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Toyota honors Team Toyota athletes Jessie Diggins and Louie Vito as they announce their retirement from elite competition. Diggins concludes a 16-year career as the most decorated cross-country skier in U.S. history, a four-time Olympian including gold at PyeongChang 2018. Vito retires after more than two decades in snowboard halfpipe, highlighted by six X Games medals, becoming the oldest halfpip...

Toyota Powers Possibility at SEMA 2025 (Nov 4, 2025) Theme: “Powered by Possibility” showcasing Toyota’s multi-pathway powertrains—gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel cell. Booth: Central Hall, LVCC Booth #22200; “Powertrain Paddock” highlighting specialty builds, concepts, and accessory personalization. Headliners: bZ Time Attack Concept: All-electric, high-downf...

Toyota Scion 01 Side-by-Side Concept (SEMA 2025) What it is: A bold Scion-branded side-by-side (SxS) off-road concept created by North American Toyota engineers as an engineering exercise. Powertrain: High-output turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid (derived from Toyota’s truck lineup), making 300+ hp, with a Silent Mode for EV-only trail driving. Capability focus: Built for high-speed desert runs, r...

JGR Wins 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Owner’s Championship Date/Source: November 3, 2025 — Toyota Pressroom Result: No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) Toyota GR Supra clinches the 2025 NXS owner’s title with Aric Almirola’s P2 at Phoenix. Significance: JGR’s 7th Xfinity owner’s championship (all with Toyota) and 2nd in the last 4 seasons. Second owner’s title for the No. 19 car (also 2016). Season highli...

Tacoma H2‑Overlander Concept (SEMA 2025) Date/Source: November 3, 2025 — Toyota Pressroom Mission: Hydrogen fuel cell overlanding Tacoma that treads lightly, powers camp, and helps others on the trail. Powertrain and capability Output: 547 hp via dual electric motors (225 kW front + 188 kW rear eAxle). Energy system: Second‑gen Mirai fuel cell stack + three H2 tanks (6 kg) + 24.9‑kWh lithium‑ion b...

Toyota Debuts All‑Electric “bZ Time Attack” AWD Concept at 2025 SEMA Date/Source: October 31, 2025 — Toyota Pressroom Purpose: First battery‑electric SEMA concept from Toyota, engineered for time‑attack circuits and hill climbs to showcase the performance potential of Toyota BEV platforms. Highlights and specs Base platform: 2026 Toyota bZ AWD (showroom: 338 hp, 0–60 mph in 4.9s). Powertrain: Toyo...

Toyota and espnW Recognize 10th Class of Everyday Heroes at the 2025 espnW: Women + Sports Summit Date/Source: October 29, 2025 — Toyota Pressroom Event: At the espnW: Women + Sports Summit in Ojai, CA (presented by Toyota), the 10th class of Toyota Everyday Heroes was honored with $15,000 grants. Honorees Jessica Carter — HER Sports (Troy, VA): Nonprofit expanding girls’ access to athletics. Prog...

Toyota Group Previews Future Products and Brand Direction at 2025 Japan Mobility Show Date/Source: October 29, 2025 — Toyota Pressroom Overview: Toyota Group showcased upcoming concepts, models, and brand direction across Toyota, Lexus, and Daihatsu at the Japan Mobility Show. Highlights Lexus: Introduced the “Discover” ecosystem and messaging, signaling a connected, experience‑focused brand direc...

Toyota Wins 14th Truck Series Manufacturers’ Championship Date/Source: October 27, 2025 — Toyota Pressroom Achievement: Toyota clinches its 14th NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Manufacturers’ Championship, third in the last five seasons. Season highlights Team results: 13 wins, 37 top‑five finishes, 58 top‑ten finishes, 25 stage wins. Corey Heim: Record season with 11 wins (single‑season series reco...

Toyota Unleashes the Turbo Trail Cruiser at 2025 SEMA Show Date/Source: October 27, 2025 — Toyota Pressroom Concept: A resto-mod FJ60 “Turbo Trail Cruiser” that looks factory-original but runs Toyota’s modern i-FORCE 3.4L twin‑turbo V6 (from Tundra). Highlights Powertrain: 389 hp, 479 lb‑ft; quieter, more efficient, lower emissions; strong, linear twin‑turbo torque. Factory‑style integration: No f...

Toyota unveils Camry GT-S Concept at 2025 SEMA Date/Location: October 24, 2025 — Las Vegas (SEMA) What it is: A realistic, showroom-feasible sport-sedan concept based on the 2025 Camry XSE AWD Hybrid Powertrain: Stock 2.5L I-4 hybrid remains unchanged at 232 hp; interior largely production-spec Design/theme: CALTY-led “Inferno Flare” finish; aggressive aero with revised front/side elements and an...

2026 Toyota Sienna packs in more standard features Date/Location: October 23, 2025 — Plano, Texas Headline changes: LE: Now standard 8-speaker audio, rear window shades, auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink, power rear liftgate, windshield de-icer, black roof rails, 1‑year Remote Connect trial XLE: Standard roof rails; JBL Premium Audio available as a standalone option XSE: Upgrades to standard JBL P...

2026 Toyota RAV4 arrives this winter Date/Location: October 22, 2025 — Plano, Texas What’s new: All-new 6th-gen RAV4; 100% electrified lineup with Hybrid (HEV) or Plug‑in Hybrid (PHEV) Designs/grades: Three design themes (core, rugged, sport) across seven grades, including first-ever GR SPORT and new Woodland Powertrains: Hybrid: 5th‑gen Toyota Hybrid System; up to 44 MPG combined (FWD); 226 hp (F...

