Toyota
Electric air taxi test flight successfully conducted in Japan
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company specialising in electric air taxis, has successfully completed its first international exhibition flight in Japan. The flight recently took place at Toyota’s Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Shizuoka.
Toyota and NTT to invest $3.26 bln in autonomous driving research
Toyota Motor Corp. and the Japanese telecom company Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (NTT) are investing 500 billion yen ($3.26 billion) in artificial intelligence research and development to create advanced software aimed at making autonomous driving safer.
Toyota invests $500 mln in electric air taxi startup
Toyota has made a $500 million investment in Joby Aviation, a California-based startup focused on developing electric air taxis, according to a recent blog post by Toyota.
BMW to launch first hydrogen vehicle by 2028
BMW announced on Thursday that it intends to use fuel cell technology developed in partnership with Toyota Motor Corp. to launch its first hydrogen-powered vehicle on the market in 2028.
Toyota unveils new 'adaptable' engines for both hybrid and biofuel cars
Toyota has recently unveiled a new line of compact 'adaptable' engines that are designed to work with both hybrid cars and those that run on biofuels. According to the company, these new engines are intended to reduce carbon emissions while catering to diverse customer needs.
Japanese auto giant Toyota posts record net profit
Toyota reported record annual net profit of more than $30 billion on Wednesday but the world's largest automaker by sales warned that the current year would be less spectacular
Toyota to get an earnings lift from hybrids as EV hype cools
While strong in hybrids, Toyota remains a laggard when it comes to EVs, behind rivals such as Tesla
Tesla reports drop in auto sales, while Toyota sees US surge
Elon Musk's auto giant reported 386,810 global deliveries over the period, down 8.5 percent, reflecting in part a weak sales market in China, where it faces heavy competition from local electric vehicle (EV) makers
Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and Japan
Toyota's US sales for February surged 16% and in Europe gained 14%, Japan sales tumbled by a third
Toyota Motor to restart vehicle plants in Japan from Monday
Toyota would restart its vehicle plants from Monday, deciding about operations separately on January 15
Toyota unveils all-electric Land Cruiser concept
Toyota has pulled back the curtain on its electrifying plans for this year's Japan Mobility Show, revealing an all-electric Land Cruiser concept that could be set to rival other three-row EV competitors, or simply hint at what's on the horizon.
Toyota to halt operations at all Japan assembly plants due to system failure
Toyota Motor Corp will suspend operations at all of its assembly plants in Japan from Tuesday afternoon due to a malfunction with its production system, it said, likely bringing domestic output to a standstill for the world's top automaker
Toyota unveiled the new Land Cruiser
Toyota has revealed the latest addition to its lineup, the Land Cruiser "250" Series, set to launch in Japan during the first half of 2024.
The twin cam dreams
Toyota Corolla is a popular name known for guaranteed comfort, fuel economy and an overall hassle-free experience for years of ownership.
'Fantastic' Ferrari triumph at Le Mans on return after 50 years
The celebrated Italian constructor won the centenary edition to foil Toyota's hunt for a sixth successive win in motorsport's fabled endurance classic
Toyota bZ4X - The new electric SUV on the block
With commuting in mind, one of the first completely electronic subcompact SUVs from Toyota - the brand new bZ4X - looks to shake up a few things in the world of EVs.
Toyota Axio or Honda Grace: Which one should you go for?
If you have a budget of Tk. 20-22 lakh and planning to buy a mid-sized daily driver sedan to get around the city, you either have to seek the second-hand market for old Premallions, which is always a gamble to buy or you could play a bit safer and get your hands on reconditioned vehicles such as the Toyota Axio or Honda Grace. These old reliables are among the most popular cars even today, getting more and more common around Dhaka city and cementing themselves as the top choice among the budget-oriented reconditioned markets. However, with the same price range and so many similar features, which do you go for? Toyota Axio or Honda Grace? Here are some key differences to consider.
Our picks for hatchback cars under Tk 20 lakh
While there are plenty of good hatchbacks to choose from, here are our recommendations for hatchbacks under the Tk. 20 lakh price tag.
15th Dhaka Motor Show 2022
Every year, Dhaka Motor Show is held by CEMS Global for three days and gathers the country's automotive enthusiasts, bike enthusiasts, consumers and commercial and industry professionals. This year’s show at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) was the biggest one compared to its predecessors as they booked the whole ICCB, as it was finally held after two years after coming out of an ongoing pandemic.