Toyota: News

Toyota is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer with its headquarters based in Toyota City, Japan. It comes under the Toyota Motors Corporation alongside Lexus, Hino, Ranz, and Daihatsu brands. It produced its first vehicles, the A1 passenger car and the G1 truck in 1935 under Kiichiro Toyoda, founder Sakichi Toyoda’s son. It was later incorporated as an independent company in 1937. At present, it is one of the world’s largest companies in hybrid automobile sales and reportedly the first to produce a hybrid electric car, called the Toyota Prius, in 1997. Its current Indian portfolio includes SUVs like Urban Cruiser, Fortuner, Yaris, Glanza, MPV like Innova Crysta, and hybrids like Vellfire and Camry.

22 Apr 2024

Toyota Fortuner

Toyota Fortuner gets 'Leader Edition' variant in India: Check features

Toyota has introduced a new variant of its popular Fortuner SUV, the Leader Edition, in India.

18 Apr 2024

South Africa

Toyota launches new Fortuner SUV with hybrid tech

Toyota has launched a mild-hybrid variant of its popular SUV, the Fortuner, in South Africa.

15 Apr 2024

Toyota Innova Hycross

Toyota launches new top-spec Innova Hycross variant at ₹21 lakh

Toyota has broadened its Innova Hycross petrol lineup with the introduction of a new top-tier variant, the GX (O).

14 Apr 2024

Toyota Fortuner

Long waiting period for Toyota cars in India this April

Toyota has disclosed the delivery timeline for its models in India this April.

Toyota Taisor to be sold as Starlet Cross globally

Japanese automaker Toyota has recently introduced a new model in the Indian market, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor.

10 Apr 2024

Apple CarPlay

2025 Toyota 4Runner debuts with new design and features

Toyota's long-awaited 2025 4Runner SUV has finally made its debut, boasting a fresh design and an unparalleled range of options.

07 Apr 2024

Toyota Hilux

Toyota working on Hilux electric pick-up truck: Everything we know

Toyota has officially announced plans to launch an electric version of its popular Hilux pick-up truck by the end of 2025.

03 Apr 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor debuts in India at ₹7.7 lakh

Japanese automaker Toyota has introduced its latest vehicle in India, the Urban Cruiser Taisor. It is a crossover model based on the Maruti Suzuki Fronx.

01 Apr 2024

Hyundai Venue

Toyota teases Taisor SUV, rival to Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet 

Toyota has offered a sneak peek of its upcoming compact SUV, the Taisor. The price reveal for this vehicle is scheduled for April 3.

30 Mar 2024

Auto

Toyota announces second price hike for its cars in 2024

Toyota has announced a price increase for its entire model range in India, effective from April 1, 2024.

29 Mar 2024

Honda

Major car manufacturers to hike prices in India this April

Major car manufacturers including Toyota, Kia, and Honda have announced plans to increase the prices of their models in India for the fiscal year 2024-25.

26 Mar 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki and Toyota join forces for electric vehicle launches

Maruti Suzuki and Toyota are joining forces to launch an all-electric Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV), codenamed YMC.

24 Mar 2024

Tata Motors Ltd

These coupe cars will be launched in India soon

The Indian automotive industry is preparing for an influx of new coupe cars in the coming year.

17 Mar 2024

Lexus

How Lexus LM 350h fares against Toyota Vellfire Hybrid

Luxury carmaker Lexus has introduced the 2024 iteration of its capable people mover, the LM 350h, in India with a starting price tag of Rs. 2 crore (ex-showroom).

11 Mar 2024

SUV Cars

2024 Toyota RAV4 likely to debut soon: Check top features

Toyota, the world's second-largest automaker, is all set to expand its SUV lineup in India.

10 Mar 2024

Ford

New Ford Endeavour or Toyota Fortuner: Which SUV is better

Ford is planning to make a comeback in the Indian market with the new-generation Endeavour soon.

06 Mar 2024

Upcoming Cars

Toyota RAV4 SUV spotted testing in India: What to expect

Toyota is gearing up to expand its SUV line-up in India.

04 Mar 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Toyota to launch its first EV in India next year

Toyota will introduce its first electric car in India in the second half of 2025, according to Autocar India.

01 Mar 2024

Latest Cars

Toyota records highest ever wholesales growth in February

Toyota, the world's second-largest carmaker, experienced a record-breaking 61% increase in wholesale growth in India this February, selling 25,220 units.

23 Feb 2024

Toyota Innova Hycross

Toyota Innova Hycross's waiting period stretches to 1 year

Japanese automotive giant Toyota has witnessed a growth in demand for its new MPVs, the Innova Hycross and Innova Crysta, in India.

22 Feb 2024

Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota recalls around 270 Land Cruiser 300 units in India

Japanese automotive giant Toyota has issued a voluntary recall of 269 units of its flagship SUV model, the Land Cruiser 300, in India.

