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OCT 11, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario – October 11, 2024 – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and MoneyGram Haas F1 Team announced today that they have concluded a basic agreement on entering a technical partnership concerning MoneyGram Haas F1 Team vehicle development and collaborative efforts.
OCT 01, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario – October 1, 2024 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) continues to see strong demand for its electrified vehicles, reaching a record of 31,994 electrified units sold in Q3, up 15.1% year-over-year.
SEP 26, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario (September 26, 2024) – As a longstanding supporter, Toyota Canada has renewed its national support of StopGap Foundation with a $100,000 donation. The contribution will strengthen StopGap’s awareness-raising, education, and ramp building programs to remove barriers to physical accessibility in communities across Canada.
SEP 06, 2024
Paris, France –September 6, 2024 – Last Friday, Team Toyota athlete Keely Shaw won a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, earning her second Paralympic medal in her career in Para cycling.
SEP 06, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario (September 6, 2024) – As the new school year kicks off, Toyota Canada is donating $100,000 to Breakfast Club of Canada’s nationwide movement to ensure access to quality school breakfast programs for children.
SEP 04, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario – September 4, 2024 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) continues to see strong demand for its electrified vehicles, reaching a record of 11,610 units sold in August 2024, up 26.5% year-over-year.
SEP 04, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario (September 4, 2024) – Toyota Canada marks 60 years in Canada this year – and to celebrate this important milestone, the company recently wrapped up a cross-country road trip that highlighted some of the key people, locations and stories from throughout its six decades in Canada.
SEP 03, 2024
In celebration of Toyota’s 60th anniversary in Canada, the cross-country “Kanreki” road trip reached its final destination! Wave six of the drive – also seen as the final stretch - began in Calgary, AB and ended in Victoria, BC.
AUG 27, 2024
In celebration of Toyota’s 60th anniversary in Canada, the cross-country “Kanreki” road trip continues! Wave five of the drive began in Winnipeg, MB, and ended in Calgary, AB...
AUG 26, 2024
In celebration of Toyota’s 60th anniversary in Canada, the cross-country “Kanreki” road trip continues! Wave four of the drive began in North Bay, ON and ended in Winnipeg, MB...
AUG 21, 2024
In celebration of Toyota’s 60th anniversary in Canada, the cross-country “Kanreki” road trip goes on!
AUG 20, 2024
CAMBRIDGE, Ontario (August 20, 2024) – Toyota Canada’s cross-country 60th anniversary tour made a stop at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) plant in Cambridge today.
AUG 19, 2024
SCARBOROUGH, Ontario (August 19, 2024) – Toyota Canada today announced a $500,000 donation to Providence Healthcare in Scarborough for the renovation of the Toyota Canada Motor Skills Clinic. The investment will support the modernization of the existing facility to further enhance the clinic’s program delivery.
AUG 18, 2024
In celebration of Toyota’s 60th anniversary in Canada, the cross-country “Kanreki” road trip continues!
AUG 17, 2024
In celebration of Toyota’s 60th anniversary in Canada, the cross-country “Kanreki” road trip has begun!
AUG 12, 2024
ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland (August 12, 2024) – Toyota is celebrating its 60th anniversary in Canada this year, and they’re kicking it off today with a coast-to-coast road trip.
AUG 11, 2024
Paris, France – August 10, 2024 – Team Toyota athlete Philip Kim won the first-ever gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, making history for Canada, his hometown of Vancouver, and on the global stage.
AUG 01, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario – August 1, 2024 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 17,910 vehicles in July 2024, down 9.9% from July 2023.
JUL 18, 2024
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (July 10, 2024) – The Electrochemical Society (ECS) has named Dr. Rana Mohtadi, a senior principal scientist at the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA), a Fellow in its Class of 2024.
JUL 03, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario – July 3, 2024 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 67,544 vehicles during Q2 2024, up 7.3% from the same period last year.
JUN 27, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario (June 27, 2024) – Rising costs of living are significantly impacting Canadians' perceptions of what they can afford – including transportation.
JUN 13, 2024
Toronto, Ontario (June 13, 2024) – MaRS Discovery District and the Toyota Mobility Foundation today announced the seven Canadian startups selected to participate in the Mobility Unlimited Hub inaugural cohort in Toronto. These ventures are poised to revolutionize personal mobility and bring innovative solutions to market.
JUN 11, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario – June 11, 2024 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) was honoured today with four 2024 Vincentric Best Value in Canada Awards™, as well as four 2024 Vincentric Lowest Cost to Own in Canada Awards™
JUN 10, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario (June 10, 2024) – Nine Canadian kids have been named finalists in the 10th Annual Toyota Canada Dream Car Art contest. From tackling environmental issues to addressing social tensions, the nine finalists from across Canada have each designed unique vehicles aimed at making the world a better place...
JUN 03, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario – June 3, 2024 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 23,670 vehicles in May 2024, up 8.9% from May 2023.
MAY 01, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario – May 1, 2024 – Record-setting electrified vehicles sales continue in April for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) with a total of 9,751 electrified units sold.
APR 24, 2024
TOYOTA CITY, Japan (April 24, 2024)— Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) launches the next chapter of the “Start Your Impossible” global marketing campaign, igniting excitement for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. The global campaign showcases the power of local communities rallying behind their athletes and emphasizes Toyota’s belief that no journey is taken alone.
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APR 22, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario (April 22, 2024) – This Earth Day, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is proud to announce a new national partnership with Trans Canada Trail (the Trail). Toyota’s $100,000 investment will bolster the Trail’s efforts in developing and maintaining the largest trail network in the world.
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APR 18, 2024
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (April 18, 2024) – Uber and Toyota Canada, with Toyota Financial Services, announced a partnership allowing eligible drivers on the Uber platform in the Metro Vancouver area to rent zero-emission vehicles through the KINTO Share program.
MAR 02, 2024
Toyota, as the worldwide mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee, has started making the first deliveries of vehicles to support the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024
FEB 14, 2024
TORONTO, Ontario (February 14, 2024) – On the cusp of the Canadian International Auto Show, Larry Hutchinson, President and CEO, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), addressed a room of industry stakeholders while celebrating the Canadian debut of two vehicles.
DEC 01, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – (December 01, 2023) – Canadian kids are being invited to help make the world a better place by imagining and designing the car of the future.
DEC 01, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – December 1, 2023 – Record-setting electrified vehicles sales continue in November for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), representing 42.9% of overall sales.
NOV 20, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – (November 20, 2023) – Toyota Canada has been recognized by Canadian Black Book (CBB) with six Best Retained Value Awards for 2023.
NOV 01, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – November 1, 2023 – Record-setting electrified vehicles sales continue in October for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), representing 39.8% of overall sales.
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OCT 19, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – October 19, 2023 – Three community-based not-for-profit organizations focused on inclusion through physical accessibility received new Toyota vehicles today. Toyota Canada announced this year’s recipients of the national Toyota Cars For Good™ program, recognizing the important work organizations across the country are doing to break down barriers to movement in their communities.
OCT 19, 2023
PLANO, Texas (Oct. 19, 2023) – Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) today announced it has reached an agreement with Tesla, Inc. to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) on its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) beginning in 2025.
OCT 16, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario (October 16th, 2023) – Toyota will be exhibiting at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, to be held from Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, November 5*, with a booth themed "Let's Change the Future of Cars―Find Your Future."
OCT 13, 2023
Paris, FRANCE October 13, 2023 – Toyota, as the worldwide mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), has unveiled its mobility concept for Paris 2024.
OCT 12, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario (October 12th, 2023) – TOYOTA will be exhibiting at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, to be held from Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, November 5*1, with a booth themed "Let's Change the Future of Cars―Find Your Future."
OCT 03, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – October 3, 2023 – Toyota Canada and its dealers announced a combined donation of over $900,000 to local food banks across Canada today
OCT 03, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – October 3, 2023 – Record-setting electrified vehicles sales continue to grow in September for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), representing 47.0% of overall sales. Both Toyota and Lexus divisions reached September records for electrified vehicle uptake
SEP 26, 2023
CAMBRIDGE, Ontario – September 26, 2023 – Twenty years ago today, on September 26, 2003, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) became the first plant outside Japan to manufacture a Lexus vehicle. On that day, a silver Lexus RX 330 drove through a banner and was presented to an audience of dignitaries and TMMC Team Members
SEP 21, 2023
Paris, France - September 21 - As a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Toyota is committed to providing sustainable mobility solutions to help build a decarbonized and inclusive society. In the run-up to Paris 2024, Toyota is announcing the supply of 500 fuel cell Mirai vehicles as part of its official fleet for this major sporting event
SEP 12, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – September 12, 2023 – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has achieved a one-two finish in another demanding edition of the Acropolis Rally, Kalle Rovanperä scoring his second win in three years in Greece to increase his championship lead while Elfyn Evans secured second place in a final-stage showdown
SEP 05, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – September 5, 2023 – Record-setting electrified vehicles sales continue to grow in August for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), representing 46.6% of overall sales. Both Toyota and Lexus divisions reached August records for electrified vehicle uptake
AUG 16, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – August 16, 2023 – As the world’s elite athletes prepare for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Toyota Canada is welcoming an exceptional roster of six Canadian athletes to their team…
AUG 06, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – August 6, 2023 – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team is celebrating another win on its home roads of Rally Finland thanks to a spectacular drive by Elfyn Evans, with team-mate Takamoto Katsuta also battling to finish on the podium in third overall
AUG 04, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – August 1, 2023 – Record-setting electrified vehicles sales led the way for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) in July, representing 41.6% of overall sales, or 8,265 units, up 99.5% from July 2022
JUL 17, 2023
July 17, 2023 (Edmonton, AB) – Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is proud to announce 100 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) will soon be on Alberta’s roadways thanks to an innovative partnership with Toyota Canada. This...
JUL 09, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – July 9, 2023 – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing returned to winning ways with a hard-fought victory on its rival’s home ground in an exciting 6 Hours of Monza, the fifth round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)
JUL 06, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – July 5, 2023 – Electrified vehicles again led the way for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sales in Q2, representing 44.5% of overall sales, or 28,022 units. Both Toyota and Lexus divisions saw record electrified vehicle uptake during...
JUN 25, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – June 25, 2023 – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has achieved an incredible clean sweep of the top four positions on Safari Rally Kenya for the second year in succession: Sébastien Ogier winning the epic African event ahead of team-mates Kalle Rovanperä, Elfyn Evans and Takamoto Katsuta
JUN 13, 2023
Toyota City, Japan, June 13, 2023 -Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) recently held the “Toyota Technical Workshop,” a technical briefing session under the theme “Let's Change the Future of Cars.” In the workshop, it announced a variety of new...
JUN 09, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – June 9, 2022 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) was honoured today with eight 2023 Vincentric Best Value in Canada Awards™, as well as seven 2023 Vincentric Lowest Cost to Own in Canada Awards™, making it the ninth consecutive year - and 12th...
JUN 01, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – June 1, 2023 – Record-setting electrified vehicles sales led the way for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) in May, representing 47.4% of overall sales, or 10,309 units. Both Toyota and Lexus divisions saw record electrified vehicle uptake last...
MAY 29, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – May 29, 2023 – The #32 GR Corolla H2 Concept, entered by Toyota and running on liquid hydrogen, went all out at the 2023 Fuji 24 Hours of Super Taikyu ENEOS Series, which took place from May 27-28. It was the first time in the world...
MAY 14, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – May 14, 2023 – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team’s Kalle Rovanperä is back on top of the FIA World Rally Championship after a dominant drive to win the Rally de Portugal for the second year in succession
MAY 03, 2023
Toronto, ON – May 3, 2023 - Despite the financial challenges posed by inflation and high gas prices, a significant majority of Canadians remain determined to embark on road trips this summer. Conducted among members of the Angus Reid Forum, the 2023...
MAY 02, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – May 2, 2023 – Record-setting electrified vehicles led the way for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) in April, representing 48.1% of overall sales. Both Toyota and Lexus divisions saw record electrified vehicle uptake last month.
Electrified...
APR 03, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – April 3, 2023 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 19,662 vehicles in March 2023, up 11.8% from March 2022.
Toyota division sold 16,747 units, up 11.0% from March 2022. Lexus division had a March sales record, selling 2,915 units, up 16.6%...
MAR 24, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – March 24, 2023 – Toyota Canada has been recognized by Canadian Black Book (CBB) with the Overall Brand Awards in the categories of Car (Toyota), SUV/Truck (Toyota), and Luxury (Lexus). In CBB’s second year of recognizing ‘Best Residual...
MAR 01, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – March 1, 2023 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 12,033 vehicles in February 2023, up 4.4% from February 2022...
FEB 16, 2023
TORONTO, ON – February 16, 2023 – In a speech to key Canadian auto industry stakeholders last night, Toyota Canada President & CEO Larry Hutchinson reiterated Toyota’s global commitment to reduce carbon emissions, but disagreed with the federal...
FEB 01, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – February 1, 2023 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 12,859 vehicles in January 2023, up 11.8% from January 2022.
Toyota division sold 10,574 units, up 3.2% from January 2022. Corolla Hybrid sales set an all-time monthly record with 748...
JAN 05, 2023
TORONTO, Ontario – January 5, 2023 – Despite significant supply chain issues impacting the auto industry in 2022, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) ended the year on a positive note, with strong December and fourth quarter sales pushing the company past the...
DEC 22, 2022
PLANO, Texas – December 14, 2022 – Respect for the planet is one of Toyota Motor North America’s (TMNA) core values. The company demonstrates this value by striving to go beyond zero environmental impact to creating a net positive impact for society...
DEC 14, 2022
CLARINGTON, Ontario – December 14, 2022 – Toyota Canada has unveiled a creative new addition to its already remarkable Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Centre (ECPDC) in Bowmanville. Momentum – a colourful sculpture on the front lawn of the building...
DEC 01, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – December 1, 2022 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 15,202 units across its two brands in November 2022, up 9.0% from November 2021.
Toyota division sold 13,091 units, up 6.0% from November 2021, while Lexus division sold 2,111 units,...
NOV 29, 2022
VANCOUVER, BC – Nov 29, 2022 – Having already served Vancouver customers for over 50 years, Jim Pattison Toyota Downtown is now celebrating the grand opening of its new, 55,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility in downtown Vancouver.
Uniquely...
NOV 03, 2022
TORONTO, ON – November 3, 2022 – Toyota Canada will again be giving new vehicles to three organizations working to foster inclusion through increased physical accessibility in their communities. The company announced the launch of this year’s national...
NOV 01, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – November 1, 2022 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 16,581 units across its two brands in October 2022, up 8.2% from October 2021.
Toyota division sold 14,129 units, up 9.6% from October 2021, while Lexus division sold 2,452 units, up...
OCT 04, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – October 4, 2022 – Toyota dealers in Atlantic Canada announced today that they will be matching last week’s $100,000 corporate Toyota donation to the Canadian Red Cross Hurricane Fiona Appeal, doubling the company’s support for the...
OCT 03, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – October 3, 2022 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 16,486 units across its two brands in September 2022, down 18.8% from September 2021.
Toyota division sold 14,332 units, down 17.5% from September 2021, while Lexus division sold 2,154...
SEP 30, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – September 30, 2022 –Toyota today announces additional peace of mind to assist when the unexpected occurs. Safety Connect, a suite of available services that help drivers stay secure while on the road, is now available with an extended trial period to customers of select Toyota models...
