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2022
Toyota announces electric-vehicle parts production expansion at two US plants
Toyota announced a $90 million investment to expand production of electric-vehicle parts at plants in West Virginia and Tennessee, including increased capacity for rear motor stators and hybrid transaxle cases and housings.
2022
Toyota vehicle recall announced
Toyota announced a recall of 323,915 Corolla and Levin vehicles, scheduled to begin on March 25, 2022, because a manufacturing defect in some ignition coils could cause a short circuit, engine stalling and increased accident risk.
2022
Toyota launches Hilux in India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launched the Hilux SUV model in India and commenced bookings; deliveries were expected to begin in April.
2022
Pony.ai unveils its sixth-generation autonomous-driving system design
Pony.ai publicly unveiled the design, sensor configuration and computing-platform plan for its sixth-generation autonomous-driving hardware and software system, designed for L4 automotive-grade mass production. The article says the first vehicles equipped with the system are planned to begin road testing in China that year and enter Robotaxi service in the first half of 2023.
2022
Toyota unveils three sporty vehicle concepts at Tokyo Auto Salon
Toyota unveiled three vehicles at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon: the GR GT3 concept, the Japan-market GRMN Yaris, and the bZ4X GR Sport concept. The article describes the GR GT3 and bZ4X GR Sport as concepts; it says 500 GRMN Yaris units were destined for Japan.
2022
Toyota launches updated Camry Hybrid in India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launched a new version of the Camry Hybrid in India, priced at Rs 41.7 lakh ex-showroom. The update includes revised exterior details, a larger 9-inch infotainment system and a new Metal Stream Metallic exterior colour.
2022
Hotai raises prices for domestically made vehicles
Hotai Motor Co raised prices for domestically made vehicles by up to NT$20,000, citing rising manufacturing costs.
2022
Toyota plans to unveil the GRMN Yaris
Toyota is reported to be preparing the GRMN Yaris and planning to unveil it at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon on January 14.
2022
Toyota reports plan to launch Arene operating system
A report said Toyota planned to launch its Arene operating system in 2025 and aimed to use it in its own cars and offer it to Subaru and other companies.
2022
Toyota ranks first among automakers for 2021 patents
According to an annual ranking by the Intellectual Property Owners Association, Toyota received more patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2021 than any other automaker, with 2,753 patents awarded.
2022
Toyota Corolla SX and Kluger win 2022 Drive Car of the Year categories
Toyota’s Corolla SX won the “best first car” category and its Kluger won the “best large SUV” category in the 2022 Drive Car of the Year awards in Australia.
2021
Toyota raises prices for the 2022 RAV4 in Taiwan
Toyota's distributor Hotai announced that prices for the 2022 model-year RAV4 in Taiwan were increased by NT$21,000–31,000 compared with the previous model year.
2021
Toyota launches the 2022 model-year RAV4 in Taiwan
Toyota's distributor Hotai announced the launch of the 2022 model-year RAV4 in Taiwan, with updated styling and equipment and a new 2.5 Hybrid trim.
2021
Toyota Australia announces HiLux WorkMate and SR cab-chassis safety recall
Toyota Australia announced a safety recall covering 1,365 HiLux WorkMate and SR cab-chassis vehicles produced between late August and late October 2021 in Australia. Toyota said an improper production-equipment setting may leave the occupant classification system uncalibrated, meaning the front passenger airbag may not deploy in a collision. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and recalibrate the system if required, free of charge.
2021
Toyota announces planned $35 billion EV development investment
Toyota announced a plan to invest $35 billion in electric-vehicle development. The article also reports its target of selling 3.5 million electric vehicles annually by 2030.
2021
Toyota announces plan for 30 electric models by 2030
Toyota announced plans to offer 30 new fully electric models by 2030 and sell 3.5 million electric vehicles globally that year.
2021
Toyota updates Fortuner specifications
Toyota South Africa updated the Fortuner's specifications, including equipment and safety features; engine and gearbox options remained unchanged.
2021
Toyota unveils GR Yaris H2 hydrogen concept car
Toyota unveiled the GR Yaris H2 hydrogen-powered concept car, featuring a modified 1.6-liter engine that can use pure hydrogen fuel.
2021
Toyota announces partnership with BYD
Toyota announced a partnership with Chinese battery manufacturer BYD to build an electric car.
2021
Toyota announces next-generation fuel cell plans
Toyota announced that it would introduce a next-generation fuel cell in January 2022, in cube and rectangular forms for a wider range of applications, including commercial vehicles.