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Moving beyond prototypes to delivering the highest quality, highest performance short-range lidar sensor with integrated perception, multi-echo sensing, and versatility for demanding, mission-critical applications

Orlando, Florida, Oct 23, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - MicroVision, Inc. ( MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, security and defense, intelligent infrastructure, and automotive applications, today announced the much-anticipated commercial production launch of MOVIA Pro, shipping sensors to meet customer demand. MOVIA Pro is the company's next-generation short-range lidar sensor uniquely engineered to deliver differentiated sensing performance and onboard perception capabilities, with flexible integration across intelligent infrastructure, unmanned aerial, industrial robotics, and other emerging autonomous applications.

As the lidar industry transitions toward solid-state architectures that enable cost-effective sensing solutions, MicroVision's MOVIA Pro is designed to deliver enhanced short-range detection performance for demanding applications. By combining advanced sensing capabilities with onboard perception, MOVIA Pro makes high-performance lidar more accessible across a broader range of autonomous and intelligent systems.

MOVIA Pro joins the company's broader portfolio of short- and long-range lidar technologies, airborne sensing solutions and advanced perception software, providing customers with configurable solutions for a growing range of operating environments. The launch of MOVIA Pro reinforces MicroVision's transformation into a diversified perception technology company focused on delivering commercially ready solutions for industrial, intelligent infrastructure, security and defense, and emerging autonomous applications.

"We're thrilled to meet pent-up customer demand with this production launch of MOVIA Pro," said Glen DeVos, CEO of MicroVision. "Customers are ready to progress from evaluation of prototypes to launching commercial programs, and we are pleased to support their progression. Our Orlando-based state-of-the-art production facility is manufacturing MOVIA Pro to meet the increasing demand."

DeVos continued, "With MOVIA Pro, we've combined high-performance sensing with onboard computing, an open software framework and industrial-ready connectivity. This is one device that can sense, perceive, and act, providing customers with a more integrated and adaptable solution."

One Sensor That Sees, Understands, and Enables Solutions at the Edge

MOVIA Pro is MicroVision's production-ready version of MOVIA S, loaded with high-performance features and a differentiation that extends beyond sensing hardware. Built around an integrated processing architecture, MOVIA Pro enables perception software to run directly on the sensor through MicroVision's Open Software Framework. This allows developers and customers to build, deploy, and update applications on the device, rather than relying exclusively on external computing hardware to interpret point-cloud data. The architecture enables MOVIA Pro to generate sensing information, process that information into actionable perception outputs, and communicate results directly to connected systems.

Key capabilities include:

- Onboard perception, edge AI, and open software: Processes point-cloud data directly on the sensor to generate object-level information, supporting AI at the edge and reducing reliance on external computing devices. Multi-echo sensing enhances perception by capturing multiple returns from a single emitted pulse, helping detect objects in challenging conditions. An open, Linux-based software framework enables customers to develop, deploy, and update perception applications.

- Flexible connectivity and industrial integration: Supports CAN, Gigabit and 100Mbit Ethernet, and industrial-ready I/O and connectors to simplify integration with industrial equipment, vehicles, and control systems.

- Software-defined evolution: Enables capabilities and enhancements through software updates, with a foundation for future-edge computing and AI-ready capabilities.

By combining sensing and perception in a single device, MOVIA Pro is designed to reduce system complexity, cabling and external hardware requirements while supporting more efficient integration, maintenance and future upgrades.

Movia Pro is MicroVision's next-generation short-range lidar sensor that delivers integrated perception and multi-echo sensing, built for flexible integration across various commercial applications.

Purpose-Built for High-Value Commercial Applications

MOVIA Pro is designed to support a broad range of commercial and defense applications, with MicroVision prioritizing markets where advanced short-range perception can address immediate operational challenges and enable new levels of automation. Its configurable sensing and perception architecture supports applications across:

- Aerial Systems - Civil and Defense: Supporting navigation, obstacle awareness, mapping, environmental perception and autonomous operations for unmanned platforms, where compact sensing, onboard processing and reliable perception are critical.

- Intelligent Transportation and Smart Infrastructure: Enabling intelligent intersections, traffic monitoring, automated traffic enforcement, infrastructure surveillance and connected transportation systems through high-resolution sensing, broad field of view, and industrial connectivity. Anonymized sensing capabilities can support monitoring applications where privacy is a consideration.

- Warehouse and Industrial Automation: Supporting obstacle detection, environmental awareness and automated navigation for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), forklift advanced driver-assistance systems and other intelligent industrial equipment. Continuous near-field coverage, multi-echo capabilities and onboard perception help address dynamic environments where people, equipment and autonomous machines operate in close proximity.

