Toyota will stay in Europe's minicar segment while others electrify or leave

The Aygo, shown, was the third best-selling minicar in Europe last year after the Fiat Panda and Fiat 500.

March 04, 2021 09:56 AM

Toyota has committed to selling a minicar in Europe even as rivals such as Ford and Opel have exited the segment because of low profits.

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