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Toyota Enhances Arizona Proving Ground

Posted on 10 December 2025 by Ken Zino

Toyota Motor North America (NYSE: TM, 7203T) today celebrated the completion of new construction and updated offerings at its Arizona Proving Ground. Joined by local government officials during an event, Toyota leaders discussed the improvements for vehicle and automotive technology testing and development.

“We are proud to strengthen the offerings at our world-class facility in Arizona, not only for Toyota, but for any company that has use for these amenities,” said Monte Kaehr, group vice president of Vehicle Development Engineering at Toyota Motor North America’s Research and Development. Continue reading →

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Milestones – Toyota Online Selling 1 Millionth Customer

Posted on 5 September 2025 by Ken Zino

Toyota (NYSE: TM and 7203.T) said today that its on direct online selling program, dubbed SmartPath reached a milestone when Dorianne Malone, a Philadelphia-area mom and school administrator, became the 1 millionth customer to purchase a Toyota using the electronic retail technology. On 19 August when Malone arrived at Ardmore Toyota in suburban Philadelphia to purchase her brand-new RAV4 through SmartPath. What she didn’t know was that Toyota representatives were waiting with a check to pay off her vehicle in recognition of the SmartPath milestone.

“Reaching 1 million vehicles sold is a huge milestone for SmartPath and a testament to the hard work of our dealers and teams,” said John Myers, general manager of Retail Transformation for SmartPath Sales at Toyota Motor North America. “SmartPath has become a true differentiator for the Toyota brand, and we are excited to be shaping the future of the car buying experience.” Continue reading →

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A Freshened 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Debuts

Posted on 8 May 2025 by Ken Zino

TMNA, the North American arm of Toyota (NYSE: TM) said today in Plano, Texas that the 2026 model Toyota Cross compact SUV has been tweaked.

“The 2026 Corolla Cross is continuing to bring entry SUV customers the combination of style and value that’s just right. For model year 2026 it receives two new front fascia designs, with a modern, color-matched look for the Hybrid version and a bold, rugged design for the gas-powered model. The new front-end designs create a distinct look for each powertrain while also evolving the crossover’s compact, sporty shape. The interior also receives an update with a reconfigured console storage design and larger available touchscreen,” Toyota said. Continue reading →

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FuelCell Energy and Toyota Get DOE’s Better Project Award

Posted on 1 May 2025 by Ken Zino

FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America (NYSE: TM) today announced that the first-of-its-kind “Tri-gen” facility at the Port of Long Beach has received the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2025 Better Project Award.* Commissioned by Toyota and owned and operated by FuelCell Energy, Tri-gen produces three products for port vehicle processing operations at Toyota Logistics Services: renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen and usable water.

The Better Project Award is said to recognize accomplishments at individual facilities for innovative and industry-leading accomplishments in implementing energy, water, and waste reduction efficiency measures. Continue reading →

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Toyota to Sell Fuel Cell Electric Class 8 Trucks in California

Posted on 28 April 2025 by Ken Zino

Toyota Motor North America (NYSE: TM) today at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo said it plans to introduce hydrogen trucks to the Southern California-based Toyota North American Parts Center fleet – NAPCC. This will be the North American debut of Toyota’s more efficient, more powerful Gen 3 FC system.

“Hydrogen as a fuel – and especially fuel cells – offer benefits that can make a positive change, and we are invested in their long-term success,” said Toyota Group Vice President of Powertrain Engineering Jordan Choby. “We are investing in resources that we believe will lead to sustainable growth, both for our operations and the entire value chain in this still-evolving transportation sector.”
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Toyota and Evgo Open First Charging Stations

Posted on 11 March 2025 by Ken Zino

Evgo, one of the largest providers of public fast charging stations for electric vehicles (NASDAQ: EVGO), and Toyota Motor North America (NYSE:TM) today announced the opening of the first DC fast charging (DCFC) stations in Baldwin Park and Sacramento, California. They are part of Toyota’s so-called “Empact” vision.* The new co-branded stations, owned and operated by EVgo, each serve up to eight vehicles simultaneously and have 350kW fast chargers. Continue reading →