- Security, Defense, and Emerging Applications: Supporting infrastructure protection, autonomous ground systems, off-road unmanned ground vehicles, marine systems, commercial vehicles and selected automotive applications, including low-speed autonomy, blind-spot detection and off-road assistance.

Availability and Product Information

MOVIA Pro is now available for customer orders. For additional product information, visit https://microvision.com/sensors/movia-pro. For inquiries, please contact us here.

About MicroVision

MicroVision is defining the next generation of lidar-based perception solutions for industrial, security & defense, infrastructure, and automotive markets. As the industry moves beyond proof of concept toward value, deployment, and commercialization, MicroVision delivers integrated hardware and software solutions designed for real-world performance, automotive-grade reliability, and economic scalability. With engineering centers in the U.S. and Germany, MicroVision leads the industry in depth and breadth of its portfolio, with both short- and long-range lidar solutions, featuring solid-state sensors, advanced sensor architectures, design-to-cost engineering, and open software solutions.

For more information, visit the company's website at www.microvision.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/microvisioninc, and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/microvision/.

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Toyota dealers are running out of cars while competitors sit on months of unsold inventory, and the reasons behind this gap reveal just how dramatically the auto industry's pecking order has shifted.

According to Cox Automotive, Toyota (NYSE: TM | TM Price Prediction) has only a 35-day supply of inventory, the lowest among all car brands… People can’t buy a RAV4 Hybrid today. “It is really unusual to see cars fly off the dealers’ lots like this,” Jessica Caldwell, head of product insight at Edmunds, told CNBC.

To get a sense of how hot Toyota cars are now, the average days of supply across the industry in the US is 82 days. Toyota’s luxury brand, Lexus, ranks second among scarce brands at 41 days. At the far end of the spectrum, Ram’s inventory supply is 152 days.

Toyota’s inventory levels vary by model. Among the models that have sold the most units through the first three quarters of the year, in the top 25 as measured by Car and Driver, the Toyota Corolla ranks 11th with 195,141 units sold. The Tacoma ranks 9th with 214,875. The RAV4 ranks 7th at 253,644. The Camry ranks 6th at 260,684. Most other best-selling vehicles are traditional full-size pickups, including the Chevy Silverado (413,383), Ford F-150 (556,738), and Ram (325,348).

Why does Toyota do so well? It has been at or near the top of the list for high-quality cars. In the Consumer Reports reliability rankings, it is often No. 1. In J.D. Power, it’s usually in the top tier.

And Toyotas are affordable. The average price of a new car in the US is nearly $50,000. The RAV4 starts at $32,000. The Corolla starts at $23,000. The Camry starts at $30,000. And the Tacoma starts at $33,000.

As embarrassing as it is for Ford (NYSE: F), the No. 2 US car company is no longer No. 2 in sales in the US. Toyota holds that distinction, just behind GM (NYSE: GM).

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America's Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ) division is making steady progress in fueling improvements for heavy-duty fuel cell trucks as it works to bring these advancements to Toyota's commercial fleets in the U.S.

Toyota Achieves Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Truck Milestones

Toyota recently installed two mobile hydrogen fueling devices at North American Parts Center California (NAPCC), its largest parts distribution facility in the U.S. With the tanks and fuel ready, Toyota's commercial logistics fleets plan to use the mobile fuelers to support Toyota operations by fueling heavy-duty fuel cell trucks hauling freight from the Port of Los Angeles to Ontario, and throughout the region. A permanent station is planned to be built on location.

The station will initially fuel heavy-duty trucks commissioned through Hyroad Energy and will later integrate heavy-duty trucks with Toyota's own certified fuel cell powertrain.

Toyota and National Lab of the Rockies Complete Milestone Filling
In a public-private partnership, Toyota is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) in Golden, Colorado, to research several initiatives, including 70 MPa high-flow hydrogen fueling for heavy-duty trucks.

High-flow fueling allows trucks to accept hydrogen fuel at speeds up to 300g/s, or about five times faster than the rate of conventional light-duty fueling technology. It allows heavy-duty trucks to carry energy into the vehicle at an equivalent speed of a 20 MW fast charger. Refueling times are comparable to modern diesel-powered, heavy-duty trucks. Unlike a diesel powertrain, however, fuel cells emit only water.  

Toyota and NLR engineers and researchers have performed multiple rounds of testing per SAE J2601-5 standards, successfully demonstrating that Toyota-powered heavy-duty trucks can be refueled in about eight minutes for a range of up to 450 miles.

Production Toyota-powered trucks are expected to hit the open road for commercial operations in 2027.