09 Feb 2024

Toyota Innova Crysta

Dispatches of popular Toyota models resume in India: Check details

Japanese automotive giant Toyota has resumed despatches of its popular models, the Innova Crysta MPV, Fortuner SUV, and Hilux pick-up truck in India.

09 Feb 2024

SUVs in India

Toyota scraps 'C SUV' project for India: Here's why

Toyota Kirloskar, the Indian arm of Toyota, has decided to scrap its "C SUV" project, internally known as 340 D.

30 Jan 2024

Volkswagen

Toyota retains top-selling automaker title for 4th consecutive year

In 2023, Toyota Motor achieved a remarkable milestone by selling a record-breaking 11.2 million vehicles, securing its spot as the world's top-selling automaker for the fourth year in a row.

29 Jan 2024

Japan

Toyota suspends shipments of 10 cars due to improper certification

Toyota Motor Corporation has hit the brakes on shipments for 10 cars after its supplier, Toyota Industries Corporation, revealed certification issues with some diesel engines.

22 Jan 2024

Electric Cars

Toyota working on 2 new models to expand EV line-up

Toyota has big plans for its legendary Land Cruiser lineup, with the introduction of two electric models: the Compact Cruiser EV and the luxurious Land Cruiser Se.

Waiting period for popular Toyota models in India revealed 

The Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Innova Crysta are two of the most popular models for Toyota in India.

12 Jan 2024

Toyota Yaris

2024 Toyota GR Yaris gets automatic gearbox and more features 

Toyota has updated the 2024 GR Yaris with an optional eight-speed automatic transmission, known as Direct Automatic Transmission.

08 Jan 2024

Ford

How new-generation Ford Endeavour fares against Toyota Fortuner in India

Ford is gearing up for a potential comeback in the Indian automotive market with the new-generation Ford Endeavour (Everest in some markets) soon.

07 Jan 2024

Upcoming Cars

Toyota to launch 3 new SUVs in India: Check details

Japanese automotive giant Toyota has big plans for the Indian market, with three new SUV models set to debut within the next 18 months.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder's prices increased by Rs. 28,000

Japanese marque Toyota has increased the prices of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder by up to Rs. 28,000, primarily affecting the base E NeoDrive trim.

03 Jan 2024

Toyota Innova Crysta

Toyota Innova Crysta is now costlier by Rs. 25,000 

Japanese automotive giant Toyota has increased the pricing of its most popular seven-seater MPV model, the Innova Crysta, by Rs. 25,000 in India.

02 Jan 2024

Toyota Innova Hycross

Toyota Innova Hycross prices increased by Rs. 42,000

Toyota has started its year in the Indian market with a price revision of its popular Innova Hycross model.

01 Jan 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki achieves record sales in 2023: Check tally

Maruti Suzuki, India's leading car manufacturer, has revealed that it achieved record-breaking sales in 2023.

29 Dec 2023

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki declines Toyota's request to share Jimny and Swift

Maruti Suzuki has reportedly declined Toyota's request to create its versions of the popular Jimny and Swift models.

24 Dec 2023

Toyota Vellfire

Toyota Vellfire's waiting period stretches to 12 months

Toyota Vellfire's waiting period in India extends to a whopping 12 months.

21 Dec 2023

Lexus

Toyota recalls 10 lakh vehicles over airbag deployment defect

Toyota is recalling 10 lakh vehicles due to a defect that may prevent airbags from working properly, increasing the risk of injury.

21 Dec 2023

Toyota Innova Hycross

Toyota Innova Hycross's waiting period touches 14 months: Check alternatives

The waiting period for Toyota's most popular MPV, the Innova Hycross, currently extends up to 15 months in India.

20 Dec 2023

Kia Motors

Upcoming ICE compact SUVs in India: Check list

The Indian automotive market is gearing up for the launch of three new internal combustion engine (ICE) compact SUVs: the Kia Sonet, Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, and Nissan Magnite.

19 Dec 2023

Latest Cars

Toyota Crown Sport PHEV SUV breaks cover: Check features

Japanese automaker Toyota has finally unveiled the Crown Sport, a compact plug-in hybrid crossover in its home country, packing a punch with 302hp.

13 Dec 2023

MG Motor

Full-size SUV sales in November: Toyota, MG, Jeep, and more

The Indian full-size SUV market saw some fascinating changes in November 2023, as certain models experienced impressive growth, while others faced challenges.

13 Dec 2023

Mahindra

Upcoming off-road capable SUVs in India: Mahindra, Tata, and more

India's off-road SUV market is booming, with models like the Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra Thar (3-door), Maruti Suzuki Jimny, and Force Gurkha leading the pack.

09 Dec 2023

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga leads 7-seater SUV sales in November 2023

In November 2023, India's auto market saw fierce competition, with SUVs leading the way and families increasingly choosing three-row vehicles.