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2019
Toyota announces recall of 12,637 Alphard cars in China
Toyota announced a recall of 12,637 imported Alphard cars in China, scheduled to begin on December 29, due to defective charging control programs that could cause abnormal battery deterioration and prevent the engine from restarting in some circumstances. Toyota said it would rectify the programs, inspect affected batteries, and replace defective parts free of charge.
2019
Toyota announces recall of Alphard vehicles in China
Toyota said it would begin recalling 12,637 imported Alphard vehicles in China from December 29 because of defective charging control programs that could cause abnormal battery deterioration and prevent the engine from restarting in some circumstances. The company said it would rectify the programs, check affected vehicles’ batteries and replace defective parts free of charge.
2019
Toyota launches Tatkal fast-track car loan service in India
Toyota launched the Tatkal service in India, enabling customers to receive car-loan approval within 30 minutes of submitting an application.
2019
Toyota announces recall of 679 Lexus cars in China
Toyota announced that it would begin recalling 679 imported Lexus cars in China from November 16 because defective pneumatic rods might fracture and pose safety risks. The company said it would check the rods’ serial numbers and replace defective parts free of charge.
2019
Toyota and BYD sign agreement to establish an electric-vehicle development joint venture
Toyota Motor Corporation and BYD signed an agreement to establish a joint venture in China for developing battery electric vehicles and related platforms and parts. The new company was planned to be established in 2020.
2019
Toyota and Suzuki announce Indian vehicle-recycling joint venture
Toyota and Suzuki announced plans to establish Maruti Suzuki Toyotsu India Pvt. Ltd. (MSTI), a vehicle dismantling and recycling joint venture in India. Their subsidiaries Maruti Suzuki India and Toyota Tsusho India will each own half of the venture.
2019
Toyota reports second-quarter operating profit growth
Toyota reported that operating profit rose 14% to 662.3 billion yen for the three months to September 30, following higher global vehicle sales and improved performance in North America.
2019
Toyota officially launches RAIZE compact SUV
Toyota officially launched the RAIZE compact SUV on November 5. The vehicle is based on the TNGA GA-B platform and has a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine.
2019
Toyota Australia upgrades multimedia systems with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Toyota Australia upgraded the multimedia systems in specified vehicle models to support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The upgrade was free for customers buying the cars from November 1, 2019; existing owners could pay AUD199 for an upgrade.
2019
Toyota rolls out Toyota Share and Chokunori in Japan
Toyota announced the nationwide rollout in Japan of Toyota Share, a car-sharing service, and Chokunori, an unmanned rent-a-car service. Both services became available on October 28.
2019
Toyota recall covers 928,203 vehicles over airbag inflator risk
Toyota issued a recall covering 928,203 Toyota and Lexus vehicles because certain airbag inflators may explode and send metal fragments toward occupants. Toyota said dealers would replace the affected inflator or airbag assembly at no charge; owner notifications were to begin November 15.
2019
Toyota debuts compact electric vehicles at Tokyo Motor Show
Toyota debuted several unusual electric vehicles at the Tokyo Motor Show, including enclosed motorcycles and wheelchair attachments.
2019
Toyota announces recall of 928,000 vehicles for airbag replacement
Toyota announced a recall involving 928,000 Toyota, Scion, and Lexus vehicles to replace Takata airbags with airbags from non-Takata suppliers. The recalled airbags could propel sharp metal fragments when deployed, potentially causing serious injury or death.
2019
Toyota announces planned launch of ultra-compact electric vehicle
Toyota announced that it planned to launch an ultra-compact two-seat electric vehicle in winter 2020 and would exhibit it at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.
2019
Toyota and Lexus announce plans for three electric vehicles
Toyota and Lexus announced plans to launch three fully electric vehicles before 2021; the article does not identify the models.
2019
Toyota announces an extended battery warranty
Toyota announced that, starting in 2020, its battery warranty for hybrid, plug-in electric and fuel-cell electric vehicles would extend to 10 years or 150,000 miles. The article describes this as an announced future policy change.
2019
Toyota introduces the 2021 Mirai
Toyota introduced the 2021 Mirai, a redesigned hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle with increased range. The article says the car would come to market without a clear plan to expand the fueling-station network.
2019
Toyota announces a plug-in hybrid option for the 2020 RAV4
Toyota announced that the 2020 RAV4 lineup would include a plug-in hybrid-electric option; the full announcement was planned for November alongside the Los Angeles Auto Show.
2019
Toyota unveils next-generation Mirai concept vehicle
Toyota unveiled a concept version of the next-generation Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle.
2019
Toyota announces the upcoming Mirai Concept reveal
Toyota released images of the new Mirai and said it would formally unveil the MIRAI Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show starting October 24.