Building the Next Generation of Hydrogen Fueling
Over the next several months, Toyota aims to upgrade its private fueling infrastructure at its H2HQ to the same high-flow standard for testing heavy-duty vehicles. It also plans to install new equipment for light passenger fuel cell electric vehicles in order to evaluate station hardware and share insights intended to improve operations and reliability.

When the publicly available permanent station at NAPCC goes online, Toyota plans to provide conventional and high-flow hydrogen fueling for heavy-duty trucks, along with a separate area for fueling light-duty vehicles.

Toyota continues to develop and refine fuel cell technologies for heavy-duty vehicles, commercial applications, stationary power generation and light-duty passenger vehicles, including supporting past, current and future vehicle development.

About Toyota Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ)
Toyota Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ) is the lead office in North America for the development, engineering, commercialization and business operations of Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell technologies. Based in Gardena, California, H2HQ works collaboratively with Toyota's R&D offices in Michigan and Texas, as well as business units in Japan and internationally, to create zero-emissions fuel cell technologies that enable energy independence, innovation and the movement of people, goods, energy and information.

For more information about Toyota, visit Toyota Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ) – Toyota USA Newsroom. 

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE: TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of over 50 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

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Toyota Motor (7203.T) expects its Arene software platform will ​be deployed in 10 million ‌new vehicles annually and 50 car models by 2030, the company said on ​Friday, after the Nikkei ​reported the automaker aims to make ⁠those models software-defined by then.

Chief ​Technology Officer Hiroki Nakajima outlined deployment ​plans for Arene at an investor briefing in Brussels last week, according to a ​Toyota spokesperson.

Nakajima also said Toyota ​aims to expand the platform's deployment further ‌as ⁠it moves towards 2035, including in vehicles from alliance partners, the spokesperson said.

Toyota first introduced Arene in its ​revamped RAV4 ​sport ⁠utility vehicle, which was launched in 2025.

Software-defined vehicles allow ​functions to be updated ​over ⁠the air after purchase, enabling automakers to add safety, autonomous driving and ⁠entertainment ​features without requiring ​customers to visit dealerships.

Toyota Motor Corporation (TM - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $188.71, demonstrating a +2.16% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.02%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.35%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.15%.

The stock of company has fallen by 6.5% in the past month, lagging the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 1.09% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.05%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Toyota Motor Corporation in its upcoming earnings disclosure.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $20.36 per share and a revenue of $337.59 billion, indicating changes of +3.82% and +0.35%, respectively, from the former year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Toyota Motor Corporation should also be noted by investors. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.39% higher. Toyota Motor Corporation presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

From a valuation perspective, Toyota Motor Corporation is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.07. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 9.95.

We can also see that TM currently has a PEG ratio of 1.21. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Automotive - Foreign industry held an average PEG ratio of 0.81.

The Automotive - Foreign industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 164, placing it within the bottom 34% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

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Key Takeaways TMNA sold 633,223 vehicles in Q3, up 0.6%, while electrified sales rose 28.5%.Toyota's September sales climbed 7.9%, while electrified vehicle sales jumped 37.8% year over year.Lexus posted 11.4% September sales growth, while Q3 sales increased 1.6% year over year. Toyota Motor Corporation (TM - Free Report) reported a slight year-over-year increase in its third-quarter U.S. sales. Its North American unit, Toyota Motor North America (“TMNA”), sold 633,223 vehicles, up 0.6% from the year-ago period on both a volume and DSR basis. Electrified vehicle sales increased 28.5% year over year to 363,367 units on both measures, representing 57.4% of total quarterly sales.

The unit reported strong U.S. sales growth in September 2026, selling 201,306 vehicles during the month. Sales increased 8.4% year over year on a volume basis and 4% on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Electrified vehicle sales reached 117,215 units, rising 37.8% year over year on a volume basis and 32.2% on a DSR basis. Electrified models accounted for 58.2% of total sales. Toyota and Lexus together currently offer 32 electrified models at U.S. dealerships.

The Toyota division recorded September sales of 171,469 vehicles, up 7.9% on a volume basis and 3.6% on a DSR basis year over year. For the third quarter, sales totaled 540,167 vehicles, up 0.5% year over year on both volume and DSR basis.

Meanwhile, the Lexus division sold 29,837 vehicles in September, marking an 11.4% increase year over year on a volume basis and a 6.9% rise on a DSR basis. For the third quarter, Lexus sales reached 93,056 vehicles, up 1.6% year over year on both a volume and DSR basis.

