Toyota

Toyota is recalling approximately 655,000 Camry vehicles globally due to a display defect that may cause turn signals and hazard lights to deactivate when started. The issue was found to be a software problem within the 7-inch digital cluster, which increases the risk of crashes. Toyota will provide affected owners with a free software update at certified dealers.

Small numbers of vehicles are discontinued annually, offering car shoppers opportunities to negotiate prices on remaining inventory. Edmunds identified five notable models that will not be available after 2026. These include the Ford Escape, which is departing dealerships, and the Volkswagen ID.4.

Toyota has issued a recall affecting 655,000 Camrys. The information regarding this recall was first published on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.

High petrol prices are lifting US demand for hybrid vehicles, allowing Asian carmakers to capitalize on the market. Sales of models made by Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota jumped by a fifth during July.

Edmunds highlights the best SUVs for towing in 2026, including the Toyota RAV4 (up to 3,500 pounds), Nissan Pathfinder (up to 6,000 pounds), and Jeep Grand Wagoneer (up to 10,000 pounds). These models are noted for their towing capacity, handling, and technology features, with prices listed for properly equipped versions.

Toyota's profit nearly doubled in the second quarter, reaching 1.48 trillion yen, and the company raised its full-year revenue forecast to 54 trillion yen. However, Toyota's stock price declined despite the positive financial results.

Toyota reported a nearly doubled profit for Q1 2025 due to strong U.S. and Indian demand and a favorable yen-dollar exchange rate. Net profit rose to 1.48 trillion yen ($9.4 billion), with sales increasing 10% to 13.5 trillion yen ($85 billion). The company faces challenges from Middle East instability and a Kumamoto earthquake disrupting production.

Toyota reported a nearly doubled profit of 1.48 trillion yen for the fiscal first quarter due to strong demand in the U.S. and India, combined with a favorable yen exchange rate. The automaker faces challenges from Middle East political instability affecting shipping routes and a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan.

Toyota reported a nearly doubled profit of 1.48 trillion yen for the fiscal first quarter, driven by strong sales in the U.S. and India and a favorable yen exchange rate. The company faces challenges from a Middle East shipping disruption and an earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, but expects robust hybrid and electric vehicle sales through 2030.

Toyota reported nearly doubled profit for the fiscal first quarter, driven by strong demand in the U.S. and India, as well as a favorable exchange rate.

Toyota plans a $6.3 billion buyback as a weak yen improves its outlook. The company expects to sell over 5 million hybrid electric vehicles this year.

Electric air taxis, developed by companies like Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, are advancing through real-world pilot projects in the U.S., aiming to offer short, low-noise flights for passengers and cargo. These eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft) could revolutionize urban transportation by bypassing traffic and geographic barriers, with non-commercial passenger tests expected this year and commercial operations potentially starting in 2028.

Rescue teams in southern Japan are searching for trapped survivors after a powerful earthquake, with the death toll rising to at least 13. Toyota and Honda have suspended factory operations in Kumamoto until Friday due to ongoing aftershocks and recovery efforts.

BYD, a Chinese company, is entering Japan’s kei car market with a tiny electric vehicle to challenge Toyota on its home turf. The company aims to become the world’s largest carmaker within five years.

Stefanie Rock, a 29-year-old New York City real estate broker, was killed after being struck by a car while jogging in the Hamptons. She worked as an associate broker at Jones Lang LaSalle specializing in commercial office leasing.

Automakers are reducing costs by eliminating overlapping models and simplifying production amid competition from Chinese rivals. Volkswagen and Toyota executives highlight excessive vehicle variants as a cost driver, with Volkswagen planning to cut its global model lineup by 50% by 2030.

Gabby Thomas is skipping the 2026 U.S. track championships due to scheduling conflicts with the Diamond League and international competitions, not injury. She emphasizes a mindset of 'healing' after recovering from an Achilles tendon issue and has achieved five sub-22 second 200m runs this season. Thomas also plans to marry in October and pursue a career in women’s health after retiring from athletics.

Honda is discontinuing its Prologue electric vehicle by 2027 and urging current owners to consider hybrids, leading to frustration among some customers. The company is shifting focus from EVs to hybrids after scrapping EV partnerships and planned electric models, with production ending in 2026.

Major carmakers including BMW, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, and Bosch lobbied the UK government in April to revoke a 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars. They called for an 'open technology approach' that would allow continued production of these vehicles despite the government's zero-emission target.

The author implemented the Kanban method, a business system developed by Toyota, to organize her family's summer routine. The system helped her manage household tasks and keep her children engaged with color-coded to-do lists and smaller, manageable tasks.

