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Japanese carmaker Toyota is among the world's top 20 companies in terms of revenues. It's in a neck-and-neck race with Germany's Volkswagen for being the largest auto maker by sales.

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Japan issues emergency alert, braces for Typhoon Shanshan

As powerful Typhoon Shanshan slowly approaches southwestern Japan, the country is bracing for a powerful storm.
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Toyota, Mazda, Suzuki and Yamaha were found to have submitted incorrect or manipulated test data when certifying cars.
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Japan's Toyota admits to safety test fraud

Toyota and other Japanese car brands have admitted to cheating in their car certification process.
BusinessJune 4, 202401:40 min
Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda grimaces during a press conference in Tokyo on June 3, 2024

Toyota apologizes as Japanese car testing scandal widens

The head of Toyota gave an apologetic press conference after a review found evidence of cheating on certification tests.
BusinessJune 3, 2024
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REV – The Auto & Mobility Show

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Cars and TransportationMarch 26, 202426:05 min
REV Folge 41 CH Toyota Prius

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Can the stylish new fifth-gen Toyota Prius shed its reputation of being "just a taxi"?
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An employee assembles a vehicle at the Motomachi factory

Toyota halts operations at all of its Japan factories

Toyota said it was investigating the issue, and did not suspect cyberattack.
BusinessAugust 29, 2023
A Ferrari 499P racing at Le Mans as crowds watch

Ferrari dethrones Toyota to take 100th running of Le Mans

The Italian carmaker celebrated its return to the 24-hour race by denying Toyota it's sixth straight win.
SportsJune 11, 2023
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The boom in megacities

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REV – The Auto & Mobility Show

Russian raw materials in your car, and surprises from the Skoda Enyaq Coupé and "New York Auto Show”
Cars and TransportationMay 7, 202226:06 min
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The Toyota factory in Nagoya, Japan

Toyota suspends production after supplier cyber attack

An attack against a key component supplier means the company is halting all domestic production for at least a day.
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REV - The Global Auto and Mobility Show

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More modern and more economical: the Toyota Land Crusier

It's the archetypal off-roader: the Toyota Land Crusier - now more modern and economical than ever.
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Toyota Fabrik in Changchun China

Toyota to cut production amid chip crisis

The global chip shortage takes a massive toll on Toyota's capacity to make cars.
August 20, 202101:17 min
A computer chip on a motherboard

Toyota cuts production amid chip shortage, COVID

The Japanese automobile giant has been forced to suspend operations at some of its plants amid a global chip shortage.
Cars and TransportationAugust 19, 2021
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Japan takes off in the development of air taxis

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IOC President Thomas Bach (R) and Toyota's Akio Toyoda

Tokyo 2020: Toyota distances itself from Olympic Games

Japanese carmaker Toyota has announced it will not run Olympics-related TV commercials during the Tokyo Games.
SportsJuly 19, 2021
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REV - The Global Auto and Mobility Show

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Cars and TransportationFebruary 24, 202126:05 min
REV Check Toyota Mirai

The New Toyota Mirai: a Trendsetter?

The new Toyota Mirai: short refueling time and long range. A breakthrough for hydrogen cars?
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Lexus – Fully electric for the first time

Lexus launches a fully electric car for the first time: an SUV with the speed of a sports car.
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Japan Tokio Taxi Fahrerin Hybrid

Tokyo by Taxi: REV rides along with Tamaki

Tamaki Mori was a baseball player. Now she’s a cab driver in Tokyo. REV rides along with her.
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REV - The Global Auto and Mobility Show

Beirut’s mototaxi for women, Schumacher vs. Hamilton, Toyota Hilux and VW’s electric catch-up race.
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REV - The Global Auto and Mobility Show

An e-Bike that arouses emotions. Toyota the last to rely on hybrid. Rapper Mert gets his BMW fixed.
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RAV4 Plug-in-Hybrid: Why does Toyota continue to rely on hybrid cars and not on purely battery electric vehicles?

The new Toyota RAV4 Plug-in-Hybrid - with two sources of power. Are hybrids the solution?
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The Toyota Yaris: a fuel-efficient car for the city

The new Toyota Yaris Hybrid is still a very fuel-efficient car.
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REV - The Global Auto and Mobility Show

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