TM’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksToyota currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks in the auto space are Mobileye Global Inc. (MBLY - Free Report) and Garrett Motion Inc. (GTX - Free Report) . While MBLY sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), GTX has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MBLY’s 2026 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 5.6% and 36.1%, respectively. The EPS estimate for 2026 and 2027 has improved 3 cents each over the past 60 days.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GTX’s 2026 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 7.2% and 25.7%, respectively. The EPS estimate for 2026 and 2027 has improved 5 cents and 4 cents, respectively, over the past 60 days.

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El nuevo Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition se suma a las versiones LE, XLE, Limited y Platinum para el año 2027. La Woodland Edition incluye neumáticos todoterreno, media pulgada adicional de distancia al suelo, tracción a las cuatro ruedas (AWD) y una nevera/consola extraíble para la segunda fila de asientos. El Grand Highlander cuenta con un interior espacioso y silencioso, con una tercera fila de asientos con espacio para adultos. Opción de sistema de propulsión híbrido, Hybrid MAX o de gasolina. Disponible con tracción delantera o tracción en las cuatro ruedas (AWD), según la versión y el sistema de propulsión. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 y pantalla táctil de 12.3 pulgadas con sistema multimedia Toyota Audio de serie Fabricado en EE. UU. en Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana. , /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Toyota amplía la gama Grand Highlander con la incorporación de la nueva Woodland Edition para el año modelo 2027. La Woodland Edition aporta un toque aventurero a la gama Grand Highlander. Incluye detalles como neumáticos todoterreno de serie, media pulgada más de distancia al suelo, una nevera extraíble para tener a mano los aperitivos durante el trayecto, alfombrillas para todo tipo de clima y una bandeja portaobjetos con separadores abatibles.

Una habitación con vistas: el Toyota Grand Highlander incorpora la Woodland Edition para 2027 El resto de la gama Grand Highlander 2027 sigue ofreciendo a las familias la amplitud de tres filas de asientos, la posibilidad de elegir entre motor de gasolina, híbrido o Hybrid MAX, y la opción de tracción delantera o a las cuatro ruedas (AWD). En primer lugar están los modelos de gasolina turbo de 2.4 litros, que incluyen las versiones LE, XLE, Limited y Platinum; a continuación, las versiones híbridas orientadas a la eficiencia: LE, XLE, Woodland Edition y Limited; y, por último, la versión Hybrid MAX Platinum. La tracción delantera o la configuración AWD están disponibles en función de la versión y del sistema de propulsión.

El Grand Highlander se fabrica exclusivamente en Princeton, Indiana; se prevé que los modelos 2027 empiecen a llegar a los concesionarios Toyota a finales de este año. El precio de venta al público recomendado por el fabricante para los modelos de gasolina partirá de 42,560 dólares (versión LE con tracción delantera) y de 45,910 dólares para los modelos híbridos (versión LE), sin incluir los gastos de tramitación y gestión del concesionario. Haga clic aquí para consultar los precios completos de la gama.

Novedades
Para 2027 el Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition aporta un nuevo toque aventurero a la gama. Siguiendo la estela de otros modelos de Toyota que lucen el emblema Woodland, el Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition destaca por sus detalles de diseño robusto, su mayor capacidad y sus características pensadas para un estilo de vida activo. Algunas de sus características más importantes:

Llantas de aleación de 18 pulgadas pintadas en negro mate con neumáticos todoterreno Una distancia al suelo adicional de 0.5 pulgadas gracias a la combinación de neumáticos y muelles más altos (en comparación con otros modelos del Grand Highlander) Consola/nevera extraíble de la marca Woodland para los asientos de la segunda fila (con capacidad para hasta seis latas de doce onzas) Alfombrillas para todo tipo de clima con el logotipo de Woodland Volante calefactado Toma de corriente de 120 V/1,500 W en la segunda fila Faros antiniebla LED Enganche de remolque y guardabarros Iluminación mejorada y bandeja de la marca Woodland con separadores extraíbles en el maletero trasero Insignias negras, barras de techo, carcasas de los retrovisores, antena tipo "aleta de tiburón" y molduras decorativas alrededor de los faros y las ventanillas El modelo Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Platinum 2027 incorporará los siguientes cambios:

La malla de la rejilla pasa de tener un acabado gris plomo a uno negro. El acabado del borde del capó pasa de ser cromado a negro. Los rieles del techo pasan de tener un acabado plateado a uno negro. Los marcos de las ventanas pasan de tener un acabado cromado a uno negro. Las carcasas de los retrovisores pasan del color de la carrocería a un acabado en negro. La antena en forma de aleta de tiburón pasa del color de la carrocería a un acabado negro. Las versiones Platinum con motor de gasolina contarán con un nuevo diseño de llantas para 2027; los modelos XLE, tanto de gasolina como híbridos, incorporarán de serie un volante calefactado y llantas de 18 pulgadas con acabado pintado en gris oscuro.  El Hybrid Nightshade Edition y la versión Hybrid MAX Limited no estarán disponibles para el año modelo 2027.