SEP 27, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – September 27, 2022 – After a severe tropical storm impacted five provinces in Eastern Canada this past weekend, Toyota has announced it is donating $100,000 to Canadian Red Cross to support relief efforts in affected...
SEP 22, 2022
CLARINGTON, Ontario – September 22, 2022 – Toyota Canada’s Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Centre (ECPDC) has officially switched on a 965 kW DC / 759 kW AC rooftop solar system that will generate 1145 MWh annually, providing all the electrical needs...
SEP 08, 2022
YPSILANTI, Michigan – September 8, 2022 – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and the American Center for Mobility (ACM) today unveiled “Mobility4All Parkway” as the new name of a test road at ACM’s Smart Mobility Test Center. Toyota was granted naming...
SEP 01, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – September 1, 2022 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 15,555 units across its two brands in August 2022, down 27.0% from August 2021.
Toyota division sold 13,502 units, down 28.2% from August 2021, while Lexus division sold 2,053 units,...
AUG 12, 2022
CAMBRIDGE, ON, AUGUST 12, 2022 – A very special vehicle rolled off an assembly line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) today.
The vehicle – a red Lexus NX 350h hybrid electric luxury SUV – was the 10-millionth vehicle produced by TMMC. And...
AUG 05, 2022
TORONTO, ON – AUGUST 5, 2022 – A 14-year-old from Alberta has been named as a finalist in a global design competition. Joseph Lee from Airdrie, Alberta is the only Canadian finalist in Toyota’s annual ‘Dream Car Art Contest’ which invites youth from...
AUG 03, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – August 3, 2022 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 18,585 units across its two brands in July 2022, down 22.1% from July 2021.
Toyota division sold 16,386 units, down 22.8% from July 2021, while Lexus division sold 2,199 units, down...
JUL 19, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – July 19, 2022 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) was honoured today with seven 2022 Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards™.
The Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards™ recognize specific vehicle and trims that offer the lowest...
JUL 04, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – July 4, 2022 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 63,785 units during Q2 2022, down 11.2% from Q2 2021.
Toyota division sold 56,765 units, down 11.7% from Q2 2021, while Lexus division sold 7,020 units, down 7.4% from Q2 2021.
For...
JUN 30, 2022
TORONTO, ON, June 30, 2022 – For a second consecutive year, TOYOTA/LEXUS has been chosen by the Canadian public as Canada’s Most Respected Automobile Manufacturer...
JUN 09, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – June 9, 2022 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) was honoured today with ten 2022 Vincentric Best Value in Canada Awards™, as well as nine 2022 Vincentric Lowest Cost to Own in Canada Awards™, making it the eight consecutive year - and eleventh...
JUN 01, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – June 1, 2022 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 23,106 units across its two brands in May 2022, up 0.2% from May 2021...
MAY 12, 2022
TORONTO, ON, May 12, 2022 – The 2022 edition of the annual Toyota Canada Summer Road Trip Survey conducted by Ipsos revealed that Canadians may be feeling that a “return to normal” is on the horizon. The poll found that nearly all (91%) Canadians are...
MAY 03, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – May 3, 2022 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 20,319 units in April 2022, down 13.5% from April 2021.
Toyota division sold 17,793 units, down 14.4% from April 2021, while Lexus division sold 2,526 units, down 6.3% from April...
APR 19, 2022
(Ottawa, Ontario, April 19, 2022) — Today, the Toyota Canada Foundation announced continued support of Actua through an additional $1 million dollar investment over four years...
APR 18, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – April 18, 2022 – Toyota Canada has been recognized by Canadian Black Book (CBB) with seven Best Residual Value Awards in 2022. This is the first time CBB has recognized winners of ‘Best Residual Value’, not to be confused with their...
APR 14, 2022
LONDON (April 14th, 2022) - Toyota Canada Foundation is renewing its commitment to Let’s Talk Science for another four years with an additional $600,000 in funding focused on climate education and action. Since 2017, Toyota Canada Foundation has...
APR 01, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – April 1, 2022 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 40,618 units during Q1 2022, down 12.9% from Q1 2021...
MAR 08, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – March 8, 2022– As part of Toyota’s ongoing commitment to the Paralympic Movement, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) is leveraging its racing arm – Toyota Racing Development – to lend engineering and technology expertise to develop the first-ever Toyota Sit-Ski
MAR 02, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – March 2, 2022 - After some unexpected snowfall on Vancouver Island in December, more than a hundred Toyota 4x4 drivers and enthusiasts embraced the spirit of the season by using their vehicles to drive health care workers and other...
MAR 01, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – March 1, 2022 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 11,527 units in February 2022, down 15.8% from February 2021.
Toyota division sold 10,182 units, down 17.5% from February 2021, while Lexus division sold 1,345 units, down 1.0% from...
FEB 09, 2022
TORONTO – Ontario, February 8, 2022 – The story of two Canadian Paralympian brothers will be recognized globally when Toyota returns to the Big Game with a 60-second ad...
FEB 09, 2022
For Canadian Paralympian and Global Team Toyota Athlete Brian McKeever, a passion for cross-country skiing runs in the family. But when Brian learned he had a degenerative retinal disorder at 19 years old, he and his brother, Robin, began to chase their gold medal dreams as a team...
FEB 07, 2022
Test Car Drifts Autonomously on a Closed Course
LOS ALTOS, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2022) — Today, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) demonstrated a new research milestone in autonomy, providing a glimpse into the future of safer mobility for all.
As revealed...
FEB 03, 2022
TORONTO, ON – February 3, 2022 – Toyota and Lexus were the big winners in today’s J.D. Power 2022 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards announcement, taking home the awards for top Mass Market Brand (Toyota) and top Luxury Brand (Lexus). Toyota won the Mass...
FEB 03, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario (February 3rd, 2022) – The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) today recognized Toyota’s leadership in both environmental technologies and advanced powertrain engineering as the association awarded its 2022 Best Green Innovation Award to the hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain that drives the all-new, second-generation Toyota Mirai sedan...
FEB 02, 2022
ANN ARBOR, Michigan – February 2, 2022 – Toyota was awarded more patents than any other automaker in 2021 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, according to an annual ranking by the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)...
FEB 01, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – February 1, 2022 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) January sales accounted for11,498 units sold, down 2.8% from January 2021...
JAN 05, 2022
TORONTO, Ontario – January 5, 2022 – 2021 was a record year for sales of electrified vehicles for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), with 62,460 units sold, representing 27.7% of TCI’s total 2021 vehicle sales...
DEC 21, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – December 21, 2021 - Severe rainfall and floods suddenly impacted the lives of many British Columbians, prompting Toyota in Canada to step up and support with a combined donation of $151,750 to Canadian Red Cross and its British...
DEC 14, 2021
On December 14, 2021, at a media briefing in Japan, Akio Toyoda, global president of Toyota Motor Corporation, shared his vision for the future of mobility.
With the goal of achieving a carbon-neutral society, Toyoda reconfirmed his commitment to...
DEC 01, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – December 1, 2021 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) November sales accounted for 13,942 units sold, down 12.2% from November 2020...
NOV 22, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – November 22, 2021 – The Toyota Canada Foundation has announced it will be funding scholarships for Black students pursuing post-secondary education in automotive technology...
NOV 16, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – November 16, 2021 – Today, Toyota Canada announced the recipients of its national Toyota Cars For Good™ program, recognizing local organizations fostering inclusion through physical accessibility and breaking down barriers to movement in communities across Canada...
NOV 15, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – November 15, 2021 – The Toyota Canada Foundation has announced it will be funding scholarships for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education in automotive technology...
NOV 12, 2021
ANN ARBOR, Michigan – NOVEMBER 9, 2021– The pursuit of safe mobility involves a continuous flow of novel ideas and breakthrough innovations to help reduce the number of traffic fatalities. Toyota created the Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) in 2011 to advance safety for the industry as a whole through open partnerships with universities, hospitals and other institutions...
OCT 04, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario - October 4, 2021 – Canadian kids are being invited to help make the world a better place by imagining and designing the car of the future. The 2022 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest encourages kids to grab their pencils, crayons or paint brushes to put their innovative designs on paper...
OCT 01, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – October1, 2021 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI)Q3 overall sales reported 65,460 units sold for a Q3 record, up 2.6% from Q3 in 2020. The Toyota division sold 57,403 units in Q3, up 0.2% from Q3 2020. TCI’s luxury division, Lexus reported...
SEP 01, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – September 1, 2021 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI)’s Lexus division reported its sixth consecutive month of record sales, up 27.8% from August 2020, with 2,508 units sold, led by the sales of the Lexus IS, UX, NX and RX.
TCI’s electrified...
AUG 31, 2021
CAMBRIDGE, Ontario – August 31, 2021 - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) was honoured today with another J.D. Power Plant Quality Award in the J.D. Power 2021 Initial Quality Study recognizing the world’s top automotive plants. The latest...
AUG 26, 2021
More than 1.6 million of them sold in Canada to date
From a humble start, the Corolla grew to become the world’s best-selling model, and Toyota celebrates this milestone car’s place in automotive history and customers’ lives
TORONTO, Ontario – August...
AUG 26, 2021
Stouffville, Ontario - August 26, 2021 – A pink car army is working hard to keep York Region’s seniors safe.
When Canada’s healthcare community encouraged Canadians to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccinations this summer, organizations like York Region’s ‘Pink Cars’ – along with corporate citizens like Toyota and hundreds of volunteers - came together behind the scenes to support the vaccine efforts in their communities...
JUL 15, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – July 15, 2021 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) was honoured today with five 2021 Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards™.
The Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards™ recognize specific vehicle and trims that offer the lowest...
JUL 02, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – July 2, 2021 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported a record 25,303 vehicles sold in June and overall sales of 71,845 in the second quarter, led by strong demand in key segments such as compact cars, SUVs, compact trucks and electrified vehicles.
JUN 03, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario, JUNE 3, 2021 – Today, the Rick Hansen Foundation announced Toyota Canada’s new Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Centre (ECPDC) in Clarington, Ontariohas achieved a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold rating for...
JUN 01, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – June 1, 2021 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported its fifth consecutive month of record electrified vehicle sales with 6,648 units sold, led by the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid and all-hybrid Sienna...
MAY 31, 2021
Toronto, ON - May 31, 2021 – Canada is known for its natural beauty and stunning landscapes, and has long been a favourite destination for tourists from around the world. And, while Canadians have always enjoyed the open road, the pandemic has...
MAY 31, 2021
Canada is known for its natural beauty and stunning landscapes, and has long been a favourite destination for tourists from around the world. And, while Canadians have always enjoyed the open road, the pandemic has fueled a newfound love for the outdoors...
MAY 26, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – MAY 26, 2021 –Toyota Canada is providing financial support for two Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) initiatives seeking to engage Canadians in an important national dialogue about racism in our communities...
MAY 20, 2021
CLARINGTON, Ontario – MAY 20, 2021 – The Toyota Canada Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Centre (ECPDC), a facility with 44,356 square-metres of warehouse and office space in Clarington, Ontario, has been awarded Zero Carbon Building – Design™...
MAY 20, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – MAY 20, 2021 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) was honoured today with fifteen 2021 Vincentric Best Value in Canada Awards™, more than any other auto manufacturer for the seventh consecutive year.
Vehicles recognized with Vincentric...
MAY 13, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – MAY 13, 2021 – As COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue to ramp up across the country, Women’s College Hospital (WCH) in Toronto received a welcome surprise when a local Toyota dealership offered three minivans – complete with...
MAY 03, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – MAY 3, 2021 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported its second consecutive month of record sales for its Lexus luxury division, with 2,695 units sold, led by sales of the Lexus UX, NX and RX.
TCI reported overall sales of 23,481 vehicles for the...
APR 19, 2021
TORONTO, ON – APRIL 19, 2021 – After an incredibly challenging year, many of us are turning to the world’s children for a glimpse of a brighter future. Among the children proving us with hope are nine kids from Canada who are being globally recognized...
APR 01, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – APRIL 1, 2021 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported an overall record of 21,121 vehicles sold in March led by strong demand for SUVs and electrified vehicles such as the Toyota RAV4, Highlander, Lexus RX and UX...
MAR 22, 2021
Toyota Canada Receives Seven 2021 Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value...
MAR 17, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario – MARCH 17, 2021 –Toyota Canada Inc. is conducting a safety recall involving certain RAV4 vehicles produced between June 2018 and September 2018. Approximately 5,300 vehicles are involved in this recall.
The involved vehicles are...
MAR 11, 2021
Driving into the Future: The Road to Zero Emissions – Feb 18,...
MAR 08, 2021
TORONTO, ON – March 8, 2021 – Today, Toyota Canada launched Toyota Cars For Good™, a national giveaway program to recognize local organizations breaking down barriers to movement and fostering inclusion through physical accessibility in communities across Canada...
MAR 02, 2021
TORONTO, ON – March 2, 2021 –With more Canadian consumers opting for carbon-reducing hybrid versions of the models that best fit their lifestyles, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported record sales of SUVs in February.
Led by the made-in-Canada Toyota...
FEB 26, 2021
TORONTO, ON - February 26, 2020 – Eight Toyota and Lexus vehicles have been named 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award winners, with six - the 2021 Toyota Camry, Highlander and Sienna, 2021 Lexus ES, IS and NX- receiving the IIHS’ highest award, the TOP...
FEB 26, 2021
TORONTO, Ontario, February 26, 2021 – In a speech to key Canadian auto industry influencers earlier this week, the Presidents of Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) described how Toyota’s culture of corporate agility and...
FEB 25, 2021
TOYOTA CITY, Japan (February 23, 2021)―Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. (Woven Planet), the Toyota Group company responsible for a wide range of mobility development projects, anchored in software, held a groundbreaking...
FEB 10, 2021
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – FEBRUARY 10, 2021 - Lyft Canada and Toyota Canada, in partnership with Toyota Credit Canada, today announced a partnership offering drivers on the Lyft platform in Metro Vancouver the opportunity to rent a hydrogen-powered zero-emission vehicle...
FEB 08, 2021
TORONTO, ON – February 8, 2021 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has been recognized with a total of 14 J.D. Power 2021 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards,including Mainstream Brand category winner for Toyota – the second year in a row – and the Premium Brand winner for Lexus...
FEB 02, 2021
TORONTO, ON – February 2, 2021 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) started this year as it ended the last one - with continued momentum for electrified vehicle salesand a record 2,721 units sold in January....
JAN 27, 2021
DMONTON, Alberta– January 27, 2021 – Edmonton’s RUNWITHIT Synthetics has been named one of six finalists inthe global City Architecture for Tomorrow Challenge (CATCH). The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) launched CATCH in February 2020 with a global call for dynamic, intelligent and data-driven solutions to address mobility and city planning challenges in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
JAN 05, 2021
TCI’s electrified vehicle sales up 96.2% in December, up 42.7% for the quarter
TORONTO, ON – January 5, 2021 – Electrified vehicle sales represented a record 25.8% of Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) overall sales in December, up 96.2% for the month with...
DEC 22, 2020
LONDON (December 22, 2020) -- The winner of the three-year Mobility Unlimited Challenge has now been announced with Phoenix Instinct from the UK receiving $1 million to further develop their intelligent ultra-light carbon fiber wheelchair, bring it to...
DEC 15, 2020
TORONTO, Ontario – DECEMBER 15, 2020 – Toyota endeavors to help address major environmental issues facing the global community, such as climate change, water scarcity, resource depletion and habitat loss. To minimize environmental impact across its business...