 2026 Toyota bZ — Upgraded features and expanded charging access Date/Location: October 22, 2025 — Plano, Texas What’s new: 2026 Toyota bZ BEVs arrive with performance/range improvements, standard NACS (SAE J3400) inlet, and Plug & Charge capability. Charging access: Access to 25,000+ additional DC fast-charger plugs via the Tesla Supercharger Network. Plug & Charge starts with Tesla...

Toyota Accelerates Community Impact — Awards $1.9 Million in Grants Date/Location: October 21, 2025 — Georgetown, Kentucky What’s new: Toyota awarded $1.9M in 2025 community grants to nonprofits across Central Kentucky. Focus areas: Education (especially STEM), workforce readiness/training, and removing barriers to educational success; part of Manufacturing Month initiatives. Sample recipients: Jo...

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Nasu Edition Brings Adventure-Ready Spirit to SEMA Date/Location: October 21, 2025 — Las Vegas (SEMA Show) What it is: A bespoke Corolla Cross Hybrid “Nasu Edition” concept inspired by Japan’s Mt. Nasu and the idea “to achieve” (nasu). Built by: Toyota’s Service Parts and Accessories Development (SPAD) team using CAD, 3D printing, CNC machining, and multi-site assembly. P...

Toyota GAZOO Racing North America Crowns 2025 GR Cup Series Champions Date/Location: October 20, 2025 — Indianapolis Motor Speedway (road course) Champions: Am Class: Westin Workman (BSI Racing) — third different Am champion in three years Legends Cup (45+): Livio Galanti (Eagles Canyon Racing) — inaugural title Workman’s 2025 highlights: 6 wins: weekend sweeps at Sebring and Barber; wins at VIR (...

Toyota Claims 10th Formula DRIFT Auto Cup Title Date/Location: October 20, 2025 — Long Beach, CA Milestone: Toyota secures its 10th overall Formula DRIFT Auto Cup title; second consecutive and fourth in five seasons. Driver highlights: Fredric Aasbo: Won season opener at Long Beach; finals at Atlanta and Englishtown. Jhonnattan Castro: Career-best year; final in Orlando; multiple Great 8 appearanc...

Smooth Move — Toyota Alabama Starts Differential Production Date: October 15, 2025 | Location: Huntsville, AL What’s new: Toyota Alabama began assembling three new differentials for Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia. Investment/jobs: Part of a $282M investment announced in 2024; adds 350 new jobs. Total Toyota Alabama investment now exceeds $1.7B. Why it matters: Expands plant capabilities beyond engine...

The Latest Evolution of Toyota’s Multimedia Coming to a Screen Near You Date: October 13, 2025 (updated October 15, 2025) Debut: Enhanced Toyota Audio Multimedia launches on the all-new 2026 RAV4, then rolls out to other models. Platform: Built on Automotive Grade Linux with Woven by Toyota’s Arene SDK; supports over‑the‑air updates. Connectivity: First Toyota integration of AT&T 5G for faster...

Toyota Kentucky Powers Up with New Solar Field Date: October 10, 2025 Location: Georgetown, Kentucky (Toyota’s flagship U.S. manufacturing plant) What’s new: A nearly 30-acre solar field launched, expected to generate ~15 million kWh annually—roughly enough to power 1,400 average U.S. homes. Purpose: Advance Toyota’s carbon-reduction goals and transition to renewable energy; supports Toyota Enviro...

Toyota Drives Student Success with $5.8M for Nevada Students and Teachers Toyota USA Foundation’s Driving Possibilities will grant up to $5.8M over five years to Clark County School District. Focus: Embed “stackable” STEM programs across elementary, middle, and high school. Sustained professional development for teachers. Dedicated school spaces for families to access essentials (e.g., food, suppo...

Toyota Financial Services Announces Executive Changes Alec Hagey (SVP & COO) becomes Executive Advisor to the President, leading high-level strategic projects; remains on TFS Executive Committee and TMCC Board. Tellis Bethel (President & CEO, Toyota Financial Savings Bank) continues as TFSB CEO and adds CFO roles for TMCC and TFS International Corporation, improving cross-company coordinat...

Toyota Motor North America September & Q3 2025 U.S. Sales September 2025: Total sales: 185,748 (+14.2% volume; +9.5% DSR vs. Sept 2024) Electrified sales: 85,092 (+8.1% vol; +3.6% DSR), 45.8% mix Q3 2025: Total sales: 629,137 (+15.9% vol; +14.4% DSR) Electrified sales: 282,794 (+10.5% vol; +9.1% DSR), 44.9% mix Divisions: Toyota: Sept 158,959 (+13.4%); Q3 537,528 (+16.4%) Lexus: Sept 26,789 (+...

🚙 Launch & Assembly: Now arriving at U.S. dealerships. Starting MSRP: $24,635 (gas) | $28,995 (hybrid) (+$1,495 DPH fee). All assembled in Huntsville, Alabama . ⚡ Powertrains: Hybrid: 196 hp, standard e-AWD, ~8 sec 0–60 mph, 42 mpg combined (est). Gas: 169 hp, FWD or AWD, 30–32 mpg combined (est). AWD uses Dynamic Torque Control (sends up to 50% power rearward when needed). 🆕 What’s New for...