Una amplia gama de sistemas de propulsión
El Grand Highlander sigue ofreciendo a los clientes una amplia gama de sistemas de propulsión, lo que lo convierte en uno de los modelos más versátiles de su categoría. El modelo de gasolina cuenta con un motor turboalimentado de 2.4 litros que desarrolla 265 caballos de potencia. El modelo híbrido de 2.5 litros ofrece una potencia total del sistema de 245 caballos de fuerza. Para quienes buscan una combinación de potencia y eficiencia, el sistema de propulsión Hybrid MAX genera una potencia total del sistema de 362 caballos de fuerza. En función de la versión y el sistema de propulsión, el Grand Highlander está disponible con tracción delantera (modelos de gasolina o híbridos), tracción total con control dinámico del par (modelos de gasolina), tracción total electrónica bajo demanda (modelos híbridos) o tracción total electrónica permanente (Hybrid MAX Platinum).

Esta estrategia de propulsión diversificada permite que el Grand Highlander satisfaga una amplia gama de necesidades de los clientes, desde familias que buscan eficiencia hasta conductores que dan prioridad a un mayor rendimiento y a la capacidad de remolque. El consumo de combustible estimado por el fabricante es de 36 MPG combinados en el modelo Hybrid XLE con tracción delantera y de 34 MPG combinados en los modelos Hybrid LE, XLE, Woodland y Limited con tracción a las cuatro ruedas. Los modelos de gasolina LE, XLE y Limited con tracción delantera (FWD) tienen un consumo estimado por el fabricante de 24 MPG, mientras que los modelos de gasolina LE, XLE y Limited con tracción total (AWD) tienen un consumo combinado estimado por el fabricante de 23 MPG. El Hybrid MAX Platinum tiene un consumo combinado estimado por el fabricante de 27 MPG. El Grand Highlander también ofrece una capacidad de remolque de 5,000 libras en las versiones de gasolina y en el modelo Hybrid MAX, y una capacidad de remolque de 3,500 libras en las versiones híbridas.

Exterior
El diseño del Toyota Grand Highlander plasma la esencia de un SUV ideal para la familia. En el exterior, el Grand Highlander transmite capacidad gracias a su aspecto imponente y a una silueta limpia y sofisticada. Sus amplios guardabarros delanteros, su capó cónico, su parrilla trapezoidal y el diseño de la parte trasera, con las ruedas muy separadas, le confieren una presencia moderna e imponente. Su perfil lateral es sencillo pero dinámico, con paneles limpios en las puertas y los guardabarros, guardabarros ensanchados negros y una línea de techo plana que queda realzada por un alerón trasero.

Su impresionante presencia se extiende hasta la parte trasera, con pasos de rueda traseros ensanchados y luces traseras muy separadas entre sí, que quedan resaltadas por el parachoques trasero y acentúan su anchura. Detalles funcionales como las amplias aberturas de las puertas traseras, que facilitan el acceso a la tercera fila de asientos, los grandes cristales laterales que mejoran la visibilidad exterior y las llantas de 20 pulgadas disponibles refuerzan aún más su carácter familiar, al tiempo que realzan su atractivo exterior. La variante Hybrid MAX va un paso más allá con dos salidas de escape a la vista de serie y detalles exclusivos en el parachoques pintados en plata. 

Interior
Las generosas dimensiones del Grand Highlander se combinan con un habitáculo diseñado para ofrecer comodidad y tranquilidad. El cristal acústico estándar del parabrisas y las ventanillas delanteras, junto con los materiales insonorizantes colocados estratégicamente por todo el vehículo, contribuyen a crear un ambiente tranquilo y relajante tanto para el conductor como para los pasajeros.

El espacioso y versátil interior del Grand Highlander está diseñado para que tanto los viajes largos como los desplazamientos diarios resulten igual de agradables. Con capacidad para hasta ocho personas y una tercera fila de asientos para adultos, el Grand Highlander ofrece un espacio que lo distingue del resto. La tercera fila ofrece 33,5 pulgadas de espacio para las piernas y 37,2 pulgadas de espacio para la cabeza, mientras que la capacidad de carga alcanza los 97,5 pies cúbicos con los asientos traseros abatidos. Incluso con las tres filas de asientos ocupadas, el Grand Highlander tiene capacidad para siete maletas de mano, lo que pone de manifiesto su practicidad en el día a día para las familias activas.