DEC 08, 2020
CLARINGTON, Ontario - DECEMBER 8, 2020 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) officially opened its new Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Centre (ECPDC) in Clarington, Ontario earlier today.
Built with safety, sustainability and accessibility top of mind, the new...
DEC 01, 2020
TORONTO, ON – December 1, 2020 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported its fifth consecutive month of record electrified vehicle sales, up 23.9% with 3,452 units sold in November.
For the month, hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric...
NOV 25, 2020
TORONTO, ON – November 25, 2020 – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2020 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles in Canada. Approximately 52 vehicles are involved in this recall.
A component of the steering column on the subject...
NOV 03, 2020
TORONTO, ON – November 3, 2020 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported its fourth consecutive month of record electrified vehicle sales, up 30.3% with 4,558 units sold in October, and now representing 21.6% of its overall sales on the strength of rising...
OCT 28, 2020
TORONTO, ON – October 26, 2020 – Two all-new electrified Toyota SUVs have been recognized with the highest safety awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, the 2021 Venza...
OCT 20, 2020
LOS ALTOS, Calif. (October 20, 2020) — Toyota AI Ventures, Toyota’s early-stage venture capital fund, today announced its investment in YPC Technologies, a robotic kitchen startup based in Montreal, Canada. The funding follows YPC Technologies’...
OCT 14, 2020
TORONTO, ON – October 14, 2020 – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2020 model year Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles in Canada. Approximately 248 vehicles are involved in this recall.
There is a possibility that one...
OCT 06, 2020
The 2021 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest open from October 5, 2020 to January 8, 2021
Children aged 15 and under are invited to design their dream car of the future
Winners from Canada to be entered into the global contest for a chance to win $15,000...
OCT 01, 2020
TORONTO, ON – October 1, 2020 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported higher overall sales for the third quarter of 2020, up 0.4% compared to the same period last year, led by its best quarterly sales ever of electrified vehicles with 12,956 units...
SEP 16, 2020
Toronto, September 16, 2020 – There are good people in the world, like Connor Callaghan – a student at UBC Okanagan who spent the summer fighting forest fires as a member of the B.C. Wildfire Service. Since members of the service are highly mobile,...
SEP 09, 2020
TORONTO, ONTARIO – September 9, 2020 – Some people are just always up to the task – and that’s why Toyota has built the Tundra. With power, utility and comfort – backed by Toyota’s reputation for building trucks that overcome the most challenging weather...
SEP 03, 2020
TORONTO, ONTARIO – August 28, 2020 – Get in and get noticed, in the Toyota C-HR – the fun-to-drive head-turning hatch that defies convention. New for 2021, Toyota offers Canadians a limited production Nightshade edition, with unique details that make the...
SEP 02, 2020
Erica Wiebe, a Canadian Olympic Gold Medallist shares her story on the stigma of being a female wrestler and how her experiences are helping young athletes
Stream Erica’s episode now at olympicchannel.com and on Olympic Channel Apps
Start Your...
SEP 02, 2020
Toyota Canada offers Venza LE starting at $38,490 MSRP; Venza XLE enhances convenience, comfort, and style features starting at $44,490 MSRP; Venza Limited adds technology and amenities starting at $47,690...
SEP 01, 2020
TORONTO, ONTARIO – August 31, 2020 – Be ready for anything – including go-anywhere fun – in the 2021 Toyota 4Runner. This authentic body-on-frame mid-size SUV is known for blending Toyota’s impressive truck heritage with 21st Century refinement and...
SEP 01, 2020
TORONTO, ON – September 1, 2020 – Toyota Canada continues to be recognized as a brand trusted by Canadian fleet operators, recently winning four 2020 Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards™.
Winners were identified by determining the vehicles...
AUG 25, 2020
Toronto, August 24, 2020 – Personal protective equipment (PPE) has always been important when medical professionals interact with patients – but it’s vital today, given the highly contagious nature of the coronavirus behind this year’s global...
AUG 13, 2020
TORONTO, ONTARIO – AUGUST 13, 2020 - The Toyota RAV4 Prime hits the streets this month, blending everything that people love about the RAV4 with new levels of super-sporty performance, handling and style, a long list of advanced technology features and...
AUG 12, 2020
Toronto, August 12, 2020 – With summer now in high gear, Canadians are looking for a change of scenery more than ever – and many people are turning to their vehicle as a safer way to take a trip.
AUG 06, 2020
Toronto, August 6, 2020 – With an increasing number of people across the country relying on charitable services during the COVID-19 pandemic, many community organizations have found themselves in need of a reliable vehicle.
AUG 04, 2020
Toronto, August 4, 2020 – This summer, the idea of hitting the open road is more appealing than ever for many Canadians. A road trip is an ideal option for exploring Canada’s unique communities and natural wonders, and Toyota Canada is offering drivers...
JUL 31, 2020
Toronto, July 31, 2020 – Since mid-March, most Canadians have dutifully followed the recommendations of health officials to stay home. Now that these restrictions are being gradually loosened, giving people across the country the green light to get out...
JUL 24, 2020
How we sit in cars is helping us research new safety tests and design enhanced restraint systems for automated vehicles.
Jason Hallman, a Principal Engineer at the Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center, is leading research that explores...
JUL 15, 2020
All-Wheel Drive Exclusively on Limited Grade
New Android Auto™ Compatibility
Standard for 2021 on the Avalon is Connected Services by Toyota
TORONTO, ON – JULY 15, 2020 – Express your love of craftsmanship, performance and comfort in the 2021 Toyota...
JUL 15, 2020
Limited-edition Corolla Sedan combines aggressive design with tighter handling
Toyota will offer 150 Apex Editions for 2021, based on the SE
Track-tuned chassis upgrades include unique shocks with internal rebound springs
Offered with available 6-speed...
JUL 15, 2020
TORONTO, ON – July 15, 2020 – Toyota is conducting a noncompliance recall involving certain 2018-2020 Model Year Toyota Tundra vehicles in Canada. Approximately 23,080 vehicles are involved in this recall.
In the subject vehicles, the wire harness...
JUL 15, 2020
First Toyota to Debut New Safety Sense 2.5+
New, First-Ever XSE Hybrid Grade
Restyled Front Styling
New 7- and 9-inch Floating Multimedia Displays
Luxurious New Herringbone Pattern Seats in XLE
Revised Dash and Console Trim in All Grades
Vibrant New...
JUL 09, 2020
Toronto, July 9, 2020 – For most Canadians, shopping for a vehicle involves several steps, including finding the right vehicle, deciding on options and selecting a payment plan. But, with more and more consumers now choosing to browse for vehicles...
JUL 08, 2020
Toronto, July 8, 2020 – Can the automobile of the future help solve some of the world’s most pressing health, social and environmental issues? Canadian kids certainly think so – and the winners of one national innovation and design competition shared...
JUL 07, 2020
New exclusive exterior colour for 2021 TRD Pro models
4Runner takes the spotlight with all-new LEDs
4Runner TRD Pro outfitted with new wheels and shocks
Trail Special Editions on the horizon for this fall
TORONTO, ON – July 8, 2020 - With a striking...
JUL 06, 2020
Toronto, July 6, 2020 – With in-school sessions paused across the country, educators have been grappling with the need to provide effective lessons remotely and digitally for students now learning at home. As teachers shift to online learning and...
JUL 02, 2020
Toronto, July 2, 2020 – A good product will encourage a person to do business with a company – the first time. But a good corporate and brand reputation is what turns a new customer into a lifelong customer. That’s why reputation is important – and why...
JUL 02, 2020
TORONTO, ON – July 2, 2020 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported sales of 37,528 vehicles for the second quarter of 2020.
TCI’s Toyota division reported sales of 33,413 units in Q2 and the Lexus luxury division reported sales of 4,115 units....
JUN 28, 2020
With the first official long weekend of summer around the corner, Canadians are looking forward to getting behind the wheel, hitting the open road and exploring our country’s many hidden treasures. And, while road trips have long been a Canadian summer...
JUN 26, 2020
We have all experienced it. The car in front of you on the road stops short, and your heart skips a beat as you have fractions of a second to respond. More often than not, your quick reactions and instincts prevent an accident, but, as we all know,...
JUN 25, 2020
TORONTO, ON, June 24, 2020 ― Imagine you are driving your car on a normal day. As you stop for a red light, you’re hit from behind because the driver behind you stopped watching the road. Now imagine that same situation, except this time the car stops...
JUN 25, 2020
CAMBRIDGE, ON, June 24, 2020 - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) was honoured today with yet another J.D. Power Plant Quality Award in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study recognizing the world’s top automotive...
JUN 25, 2020
TORONTO, ON – JUNE 25, 2020 – Could the vehicles of the future help solve some of the world’s health, social injustice and environmental issues? Young Canadians certainly think so – and they’ve shared their inspirational visions in the 2020 Toyota Dream...
JUN 25, 2020
TORONTO, ONTARIO – June 25, 2020. The need for blood continues. Even during a pandemic. That’s the message Toyota and Lexus are helping the country’s blood agencies deliver to Canadians through more than a million dollars worth of...
JUN 24, 2020
Throughout its history, safety has been among Toyota’s/Lexus’ top priorities. Toyota/Lexus is constantly innovating and enhancing technology that assist a driver’s ability to operate their vehicle, while helping to reduce or mitigate serious...
JUN 16, 2020
TORONTO, ON, June 16, 2020 ― Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) today announced that it will make its Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) software freely available from January 2021 as part of its efforts toward a safe mobility society. THUMS is a...
JUN 16, 2020
CAMBRIDGE, MA – JUNE 15, 2020 – How can we train self-driving vehicles to have a deeper awareness of the world around them? Can computers learn from past experiences to recognize future patterns that can help them safely navigate new and unpredictable situations?
JUN 11, 2020
Whenever we cross the street or wait for the walk signal, we have ingrained behaviours and ways to signal our intent to drivers. Similarly, drivers behave in a way that signals their intents to pedestrians.
When developing automated vehicles, designers...
JUN 09, 2020
An interview with Rini Sherony, a Senior Principal Engineer at the Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC), who is currently leading a multi-year study aimed at collecting and analyzing real-world e-scooter riding data in order to better...
JUN 08, 2020
Toronto, June 8, 2020 – It’s estimated that, even in prosperous times, more than one million Canadians rely on food banks every month. Today, the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting effects on the economy have exacerbated the situation to the point where food banks are facing unprecedented demand.
JUN 03, 2020
At Toyota, we are committed to making the workplace, marketplace, society and the world a better place for all. We all have recently experienced heartbreaking, disturbing and challenging events that are having a devastating impact on multiple levels and...
JUN 03, 2020
TORONTO, ON – June 02, 2020 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) was honoured today with eleven 2020 Vincentric Best Value in Canada Awards™, more than any other auto manufacturer for the eighth year.
MAY 14, 2020
Toronto, May 14, 2020 – It’s estimated that, even in prosperous times, more than one million Canadians rely on food banks every month. Today, the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting effects on the economy have exacerbated the situation to the point where food banks are facing unprecedented demand.
MAY 13, 2020
Toronto, May 13, 2020 – With Canadians respecting physical distancing, many people are staying home as much as possible – and that means their vehicles are being used much less often.
MAY 11, 2020
As governments in some provinces move to reopen their economies, many Canadians want to know what steps companies are taking to help protect their customers from exposure to COVID-19.
MAY 06, 2020
A team including four engineers from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) and Fanshawe College finished in the top nine of an international competition to design a low-cost, easy-to-use medical ventilator to help patients around the world who have been affected by COVID-19.
MAY 06, 2020
Toronto, May 6, 2020 – It’s estimated that, even in prosperous times, upwards of one million Canadians rely on food banks every month. Today, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic fallout, food banks are facing unprecedented demand.
But local...
APR 29, 2020
Whether it’s a health care worker, grocery store worker or bus driver, Canada’s frontline workers are justifiably in the news at the moment. But there’s another type of worker who has continued to go to their workplace every day throughout the pandemic.
APR 28, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, health authorities across Canada have stressed hand washing as one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of the virus.
APR 28, 2020
TORONTO, ONTARIO – April 28, 2020 – In early 2020, Toyota passed the milestone of more than 15 million hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) sales worldwide since the Prius was first launched in 1997.
APR 27, 2020
SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, April 27, 2020 - With food bank resources in B.C. dwindling, local businesses are stepping up to support the communities who’ve supported them over the years.
APR 20, 2020
Calgary, (Alberta), April 20, 2020 – For many Canadians, the COVID-19 pandemic has turned putting food on the table into yet another source of anxiety. It’s estimated that, even in prosperous times, upwards of one million people across the country rely on food banks each month. Today –...
APR 16, 2020
In Ontario’s Central Huron region, a local Toyota dealer is making a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic by boosting its close relationship with Canadian Blood Services to encourage more people to make life-saving blood donations.
APR 15, 2020
The COVID-19 global pandemic is causing enormous economic upheaval. With so many businesses closing their doors and laying off employees, many Canadians have suddenly found themselves out of work - and in difficult financial situations.
APR 14, 2020
Across the country, people are doing their part to stay home and flatten the curve as the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. But many people can’t stay home. They have to go out – most of them every day.
APR 09, 2020
Toronto, April 9, 2020 – Toyota Canada and its dealers are joining Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec to remind Canadians that donating blood remains important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
APR 01, 2020
TORONTO, ON – April 1, 2020 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) released its vehicle sales results for the first quarter of 2020.
MAR 27, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt and affect our lives, Toyota (Toyota Canada, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada and Toyota Financial Services) is taking a number of actions to support our communities across the country.
While we will...
MAR 26, 2020
The health and safety of our customers, dealers, employees and stakeholders is very important to us. Toyota Canada has been implementing measures based on guidance received from local health authorities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections. We will continue to post updates as they develop.
MAR 20, 2020
Toyota Canada has no greater mission than helping you and your loved ones move safely. Though the situation surrounding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is evolving rapidly, we felt it was important to let you know the steps that we are taking to ensure that we continue to serve you, safely and reliably.
MAR 03, 2020
TORONTO, ON – March 3, 2020 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) set a February record, reporting overall vehicle sales of 15,288, up 13.9% compared to the same period last year.
FEB 14, 2020
TORONTO, ONTARIO – FEBRUARY 14, 2020 – For 2021, the six-cylinder GR Supra 3.0 Premium model leaps ahead with a power boost and retuned chassis, while a new GR Supra 2.0 four-cylinder turbo model joins the line, as well as a new A91 Edition.
FEB 14, 2020
TORONTO, ON - February 13, 2020 – Five Toyota and Lexus vehicles have been named 2019 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) award winners, with the 2020 Toyota Camry, 2020 Lexus ES, NX, RX and UX receiving the IIHS’ highest award, the TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+).
To...
FEB 14, 2020
TORONTO, ON – February 13, 2020 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has been recognized with nine 2020 Best Retained Value Awards from Canadian Black Book (CBB),including two Best Overall Brand Awards and seven 2020 ALG Residual Value Awards.
These awards...
FEB 14, 2020
TORONTO (Ontario), le 13 février 2020 – Cinq véhicules Toyota et Lexus ont remporté le prix MEILLEUR CHOIX SÉCURITÉ de l’IIHS 2019, les modèles Toyota Camry 2020 ainsi que Lexus ES, NX, RX et UX 2020 ayant chacun reçu le prix le plus prestigieux de...
