Toyota
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Toyota launches bZ3X SUV, its cheapest EV in China with $15,150 starting price
Toyota's bZ3X seems to be seeing good initial acceptance, securing over 10,000 orders in its first hour of launch.
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Toyota to follow Tesla's step in building wholly-owned plant in Shanghai to produce Lexus EVs
The new plant is scheduled to start production in 2027 with an initial capacity of about 100,000 units per year.
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Lexus seeks to build wholly-owned plant in China, starting with production of UX hybrid and 1 BEV, report says
The models will be sold in China and also to overseas markets such as Japan, according to local media.
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Lexus to equip its EVs with LiDARs from RoboSense, report says
In the meantime, Xpeng, one of the first EV makers to use LiDARs, will ditch the component on its upcoming new model, the P7+.
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Toyota seeks to build EV plant in Shanghai, hoping for Tesla-like treatment, report says
Toyota is in discussions with Shanghai authorities about the possibility of building a wholly owned factory to produce Lexus' EVs, according to Bloomberg.
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Toyota to adopt local startup Momenta's driver assistance solution in China
GAC Toyota and Momenta have jointly created a full-scenario smart driving solution, and the bZ3X will be the first to feature it.
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Toyota may adopt BYD's DM-i hybrid tech in China, report says
One of the key reasons why Toyota is leaning towards adopting BYD's DM-i technology is that it is less expensive and relatively mature, according to local media.
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Toyota reportedly to use Huawei's assisted driving solution in its global models
Toyota's global models will use a solution jointly developed by the carmaker with Huawei and Momenta, according to local media.
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Toyota recalls 25,815 bZ3 EVs in China due to inaccurate remaining power estimate
Some vehicles' dashboards may show a higher remaining battery charge than actual, and in extreme cases, the vehicle can lose power before the charging warning light comes on.
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Toyota, Pony plan to set up joint venture to run robotaxi business in China
Toyota, Pony.ai plan to invest a total of more than RMB 1 billion to set up a joint venture within the year, which will launch robotaxi cars built on Toyota's pure electric vehicles.