La experiencia en el interior se ve realzada aún más gracias a un diseño limpio y contemporáneo y a un marcado énfasis en la funcionalidad. En todo el habitáculo, los espacios de almacenamiento bien pensados, la generosa distribución de los portavasos, los asientos tipo capitán de la segunda fila (opcionales) y los materiales de alta calidad contribuyen a reforzar el carácter lujoso y orientado a la familia del Grand Highlander. Un salpicadero de tacto suave, los acabados en imitación de madera disponibles, las costuras refinadas y una disposición amplia y horizontal contribuyen a crear una sensación de amplitud y elegancia en el habitáculo.

Las prestaciones de serie, como la pantalla táctil de 12.3 pulgadas, la climatización automática de tres zonas con salidas de aire en la segunda y tercera fila, y siete puertos de carga USB-C, contribuyen a que el Grand Highlander resulte práctico y cómodo. Las opciones disponibles, como los asientos con tapizado de piel, los asientos de la segunda fila con calefacción y ventilación y el sistema de audio JBL® Premium, aportan un toque aún más exclusivo.

Versiones
El Grand Highlander está disponible en cinco versiones con tres sistemas de propulsión diferentes: LE, XLE, Woodland Edition, Limited y Platinum. Las características principales por versión son las siguientes: 

Versión LE 

Disponible en versión de gasolina turbo de 2.4 l (con tracción delantera o tracción total) o híbrida de 2.5 l (con tracción delantera o tracción total) Llantas plateadas de 18 pulgadas y 5 radios  Rejilla negra  Retrovisores exteriores calefactables  Asientos con ribetes de tela  Asientos del conductor y del acompañante delanteros con 8 posiciones eléctricas y 4 posiciones manuales  Capacidad para 8 personas con asiento abatible dividido 60/40  Pantalla táctil de 12.3-in. con sistema de audio de 6 altavoces  Cuadro de instrumentos combinado con indicadores analógicos y pantalla a color de información múltiple (MID) de 7 pulgadas con datos de consumo de combustible, asistencia al conductor, información del vehículo y del viaje, y mensajes de advertencia  7 puertos USB-C (6 puertos USB-C de alimentación / 1 multimedia USB-C)  Dos tomas de corriente para accesorios de 12 V en el interior de la consola central y en el maletero  Toyota Safety Sense 3.0  Sistema de control de ángulo muerto con alerta de tráfico cruzado trasero  Llave inteligente en 5 puertas  Portón trasero eléctrico ajustable con protección contra el atrapamiento  Versión XLE (añade o sustituye las características de la versión LE por)

Disponible en versión de gasolina turbo de 2.4 l (con tracción delantera o tracción total) o híbrida de 2.5 l (con tracción delantera o tracción total) Llantas de radios múltiples de 18 pulgadas en gris brillante  Barras de techo  Retrovisores exteriores calefactables  Volante calefactable con ribete de cuero  Asientos con ribete de SofTex®  Asientos del conductor y del acompañante con ajuste eléctrico en 10 y 8 posiciones, respectivamente  Capacidad para 7 personas con asientos individuales separados en la segunda fila o asiento corrido para 8 personas disponible  Asientos delanteros calefactables  Parasoles de la segunda fila  Funcionalidad de llave digital (requiere una versión de prueba o una suscripción activa a Remote Connect; depende de la red 4G)  Cargador inalámbrico Qi  Control integrado para portón de garaje  Espejo retrovisor con atenuación automática  Edición Woodland (añade o sustituye las características de la versión XLE por)

Híbrido estándar de 2.5 l con tracción total Llantas de aleación de 18 pulgadas en negro mate con neumáticos todoterreno Nevera extraíble para la consola de la segunda fila con la marca Woodland Una toma de corriente de CA (120 V/1,500 W) en la parte trasera de la consola central y en el maletero Iluminación mejorada y bandeja con el logotipo de Woodland y separadores abatibles en el maletero trasero Alfombrillas para todo tipo de clima con el logotipo de Woodland Insignias negras y molduras decorativas alrededor de los faros y las ventanillas Barras de techo con barras transversales Faros antiniebla LED Enganche de remolque y guardabarros Retrovisores exteriores calefactables  Capacidad para 7 personas con butacas individuales en la segunda fila Versión Limited (añade o sustituye las características de la versión XLE por)  