FEB 11, 2020
TORONTO, ON – February 11, 2020 – Toyota Canada President Larry Hutchinson delivered his annual speech ahead of the 2020 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto on February 11.
FEB 06, 2020
TORONTO, ONTARIO. – FEBRUARY 6, 2020 – At a time when many in the auto industry are focussed on autonomous vehicle technologies and environmental performance, it’s fair to ask if activities such as auto shows and motorsports are still relevant.
FEB 06, 2020
TORONTO, ON – February 6, 2019 – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2020 Model Year Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid, and certain 2020 Lexus ES 300h vehicles in Canada.
FEB 03, 2020
TORONTO, ON – February 3, 2020 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) started this decade the same way it ended the last one: with record electrified vehicle sales. TCI sold 1,728 hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in January, up 30.5% over the same period in 2019.
JAN 28, 2020
TORONTO, ON – JUNE 17, 2019 – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing won the 87th Le Mans 24 Hours with a one-two finish at the Circuit de la Sarthe following a dramatic final hour of the 2018-2019 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season.
JAN 21, 2020
TORONTO, ON – January 21, 2020 – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2011-2019 Model Year Corolla, 2011-2014 Model Year Matrix and 2012-2018 Model Year Avalon vehicles in Canada. Approximately 407,318 vehicles are involved in this recall.
JAN 14, 2020
TORONTO, Ontario (Jan. 14, 2020) – Toyota is committed to supporting and fostering a more inclusive and sustainable society.
JAN 07, 2020
Las Vegas, NV - January 6, 2020 – Today at CES, Toyota revealed plans to build a prototype “city” of the future on a 175-acre site at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan.
Called the Woven City, it will be a fully connected ecosystem powered by hydrogen...
JAN 03, 2020
TORONTO, ON – January 3, 2020 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) ended the decade on a high note with its best sales year ever: 237,091 vehicles sold and annual sales growth of 2.4% in 2019.
DEC 10, 2019
TORONTO, ON – December 11, 2019 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is conducting two safety recalls involving certain Toyota Prius, C-HR, and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. The first recall involves certain 2019 Model Year Prius vehicles in Canada, and the second involves certain 2019-2020 Model Year Toyota C-HR and 2020 Model Year Corolla Hybrid vehicles in Canada.
DEC 03, 2019
TORONTO, ON – December 3, 2019 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported sales of 19,089 vehicles for November, up 1.9% with both the Toyota and Lexus Divisions setting monthly records.
NOV 22, 2019
(Toronto, November 22, 2019) Last night, StopGap Foundation announced a new national partnership with Toyota Canada at StopGap’s big annual fundraising event.
NOV 01, 2019
TORONTO, ON – November 1, 2019 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) continues to build on its annual electrified vehicle sales record with 3,498 units sold, up 56% in October compared to the same period last year.
OCT 24, 2019
TORONTO, ON – October 24, 2019 - Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced today that its Platform 4 (P4) automated driving test vehicle will be available for public demonstration rides next summer in Tokyo.
OCT 17, 2019
Aiming for release in Japan in late 2020, as part of new Toyota business model focused on the popularization of BEVs
Other Toyota BEVs including Walking Area BEV and Toyota i-ROAD will be available for test drives at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show “OPEN...
OCT 11, 2019
TORONTO, ON – October 11, 2019 - Toyota Canada Inc. today announced the “LQ”, a concept vehicle that leverages advanced technology to build an emotional bond between car and driver.
OCT 11, 2019
TORONTO, ON – October 11, 2019 - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) plans to stage a “mobility theme park” for experiencing the future at its booth at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019 for 12 days* from October 24 to November 4. The booth’s theme will be “Play the Future.”
OCT 09, 2019
TORONTO – October 9, 2019 ―Toyota announced today that it will supply up to 20 specially-designed “Tokyo 2020 Version” e-Palette vehicles to support athlete mobility at the Paralympic and Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, where it will provide automated, loop-line transportation in the Paralympic and Olympic villages for athletes and related staff.
OCT 07, 2019
The world’s population is ageing at a dramatic rate with global implications.
OCT 04, 2019
Ottawa, October 4, 2019 - Today, Toyota Canada Foundation announced continued support of Actua through a $200,000 investment. Toyota’s donation will support the engagement of underserved youth across Canada and the launch of Actua’s Fall Maker Mobile tour.
OCT 01, 2019
TORONTO, ON – October 1, 2019 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) surpassed its annual hybrid electric vehicles sales record with three months of sales yet to come.
SEP 04, 2019
TORONTO, ON – September 4, 2019 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported overall sales of 22,394 vehicles during the month of August, up 9.6% compared to the same period last year.
AUG 29, 2019
(VANCOUVER, ON – August 29, 2019)- Thirteen-year old Vancouver resident, Vickie Wang, has been awarded for her imaginative design.
AUG 28, 2019
TORONTO, ON – August 28, 2019 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2017-18 Model Year Prius vehicles in Canada.
AUG 23, 2019
Tokyo, Japan, August 23, 2019 – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, today announced that it will provide a full line-up of electrified vehicles
AUG 22, 2019
Tokyo, Japan, August 22, 2019 – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, announced today that it has launched a dedicated page on its global website to support and share the stories and activities of approximately 240* athletes from 43 countries around the world, to be called “Global Team Toyota Athletes,”
AUG 06, 2019
TORONTO, ON – August 6, 2019 –– Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2019 RAV4/RAV4 Hybrid vehicles in Canada. Approximately 3,896 vehicles are involved in this recall.
AUG 01, 2019
TORONTO, ON – August 1, 2019 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported overall sales of 21,668 vehicles during the month of July, up 15.9% compared to the same period last year.
JUL 24, 2019
TORONTO, ON – July 24, 2019 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2019 Model Year Toyota Prius, 2019-2020 Model Year Prius Prime, 2019 Model Year RAV4 Hybrid, 2020 Model Year Corolla Hybrid and 2019 Model Year Lexus UX 250h and ES300h vehicles in Canada.
JUL 22, 2019
TOKYO, Japan, July 22, 2019—Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), as a worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, aims to provide mobility solutions that go beyond providing official vehicles for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.
JUL 19, 2019
Tokyo, Japan, July 16, 2019―The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announce today that they have signed a three-year joint research agreement running from fiscal year 2019 to fiscal year 2021.
JUL 18, 2019
TOKYO, Japan, July 18, 2019—Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, announced today that to support the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, it is developing a special new product, the “APM (Accessible People Mover)”, a mobility vehicle designed expressly for use at the Games.
JUL 16, 2019
BURNABY, B.C. – July 16, 2019 – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP), a global fuel cell pioneer celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2019, today announced that it has arranged for several Ballard employees to purchase B.C.’s first fleet of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) from Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI).
JUL 16, 2019
TORONTO, ON – July 16, 2019 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) continues its long tradition of being a trusted brand for Canadian fleet operatorsby winning four 2019 Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards™.
JUL 05, 2019
(TORONTO, Ontario) July 5, 2019 – Starting in August with select 2020 model year vehicles, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) will introduce Connected Services by Toyota – a series of tools improving the in-vehicle multimedia experience for Canadian Toyota drivers.
JUL 04, 2019
TORONTO, ON- July 4, 2019 -TOYOTA GAZOO Racing confirmed today that it will launch the GR Supra GT4, a race car for customer teams*1, in 2020.
JUL 03, 2019
TORONTO, ON – July 3, 2019 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported strong sales over the first half of 2019 with 120,368 vehicles sold.
JUN 27, 2019
TIMMINS, Ontario - June 26, 2019 – James Toyota re-opened its doors to the Timmins community on Wednesday after undergoing an extensive renovation.
The newly renovated facility on Riverside Drive will enable James Toyota to provide its customers with an...
JUN 26, 2019
TORONTO, ON – June 26, 2019 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2018 and 2019 Model Year Prius c vehicles in Canada. Approximately 284 vehicles are involved in this recall.
JUN 20, 2019
TORONTO, ON – June 20, 2019 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has announced two feature updates to its vehicle line up – Automatic Engine Shut Off and Automatic Park. Each feature represents Toyota’s relentless commitment to continuous...
JUN 19, 2019
CAMBRIDGE, ON, June 19, 2019 - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) was honoured today with two J.D. Power 2019 Plant Quality awards in the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Initial Quality Study, including a coveted ‘Platinum’ award recognizing the world’s top automotive plants.
JUN 18, 2019
TORONTO, ON – June 18, 2019 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) was honoured with 11 2019 Vincentric Best Value in Canada Awards™, more than any other auto manufacturer for the eighth consecutive year.
JUN 17, 2019
TORONTO, ON – JUNE 17, 2019 –TOYOTA GAZOO Racingwon the 87th Le Mans 24 Hours with a one-two finish at the Circuit de la Sarthe following a dramatic final hour of the 2018-2019 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season.
JUN 12, 2019
TORONTO, ON – June 12, 2019 – As the world prepares to compete at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, Toyota Canada is welcomingten inspirationalCanadian athletes to ‘Team Toyota’.
JUN 10, 2019
TORONTO, ON – JUNE 10, 2019 – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will bring the curtain down on its record-breaking 2018-2019 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season when it sets out to defend its Le Mans 24 Hours crown next week in the most challenging event of the year.
JUN 10, 2019
Bringing together their cultivated technologies, the two companies will jointly develop a BEV-dedicated platform (for midsize and large passenger vehicles).
The two companies will apply Subaru's all-wheel-drive technologies and Toyota's vehicle...
JUN 03, 2019
Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported that Toyota and Lexus hybrid electric vehicles (5,097 units sold) accounted for a record 19.4% of total sales in May and led TCI to a 9.1% overall sales increase for its second best month ever.
MAY 30, 2019
VANCOUVER, B.C. – May 30, 2019 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has announced that the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle will be available for purchase by fleet operators at 12 Vancouver area Toyota dealerships beginning in July. The Mirai, ...
MAY 14, 2019
Toronto, ON. May 14, 2019 - Is the great Canadian road trip at risk? Whether travelling through the glorious mountains of Alberta and BC, through picturesque vineyards in Niagara, or exploring the charming history of Quebec City, Canadians have no shortage of beautiful summer road trip destinations.
MAY 01, 2019
(TORONTO, Ontario) May 1, 2019 – As gas prices continue to rise, Canadians are increasingly turning toward electrified vehicles. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported its best-ever month for electrified vehicle sales, with 3,876 electrified vehicles sold in...
APR 29, 2019
CAMBRIDGE, ON, April 29, 2019 – Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) announced today that it will begin producing the top-selling Lexus NX and Lexus NX Hybrid compact luxury SUVs at its Cambridge, Ontario facility starting in early 2022.
APR 26, 2019
TORONTO, Ontario (April 25, 2019)―Toyota, Kenworth, the Port of Los Angeles and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today took the next great leap towards the future of zero-emission trucking, unveiling the first of Toyota and Kenworth's jointly...
APR 23, 2019
TORONTO, Ontario, April 23, 2019 – The first recall involves certain 2019 Model Year Sienna vehicles and the second recall involves certain 2015-2017 Model Year Toyota Yaris Hatchback vehicles in Canada.
Sienna Recall...
APR 18, 2019
(TORONTO, Ontario) April 18, 2019 – After serving the community for over three decades, Westminster Toyota has officially opened the doors to a new state-of-the-art dealership.
The new dealership will enable Westminster Toyota to take its outstanding...
APR 17, 2019
TORONTO, April 17, 2019 - Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) commends the Federal Government for providing more details regarding Transport Canada’s Incentive for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV).
APR 10, 2019
TORONTO, Ontario, April 10, 2019 – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2019 Model Year Lexus ES vehicles in Canada. Approximately 13 vehicles are involved in this recall.
During vehicle assembly, it is possible that the driver knee...
APR 10, 2019
TORONTO, ON – APRIL 10, 2019 – What do you think the car of the future will look like? And what will it do? Will it be more than a means to travel from “Here” the “There”? Young Canadians certainly think so – and they shared their visions for the future...
APR 04, 2019
Includes patents awarded over more than 20 years of hybrid electric vehicle technology development
Technical support available to help finished vehicle manufacturers reach performance goals with purchased vehicle electrification systems
Opportunity...
APR 02, 2019
(TORONTO, ON) April 2, 2019 – The Lexus division of Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) recorded its third consecutive monthly sales record, with 2,216 luxury vehicles sold in March, up 6.2% compared to 2018. Lexus sales were led by trucks (1,818 units sold, up 16.5% for a new March record), including the made-in-Canada Lexus RX, up 20.0% with 769 units sold.
MAR 15, 2019
Tokyo, Japan, March 12, 2019―The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announce their agreement to consider the possibility of collaborating on international space exploration. As a first step, JAXA and Toyota...
MAR 11, 2019
TORONTO, ON – March 11, 2019 – Another one-two victory in Shanghai in November ensured TOYOTA led both the drivers’ and teams’ World Championships going into the four-month winter break and the team returns to action at Sebring determined to extend that advantage with a fifth win of the season.
MAR 01, 2019
(TORONTO, Ontario – March 1, 2019) – For the second consecutive month, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI)’s luxury Lexus division reported a monthly sales record with 1,448 units sold in February, up 26.4%. Overall, TCI’s February sales were up 1.4% compared to...
FEB 20, 2019
TORONTO, ONTARIO, February 20, 2019 – No other race in NASCAR is as coveted and revered as the season-opening Daytona 500. To win the Great American Race once solidifies your name in the history books, but to win it twice as Denny Hamlin did last Sunday, puts him in a class of only 12 drivers who have doubled down and conquered the Daytona 500 two times.
FEB 14, 2019
TORONTO, ON (February 14, 2019) – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has been recognized with 12 2019 Best Retained Value Awards from Canadian Black Book (CBB) and four ALG 2019 Residual Value Awards.
These awards reflect the quality, reliability and value of...
FEB 13, 2019
TORONTO, Ontario, February 13, 2019 – Speaking to a room full of key Canadian automotive industry influencers, Larry Hutchinson, President & CEO at Toyota Canada Inc., claimed that, in its race toward fully autonomous vehicles, the industry may have...
FEB 01, 2019
Overall January sales for Toyota Canada Inc. up 14.1%
Record January for Lexus brand hybrid vehicle...
JAN 29, 2019
Toyota City, Aichi and Kadoma City, Osaka, Japan, January 22, 2019―Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) concluded today a business-integration contract and a joint-venture contract toward the establishment of a new...
JAN 23, 2019
Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Nesta’s Challenge Prize Centre, announces finalists in $4 million global Mobility Unlimited Challenge at CES in Las Vegas
Innovators from around the world submitted game-changing technologies to improve...
JAN 23, 2019
Toyota and Kenworth Collaborate To Develop Zero Emission Trucks
TORONTO, Ontario (Jan. 8, 2019) – Kenworth Truck Company and Toyota Motor North America are collaborating to develop 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell...
JAN 17, 2019
Montreal, Quebec, January 17, 2019 – The hydrogen movement in Quebec is gaining momentum.
Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) joined with Honda Canada Inc. and other hydrogen partners at the 2019 Montreal International Auto Show to provide an update on the overall progress of hydrogen fueling infrastructure for fuel cell electric vehicles (“FCEVs”) in Quebec.
JAN 11, 2019
Toyota Guardian Will Amplify Human Control, Not Remove...
JAN 09, 2019
TORONTO, Ontario, January 9, 2019 – As a result of the most recent action taken by Takata under its agreement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States to fix defective airbag inflators, Toyota is adding vehicles to the...
