Toyota has introduced the ninth‑generation Hilux, and with it the most significant evolution in the pickup's 55‑year history: the model's first battery‑electric variant. Arriving alongside a new 48V mild‑hybrid diesel and with a hydrogen fuel‑cell version confirmed for 2028, the latest Hilux range is offered exclusively in Double Cab form and marks Toyota’s first application of BEV technology in a body‑on‑frame...

12 June 2026

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a major expansion of its electric vehicle strategy in North America with the premiere of the Toyota Highlander BEV, a fully electric version of its popular three-row SUV. The new model was revealed on February 11, 2026 (JST), during an event in Ojai, California, and is scheduled to go on sale across North America in late 2026. The launch marks a significant step in Toyota's...

11 February 2026

Toyota has unveiled the all‑new Urban Cruiser, a B‑segment battery electric SUV that combines a dedicated BEV platform, two battery options, and a suite of safety and connectivity features aimed at urban and light off-road drivers. The Urban Cruiser marks Toyota's latest push to fill every key segment of the European electric SUV market, arriving as a compact but genuinely SUV‑oriented model built on a new dedicated...

17 December 2025

At Auto Guangzhou 2025 on November 21, Beijing time, GAC Toyota, the automaker's joint venture in China, launched the all-electric Toyota bZ7 - a sign that the brand is accelerating its commitment to meeting the diverse user needs in China's highly competitive auto market. Pre-orders are now open but GAC Toyota did not disclose the pre-sales price. However, the company said the bZ7 is positioned in the RMB 200,000...

21 November 2025

Toyota has accelerated its multi-pathway strategy for global vehicle electrification with the launch of production at its brand-new battery plant in Liberty, North Carolina. This marks Toyota's eleventh U.S. facility and its first battery plant outside of Japan. The nearly $14 billion investment is expected to generate up to 5,100 new American jobs. Reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the United States...

12 November 2025

Toyota's push into electrified pickups has arrived in Thailand with the Hilux BEV, a battery-electric reimagining of the country's best-selling workhorse that keeps the Hilux's rugged DNA while switching the drivetrain to fully electric power. At first glance the Hilux BEV looks familiar - familiar toughness, high ground clearance, and functional cargo bed - yet the hood hides a quiet, torque-rich electric...

10 November 2025