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Toyota Motor

EV battle heats up: BYD, Toyota, Nissan at Beijing motor show

Major automakers from across the globe are showcasing their latest electric vehicle models and applications of artificial intelligence at the Beijing motor show, which opened on Friday, with green cars drawing attention amid higher gasoline prices triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

24 Apr 2026-10:56
Activist pressure drives Japanese firms to end cross-shareholdings

Japanese companies are accelerating governance reforms, driven by activist pressure and the fear of being targeted, as they unwind cross-shareholdings that have linked firms for decades.

09 Mar 2026-10:42
Nintendo plans $1.9 billion share sale by banks

Nintendo is preparing a major unwinding of strategic cross-shareholdings that could see banks sell roughly 300 billion yen ($1.9 billion) worth of shares in the gaming giant.

27 Feb 2026-09:41
Japan business lobby delays meeting with Elliott

Keidanren, Japan’s largest business lobby, has postponed a private meeting planned for next month with activist investor Elliott Investment Management, a Keidanren official said on Tuesday.

24 Feb 2026-14:30
Toyota group extends buyout bid deadline

A company within the Toyota group has extended the tender offer deadline for its planned buyout of Toyota Industries, giving shareholders more time to decide whether to participate in the deal.

12 Feb 2026-11:10
Toyota keeps global sales crown for sixth straight year

Japanese automaker Toyota Motor retained its position as the world’s top-selling carmaker in 2025, further widening the gap with its closest rival, Volkswagen.

29 Jan 2026-15:22
Toyota raises offer for Toyota Industries by 15%

Toyota Motor group company Denso announced it will raise its tender offer for Toyota Industries to 18,800 yen ($118.11) per share, up 15% from the previous 16,300 yen offer. The move is part of Denso’s plan to take the forklift maker private.

14 Jan 2026-12:40
Toyota says no immediate chip shortage risk despite Nexperia export restrictions

Toyota Motor CEO Koji Sato said the automaker is not facing an immediate chip shortage, even as recent Chinese export restrictions on Dutch chipmaker Nexperia raise concerns across the industry. Speaking at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, Sato acknowledged “some risk” but stressed there is no sudden threat to production.

31 Oct 2025-09:55
Toyota accelerates India expansion with new SUVs and rural push

Japanese automaker Toyota plans to launch 15 new and refreshed models in India by 2030 while deepening its rural network, as record profits make India a key growth market.

30 Oct 2025-13:45
Toyota may import U.S.-made vehicles to Japan during Trump visit

Toyota may announce plans to import U.S.-made cars to Japan during President Trump’s visit. The move could help narrow Japan’s trade deficit with the U.S.

25 Oct 2025-10:20