JAN 03, 2019
Gearing up for another solid year, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) has already started production of the all new RAV4 at its facility in Woodstock, and will be adding additional RAV4 production to one of its Cambridge facilities early in...
DEC 19, 2018
TORONTO (Ontario) December 19, 2018 – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2019 Model Year Corolla Hatchback vehicles in Canada. Approximately 973 vehicles are involved.
In the involved vehicles, there is a possibility the torque...
DEC 19, 2018
TORONTO, Ontario (December 19, 2018) – Four Toyota and Lexus vehicles have been named 2019 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) award winners, with the 2019 Toyota Avalon and 2019 Lexus ES receiving the IIHS’ highest award, the TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+), when...
DEC 17, 2018
TORONTO, Ontario (Dec. 17, 2018) – Toyota’s Environmental Challenge 2050 is driven by a vision to create a future where mobility can meet the needs of society without negatively impacting the environment. As outlined in the recently published 2018 North...
DEC 13, 2018
TORONTO, Ontario, December 13, 2018 – The safety recalls involve certain 2018-2019 Model Year Tacomas and 2008-2019 Model Year Lexus LX vehicles in Canada.
Lexus LX Recall
Approximately 4,789 vehicles are involved in this recall. The front passenger...
DEC 12, 2018
TORONTO, Ontario, December 12, 2018 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota 2003-2004 Model Year Corolla, 2002-2003 Model Year Sequoia, 2003 Model Year Tundra and 2002-2003 Model Year Lexus SC vehicles in Canada....
DEC 05, 2018
(VICTORIA, BC – December 5, 2018) Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has issued a statement regarding the CleanBC plan announced by the British Columbia government today.
“Toyota Canada commends the B.C. government for recognizing bringing the next generation...
DEC 03, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO – December 3, 2018 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported another record sales month, with 18,731 units sold in November, up 10.4% compared to 2017.
Toyota Division posted sales of 16,787 vehicles, up 11.5% compared to last year for its...
NOV 28, 2018
Since 2015 rollout, 10 million-milestone reached in 3.5 years
Installed in 90 percent of Toyota vehicles in Japan, the United States, Canada, and Europe
Rear-end collisions reduced by 70 percent (90 percent when combined with Intelligent Clearance...
NOV 19, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, November 19, 2018 – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team won the FIA World Rally Championship manufacturers' title in style at the final round in Australia with a rally victory for Jari-Matti Latvala.
NOV 01, 2018
Ottawa, October 31, 2018 – New research conducted by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) suggests senior drivers in Canada could play a leadership role in the safe adoption of semi-automated vehicles as Canadian roadways transition from...
NOV 01, 2018
Best sales month ever for Lexus, up 11.6%, led by RX and NX
New October monthly record for Toyota division, up 9.9%
Hybrid sales set new monthly record, up...
OCT 17, 2018
TORONTO, ON – October 17, 2018 – While many people are talking about the automation of the automobile, Toyota knows there’s massive fun to be had when the driver is in complete control – and to prove it, Toyota Canada hosted a day of gear-shifting glory to #SaveTheManual in the parking lot at its head office, starring the all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
OCT 11, 2018
TORONTO (ONTARIO), le 11 octobre 2018 – Toyota Canada Inc. a annoncé son intention d'entreprendre un rappel de sécurité touchant certains véhicules C-HR 2019 au Canada. Environ 609 véhicules sont concernés par ce rappel.
OCT 11, 2018
TORONTO, Ontario, October 11, 2018 – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2019 Model Year C-HR vehicles in Canada. Approximately 609 vehicles are involved in this recall.
OCT 09, 2018
TORONTO, ON – October 9th, 2018 – The Toyota Tacoma is the legend – built on more than 80 years of creating trucks designed to conquer the harshest terrain and weather on the planet. And for 2019, Toyota offers the popular pick-up truck in a range of...
OCT 05, 2018
TORONTO, Ontario, October 5, 2018 – Toyota is conducting a recall involving certain 2018-2019 Tundra and Sequoia, and 2019 Avalon vehicles in Canada. Approximately 15,774 vehicles are involved in this recall.
Due to inappropriate programming in the...
OCT 03, 2018
LONDON, ON, October 3, 2018 – Whether you’re a lifelong Toyota fan, considering moving up from another brand, or interested in kicking the tires on your first vehicle, North London Toyota is ready to offer an exceptional auto dealership experience with...
OCT 02, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 2, 2018 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported overall sales of 20,187 vehicles during the month of September, down 8.3% compared to September 2017.
SEP 26, 2018
WHITEHORSE, YT, September 26, 2018 – As Whitehorse Toyota eyes a half-century of serving drivers, Toyota’s northernmost dealer is cutting the ribbon on a new showroom and service area designed to warm the heart of every Yukoner.
SEP 25, 2018
TORONTO, ON – September 25, 2018 – It’s built to haul but ready to play. It’s the 2019 Toyota Sequoia – and whether you’re transporting a crew to the jobsite, friends and sports gear to the arena, or hauling a trailer full of fun to the cottage,...
SEP 18, 2018
With Support from Toyota, Kenworth and Shell, POLA will establish a fuel-cell-electric technology network for freight transport to move goods from “Shore to Store”
Project will include 10 zero-emissions heavy-duty hydrogen fuel-cell-electric trucks, 2...
SEP 05, 2018
TORONTO, Ontario, September 5, 2018 – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2016-2018 model year Toyota Prius vehicles. Approximately 7,200 vehicles in Canada will be involved in this recall.
The subject vehicles have an engine wire...
SEP 04, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, September 4, 2018 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported overall sales of 20,433 vehicles during the month of August, up 2% compared to August 2017.
AUG 29, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, August 29, 2018 – Toyota Canada Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2012 model year Toyota Avalon vehicles. Approximately 215 vehicles are involved in Canada.
AUG 28, 2018
Uber to integrate its self-driving technology alongside Toyota Guardian technology in purpose-built vehicles for deployment on Uber's ride-sharing network.
AUG 24, 2018
TOKYO (Aug. 24, 2018) – As a worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Toyota Motor Corporation is supporting Para sports and contributing to creating a more inclusive society at the grassroots level...
AUG 07, 2018
TORONTO, Ontario, August 7, 2018 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is taking a more assertive approach to persuading thousands of Toyota owners across the country to have their Takata airbag inflators replaced.
AUG 01, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, July 30, 2018 - Toyota today took the next great leap towards the future of zero-emission trucking, unveiling the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck before a crowd of media and industry leaders during the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars.
AUG 01, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, August 1, 2018 – Faced with high gas prices over the past few months, more Canadians have been turning to hybrid electric vehicles as a solution. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported record overall hybrid vehicle sales in July, with...
JUL 30, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, July 30, 2018 — The completely refreshed 2019 Toyota Avalon has been recognized with the highest safety award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
JUL 23, 2018
July 23, 2018 – TOKYO, Japan – With two years to go until the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, Toyota today outlined the mobility concept that will become the basis for its Tokyo 2020 Games activities, organized around three main pillars...
JUL 20, 2018
The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) have initiated a project to deploy two- and four-wheeler rental and ride sharing solutions for congestion alleviation and enhanced first- and last-mile connectivity at six...
JUL 12, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, July 11, 2018 – Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Toyota AI Ventures unveiled a global “call for innovation” today in partnership with the Toyota Research Institute (TRI). Designed to spur entrepreneurial innovation by...
JUL 12, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, July 12, 2018 – Servco Pacific Inc. (Servco) held a ceremony today to mark the completion of Oahu, Hawaii’s first publicly accessible hydrogen station, located at Servco’s corporate offices in Mapunapuna. Later this month, Servco will...
JUL 04, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, July 4, 2018 – Canadians are continuing to turn to electrified vehicles, according to Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI). The company continued to experience record hybrid vehicle sales in June, with 2,496 units sold last month, up 5.5% compared...
JUN 28, 2018
Ottawa, June 28, 2018 - A new study by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) suggests senior drivers in Canada could play a leadership role in the safe adoption of semi-automated vehicles as Canadian roadways transition from traditional vehicles...
JUN 26, 2018
TORONTO, ON – June 26, 2018 Toyota Canada Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall involving certain Lexus models: Model Year 2006-2013 IS350, Model Year 2010-2014 IS350C and Model Year 2007-2011 GS350, and GS450h vehicles. ...
JUN 22, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, June 21, 2018 ―Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is furthering its support of open source platforms by donating $100,000 to the Computer Vision Center (CVC) to accelerate its development of an open source simulator for automated driving,...
JUN 19, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, June 19, 2018 – Canadians are invited to join in on the fun at the race track this summer as kartSTART Presented by Toyota celebrates its eighth year providing hands on drivers’ safety education to kids across Canada.
JUN 18, 2018
Ann Arbor, Mich. (June 18, 2018) – In his address to investors last month, Akio Toyoda spoke of transforming the company that bears his family name from an automaker into a mobility company. While that official change in direction was a recent...
JUN 18, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, June 18, 2018 – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing won the 86th Le Mans 24 Hours, taking an historic first victory at its 20th attempt.
JUN 08, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, June 6, 2018 - Seven-Eleven and Toyota recently announced details of a joint project to reduce CO2 emissions.
JUN 08, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, June 8, 2018 – The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) have agreed to work together to enhance metro accessibility through multi-modal mobility solutions in six Indian cities over the next three...
JUN 06, 2018
Montreal, QC – June 6, 2018 – Today, loyal customers, dealership staff, and special dignitaries joined together to celebrate the grand opening of Spinelli Toyota Lachine’s newly relocated dealership - ready to open its doors to the city of Lachine and...
MAY 30, 2018
Toronto, Ontario, May 31, 2018 –Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) was honoured with 14 Vincentric Best Value in Canada Awards ™ in 2018, more than any other auto manufacturer.
MAY 25, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 24, 2018 – The Alan Turing Institute (The Turing) and the Toyota Mobility Foundation are collaborating on a project to transform the way cities are planned and managed.
MAY 24, 2018
New building at Honsha Plant in Japan will house fuel cell stack production Japan’s Shimoyama Plant to add new line dedicated to mass production of high-pressure hydrogen tanks Expansion of sales areas for fuel cell electric vehicles planned in Japan ...
MAY 22, 2018
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, May 22, 2018 – Vancouver’s Human in Motion Robotic Inc. is one of ten recipients from around the world to receive an award to continue its research and innovation in the area of human movement and mobility and complete its...
MAY 10, 2018
(Montréal, Québec – May 10, 2018) Moms are the everyday heroes whose superpower often goes unnoticed – especially when the life of a fragile premature newborn is at risk. That’s why organizations like Héma-Québec do what they can to support mothers who need that extra ounce of courage.
MAY 03, 2018
TORONTO, ON – May 3, 2018 – Construction is underway on a new, state-of-the-art home for Westminster Toyota in the heart of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland.
MAY 01, 2018
Toronto, Ontario, May 1, 2018 – Led by the Canadian-made Toyota RAV4, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) saw its best April to-date for truck sales, with 13,359 units sold, up 7.6% compared to 2017.
APR 26, 2018
CLARINGTON, Ontario, April 26, 2018 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) kicked off the construction of its newest Canadian facility by revealing a first look at the new building’s design today. The Municipality of Clarington in Ontario will be home to the company’s new Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Centre (ECPDC).
APR 24, 2018
Toronto, Ontario, April 24, 2018 – Toyota today released four papers that detail the company’s environmental sustainability position in North America as it works toward the goals of its Global Environmental Challenge 2050, which sets sustainability targets for the company to achieve by 2050.
APR 19, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2018 – Equilon Enterprises LLC, doing business as Shell Oil Products US (“Shell”), and Toyota have been provisionally awarded $8 million by the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop the first hydrogen-truck refueling...
APR 12, 2018
TORONTO, ON – April 12, 2018 – If Canadian kids have their way, your future car will clean our environment as you drive. It will fly across oceans. And it will double as a search and rescue vehicle … and a mobile art studio.
APR 05, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, April 5, 2018 – Visit the Toyota booth at the Edmonton Motorshow to be among the first in Canada to see the 2019 Toyota RAV4 – the fifth-generation of the vehicle that created the popular compact SUV segment and Toyota’s best-selling...
APR 03, 2018
Toronto, Ontario, April 3, 2018 – Climbing hybrid sales helped lead TCI to its best March ever for overall sales, with 21,040 vehicles sold, up 8.4% compared to last year.
APR 03, 2018
TORONTO, Ontario, April 3, 2018 – Toyota Canada Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall in Canada of approximately 220 Model Year 2018 Camry and Highlander vehicles and Model Year 2017 Sienna, Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles.
The...
MAR 28, 2018
Toronto, Ontario, March 28, 2018 - Toyota has announced that sales of the “Sora*1,” the first fuel cell bus (FC bus) to receive vehicle type certification in Japan, have started.
MAR 28, 2018
(TORONTO, Ontario – March 28, 2018) Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today announced that it is conducting a safety recall in Canada on 67 Model Year 2018 Camry vehicles.
MAR 26, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, March 26, 2018 – The 2019 Toyota Yaris sedan offers an exceptional blend of efficiency, fun, comfort and safety all at a reasonable price. Is this combination too much to ask of an entry subcompact vehicle? The new Yaris answers with a resounding “No!”
MAR 14, 2018
Toronto, Ontario, March 14, 2018 – The human touch is key during Toyota’s vehicle development process – especially when fine-tuning ride handling, comfort, and other sensory aspects. There are a few times during development, however, when that hands-on, human touch isn’t always the best solution. That’s why Toyota is using automated vehicle technology during an evaluation of new vehicles known as rough-road durability testing.
MAR 14, 2018
Toronto, Ontario, March 14, 2018 - Hydrogen Council welcomes 11 new members from Asia, North America and Europe. Leading international oil & gas, energy, science & technology and automotive companies come on board, driving hydrogen innovation to support...
MAR 09, 2018
Toronto, Ontario, March 9, 2018 – Taiki Morii is not your average Toyota employee. In addition to his day job working in the Government Affairs Division of Toyota Motor Corporation, which he started from August 2014, Morii, a three-time veteran of the Paralympic Winter Games, is aiming for gold at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
MAR 08, 2018
TORONTO, Ontario, March 8, 2018 – From March 9 to 18, elite Canadian athletes who have challenged their limits every day to chase their Paralympic dreams will be competing at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. The entire country will ...
MAR 05, 2018
Toronto, Ontario, March 5, 2018 - Toyota will establish a new company in Tokyo in the latter part of this month named “Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development” (TRI-AD) that will accelerate its efforts in advanced development for automated driving.
MAR 05, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, March 5, 2018 - The 11 companies mentioned below have today announced the joint establishment of "Japan H2 Mobility, LLC (hereinafter JHyM)", aimed at the full-fledged development of hydrogen stations for fuel cell vehicles (FCV) in Japan.
MAR 01, 2018
Toronto, Ontario, March 1, 2018 – With 1,183 hybrid vehicles sold across Canada during the month of February, up 20.1% compared to 2017, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is seeing consumer demand for electrified vehicles continue to grow.
FEB 28, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, February 28, 2018 – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announces that it has developed a new continuously variable transmission (CVT), 6-speed manual transmission, 2.0-litre engine, 2.0-litre hybrid system, and 4WD systems based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), a development framework aimed at making ever-better cars.
FEB 23, 2018
Toyota announces that it has developed the world's first*1 neodymium-reduced, heat-resistant magnet. Neodymium magnets are used in various types of motors such as the high-output motors found in electrified vehicles, use of which is expected to increase rapidly in the future. The new magnet uses significantly less neodymium, a rare-earth element*2 ("rare earth"), and can be used in high-temperature conditions....
