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Toyota Set to Join Daimler, Volvo in Cellcentric Hydrogen JV

The companies announced that they have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding outlining Toyota’s intention to become Cellcentric's third shareholder.

March 31, 2026
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Toyota to Invest Further $1B to Boost Output at US Plants

Toyota will plow $800 million into its factory in Georgetown, Ky., and $200 million for its Princeton, Ind., facility.

March 23, 2026
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Toyota Gears Up for Bigger Role at Air Taxi Maker Joby

Joby is among a handful of startups developing eVTOL aircraft — electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles — to fly customers on short commuter journeys via battery-powered air taxis.

February 13, 2026
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Toyota Names Kenta Kon as Next CEO in Surprise Announcement

Kenta Kon, 57, on Feb. 6 was unexpectedly announced as the next CEO of Toyota, to replace Koji Sato, who will become vice chairman in April after three years in the role. 

February 6, 2026
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Toyota Industries Posts Profit Growth as Tariff Impact Hits

This could be Toyota Industries' last fiscal year as a publicly listed company as it is the subject of a take-private proposal from the Toyota group.

February 3, 2026
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Toyota Keeps Title as Top Carmaker With Record Sales in 2025

Toyota kept its title as the world’s biggest carmaker for a sixth year, widening its lead over Volkswagen by posting record sales despite trade turmoil and growing competition.

January 29, 2026
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Toyota Recalls 162,000 Pickup Trucks Over Faulty Screens

The recall affects model year 2024-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks. Affected customers are currently being notified, according to a statement from Toyota.

January 26, 2026
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Toyota to Sell Made-in-America Cars in Japan to Please Trump

The Camry sedan, Highlander SUV and Tundra pickup truck will go on sale in Japan from 2026, Toyota said Dec. 19. The vehicles are produced in Kentucky, Indiana and Texas, respectively.

December 19, 2025
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UPS Purchases 400 Robots to Unload Trucks in Automation Push

UPS will invest $120 million in 400 robots used to unload trucks, according to sources, revealing new details on the logistics giant’s $9 billion automation plan that aims to boost profit.

December 15, 2025
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Toyota Lays Out $912M Plan to Boost US Hybrid Production

Factories in West Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Missouri will see 252 new jobs as a result of the initiative, the world’s biggest carmaker said in a statement. 

November 18, 2025

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