Toyota will start selling next-generation electric vehicles in 2026 that can charge in 20 minutes and have a range of 1,000 kilometers

According to news on October 23, Japanese automobile giant Toyota had earlier revealed that it would launch a smaller off-road vehicle, which is meant to be a miniature version of the Prado. Recently, a rendering of a "miniature version of Prado" was exposed in overseas media. According to the renderings, the new model looks similar to the latest Toyota Prado, retaining its iconic layered front design and prominent wheel arches. In addition, the preview images also show that the body size is not particularly compact, and it still uses a five-door design, providing passengers with spacious interior space. The vehicle will enjoy large windows at the front and rear, which is expected to provide excellent visibility. The rear of the vehicle is expected to continue the side door design. Although Toyota has not officially named the new car, there are rumors that it may be called "FC Cruiser", indicating that

According to data released by Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota and its subsidiaries Hino and Daihatsu Motors achieved significant growth globally in 2023, with sales increasing 7.2% year-on-year, and a total of 11.2 million vehicles sold, setting a record new highs. This achievement reflects Toyota's continued efforts to improve product quality and meet consumer needs. Toyota Motor Corporation will continue to be committed to innovation and sustainable development to provide better automotive products and services to consumers around the world. Specifically, car sales of the Toyota brand and the high-end brand Lexus reached 10.3 million units, setting a new historical peak. About one-third of these sales come from gasoline-electric hybrid models, while pure electric vehicles account for less than 1%. This shows that Toyota still has huge potential in the field of new energy vehicles.

Toyota Motor Corporation recently announced plans to acquire a full stake in Primearth EV Energy, a battery manufacturing joint venture with Panasonic. The move is aimed at strengthening Toyota's position in pure electric vehicle battery production and further expanding market share. Primearth EV Energy, formerly known as Panasonic EV Energy, was founded in 1996 and was jointly funded by Panasonic and Toyota. Panasonic holds 60% of the shares and Toyota holds 40%. After Toyota's two shareholding increases, Toyota currently holds 80.5% of the company's shares, while Panasonic holds 19.5%. Toyota has decided to fully acquire Panasonic's shares this time, aiming to further enhance its presence in various types of automobiles.

According to news on May 9 this year, according to relevant domestic information, Toyota's joint venture in China is planning to introduce plug-in hybrid models in the next two to three years. This is a significant change in strategy. Toyota may abandon its traditional Hybrid gasoline-electric hybrid system and instead adopt BYD's DMI super hybrid technology. Please note that the above content is a rewrite after slight adjustments and has not been continued. According to the editor’s understanding, the plan involves two or three new models. However, there is no more definite information as to whether these new hybrid vehicles will be launched as scheduled. Sources pointed out that Toyota is inclined to adopt BYD's DMI technology this time, mainly due to its low cost and technological maturity. There is already precedent for Toyota's partnership with BYD. In March last year, the Toyota bZ3 electric vehicle jointly developed by the two parties

According to news on June 21, Toyota recently launched a tool based on generative artificial intelligence (AIGC), aiming to speed up the process of employees designing car shapes. According to Toyota Research Institute (TRI), this tool will be used in the early stages of car design to help designers obtain design inspiration and make selections and improvements faster by converting prompt text into images. As far as the editor understands, this tool does not completely replace human designers, but generates image drafts based on the designer's needs. For example, designers only need to enter keywords such as "smooth lines" or "SUV shape" and engineering requirements such as "low wind resistance", and the tool can generate corresponding sample drawings based on these requirements to assist the designer in the design. Toyota Research Institute Human Interactive Driving (HID) Division

According to Wall Street News, after five years, Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda made a rare visit to China to show off his driving skills at the Shanghai GR Racing Carnival. Following him, there is also the trend of localizing Lexus. It is reported that one of Toyoda's trips to China is to set up a Lexus factory in Shanghai to specialize in the production of high-end electric cars; and to seek similar treatment as Tesla, including tax exemptions, policy support, land grants, and Conditions for sole proprietorship. Regarding this rumor, Toyota China changed its previous attitude of firmly denying it and stated that it would "not respond". But it is undeniable that this is the closest Lexus has ever come to domestic production. If the rumors are true, Toyota is preparing to follow Tesla's path to success this time. 1. The transformation of Lexus At present, Lexus is in

According to news on July 16, GAC Toyota officially released its new model today - Lingshang Intelligent Electric Hybrid Dual Engine. As a new car positioned as a compact car, Lingshang Intelligent Electric Hybrid Dual Engine has launched three models, priced at 149,800 yuan, 161,800 yuan and 169,800 yuan respectively. According to the editor's understanding, the appearance of the new car is basically the same as that of the fuel version, but subtle changes have been made in the details. The most notable thing is that the body logo has been replaced with a blue LOGO, which is the logo of the hybrid model. At the same time, a Hybrid logo is added to the fender, highlighting its hybrid identity. In addition, the tail mark has also changed from "GT2.0" to "GTHYBRID", highlighting its uniqueness.

Ted Ogawa, CEO of Toyota Motor North America, recently expressed his views, revealing the company’s stance and prospects in the field of electric vehicles. According to Ogawa, he believes that by 2030, the market share of pure electric vehicles in the US new car market is expected to be only 30%, which is far lower than the target set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last year. Ogawa believes that Toyota, as an active promoter of hybrid technology in the automotive industry, is more willing to invest in hybrid vehicles than pure electric vehicles. He is confused by the way Chinese automakers have entered the new energy vehicle market and believes that this approach lacks practical significance. It is understood that Toyota's hybrid models have been performing well in the North American market, and sales have remained at a high level. North America