Japan recorded its first 'cruelly hot day' (kokushobi) since introducing the term in April, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in cities like Gujo, Tajimi, and Toyota. The Japan Meteorological Agency coined the term to highlight increasingly common extreme heat, as Gujo and Toyota set all-time temperature records at 40°C and 40.1°C, respectively.

Toyota faces a class action lawsuit alleging it secretly tracks and sells user data without consent through website cookies and 'fingerprinting' technology. The lawsuit, filed under California's Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), claims the automaker violated privacy laws by de-anonymizing visitors' information. Similar lawsuits have recently targeted companies like ForbesMedia and the Los Angeles Times.

Toyota hosted Demo Days in Pasadena, showcasing its vehicles' performance, technology, and adventure capabilities. Attendees experienced firsthand how Toyota delivers these features.

China’s BYD is outpacing Tesla as the world’s largest EV producer, using a business model of copying designs, vertical integration, and subsidized scaling. Western automakers like Volkswagen, Toyota, and BMW face declining market shares and job cuts as Chinese EVs breach European and U.S. markets.

A top executive at Chinese auto group BYD claims the company can surpass Toyota without relying on the US market, emphasizing intensified European expansion plans.

Mexico's Foreign Affairs Ministry (SRE) filed criminal complaints in the U.S. over the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals in ICE custody or operations since 2025. President Sheinbaum condemned the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE officer as 'practically murder' and addressed a new report on the 2014 Ayotzinapa disappearings, stating her government had no role in its production. She also dismissed concerns about automakers leaving Mexico, hinting at a new plant announcement.

A GST hike to 25% on hybrid vehicles has led Toyota and Honda to increase prices by over Rs1.3 million, while other assemblers have paused invoicing and deliveries. The Auto Policy 2026-31 remains unannounced despite the expiration of the previous policy on June 30.

The MND News Quiz covers recent Mexican news, including Toyota's production shift, a meeting between President Sheinbaum and a European leader, cities recognized by Travel + Leisure, a water project in Guadalajara, an endangered species sighting, World Cup viewership, export records, and a new soccer coach for El Tri.

Toyota's $3.6 billion expansion in Texas is causing job shifts from Mexico to Texas, highlighting how state policy influences economic outcomes. The move is described as a 'painful yet familiar' example for Californians.

US EV sales increased in Q2 due to high gas prices, with Tesla leading the market with a 50.5% share. Other automakers like Ford and Chevrolet saw significant declines in EV sales, while Toyota and Subaru experienced growth.

The former HUD Secretary discusses Toyota's shift to Texas and trade with Mexico. The article focuses on comments regarding the company's relocation and its implications for trade relations.

The article highlights Argentina's Messi miracle, Colombia's toxic handover and World Cup heartbreak, Chile's drought grid, and Mexico's Toyota blow. These events reflect a mix of triumph and challenges across Latin America.

Toyota announced moving production of its Tacoma model from Tijuana, Mexico, to its San Antonio, Texas plant as part of a $3.6 billion investment to expand the Texas facility and create 2,000 U.S. jobs. The transition will take four years, with Tijuana operations continuing during this period, and production in Guanajuato, Mexico will also continue. Toyota plans an additional $10 billion in U.S. investments through 2030.

Toyota is moving its Tacoma truck production from Tijuana, Mexico, to a manufacturing campus in San Antonio, Texas. The transition is being handled by Toyota Motor North America, which announced the shift from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California to the Texas facility.

Toyota is shifting production of its Tacoma pickup from Tijuana, Mexico, to the United States due to Trump's tariffs. President Sheinbaum countered by stating another carmaker will invest over $500m in Mexico.

President Donald Trump attributed Toyota's $3.6 billion expansion of its Texas truck plant to his tariffs, which led to moving some production from Mexico. The expansion will create 2,000 jobs and double Toyota's Texas footprint by 2030 amid USMCA negotiations.

Toyota is relocating Tacoma truck production from Mexico to Texas with a $3.6 billion investment. The funds will add a second assembly line at Toyota's San Antonio plant and generate 2,000 jobs by 2030.

Toyota is shifting most production of its mid-size Tacoma pick-up truck from Mexico to the United States as part of a $3.6 billion investment in its San Antonio, Texas plant.

Toyota will expand its San Antonio manufacturing plant with a second assembly line, a $3.6 billion investment expected to create 2,000 jobs and double the facility's footprint.

Toyota is investing $3.6 billion to move production of the Tacoma midsize pickup truck from Mexico to its San Antonio manufacturing campus in Texas.