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Hybrid cars optimal solution to scale electrification of vehicles: Toyota

Japanese auto major Toyota on Thursday said hybrid cars will be an "optimal solution" to build scale for increased use of electrified vehicles in India, according to a senior executive. In a virtual press briefing with global media prior to Japan Mobility Show, Toyota Daihatsu Engineering and Manufacturing Co Executive Vice President Pras Ganesh said multiple green technologies were required to cater to varying needs of different regions in a vast country like India. "The hybrid electric vehicle we think is maybe an optimal solution to begin scale in terms of electrification..around 40 per cent of the distance and around 60 per cent of the time on a hybrid electric vehicle based on Indian statistical testing, is actually on zero emission," he noted. It's a very good solution without the need for any additional infrastructure, Ganesh said. He noted that looking at the size of the country, multiple solutions were required when it came to offering electrified vehicles. "Even if you t

Toyota's Rumion launched in India, check price, variant, and specifications

Toyota has launched Rumion MVP in India with a starting price of Rs 10.29 lakh. Booking for the Rumion has begun and the delivery will start on September 8

Toyota registers best-ever monthly vehicle sales in July at 21,911 units

As a part of expanding its footprint in the Indian market, Toyota is leveraging its partnership with Maruti Suzuki to introduce rebadged Maruti cars

All-new Toyota Fortuner leaked ahead of debut in 2024, details below

Toyota's new Fortuner is expected to launch in early 2024, no official confirmation yet. According to leaked reports, the Fortuner has a sharp LED headlamp cluster with integrated LED Daytime lights

Toyota Rumion, Ertiga-based MPV to be launched in India by September

This will be Toyota's third product from Maruti Suzuki in India after Urban Cruiser and Glanza which are inspired by Maruti's Brezza and Baleno, respectively

We will bring vehicles that will run 100% on ethanol soon: Nitin Gadkari

Toyota will launch Camry in August this year which will run 100% on ethanol. The car will also generate 40% electric power

Toyota to sell 1.5 mn electric vehicles by 2026, roll out 10 new models

Toyota said it will release 10 new EV models by 2026 and sell 1.5 million battery electric vehicles annually

Toyota marks turnaround in India, reports highest profit in four years

The company has worked towards meeting the mobility needs of consumers

Hyundai to Mercedes, here are top 5 cars to be launched in August

Hyundai, Maruti, Mahindra, and Toyota to launch new cars in different segments. Know everything about the latest cars to watch out for in August.

Toyota's global output goes down 26% in Oct amid shortage of semiconductors

The world's No 1 carmaker said Monday it produced 627,452 vehicles in October

In pictures: Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches new Fortuner in India

Toyota launched the new version of its premium SUV Fortuner, priced between Rs 29.98 lakh and Rs 37.43 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

Toyota discontinues Etios series, Corolla Altis production in India

Toyota said that the company manufactured the last batch of the Etios series as well as the Corolla Altis at its plant in Bidadi, Karnataka last month

Toyota to recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide over air bag risks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> said on Tuesday it will recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide because of an electronic defect that can result in air bags not deploying in crashes.

BSVI emission norms: Toyota to phase out Etios, Liva by April 2020 in India

Mumbai, 21 NovemberThe Toyota Etios sedan, Etios Cross and Liva hatchback could hit the end of the road once the stringent BS-VI emission norms take effect from April.The high cost of switchover and low volumes have, aver informed souces, prompted Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) to pull the plug on its mass segment models. Now on, Toyota is unlikely to make any model on its own for the mass segment here -- it might instead source from Suzuki's India subsidiary and re-badge these. A spokesperson at Maruti Suzuki India declined to comment. A spokesperson at TKM said the company would "refrain from commenting on the specifics as it pertains to future product plans". Adding that the company was "closely monitoring customer needs and trends" in trying to bring products suitable for the Indian market. In India, as part of the broader agreement between the two Japanese parent entities, Toyota sells the Suzuki Baleno as the rebadged Glanza. It plans to add to its line-up with the re-badged ...

Japan's top tech consultancy TechnoPro to invest $10 mn in local EV ops

TechnoPro, which plans to hire 10,000 engineers in India over 3 years, will focus on clients building charging and battery swapping infrastructure, where it is a domain expert

Toyota plans to launch compact EV in India in partnership with Suzuki

The two firms are looking to introduce the BEV at an early stage, Toyota said without disclosing a time frame

Come January, Toyota cars across the board will cost you up to 4% more

There has been an impact in the cost of manufacturing of vehicle primarily due to rupee depreciation

Toyota may localise Lexus cars in China to narrow sales gaps with rivals

Two of the Toyota insiders said the automaker had identified specific scenarios for localizing Lexus

Toyota Way changed world's factories; now it's retooling to face the future

auto industry's most-emulated company is overhauling the way it brings its vaunted production system to every corner of the business

Toyota to hike prices of all its car models by 3% from January 2018

There has been an increase in the cost of manufacturing of vehicles: Toyota