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Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) generates frequent news across manufacturing, electrification, technology, and community engagement, making its news flow highly relevant for investors and industry followers. Company announcements from Toyota Motor North America highlight U.S. sales performance, product updates, and major investments, while also reflecting Toyota’s broader role in the automobile manufacturing and manufacturing sectors.
Recent news includes detailed 2025 U.S. sales results from Toyota Motor North America, where electrified vehicles represented 47.0% of total sales volume and 30 electrified options were available between the Toyota and Lexus brands. Other releases describe significant U.S. manufacturing investments, such as a $912 million program across plants in West Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Missouri to increase hybrid capacity and add hybrid-electric Corollas to the production lineup.
News coverage also follows Toyota’s move into U.S. battery manufacturing. A dedicated release announces the start of production at Toyota’s Liberty, North Carolina battery plant, described as the company’s first and only battery plant outside Japan and its eleventh U.S. plant. Additional stories focus on product and technology developments, including the sixth-generation RAV4, which will be offered only as hybrid or plug-in hybrid models, and the 2026 Toyota bZ battery electric vehicle with expanded DC fast charging access and Plug & Charge capability.
Beyond products and factories, Toyota’s news stream features marketing campaigns, concept vehicles such as the Scion 01 Concept, and community initiatives like the Driving Possibilities STEM education program and partnerships with organizations such as Music Will and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This mix of operational, financial, technology, and social impact news provides a broad view of Toyota’s activities. For ongoing updates on TM-related developments, this news page aggregates company press releases and other coverage in one place.
Toyota (TM) has announced a year-long partnership with Latin GRAMMY-winning Colombian pop artist Ela Taubert. The collaboration includes Toyota being the presenting sponsor of Taubert's upcoming U.S. tour, which coincides with her debut album 'Preguntas A Las 11:11'. The partnership kicked off at the Sueños Music Festival in Chicago, where Taubert performed at the Toyota Music Den (TMD) alongside other emerging artists.
As part of the partnership, Taubert will be featured in Toyota projects throughout the year, including becoming the first Latin artist on 'Sounds of the Road', an exclusive performance and interview series presented by Toyota and SiriusXM®. The collaboration also included vehicle activations featuring the Land Cruiser and Prius Prime plug-in at the TMD space.
Toyota has unveiled the all-new 2026 RAV4, marking its 6th generation with significant upgrades and electrification. The new lineup features 100% electrified powertrains, offering both Hybrid (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) options. The vehicle will be available in three distinct styles - Core, Sport, and Rugged - across seven grades, including a new Woodland grade and the first-ever GR SPORT model.
Key highlights include enhanced power outputs with PHEV models reaching up to 320 hp and an increased all-electric range of 50 miles. HEV models now feature Toyota's 5th generation hybrid system, delivering 236 hp for AWD models and 226 hp for the new FWD option. The 2026 RAV4 also introduces Toyota's Arene software platform, enabling Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 and a new multimedia system. The vehicle will be available at U.S. dealerships later in 2025.
Toyota has unveiled the 2026 bZ Woodland, a rugged all-electric SUV with 375 horsepower and an estimated range of 260 miles. The vehicle features standard All-Wheel Drive with X-MODE, 3,500-pound towing capacity, and 8.3 inches of ground clearance. The bZ Woodland comes equipped with a 74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery and NACS charging port, capable of 10-80% charging in around 30 minutes.
Notable features include a 14-inch touchscreen, SofTex-trimmed seating, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, and optional Premium Package with JBL audio and panoramic roof. The vehicle will be available in early 2026 as Toyota's third BEV offering, joining the refreshed bZ small SUV and all-new C-HR compact crossover.
Toyota has unveiled its 2026 bZ electric SUV with significant improvements over its predecessor. The vehicle features up to 314 miles of range on the XLE FWD Plus model, representing a 25% increase from the previous 252-mile range. The new model comes with two battery options: 74.7-kWh and 57.7-kWh, and includes a NACS charging port with Plug & Charge capability.
Performance upgrades include 50% more horsepower in AWD models (338 hp), enabling 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds. The vehicle features a redesigned exterior, new 14-inch touchscreen, and customizable ambient lighting. Available in XLE and Limited grades with FWD or AWD options, the 2026 Toyota bZ is expected to arrive at dealerships in the second half of 2025.
Toyota (TM) has achieved a significant environmental milestone as its Mississippi Experience Center received LEED Platinum certification, making it one of only five facilities in Mississippi to earn this highest distinction. The 15,000-square-foot facility, opened in June 2022, showcases Toyota's environmental commitment through four key areas:
The center features a solar farm generating 7,000+ kilowatt hours monthly, strategic building placement for natural light utilization, and LED fixtures reducing light usage by 50%. Water conservation includes a 5,000-gallon underground tank for rainwater harvesting. The facility incorporates a bio-retention pond for natural water filtration and biodiversity support, while following circular economy principles through reclaimed materials usage and waste minimization during construction.
The facility serves as both an educational center for Toyota's principles and offers public tours of its manufacturing plant, where 2,400 employees produce the Toyota Corolla.
Rehlko and Toyota Motor North America have announced a groundbreaking supplier agreement at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. Toyota will provide hydrogen-powered fuel cell modules to Rehlko for stationary power generator products.
The collaboration has already yielded success with a 100kW hydrogen fuel cell system at Klickitat Valley Health hospital. Building on this, they've developed a commercial 1MW system for larger-scale applications. The technology can power facilities like data centers and warehouses while producing only water and air as emissions.
Toyota brings over 30 years of hydrogen fuel cell expertise, including experience from the Toyota Mirai development. The company's fuel cell technology has been tested in extreme conditions from -20° Fahrenheit to 150° in Death Valley. Toyota maintains its NA H2HQ in Southern California and fuel cell kit assembly in Georgetown, Kentucky.