FEB 23, 2018
TORONTO (Ontario), le 23 février 2018 ― Toyota annonce la mise au point du premier aimant au monde thermorésistant à teneur réduite en néodyme*1. Les aimants au néodyme sont utilisés dans divers types de moteurs, comme les moteurs à haut rendement que...
FEB 21, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, February 21, 2018 – A Toyota-developed Gas Injection Heat Pump System that helps boost cold-weather driving range in plug-in hybrids and other electrified vehicles is this year’s winner of the Automotive Innovation Award from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), in the Best Green Innovation category.
FEB 20, 2018
TORONTO, ON, February 20, 2018 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today announced that it is
conducting separate safety recalls in Canada of approximately 580 Model Year 2017 Tundra and
approximately 8,180 Model Year 2018 Sequoia and Tundra vehicles.
Model...
FEB 15, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, February 15, 2018 – Toyota Canada is ready for 2018 with a full range of models designed to inspire and impress. Headlining the exhibit at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto this month, the Toyota i-TRIL Concept vehicle makes its North American auto show debut.
FEB 14, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, February 14, 2018 – Speaking to a room full of Canadian automotive industry stakeholders last night, Larry Hutchinson, President and CEO at Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), cautioned that with the Government of Canada expected to launch a national zero emission vehicles strategy later this year, Canada may fail in our efforts to reduce carbon emissions if we focus only on the sale of zero emissions vehicles.
FEB 14, 2018
TORONTO, ON, Feb 14, 2018 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), today announced that it is conducting separate safety recalls in Canada of approximately 1,100 Model Year 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles and approximately 600 Model Year 2015 - 2018 Lexus RC F, Model...
FEB 14, 2018
TORONTO, ON – February 14, 2018 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has once again won an industry-leading 16 awards for residual / retained value: 11 Canadian Black Book (CBB) Best Retained Value Awards and five ALG Residual Value Awards – more than any other auto manufacturer for the ninth straight year.
FEB 13, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, February 13, 2018 – With the ultimate goal of creating a net positive impact on the environment by 2050, Toyota has worked hard to contribute to widespread, meaningful change in 2017. Today, Toyota released its 2017 annual North...
FEB 09, 2018
TOYOTA CITY, JAPAN, Feb. 9, 2018 – Created in honor of Toyota’s shift to a mobility company and its eight-year worldwide partnership with The International Olympic and Paralympic Committees, “Start Your Impossible,” Toyota’s first-ever global marketing campaign, will roll out in 27 countries at the start of and through the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.
FEB 09, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, February 09, 2018 – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing positions motorsports activities as the basis of its quest to create ever-better cars.
FEB 08, 2018
TORONTO, ON – February 8, 2018 – Visit the Toyota booth at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto to see the Toyota i-TRIL Concept – an environmentally friendly compact electric vehicle for urban lifestyles that’s also designed to provide tremendous driving fun.
FEB 07, 2018
Two Canadian athletes chosen to be part of global “Team Toyota”
More than 50 athletes from 20 countries supported by Toyota will compete at the Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games
(TORONTO, ONTARIO – Feb 7, 2018) As a Worldwide...
FEB 02, 2018
- Story of Canadian Paralympian Lauren Woolstencroft takes the spotlight in primetime spot
- 60-second “Good Odds” ad aims to inspire people to “start their own impossible”
(TORONTO, ONTARIO – February 2, 2018) Shortly after the Super Bowl kicks off on Sunday, tens of millions of people around the world will watch the incredible story of Canadian Paralympic Alpine Skier, Lauren Woolstencroft, who overcame seemingly impossible odds to achieve incredible success...
FEB 02, 2018
(TOYOTA CITY, JAPAN – February 1, 2018) When it comes to global environmental leadership, the number of vehicles that customers buy around the world have a greater impact than the number of concept cars launched at motor shows.
FEB 01, 2018
(TORONTO, ONTARIO – February 1, 2018) After a record year of sales in 2017, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) marked a best-ever January with 12,060 units sold, up 2.5% from last year.
With achieving a new January record, the Toyota division reported sales of...
FEB 01, 2018
TMMC builds 571,535 vehicles in 2017 to lead all Canadian automotive manufacturers
40% of Toyota vehicles sold in Canada are made in Canada, TMMC is TCI’s primary supplier
TMMC once again a net exporter of vehicles, making a significant...
JAN 31, 2018
(TORONTO, ONTARIO – January 31, 2018) Toyota Canada Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall in Canada of approximately 4,570 Model Year 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX vehicles and Model Year 2015 – 2016 Lexus NX vehicles.
The...
JAN 30, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, January 30, 2018 – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing can confirm its drivers for the 2018-19 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, with Fernando Alonso joining the line-up.
JAN 18, 2018
Montreal, Quebec, January 18, 2018 – Toyota Canada today took an important step towards the future of sustainable mobility in Canada, announcing that the Toyota Mirai – powered by hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain technology – is coming to Canada this year.
JAN 16, 2018
Montreal, QC – January 16, 2018 – At a special press conference during media day for this year’s Montréal International Auto Show, Toyota Canada will make an important announcement in Québec that will expand the options for drivers to support...
JAN 12, 2018
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing unveils the GR Super Sport Concept, a concept car that incorporates hybrid technology honed through participation in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), along with its test car, to the world today at Tokyo Auto Salon 2018.
JAN 11, 2018
At Toyota’s recent Advanced Technology Seminar in its R&D Centre in Zaventem, Belgium, the company explained its Global Vision towards ZERO accidents.
JAN 09, 2018
TORONTO, Ontario, January 9, 2018 – Toyota Canada Inc. today announced that, based on recent information from Takata as required by Transport Canada, it is expanding its recall involving Takata front passenger air bag inflators.
The involved...
JAN 08, 2018
Las Vegas, January 8, 2018― Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda today announced a new mobility service business alliance and e-Palette Concept Vehicle designed to meet the demands of future multi-mode transportation and business applications.
JAN 04, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, January 4, 2018 – Toyota Research Institute (TRI) will show its next-generation automated driving research vehicle, Platform 3.0, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES®) next week in Las Vegas.
JAN 03, 2018
TORONTO, ONTARIO, January 3, 2018 - Led by record hybrid, truck and Lexus sales, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) recorded its best sales year ever in 2017, with an overall annual sales growth of 3.1% and 224,547 vehicles sold.
DEC 18, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, December 18, 2017 — Toyota announces today its plans toward the popularization of electrified vehicles for the decade 2020-2030. Toyota’s electrified vehicle strategy centers on a significant acceleration in the development and...
DEC 18, 2017
(BROSSARD, PQ – December 18, 2017) Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has issued a statement regarding the zero emission vehicle regulations announced by the Québec government today.
DEC 14, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, December 14, 2017 – Construction begins this month on what will be the largest Toyota Dealership in Canada: a brand new, state of the art showroom and service facility for OpenRoad Toyota – Richmond.
DEC 12, 2017
(TOKYO, JAPAN – December 12, 2017) As a result of discussions that began in May 2017, the following 11 companies have signed an agreement to form a new company in the spring of 2018, aimed at the full-fledged development of hydrogen recharging stations...
DEC 11, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, December 11, 2017 – Newsweek has once again named Toyota one of the world’s greenest companies, scoring in the top 5% of global companies, and was named the “Best in Industry Global” in...
DEC 11, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, December 11, 2017 - A total of nine Toyota and Lexus vehicles are 2018 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) award winners, with the new 2018 Camry receiving its highest award, the TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+).
DEC 05, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, December 6, 2017 - Toyota dealers across Canada have partnered with Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec to spread awareness and provide opportunities for local communities to donate blood.
DEC 05, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, December 5, 2017 - The Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Nesta’s Challenge Prize Centre, has launched a USD $4 million-dollar global challenge to change the lives of people with lower-limb paralysis, culminating in the unveiling of the winners in Tokyo in 2020.
DEC 01, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, December 1, 2017 – With just six months on the market - in only one province – public response to the Prius Prime plug-in hybrid has confirmed strong early reviews by automotive journalists, outperforming its previous generation’s best sales year ever by over 300%.
NOV 30, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, November 30, 2017 – Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) will build the world’s first megawatt-scale carbonate fuel cell power generation plant with a hydrogen fueling station to support its operations at the Port of Long Beach....
NOV 30, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, November 30, 2017 – Long live new adventures! With the Future Toyota Adventure Concept, or FT-AC, comes the ideal versatility for living an active lifestyle, allowing deeper exploration to take life’s journeys even further.
NOV 29, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, November 29, 2017 - Toyota today announced that the second generation of its Toyota Safety Sense™ (TSS) package of active safety features will begin rolling out as standard equipment on certain Toyota vehicles beginning in mid-2018.
NOV 21, 2017
Toyota City, Japan, November 21, 2017 – Today, Toyota revealed T-HR3, the company’s third generation humanoid robot. Toyota’s latest robotics platform, designed and developed by Toyota’s Partner Robot Division, will explore new technologies for safely managing physical interactions between robots and their surroundings, as well as a new remote maneuvering system that mirrors user movements to the robot.
NOV 16, 2017
Bonn, Germany – 13 November 2017: As global leaders gathered at COP 23 in Bonn, 18 key leaders in their industry verticals, united in the Hydrogen Council coalition, came together to launch first ever globally quantified vision of the role of hydrogen,...
NOV 15, 2017
(TORONTO, ON – November 15, 2017) Toyota Canada Inc., announced that it is conducting a safety recall in Canada of 363 Model Year 2012 - 2015 Prius Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.
The hybrid system on the involved Prius Plug-In Hybrid vehicles contains an...
NOV 15, 2017
(TORONTO, ON – November 15, 2017) Toyota Canada Inc., announced that it is conducting a safety recall in Canada of 5,294 Model Year 2018 C-HR vehicles.
In the involved C-HR vehicles, there is a possibility that the electronic parking brake (EPB)...
NOV 13, 2017
BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, November 13, 2017 - Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has officially announced plans to build its new Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Bowmanville, Ontario.
NOV 13, 2017
Bowmanville (Ontario), le 13 novembre 2017. – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) a officiellement annoncé son projet de construction d’un nouveau Centre de distribution des pièces (PDC) pour l’est du Canada à Bowmanville, en Ontario.
NOV 09, 2017
(TORONTO, ON - November 9, 2017) - Toyota Canada Inc. announced on Thursday it will be an Official Partner of both the Canadian Paralympic Committee and the Canadian Olympic Committee for the next eight years.
NOV 07, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, November 8, 2017 - According to Larry Hutchinson, President and CEO of Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), the autonomous vehicle is a great opportunity for the automotive industry and will change society as we know it. Just don’t expect it to happen tomorrow.
NOV 01, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, November 1, 2017 – Sales of the completely transformed Toyota Camry - along with record hybrid and truck sales - led Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) to another record month, with 19,671 units sold, up 8.9% compared to 2016.
OCT 31, 2017
(Toronto, ON – November 1, 2017) If your child is a dreamer with a passion for art and innovation, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) wants to see their vision for the future of mobility, transportation and technology.
OCT 24, 2017
(MONTRÉAL, QC – October 24, 2017) Toyota plans to exhibit at the 24th Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)1 World Congress (hosted by ITS America and ITS Canada), which is scheduled to be held from October 29 to November 2 in Montréal, Canada.
OCT 23, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 23, 2017 – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) launched a new taxi vehicle, the "JPN Taxi." The new model became available today at Toyota and Toyopet dealers in Japan.
OCT 20, 2017
(TORONTO, ON. – October 20, 2017) Toyota Motor Corporation issued a statement and provided an update regarding its investigation into the impact of Kobe Steel’s recent announcements on improper conduct related to materials used in vehicle bodies,...
OCT 18, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 18, 2017 – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announces the launch of the "Sora1," a Toyota fuel cell bus (FC bus) concept.
OCT 18, 2017
(TORONTO, ON – October 18, 2017) Toyota Canada Inc., announced that it is conducting a safety recall of certain Model Year 2005 – 2007, 2009 and 2010 Sienna vehicles in Canada. Approximately 23, 500 vehicles are involved.
In the involved vehicles,...
OCT 18, 2017
ORONTO, ONTARIO, October 18, 2017 – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has launched the "Fine-Comfort Ride," a fuel cell vehicle (FCV) that envisions mobility in a low-carbon society with advanced utilization of hydrogen and renewable energy.
OCT 17, 2017
(Toronto, ON - October 12, 2017) If you see a big-rig driving around the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach that seems oddly quiet and quick, do not be alarmed! It’s just the future.
OCT 16, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 16, 2017 – Toyota Motor Corporation announced an outline of the concept car “Toyota Concept-i” series that embodies the future vision of a mobility society through which artificial intelligence (AI) enables cars to understand the driver, effectively allowing people and cars to become partners.
OCT 16, 2017
As a Mobility Company, Toyota is Committed to “Freedom of Mobility for All”
First Ever Toyota Mobility Summit Held Today in Athens, Greece
(Toronto, ON – October 16, 2017) Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has launched “Start Your...
OCT 06, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 6, 2017 – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is set to unveil the GR HV SPORTS concept car at its worldwide premiere at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017*, taking place from October 25 through November 5 at Tokyo Big Sight.
OCT 06, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 6, 2017 – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) intends to showcase its new crossover genre concept vehicle, the Tj Cruiser, for the first time at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017* to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 25 through November 5.
OCT 04, 2017
(TORONTO, ONTARIO – October 4, 2017) Toyota Canada Inc., announced that it is conducting a safety recall of certain Model Year 2010 Lexus HS 250h vehicles in Canada, involving 1,147 vehicles.
In the involved vehicles, a manufacturing issue in the...
OCT 03, 2017
(Toronto, ON – October, 3, 2017) – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) experienced another record month of sales, with 22,018 units sold, up 14.2% compared to 2016.
SEP 25, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, September 25, 2017 ― Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have commenced joint research with the aim of promoting the use of partner robots that can help and coexist harmoniously with humans.
SEP 09, 2017
(BROSSARD, QUÉBEC – September 9, 2017) Toyota and the Québec Government share a common goal - to reduce the carbon emissions of vehicles driven by Québec drivers - and they are collaborating to make this a reality. During a meeting with Energy Minister...
SEP 08, 2017
Canada is an ideal market for the development and early adoption of emerging technologies, such as zero-emission vehicles, which have the potential to create new jobs for Canadians and promote a healthy environment.
SEP 06, 2017
(TORONOT, ON. – Sept. 6, 2017) Canadian Blood Services looked for ways to improve production and distribution processes at their Ontario facility. Ace Metal Crafts in Bensenville, Ill., needed to find a way to reduce their production lead time....
SEP 05, 2017
(TORONTO, ON – September 5, 2017) – August was a month of sales records for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), with total sales of 20,036 units for the month, up 7.5% compared to 2016.
AUG 28, 2017
Two Canadian youth – both from Vancouver, BC - have been awarded for their innovative designs at the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest global awards ceremony in Japan. Their artwork was selected from amongst...
AUG 15, 2017
Santa Clara, Calif., August 15, 2017 - Telenav, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNAV), a leading provider of connected car and location-based platform services, announced today that its Scout® GPS Link navigation app is now available in 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles sold in Canada with select other models to follow.
AUG 09, 2017
(Tokyo, Japan – August 9, 2017) Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corporation have concluded a basic agreement for studies on energy conservation and CO2 emissions reduction in convenience store distribution and operation. The two companies...
