for this model year include an available High Mounted Air Intake, available heated and ventilated second-row outboard seats, and a new black exterior color called Inked. Under the hood,...

Toyota launched a new marketing campaign called "What's Your RAV4?" on April 6, 2026, to promote the all-new 2026 RAV4, which is the 6th generation of America's best-selling Small SUV. The campaign spotlights the vehicle's bold redesign, hybrid performance, and advanced tech while celebrating how different drivers use their RAV4 in their own way. According to Mike Tripp, Toyota's group vice presid...

Toyota honors Team Toyota athletes Jessie Diggins and Louie Vito as they announce their retirement from elite competition, celebrating careers defined by leadership, longevity, and excellence. Jessie Diggins, a Team Toyota athlete since 2021, concludes a 16-year career as the most decorated cross-country skier in U.S. history, including Olympic gold at PyeongChang 2018. Louie Vito, a Team Toyota a...

Toyota celebrates 40 years at its Kentucky plant — the company's largest manufacturing facility in the world — with a $1 billion investment across its Kentucky and Indiana operations. The investment creates 252 new manufacturing jobs and affirms Toyota's commitment to U.S. manufacturing as part of its broader $10 billion domestic investment plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Toyota celebrates Team Toyota athletes Andrew Kurka and Oksana Masters for their outstanding achievements during the 2026 winter season, alongside the full roster of Team Toyota winter athletes and U.S. Ski and Snowboard ambassadors. Toyota Racing Development (TRD) applied motorsports engineering expertise to develop custom adaptive sports equipment for both athletes, including Toyota's first cust...

Toyota honors retiring Team Toyota athletes Jessie Diggins and Louie Vito while celebrating all Team Toyota winter athletes and U.S. Ski & Snowboard ambassadors for their 2026 season achievements. Jessie Diggins, a four-time Olympian and the most decorated cross-country skier in U.S. history, concludes her 16-year career. A gold medalist at PyeongChang 2018, World Cup champion, and advocate fo...