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Toyota’s Arene, debuting in the 2026 RAV4, launches a new era of advanced software

Toyota is finally making its cars more like smartphones, with the launch of a pivotal software system in the top-selling RAV4 crossover, after more than five years of development.

May 21, 2025 10:45 AM
Toyota expects $1.2 billion tariff hit in April, May to drive 21% profit drop

Toyota forecasts sales to climb 4.7% to 9.8 million vehicles, led by delivery increases in all major markets, including North America, Europe and Japan.

May 08, 2025 07:16 AM
Daily 5 report for May 1: U.S. auto sales are pulling forward, but by how much?

Ford Motor Co.’s employee pricing incentives, extended through the July 4 weekend, clearly worked in April with deliveries gaining 16%.

May 01, 2025 07:30 PM
Sales jump double digits in April as consumers grab deals ahead of tariffs

U.S. light-vehicle sales are projected to rise 4.6 percent to 15 percent in April, forecasters say, as consumers lock in prices poised to rise in coming months as tariffs take a toll on supply and selection.

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May 01, 2025 04:06 PM
Lexus ES future product plan

The radically restyled eight-generation ES sedan kicks off a new brand design language.

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April 30, 2025 08:49 PM
PHOTOS: 2026 Lexus ES

The radically restyled eight-generation Lexus ES sedan kicks off a new brand design language meant to better evoke the addition of a battery-electric drivetrain option.

April 28, 2025 09:54 PM
Q&A: Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda talks about biggest challenge, top wish for son, Toyota EV sports cars

Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda traces his family's role in the company and the future of electric vehicles and sports cars.

April 27, 2025 10:00 AM
Akio Toyoda safeguards family’s legacy while looking to Toyota’s future

Toyota chairman reflects on his family’s game-changing contributions to the global auto industry as Automotive News salutes the founding family with a Centennial Award.

April 27, 2025 10:00 AM
Toyota secures deal for fully owned Lexus plant in China

Toyota hasn’t disclosed the amount of the factory investment, but Japanese and Shanghai media have put it at around $2 billion and say the plant may lower production costs by as much as 20 percent.

April 24, 2025 12:15 PM
2026 Lexus ES gets radical redesign and new EV drivetrain at Shanghai auto show

A zigzag slash cuts down the side of the reimagined Lexus ES, which is the Japanese premium marque’s bestselling car in the U.S. and will now be offered as a full battery-electric.

April 23, 2025 01:10 PM
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