AUG 04, 2017
(TOKYO, JAPAN – August 4, 2017) Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) signed an agreement today to enter a business and capital alliance, with the aim of further strengthening their lasting partnership.
Today’s agreement...
AUG 02, 2017
(TORONTO, ONTARIO - Aug. 2, 2017) – Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) today announced a sweeping set of new research programs studying the opportunities and addressing the challenges of emerging vehicle technologies.
AUG 01, 2017
(TORONTO, ON – August 1, 2017) Motoring into the second half of 2017, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) recorded an increase in overall sales in July, with 18,961 units sold, up 3.8% compared to 2016.
JUL 20, 2017
(TORONTO, ONTARIO – July 20, 2017) Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), announced today that it is conducting a safety recall involving 240 Model Year 2016 Camry Hybrid vehicles in Canada. Among these 240 vehicles, up to 42 are potentially equipped with a...
JUL 20, 2017
(TORONTO, ON. – July 20, 2017) Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) announced that it is conducting a safety recall of certain accessory engine block heaters installed by dealers in some Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles. Approximately 37,000 vehicles are involved in...
JUL 18, 2017
(TORONTO, ONTARIO – July 17, 2017) As fast moving fires in British Columbia are forcing thousands of people from their homes, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) and Toyota Financial Services (TFS) are contributing $50,000 to help the Canadian Red Cross with their...
JUL 17, 2017
(Toyota City, Japan – July 17, 2017) Toyota Motor Corporation today announced the global launch of Mobilmo™, a mobile app that empowers children to exercise creativity through the craft of making things.
JUL 12, 2017
(TORONTO, ONTARIO – July 12, 2017) A Japanese partnership, consisting of the Kanagawa Prefectural Government, the municipal governments of the cities of Yokohama and Kawasaki, Iwatani Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation...
JUL 11, 2017
(TORONTO, ON. - July 11, 2017) – Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is investing an initial $100 million to launch Toyota AI Ventures, a new corporate venture capital subsidiary designed to provide early-stage financing to startup technology companies.
JUL 06, 2017
(TORONTO, ONTARIO – July 6, 2017) Toyota continues to top the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) awards list. Thirteen Toyota and Lexus vehicles are IIHS award winners, with ten receiving its highest Top Safety Pick+ award, more than any...
JUL 04, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO - July 4, 2017 – Bolstered by the Canadian debut of the all-new Prius Prime, Toyota had its best hybrid sales month ever, with 2,205 units sold, up 7.5% compared to 2016.
JUN 29, 2017
(TORONTO, ON – June 29, 2017) Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), announced that it is conducting a safety recall of certain Model Year 2017 Lexus ES 350 vehicles in Canada. Approximately 19 vehicles are involved. The right‐hand side tie rod assembly in the ...
JUN 15, 2017
(TORONTO, ON. – June 15, 2017) For Toyota, Canadian Blood Services and the Héma-Québec Foundation – three organizations with vastly different products and services but a similar dedication to quality, efficiency and improving the lives of Canadians - an...
JUN 15, 2017
(TORONTO, ON. - June 15, 2017) Toyota Motor Corporation and the Global Institute for Motor Sport Safety (Global Institute)* have launched a four-year research project using Toyota's Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) with the aim of enhancing safety in motorsports.
JUN 13, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO – June 13, 2017 – Toyota Canada Inc. today announced partnerships with four of Canada’s most respected National Sports Organizations.
JUN 13, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, June 13, 2017 –This year, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) claimed a total of nine Vincentric Best Value in Canada™ Awards, and for the fifth time, more than any other auto manufacturer.
JUN 07, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, June 7, 2017 – For most of the past three decades, it was known as Kingsway Toyota – renowned in Edmonton as a proud supporter of its local community and provider of outstanding service for its customers.
JUN 06, 2017
(York Township, Mich. – June 5, 2017) – In the quickly evolving world of mobility, staying ahead of the technology curve is no easy task. For the third year in a row, Toyota hasn’t just kept up with the pack, they’ve set the pace. A recently released...
JUN 01, 2017
(TORONTO, ON – June 1, 2017) Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), announced that it is conducting a safety recall of certain Model Year 2016 V6 engine Toyota Tacoma vehicles in Canada. Approximately 2,398 vehicles are involved.
The V6 engine crankshaft timing...
JUN 01, 2017
All-time record for TCI truck sales, led by made-in-Canada Toyota RAV4
Eleventh consecutive monthly sales record for Lexus
(TORONTO, ONTARIO – June 1, 2017) Led by truck sales – and the Canadian-made RAV4 in particular – Toyota Canada Inc....
MAY 31, 2017
(TORONTO, ON. - May 31, 2017) – Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) today formally launched the next phase of its research mission, celebrating the successful conclusion of its first five years of auto safety research.
MAY 23, 2017
(NEW YORK, May 22, 2017) — The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced today that it is exploring blockchain and distributed ledger technology (BC/DL) for use in the development of a new mobility ecosystem that could accelerate development of autonomous driving technology.
MAY 19, 2017
(TOKYO, JAPAN – May 19, 2017) Toyota Motor Corporation (President: Akio Toyoda), Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (President: Hiroto Saikawa), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (President: Takahiro Hachigo), JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy (President: Tsutomu Sugimori), Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
MAY 12, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, (May 12, 2017) – As extensive flooding in several provinces across Canada is forcing thousands of people from their homes, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) and Toyota Financial Services (TFS) are contributing $50,000 to help the Canadian Red Cross with their ongoing relief efforts in the affected communities.
MAY 02, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 2, 2017 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI)’s Lexus luxury division recorded a best-ever month and a tenth consecutive monthly sales record, with 2,651 Lexus units sold in April, up 11.1% compared to 2016.
APR 27, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO – April 27, 2017 Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), announced that it is conducting a safety recall of certain Model Year 2016 and 2017 Toyota Tacoma vehicles in Canada. Approximately 15,000 vehicles are involved.
The involved vehicles have...
APR 26, 2017
(TOYOTA CITY, JAPAN – April 26, 2017) Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun trial operations of the pressurized combined power generation system (hereafter, hybrid power generation system) which has been installed at Motomachi Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture in Japan.
APR 24, 2017
Bangkok, Thailand (April 20, 2017) ― The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) inaugural project to mitigate traffic congestion in Bangkok, Thailand has ended. TMF held a closing ceremony to share the outcomes of the project.
The project began in April...
APR 20, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, April 20, 2017 – This Earth Day – April 22 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) would like you to take a moment to think about the environmental and financial impact of what you drive, how you drive it and how you maintain it.
APR 19, 2017
LOS ANGELES (April 19, 2017) — Picture the 710 Freeway heading south, bumper-to-bumper semis hauling cargo to and from the bustling Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Now imagine those trucks are moving that cargo, quietly, quickly and without producing any emissions. Toyota is working to make this vision a reality.
APR 12, 2017
(TORONTO, ON. – April 12, 2017) Toyota Prius Prime was declared the 2017 World Green Car today at the New York International Auto Show.
APR 12, 2017
(TORONTO, ON. - April 12, 2017) Toyota Motor Corporation will launch a rental service for the Welwalk WW-1000 robot from the fall of 2017. The Welwalk WW-1000 is designed to aid in the rehabilitation of individuals with lower limb paralysis as a result of stroke and other causes.
APR 03, 2017
TORONTO, ON., March 30, 2017 — The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) will collaborate with research entities, universities and companies on materials science research, investing approximately $35 million over the next four years in research that uses artificial intelligence to help accelerate the design and discovery of advanced materials.
APR 03, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, April 3, 2017 – Two Toyota vehicles and one Lexus SUV – all proudly made in Canada – had particularly strong March sales for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI).
MAR 23, 2017
TORONTO, ON., March 23, 2017 – Invite children to think about what “dream cars” should be, let them unleash their imaginations with colourful drawings, and get ready to be inspired. That’s the essence of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest.
MAR 06, 2017
Participants to experience new Toyota Safety Sense demonstration first hand
kartSTART celebrates 7th year with a new stop added to the 2017 nationwide tour
TORONTO, ONTARIO (March 6, 2017) – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) announced today that, by...
MAR 03, 2017
New platform expands sensor array and advances autonomous vehicle research
Developed for flexible, plug-and-play testing of ‘Chauffeur’ and ‘Guardian’ research tracks
(PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA – March 3, 2017) The Toyota Research Institute (TRI)...
MAR 01, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, March 1, 2017 – After several months of soaring Toyota truck and SUV sales commanding the lion’s share of the attention, Toyota’s made-in-Canada Corolla is back in the spotlight and delivering exceptional value to an increasing number of Canadians.
FEB 24, 2017
TORONTO, ON, February 27, 2017―Toyota Motor Corporation delivered the first fuel cell bus (FC bus) sold under the Toyota brand to the Bureau of Transportation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
FEB 23, 2017
Toyota Motor North America receives 10 segment awards
Lexus and Toyota models lead more than half of all segments
(TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA – Feb. 22, 2017) The Lexus brand has captured the highest ranking in vehicle dependability among all...
FEB 22, 2017
(TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA – February 20, 2017) On February 17, The California Energy Commission (CEC) posted a Notice of Proposed Award (NOPA) outlining subsidies to support hydrogen refueling infrastructure in California. Shell, in partnership with Toyota,...
FEB 22, 2017
New catalyst is world’s first1 integrally molded FLAD®2 substrate
Groundbreaking design reduces catalyst volume by 20%
(TOYOTA CITY, JAPAN – February 22, 2017) Toyota Motor Corporation announces the commercial availability of a new, smaller...
FEB 16, 2017
(PLANO, TEXAS – Feb. 16, 2017) Toyota was once again named by Fortune as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” and named the No. 1 Motor Vehicle company for the third consecutive year in an annual ranking. Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”...
FEB 16, 2017
(TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 16, 2017) Discover what drives you forward, in the Toyota exhibit at the Canadian International Auto Show – February 17-26, 2017 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
FEB 15, 2017
(TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 15, 2017) For the first time since Rally China in 1999, Toyota has won a round of the FIA World Rally Championship: on only the second event for the all-new Yaris WRC.
FEB 15, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, February 15, 2017 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has received 15 more residual / retained value awards from two prominent organizations.
FEB 15, 2017
TORONTO (ONTARIO), LE 15 FÉVRIER 2017. – Pour la premiere fois depuis le Rallye de Chine en 1999, Toyota remporte une manche du Championnat du Monde des Rallyes depuis le avec la Yaris WRC en montant sur la plus haute marche du podium dès la deuxième épreuve de la saison.
FEB 14, 2017
(TORONTO, ON – February 13, 2017) Toyota is proud to announce cumulative global hybrid vehicle (HV) sales of more than 10 million units as of January 31. Last year, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) set a Canadian benchmark, selling 19,787 hybrids – an all-time...
FEB 09, 2017
(TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 9, 2017) Families on the go, TRD style! Toyota’s Tundra full-size pickup truck and Sequoia large SUV have long been ideal for adventuresome families in need of that unique combination of performance, utility, towing ability and comfort.
FEB 07, 2017
(TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 14, 2017) Visit the Toyota display at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto and discover Toyota’s vision for bringing a better future to Canadians and the communities in which they live.
FEB 01, 2017
TORONTO, ON., February 1, 2017 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has started 2017 the same way it ended 2016 – with a sales record. TCI set a new January sales record with 12,176 vehicles sold, up 1.1% compared to last year.
JAN 24, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, January 24, 2017 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 6,157 Model Year 2016 and 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles in Canada.
The involved vehicles are equipped with resin rear step...
JAN 23, 2017
TORONTO, ON., January 23, 2017 – Toyota was voted as the Most Trusted Brand™ of hybrid car and passenger car manufacturers in the annual Trusted Brand™ study conducted by Reader’s Digest.
Nearly 20,000 more Canadians switched to hybrid vehicles in...
JAN 20, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, January 20, 2017 – In 2016, Toyota achieved another record year of North American vehicle production with 2,124,608 vehicles built at its North American vehicle assembly plants. Production volume was up 4.4 percent over the previous...
JAN 17, 2017
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, January 17, 2017 – Thirteen leading energy, transport and industry companies have today launched a global initiative to voice a united vision and long-term ambition for hydrogen to foster the energy transition.
In the first global...
JAN 17, 2017
Davos (Suisse), le 17 janvier 2017. – Treize chefs de file des secteurs de l’énergie, du transport et de l’industrie ont lancé aujourd’hui une initiative mondiale afin d’afficher une vision unifiée et une ambition à long terme favorisant la transition...
JAN 13, 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO, January 13, 2017 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today announced that, based on recent information from Takata as required by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it is expanding its recall involving Takata front passenger...
JAN 05, 2017
TORONTO, January 5, 2017 – Thanks to increasing gas prices, Canadians from coast to coast to coast are bracing themselves for a more expensive year of driving in 2017.
JAN 04, 2017
TORONTO, January 4, 2017 – Nearly 20,000 more Canadians switched to hybrid vehicles in 2016 and this helped fuel overall annual sales growth of 4.2% for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI).
DEC 22, 2016
TORONTO, ONTARIO, December 22, 2016 — For the third year in a row, Toyota has topped the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) annual list of safety awards. Eleven Toyota and Lexus vehicles won IIHS awards in 2017, with nine receiving its highest award, the TOP SAFETY PICK+, the most of any manufacturer.
DEC 15, 2016
TORONTO, ONTARIO, December 15, 2016 – For Toyota, boldly shaping the future of mobility starts with striving toward reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Canada and the United States, as released in its sixteenth annual North American...
DEC 13, 2016
TORONTO, ONTARIO, December 13, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc., announced that it is conducting a safety recall of one Model Year 2017 Toyota Camry vehicle in Canada.
During vehicle assembly, it is possible that incorrect fasteners were used to install...
DEC 01, 2016
TORONTO, ONTARIO, December 1, 2016 – With another month left in the year, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is reporting that both hybrids and trucks have already set annual sales records with 18,420 units sold, up 46.1% and 119,516 units sold, up 11.0% year-over-year, respectively.
NOV 24, 2016
TORONTO, ONTARIO, November 24, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has launched a fully redesigned Toyota.ca, with a range of enhancements that make the website ideal for today’s consumer.
NOV 23, 2016
BANGKOK, THAILAND, November 23, 2015 ― Today, the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) joined with Chulalongkorn University (Chula) to celebrate an ongoing project to combat Bangkok's traffic congestion. The project is targeting the Sathorn District, one of...
NOV 22, 2016
(TORONTO, Ontario – November 22, 2016) Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 60,000 Model Year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna vehicles in Canada.
NOV 17, 2016
LOS ANGELES, CA, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 – Toyota has long maintained that hydrogen fuel cell technology could be a zero emission solution across a broad spectrum of vehicle types. The scalability of this technology is enabling the automaker to explore a semi-trailer truck application for a California-based feasibility study.
NOV 10, 2016
(TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 10, 2016) Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne drove Toyota’s first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle today, taking a 2016 Toyota Mirai sedan for a spin around Queen’s Park in Toronto.
NOV 02, 2016
TORONTO, ONTARIO, November 2, 2016 – The Toyota Camry was chosen as the Top Family Car Pick in autoTRADER.ca’s inaugural 2017 Overall Top Pick award.
NOV 01, 2016
Toronto, ON, November 1, 2016 – Lexus is reporting its best month ever for Canadian sales with a 5.9% increase in overall sales and a total of 2,418 units sold. Lexus luxury SUV sales were led by the RX, with 853 units sold, up 30.4% compared to...
