Toyota

Toyota solved the rain problem in an unusual way: a giant sponge accelerated safety system tests
Engineers abandoned expensive technologies and created a simple device that allows quickly drying the proving ground after rain

Toyota Retains Title as World's Largest Automaker Despite Sales Decline
In the first half of 2026, the company sold over 5.3 million vehicles, once again surpassing Volkswagen Group by more than a million units

Earthquake in Japan Halts Toyota and Nissan Plants: Lexus and Infiniti Supplies at Risk
After the 7.1 magnitude tremors, automakers temporarily ceased car production due to supply chain disruptions and infrastructure damage.

Toyota Adds New Signature Honeycomb Color for 2027 TRD Pro SUVs
The yellow hue debuted on the Tundra and Sequoia, while the Tacoma and 4Runner received a similar Hot Honey variant

Toyota is preparing a new Probox: the legendary budget wagon may switch to a modern platform
The next generation will debut by 2028, featuring the TNGA-B architecture, an updated hybrid, and more modern equipment

Toyota tested off-road: what the new RAV4 Woodland is really capable of
Tests showed that the hybrid crossover confidently handles dirt roads, but it is still far from the capabilities of classic SUVs

Toyota Updates Sequoia: Huge SUV Gets Trailhunter Off-Road Version and New Multimedia System
The flagship SUV for the US market retains its hybrid V6, but gains an expanded set of electronic assistants and a package for serious off-roading.

Toyota has figured out how to protect SUV and pickup batteries from frame twisting
The company has patented a new battery mounting design that should reduce stress on the battery when driving off-road

Toyota admits it might have overdone the touchscreen in the new RAV4
The company does not rule out bringing back some physical buttons if owners find controlling via the display not convenient enough

Three Wheels Instead of Four: The History of the Toyota i-Road
Compact, maneuverable, and capable of leaning into turns - it was too unusual for its time

Japanese automakers consider component standardization to reduce costs
Major manufacturers are discussing the unification of certain parts to focus resources on software development, driver assistance systems, and new technologies

ICE is too early to write off: automakers have brought the efficiency of gasoline engines to a new level
While demand for hybrids is growing, global car manufacturers continue to improve classic power units, making them more economical and efficient

Toyota to test hydrogen technologies in Dakar: why the company chooses extreme races instead of laboratories
In 2027, the Japanese automaker will for the first time enter a Hilux prototype with alternative fuel cells in the rally-raid

