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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 Motor plans third India plant, new SUV as domestic sales surge

The world's biggest car maker wants the plant to start with capacity of 80,000-120,000 vehicles a year, which could grow to around 200,000 over time

Toyota Motor keeps up the push to prove it can embrace new technology

The world's largest carmaker invited a clutch of journalists on a tour of three factories in Aichi prefecture, near its headquarters in the city of Toyota, last week for another peek

ADAS: The new buzzword in car market, everything you need to know about it

ADAS can detect lane departures and can either warn the driver about the lane departure or, in higher-level ADAS cars, take control of the steering and put the vehicle back in the lane

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

Toyota Motor to resume Japan plants after rare system malfunction

The company doesn't suspect it's the victim of a cyberattack, the spokesperson said

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 launches Rumion MPV at Rs 10.29 lakh; booking starts at Rs 11,000

The Rumion costs about Rs 51,000-61,000 more than the Ertiga (the car it is based upon), which varies according to the variant one decides to buy

Toyota introduces Rumion, looks to bolster presence in MPV segment

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Thursday introduced an all-new model Rumion in the country as it looks to further strengthen its position in the robustly growing domestic multi purpose vehicle (MPV) segment. The seven-seater model comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine mated with a five-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions. It also features a CNG trim. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said the prices and booking date of the model will be announced in due course of time. It, however, noted that the vehicle be available from the early festive season in dealerships for deliveries. "At Toyota, we believe in going beyond delivering world-class vehicles. Our deep-rooted culture is to offer products and services that create exceptional value and offer peace of mind to our loyal customers. The all-new Toyota Rumion embraces this ethos," TKM Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Masakazu Yoshimura said in a statement. As a brand, that is deeply committed to the Indian market and

Toyota Motor's quarterly profit tops estimates, shares hit all-time high

Net sales for the fiscal first quarter rose 24 per cent to ¥10.6 trillion, topping the prediction for ¥9.8 trillion. For the full year, Toyota kept the revenue outlook at ¥38 trillion

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

Bookings begin for Maruti Suzuki MPV Invicto at Rs 25,000; launch on July 5

This is Maruti's own version of the Toyota Innova, the best-selling premium multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in the country

Elon Musk advises Toyota to join NACS; all you need to know about it

NACS stands for North American Charging Standard (NACS) which was previously known as a Tesla charging connector. It has been developed by Tesla Inc

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

Maruti to launch its own alternate for Innova in collaboration with Toyota

So far, as part of this collaboration, Toyota sells its Glanza which is the Baleno alternative and the Urban-cruiser which is nothing but a Toyota-branded Brezza

Honda Elevate launch: Check prices, design, specifications, pictures

The Elevate measures 4312 mm in length, suggesting generous cabin space for passengers

Toyota logs 2-fold growth with highest monthly sales in May at 20,410 units

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Thursday said its total sales surged two-fold to 20,410 units in May, its highest-ever in a month. The automaker had dispatched 10,216 units in the same month last year. The company said its domestic wholesales last month stood at 19,379 units. It also exported 1,031 units of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder in May. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) Vice President of Sales and Strategic Marketing Atul Sood said the automaker has scaled a new high in May by reporting the highest monthly sales performance of 20,410 units. "As we look forward, given the sustained momentum, we continue to be optimistic for the rest of the year by prioritising the customers' needs," he added. The company believes that the strong upward trajectory, highlights the company's customer alignment and ever-growing product popularity with the latest launches like Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Innova Hycross and the Hilux that continue to support the strong sales momentum in their respective segments, So