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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

Rs 50,000 crore to fuel Maruti Suzuki India's expansion plans by FY31

Rs 45,000 cr to go towards boosting capacity by 2 mn, says Bhargava

Toyota records highest-ever monthly sales at 22,910 units in August

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Friday reported its best-ever monthly sales at 22,910 units in August. The company's total dispatches to dealers increased by 53 per cent last month to 22,910 units as compared with 14,959 units in August 2022. The company said it sold 20,970 units in the domestic market last month. Exports stood at 1,940 units last month, it added. "Strong sales volume and enhanced demand showcase customers' ever-growing affinity for the brand. Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Innova Hycross continue to register a strong demand," TKM Vice President of Sales, and Strategic Marketing Atul Sood said in a statement. The Innova Crysta, Fortuner and Legendar are witnessing sustained segment leadership, he added. "Encouraged by the overwhelming response to our entire portfolio, we are constantly working on expanding our product portfolio to offer customers wider choices. In-line with the same, we announced two new launches in the month of August," Sood said. The company

Union minister launches Toyota Innova MPV, world's first ethanol-fueled car

Nitin Gadkari unveiled the Innova MPV, which is the world's first car that runs completely on ethanol fuel. This is a government initiative to avoid dependency on petroleum imports

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

World's first flex fuel car will launch in India today: Why this matters

Aa new 100% ethanol-fueled variant of Toyota's Innova will launch today and it will run on 100 per cent ethanol.

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

After passing rigorous tests, Toyota Hilux joins Indian Army vehicle fleet

Toyota Hilux was tested in rough terrain and challenging weather conditions which included driving it at altitudes of 13,000 feet to testing its performance at sub-zero temperatures

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

Maruti to launch its new MPV 'Invicto' next month: What we know so far

Toyota and Suzuki have agreed to leverage each other's products to multiply their sales

Planning to buy Innova Hycross? Toyota temporarily halts bookings

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Friday said it has decided to temporarily halt bookings of top trims of its multi purpose vehicle Innova Hycross from April 8, owing to ongoing supply challenges. "We deeply regret to announce the temporary halt of bookings for top-end grades of Innova Hycross (ZX and ZX (O) only, with effect from April 8, 2023," the automaker said in a statement. The bookings of the other grades of Innova Hycross both the hybrid and gasoline, will continue, it added. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) had launched the Innova Hycross in November last year. The model is available in both self-charging strong hybrid electric variant [SHEV], as well as gasoline variant.

Toyota unveiled new Fortuner GR Sport Red, Modellista: Check details inside

Toyota unveiled its new 2023 Fortuner Modellista and 2023 GR Sport at Bangkok International Motor Show will take place between March 22 to April 2, 2023

Toyota Motor to roll out products based on multiple clean technologies

Toyota Kirloskar Motor aims to roll out products based on multiple clean technologies while also reinforcing its internal combustion engine based model range to cater to all kinds of emerging customer requirements in the country, according to company's Managing Director Masakazu Yoshimura. Terming India as one of the most important markets for Toyota globally, he noted that the automaker will keep rolling out products based on eco-friendly technologies considering various factors such as the country's energy mix, consumer needs and infrastructure readiness. The automaker, while acknowledging the government support in manufacturing in terms of various schemes like Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME II) and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, also pitched for a carbon-based taxation system. In an interaction with PTI on the sidelines of the Auto Expo here, Yoshimura noted that the automaker is conscious of the fact that a huge amount of fore

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

The company has worked towards meeting the mobility needs of consumers

Toyota Kirloskar says sales up 17.12% in Aug, cites 'unprecedented orders'

Automobile firm says it is holding orders for Innova Crysta's diesel variant after huge demand for MPV

Toyota Kirloskar eyes wholesales to grow over 60% YoY in 2021

The product refreshments in both these models have helped retain huge customer interests and orders

Toyota domestic sales increase 36% to 14,075 in February at 14,075 units

"We started the year on a positive note and the trend continues as we close the second month of the year, clocking a growth of 36 per cent"

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)

Maruti Suzuki to not to get Vitara Brezza produced at Toyota plant

Maruti on Thursday said it will not get its compact SUV Vitara Brezza manufactured at Toyota Kirloskar Motor's manufacturing plant in Karnataka.