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Toyota Motor North America September Sales off 20%

Posted on 1 October 2024 by Ken Zino

Toyota Motor North America (NYSE: TM) posted U.S. September sales of 162,595 vehicles, down 20.3% on a volume basis and down 9.9% on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus September 2023. This is consistent with the expected industry sales slump evident at all other automakers thus far. September electrified vehicle sales consisting of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, pure electrics and fuel cells were 48.4% of total sales volume and totaled 78,683, up 22.4% on a volume basis and up 38.3 % on a DSR basis. Toyota remains the industry’s number one retail brand through the nine month period. Continue reading →

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Toyota North America December 2023 Sales Up 7%

Posted on 3 January 2024 by Ken Zino

Toyota Motor North America (NYSE:TM) today reported year-end 2023 total US  sales of 2,248,477 Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles, an increase of 6.6% on a volume basis or 7% on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis when compared to 2022. … Continue reading →

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LG Energy Solution, Toyota Sign Long-Term Battery Deal

Posted on 4 October 2023 by Ken Zino

The deal is LG Energy Solution’s largest single supply agreement secured outside of its many joint ventures. The company now supplies its batteries to all top five global automakers[based on 2022 sales]. The company has eight battery manufacturing facilities currently operating or under construction in North America, and continues to expand both its production network and supply chain in the region. Continue reading →

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Toyota to Build New Auto Battery Lab at Michigan R&D Site

Posted on 8 June 2023 by Ken Zino

“This new investment in our North American R&D operation, which has been a key pillar of the Michigan automotive industry for more than 50 years, shows Toyota’s directional shift towards electrification for all,” said Shinichi Yasui, executive vice president of Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), Research and Development. Continue reading →

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PACCAR, Toyota to Sell Fuel Cell Trucks in 2024

Posted on 2 May 2023 by Ken Zino

The expanded agreement supports ongoing development and sale of zero-emission versions of the Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 models with  Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell powertrain kit. Initial North American customer deliveries are planned for 2024. Continue reading →

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Toyota Patents in Top Five of Intellectual Property Owners Assn

Posted on 14 February 2023 by Ken Zino

The ranking represents the highest ever achieved in the list’s 40-year history. Toyota said that this further reinforces its position as a leader in technology and innovation among the world’s best-known brands. Of the 3056 patents the company was awarded in 2022, nearly half are for future mobility, including 26% around electrification targeting vehicles, batteries and materials, and 14% focused on automation and safety. Continue reading →

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Toyota Motor North America Reports December 2020 Sales Increase 22.9%. Yearly Sales Drop -11.3%

Posted on 6 January 2021 by Ken Zino

For the year, Toyota reported sales of 1,837,900 vehicles, down 11.9% on a volume basis and down 12.4% on a DSR basis. Lexus division posted December sales of 38,223 vehicles, up 8.2% on a volume basis and down 3.4% on a DSR basis.  For the year, Lexus reported sales of 275,041 vehicles, down 7.7% on a volume basis and down 8.3% on a DSR basis. Continue reading →

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Tetsuo Ogawa, to Succeed Jim Lentz as CEO Toyota Motor NA

Posted on 15 December 2019 by Ken Zino

In his 38-year career, Lentz has been a part of a number of key moments in Toyota’s history. Continue reading →

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Toyota Supra to Run in NASCAR Xfinity Series

Posted on 9 July 2018 by Ken Zino

It’s the latest attempt to position Toyota as an American company against the background booms of the Trump trade wars. Toyota has 14 manufacturing plants in North America – if you count Mexico, which is also under siege. There are ten in the U.S. There are 1500 dealerships here. All told Toyota employs 37,000 people here. America? Well that require a thought process with nuance absent in the ruling party. Continue reading →

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