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Toyota unveils 2 New bZ series EV models at Auto Shanghai

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Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled two BEV concept models, the bZ Sport Crossover Concept and bZ FlexSpace Concept, at Auto Shanghai. The concept models are being developed as part of the Toyota bZ series, a brand dedicated to BEVs. It is planned to be produced and sold by FAW Toyota Motor.

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Toyota North America joins Auto/Steel Partnership

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Toyota Motor North America has joined the Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP). Auto/Steel Partnership is a consortium of steel mills including members of the American Iron and Steel Institute’s Automotive Applications Council; General Motors Company; Stellantis; Toyota and tier one affiliates.

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Toyota is being squeezed out of the world’s largest auto market as the shift to EVs heats up

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Toyota is losing out as the world’s largest auto market accelerates its shift to EVs. more… The post Toyota is being squeezed out of the world’s largest auto market as the shift to EVs heats up appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

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Toyota showcased its experimental hydrogen-powered combustion engine technology in the multiple award-winning GR Yaris. The hydrogen fuel, fuel tanks and refueling process of the experimental vehicle are the same as found in the Mirai, Toyota’s commercially available flagship fuel cell electric vehicle. 2022 GR Yaris Hydrogen.

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Toyota was the most searched auto brand in 2023, but Tesla still dominates EV queries

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Still, gas and hybrid specialist Toyota remained the most searched auto brand, not by any specific state. What should come as no surprise to most people is that American automaker Tesla dominated Google Trends search data for EVs last year.

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Toyota reveals bZ Compact SUV Concept in US

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Toyota revealed its bZ Compact SUV Concept in Los Angeles, making its world premiere to kick off the opening of the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show at the LA Convention Center. The Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept is designed as a full battery-electric vehicle, using a clean-vital design approach.

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Toyota introduces Grand Highlander with 3 powertrains

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The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander made its world premiere before the opening day of the Chicago Auto Show. The Hybrid MAX powertrain makes Grand Highlander the most powerful Mid-SUV Toyota has ever built. It is available in three powertrains across three grades: the 2.4L turbo gas engine, the 2.5L With a 0-60 time of 6.3