NOV 01, 2016
(TORONTO, ON – November 1, 2016) Building on the success of a first run in Ontario earlier in 2016, Toyota Canada is launching “Towards Tomorrow by Toyota” at select shopping centres in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia this fall.
OCT 21, 2016
TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 21, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 601 Model Year 2016 Toyota Highlander vehicles in Canada.
On the involved vehicles, there is a possibility that the wire...
OCT 20, 2016
TOKYO, JAPAN, October 20, 2016 ― Toyota Motor Corporation will begin to sell fuel cell buses (FC buses) under the Toyota brand from early 2017. Having already undergone repeated field tests for practical use, the Bureau of Transportation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to utilize two of these FC buses (model name: Toyota FC Bus) as fixed-route buses.
OCT 19, 2016
TOYOTA CITY, JAPAN, October 19, 2016 – Fifty years ago, on October 20, 1966, at a time when interest in cars was growing rapidly in Japan, Toyota unveiled the first-generation Corolla.
OCT 13, 2016
TOKYO, JAPAN, October 13, 2016 – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Komeda Co., Ltd. (Komeda), and KDDI Corporation (KDDI) have been running a project that utilizes a smartphone application called Driving Barista.
OCT 12, 2016
TOKYO, JAPAN, October 12, 2016 ― Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that both companies have agreed to start exploring ideas that are directed towards a business partnership.
OCT 12, 2016
TORONTO, ON., Oct. 12, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 2,780 Model Year 2016 and 2017 Toyota Prius sedan vehicles in Canada.
OCT 11, 2016
PLANO, TEXAS, October 12, 2016 – Toyota: most valuable automaker. Top global Asian brand.
OCT 03, 2016
TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 3, 2016 – If your child loves art, is inspired by imagination, and has a vision for the future of mobility, Toyota Canada wants to see their wildest ideas.
OCT 03, 2016
TOYOTA CITY, JAPAN, October 3, 2016 – Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) plans to launch sales of its compact and cuddlesome "Kirobo Mini" communication partner through Toyota vehicle dealers across Japan in 2017. The nationwide rollout will be preceded by presales at designated dealers in Tokyo and Aichi Prefecture this winter, for which advanced orders will be taken online. Kiboro Mini is tentatively priced at 39,800 Japanese Yen (excluding tax).
OCT 03, 2016
TORONTO, ON, October 3, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has reported another record month for hybrid vehicle and truck sales. Overall TCI sales were down slightly (0.5%) compared to last year, with a total of 19,233 Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles sold in September. The Toyota division (including Scion) logged sales of 17,056 units, down 0.7% compared to 2015, while the Lexus division saw total sales of 2,177 units, up 0.4 % compared to last year.
SEP 30, 2016
(TORONTO, ON – September, 2016) Toyota will phase out the use of Takata frontal airbag inflators in production of new vehicles that contain phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant without a drying agent (“desiccant”) by the end of October 2016.
SEP 29, 2016
Ottawa, September 29th, 2016 /CNW/ - Startling results of a national public opinion survey about automated vehicles revealed that public misperceptions and over-confidence in these technologies may have unintended consequences for driver behaviour. The May 2016 poll was released today by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) in partnership with the Toyota Canada Foundation (TCF). More than 2,600 Canadian drivers responded to the poll that investigated driver knowledge, attitudes, and practices in relation to much anticipated, semi- and fully-automated vehicles.
SEP 20, 2016
TOKYO, JAPAN, September 20, 2016 – Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Komeda Co., Ltd. (Komeda), and KDDI Corporation (KDDI) will begin an initiative on September 20, 2016 by utilizing a smartphone application called Driving Barista.
SEP 15, 2016
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA, September 15, 2016 – Toyota Research Institute (TRI) today announced that it will join forces with the Open Source Robotics Foundation (OSRF) and its newly-formed for-profit subsidiary Open Source Robotics Corporation (OSRC) to expand the development of both open source and proprietary tools for Toyota’s fast-growing robotics and automated vehicle research initiatives.
SEP 13, 2016
(TORONTO, Ontario – September 14, 2016) Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 175 Model Year 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles in Canada.
SEP 12, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, September 12, 2016 – Take emerging virtual reality technologies, add one of the world’s most recognized visual architects and mix in an Emmy-award winning director and the most technologically advanced hybrid vehicle in...
SEP 01, 2016
TORONTO, ON, September 1, 2016 – Led by hybrids and trucks, August sales for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) were up 1.9% compared to last year, with a total of 18,631 Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles sold. The Toyota division (including Scion) recorded sales of 16,659 units in August, up 1.8% compared to 2015, while the Lexus division recorded total sales of 1,972 units, up 2.1% compared to last year.
AUG 30, 2016
TORONTO, ON., August 29, 2016 - Two young Canadian artists won bronze at the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest global awards ceremony in Japan. Their works of art were chosen from 855,371 submissions from more than 80 countries.
AUG 11, 2016
(TORONTO, ON – August 11, 2016) Toyota Canada Inc. today announced that it is changing the remedy for 21,722 Model Year 2006 ‐ 2011 RAV4 and Model Year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles involved in a 2013 recall.
In the earlier action, if the nuts for...
AUG 03, 2016
TORONTO, ON, August 3, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is continuing to sell record numbers of hybrid vehicles to Canadians.
JUL 22, 2016
VANCOUVER, B.C. July 22, 2016 – The Toyota Canada Foundation is donating $25,000 to Vancouver’s Nikkei Place Foundation to support volunteering and mentorship programs for future leaders.
JUL 05, 2016
TORONTO, ON, July 5, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) was honoured with more Vincentric Best Value in Canada™ Awards than any other automotive manufacturer, demonstrating value across the breadth of TCI’s vehicle lineup.
JUL 04, 2016
TORONTO, ON., July 4, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 22,004 Toyota, Scion and Lexus vehicles in June, up 6.4% compared to 2015. Sales for the first half of the year reached 113,410, up 8% compared to the first six months of 2015.
JUN 30, 2016
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, June 30, 2016 – Whether it’s creating artificial skin for pedestrian safety mannequins, helping autonomous vehicles detect and safely react to emergency vehicles or fabrics that clean themselves, Toyota leads the way in anticipating...
JUN 28, 2016
(TORONTO, ON – June 28, 2016) Toyota Canada Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 12,931 Model Year 2010 ‐ 2012 Prius; 2010 Prius Plug‐In Hybrids and 2011 and 2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles.
The involved vehicles...
JUN 22, 2016
Toyota City, Japan, June 22, 2016 -- Toyota Motor Corporation has added three new models to represent children aged ten, six, and three to Version 4 of its Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) virtual crash dummy software. THUMS allows injuries sustained by human bodies during vehicle crashes to be simulated on computer, and sales of the new models will begin from this autumn.
JUN 22, 2016
PLANO, TEXAS, June 22, 2016 – MIT Technology Review has named Toyota one of the world’s smartest companies, placing the automaker among respected tech leaders like Amazon, Alphabet, and Facebook, and ahead of others such as Microsoft, IBM, and Intel....
JUN 15, 2016
PLANO, TEXAS, June 15, 2016 – In April, Toyota Connected was announced. The new company, according to the press release, is intended to “significantly expand…capabilities in the fields of data management and data services development.”
JUN 02, 2016
TOKYO, JAPAN, June 2, 2016 – Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and KDDI Corporation (KDDI) have partnered to establish a global communications platform. The platform will enable the operation of communications networks throughout the world to support car...
JUN 01, 2016
TORONTO, ON., June 1, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 22,158 Toyota, Scion and Lexus vehicles in May, down 0.7% compared to 2015. For the seventeenth straight month, a monthly record was set for TCI truck sales, with 11,938 units sold, up 6.9%.
MAY 30, 2016
(Milton, ON – May 30, 2016) With the commitment to high performance in mind, Cycling Canada announced today at the Mattamy National Cycling Center in Milton, Ontario, that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with Lexus Canada...
MAY 25, 2016
(TORONTO, ON. – May 25, 2016) Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today announced that it is recalling approximately 1,836 Model Year 2015 Yaris Hatchback vehicles.
In the involved vehicles there is a possibility that a front shock absorber (strut) mounting...
MAY 20, 2016
(TORONTO, ON. – May 20, 2016) Toyota Motor Corporation announced today that the cumulative total of its global hybrid vehicle sales has surpassed nine million units1 as of April 30, including more than 120,000 in Canada. This latest million unit...
MAY 12, 2016
(TORONTO, ON – May 11, 2016) A positive website experience helps automakers attract customers to dealerships by almost threefold according to the J.D. Power 2016 Canadian Manufacturer Website Evaluation StudySM (MWES). Lexus tied for highest rank overall based on responses from 3,380 new-vehicle shoppers who indicate they will be in the market for a new vehicle within the next 24 months.
MAY 06, 2016
TORONTO, ON., (May 6, 2016) – In efforts to aid communities affected by the Alberta Fires, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) and Toyota Financial Services (TFS) today committed $100,000 in support of relief efforts in the province by the Canadian Red Cross.
MAY 03, 2016
April TCI sales up 15.4% compared to last year
Best month ever for TCI truck sales
Best month ever for Lexus sales
TORONTO, ON., May 3, 2016 – Now with more than five million vehicles sold in Canada, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 23,822 Toyota,...
APR 26, 2016
BURNABY, B.C., April 26, 2016 – After nearly a quarter century as an integral part of the Burnaby community, Destination Toyota is celebrating the beginning of an exciting new era with the grand opening ceremony of a new 90,000-square-foot dealership at 4451 Still Creek Drive.
APR 22, 2016
TORONTO, ON., April 22, 2016 – Toyota Canada’s commitment to environmental sustainability was extended through Earth Day initiatives this week.
“Earth Day is a great reminder of the responsibility each individual has to the environment every day,” said...
APR 14, 2016
TORONTO, ON., April 14, 2016 – After receiving a record number of entries, the judges of this year’s Toyota Dream Car Art Contest completed the difficult task of choosing the nine Canadian winners.
APR 13, 2016
TORONTO, ON., April 13, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. today announced that it is recalling approximately 1,012 Model Year 2016 Avalon and 193 Model Year 2016 Camry sedans.
APR 13, 2016
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, April 13, 2016 – On the heels of last week’s announcement that Toyota is putting more boots on the ground in Ann Arbor to study fully autonomous driving and advanced mobility, Toyota also will be deploying cars on the road for real world testing.
APR 12, 2016
TORONTO, ON., April 12, 2016 – Lexus International today announced it has sold over one million hybrid vehicles globally since the world’s first hybrid luxury vehicle, the RX 400h, went on sale in April 2005.
APR 12, 2016
MILAN, ITALY, April 12, 2016 – Lexus International announced that an elite judging committee has named AGAR PLASTICITY by AMAM the Grand Prix winner of the Lexus Design Award 2016. AGAR PLASTICITY is a project exploring how agar, a gelatinous material obtained from marine algae, can be used as an environmentally friendly packaging material alternative to plastic.
APR 07, 2016
Toyota Research Institute-ANN will fund artificial intelligence, materials science and robotics research at University of Michigan
APR 06, 2016
TORONTO, ON., April 6, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. today announced that it is recalling approximately 858 Model Year 2016 Toyota RAV4; approximately 9 Model Year 2016 RX350; and approximately 319 Model Year 2016 ES350.
The involved vehicles are...
APR 01, 2016
TORONTO, ON., April 1, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 19,097 Toyota, Scion and Lexus vehicles in March, up 13.6% compared to 2015. For the first quarter of the year, the total of 45,426 units sold was up 9.9% compared to 2015.
MAR 24, 2016
Toronto, ON. March 24, 2016 – Advanced automatic safety technology that was once available on only the most luxurious new vehicles is about to be included as standard equipment on almost every Lexus and Toyota model and trim level in Canada. Announced...
MAR 07, 2016
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, March 7, 2016 – Mobility is empowering. That’s why Toyota is working to develop a wearable device for the blind and visually impaired that will help them do more with greater freedom, independence and confidence. Called Project BLAID, it reflects the company’s commitment to enrich lives by advancing the freedom of mobility for all.
MAR 02, 2016
TORONTO, ON., March 2, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. today announced that it is expanding two of its recalls involving Takata front passenger airbag inflators. This will add model years of certain vehicles previously recalled and will cover all remaining dual-stage front passenger inflators of a particular type, as a precautionary measure.
MAR 01, 2016
TORONTO, ON., March 1, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 14,284 Toyota, Scion and Lexus vehicles in February, up 9.9% compared to 2015. It’s a new February record, which follows a new January record that started the year...
FEB 19, 2016
(TORONTO, ON. – February 19, 2016) Toyota and Canadian Blood Services are pleased to share the results of their unique partnership over the past year. Toyota has been sharing its manufacturing process knowledge with Canadian Blood Services, a...
FEB 11, 2016
Visit Toyota and discover a vision for Ever Better Cars, beginning with the Toyota Urban Utility concept vehicle (“U Squared”), which makes its global motor show debut at the 2016 Canadian International Auto Show, February 12-21 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
FEB 10, 2016
CBB awards presented to Cyril Dimitris, VP of Sales and Marketing, Toyota Canada Inc.
TORONTO, ON., February 10, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has been recognized with six 2016 Best Retained Value Awards from Canadian Black Book (CBB) and six ALG...
FEB 02, 2016
TORONTO, ON., February 2, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 12,045 Toyota, Scion and Lexus vehicles in January, up 4.5% compared to 2015. That is a new January record.
JAN 05, 2016
TORONTO, ON., January 5, 2016 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 209,050 Toyota, Scion and Lexus vehicles in 2015, up 4.1% compared to 2014. It was the second-best year of sales ever for TCI, led by the best year ever for sales of trucks, at 116,156, up 16.2% compared to 2014.
DEC 23, 2015
TORONTO, ON., December 23, 2015 –Toyota Canada (TCI) recently announced that its longstanding support for the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) is being strengthened by its intent to donate a total of $250,000 by 2025.
TCI will donate $25,000...
DEC 03, 2015
TORONTO, ON – December 3, 2015 – Toyota today announced executive changes across its North American operations, effective as of January 16, 2016.
The appointments reflect Toyota’s ongoing efforts to diversify its global leadership team and to...
DEC 01, 2015
Best year ever for TCI truck sales
Fourteenth straight monthly record for Lexus sales
Best November ever for Scion sales
TORONTO, ON., December 1, 2015 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 15,830 vehicles in November, up 5.8% compared to last...
DEC 01, 2015
TORONTO, ON., December 1, 2015 – Toyota today released its fifteenth annual North American Environmental Report.
The report highlights the progress made during the past 12 months in achieving goals and targets set in the company’s Environmental...
NOV 10, 2015
CAMBRIDGE, ON., November 10, 2015 – Toyota announced today that it will produce RAV4 vehicles in its Cambridge North Assembly plant starting in 2019. With Lexus RX in Cambridge, and Toyota RAV4 in Woodstock and Cambridge, Toyota Motor Manufacturing...
NOV 03, 2015
TORONTO, ON., November 3, 2015 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 3,137 Model Year 2013-2015 Toyota Avalon and Lexus ES350 and Lexus ES300h sedans.
In the involved vehicles, under...
NOV 03, 2015
Best month ever for Lexus; annual sales record set two months before year-end
Best month ever for TCI truck sales, with tenth consecutive monthly record
Best October ever for overall TCI and Scion sales
TORONTO, ON., November 3, 2015 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI)...
NOV 02, 2015