Disponible en versión de gasolina turbo de 2.4 l (con tracción delantera o tracción total) o híbrida de 2.5 l (con tracción total de serie) Llantas con acabado cromado plateado de 20 pulgadas  Luces diurnas LED  Retrovisores exteriores plegables eléctricamente  Faros antiniebla LED Asientos y volante con ribetes de cuero  Asientos delanteros calefactados y ventilados  Asientos calefactables de la segunda fila  Asiento del conductor con memoria   Toma de corriente de CA (120 V/120 W) Dos tomas de corriente de 120 V (1,500 W compartidos) en la parte trasera de la consola central y en el maletero (versión híbrida) Iluminación ambiental  Sistema de audio de alta calidad con 11 altavoces JBL®  Cuadro de instrumentos digital de 12.3 pulgadas  Asistencia al aparcamiento delantera y trasera con frenado automático  Limpiaparabrisas con sensor de lluvia  Portón trasero eléctrico con apertura sin manos  Luces de cortesía en espejos laterales  Versión Platinum (añade o sustituye las características del Limited por)

Llantas plateadas y negras de 20 pulgadas  Asientos de la primera y segunda fila con tapizado de cuero; asientos delanteros calefactables y ventilados (versión Platinum a gasolina)  Asientos de la primera y segunda fila tapizados en cuero con detalles en Ultrasuede® (Hybrid MAX Platinum)  Asientos de la segunda fila con calefacción y ventilación  Techo panorámico  Levas de cambio (AWD de gasolina e híbrido MAX)  Selector multiterreno   Pantalla de visualización frontal  Monitor con vista panorámica  Espejo retrovisor digital  Asistencia en atascos (requiere una versión de prueba o una suscripción activas a Drive Connect; depende de la red 4G) Las opciones de color exterior varían en función de la versión e incluyen: 

Blueprint   Celestial Silver Metallic   Cement  Midnight Black Metallic   Storm Cloud  Wind Chill Pearl (color con recargo)  Ruby Flare Pearl (color con recargo)  Heavy Metal (color con recargo)  En cuanto a las opciones de colores para el interior, el Grand Highlander 2027 se ofrece en: 

LE de gasolina e híbrido: Revestimiento de tela en gris claro o negro  XLE de gasolina e híbrido: Tapicería SofTex en gris claro o negro   Limited de gasolina e híbrido: Acabado en piel en gris claro o negro   Platinum de gasolina: Acabados en piel en Portobello, gris claro o negro   Woodland Edition: Acabado en piel negra  Platinum Hybrid MAX en Ultrasuede® con ribetes de piel en Portobello, gris claro o negro  Tecnología y multimedia pensadas para el conductor
El Toyota Grand Highlander 2027 cuenta de serie con una pantalla táctil de 12.3 pulgadas que incorpora el sistema de audio Toyota Audio Multimedia, desarrollado por el equipo de Toyota Connected North America, con sede en Texas. El sistema cuenta con seis altavoces de serie y es compatible con Apple CarPlay® y Android Auto™ inalámbricos. El sistema de audio premium JBL® con 11 altavoces (incluido el subwoofer) y amplificador es de serie en las versiones Limited y Platinum.

Entre las prestaciones tecnológicas del interior destacan la carga inalámbrica dual Qi® de serie con mayor potencia de salida, varios puertos USB-C y una toma de corriente de CA de 120 V/1,500 W en el maletero. Las versiones LE, XLE y Woodland Edition cuentan con un cuadro de instrumentos combinado que incluye indicadores analógicos y una pantalla multifunción (MID) en color de 7 pulgadas, que muestra el consumo de combustible, la asistencia al conductor, información del vehículo y del trayecto, así como mensajes de aviso. Las versiones Limited y Platinum cuentan con un cuadro de instrumentos digital de 12.3 pulgadas con pantallas de visualización seleccionables que muestran el consumo de combustible, los sistemas de asistencia al conductor, información del vehículo y del viaje, y mensajes de advertencia. La versión Platinum incluye de serie una pantalla Head-Up Display (HUD) en color de 10 pulgadas con velocímetro y asistente de señales de tráfico (RSA), navegación e indicador del sistema híbrido (solo en modelos híbridos).

El Grand Highlander 2027 incluye pruebas de 5 años de los servicios conectados Safety Connect, Service Connect y Remote Connect, así como una prueba de 30 días/3 GB de Wi-Fi Connect. Hay servicios adicionales, como Drive Connect, disponibles dependiendo de la versión. Visite Toyota Connected Services para obtener más información.

Las versiones de Grand Highlander XLE, Woodland Edition, Limited y Platinum también son compatibles con el sistema Toyota Digital Key, que permite utilizar un smartphone en lugar de una llave física (se requiere una suscripción a Remote Connect). Los propietarios también pueden utilizar la aplicación de Toyota, siempre que dispongan de una suscripción o un periodo de prueba activos de Remote Connect, para localizar su Toyota en un aparcamiento abarrotado, arrancar el motor o bloquear las puertas a distancia. Para obtener más información, visite la página de la Toyota App en el sitio web de Toyota Connected Services.

Seguridad y comodidad
Todos los modelos Grand Highlander 2027 incluyen de serie el Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, el conjunto de sistemas de seguridad activa y comodidad de Toyota. Este conjunto de funciones incluye:

Sistema de prevención de colisiones con detección de peatones Control de crucero dinámico por radar con rango de velocidad máxima Alerta de cambio involuntario de carril con asistencia a la dirección Asistente de seguimiento de carril Asistente de señales de tránsito Luces largas automáticas Asistencia proactiva a la conducción Entre las características adicionales de serie relacionadas con la seguridad y la comodidad se incluyen:

Sistema de control de ángulo muerto con alerta de tráfico cruzado trasero Alerta de salida segura Sistema de seguridad Toyota Star La versión Platinum también incluye la función de asistencia en atascos (se requiere una versión de prueba o una suscripción activas a Drive Connect; depende de la red 4G) y una pantalla de visión panorámica con vista aérea de 360 grados y vista del bordillo.

Garantía limitada
La garantía básica de Toyota para vehículos nuevos, de 36 meses o 36,000 millas, se aplica a todos los componentes, salvo los sujetos a desgaste normal y los elementos de mantenimiento. Las garantías adicionales de 60 meses cubren el sistema de transmisión durante 60,000 millas y la corrosión sin límite de kilometraje. Los componentes de conducción del vehículo eléctrico, incluida la batería de tracción, están cubiertos por una garantía de 8 años o 100,000 millas, lo que se cumpla primero. Los concesionarios de Toyota disponen de toda la información sobre la garantía limitada.

El Toyota Grand Highlander también incluye ToyotaCare, un plan que cubre el mantenimiento periódico habitual previsto por el fabricante durante un año o 10,000 millas, lo que se cumpla primero, y tres años de asistencia en carretera, independientemente del kilometraje.

Acerca de Toyota
Toyota (NYSE: TM) forma parte del tejido cultural de EE. UU. desde hace casi 70 años y se compromete a impulsar una movilidad sostenible y de nueva generación a través de nuestras marcas Toyota y Lexus, así como de nuestros casi 1,500 concesionarios.

Toyota da empleo directo a unas 48,000 personas en Estados Unidos, que han contribuido al diseño, la ingeniería y el montaje de más de 36 millones de autos y camiones en nuestras 11 plantas de fabricación. En 2025, la planta de Toyota en Carolina del Norte comenzó a fabricar baterías para vehículos eléctricos.

Para obtener más información sobre Toyota, visite www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

CONTACTO PARA LOS MEDIOS
Paul Hogard
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Key Takeaways GM could save $20.4B as revised fuel economy rules cut projected compliance technology costs.Automakers could save about $60.6B in compliance spending under the revised standards through 2031.NHTSA estimates 2031 vehicle costs could fall by $1,289 if automakers pass savings to buyers. The Trump administration has rolled back the fuel economy standards adopted under the Biden administration in 2024. The new rules cover passenger cars and light-duty trucks for model years through 2031 and are expected to take effect in December. The change will cut automakers' compliance-related technology spending by about $60.6 billion over the period, per the U.S. Department of Transportation as cited in Reuters.

A Lighter Fuel Economy Target for AutomakersThe 2024 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards were designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and push the market toward hybrids and electric vehicles. To meet them, automakers would have had to add more fuel-saving technology or sell more EVs.

The revised rules ease that pressure. The earlier standards projected a fleet-wide average of roughly 50.4 miles per gallon by model year 2031. Under the revised rules, the administration projects 34.9 mpg, a gap of more than 15 mpg.

GM Takes the Lead in Projected SavingsGeneral Motors (GM - Free Report) is set to gain the most from the rollback of federal fuel economy standards. Under the old rules, its technology costs through 2031 were estimated at $31.7 billion. The Transportation Department now expects the rollback to trim $20.4 billion from that figure, according to Reuters.

Other automakers also benefit, though by smaller amounts. Stellantis (STLA - Free Report) is expected to see its costs fall by $6.6 billion, followed by Ford (F - Free Report) at $5.8 billion. Toyota's (TM - Free Report) projected reduction is $4.5 billion, while Honda's (HMC - Free Report) is $4.1 billion.

These are projected cuts in compliance spending, not added profit. The uneven split suggests General Motors faced a steeper climb under the old standards than its Japanese rivals did.

The Affordability ArgumentU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expects that lower compliance costs will help manufacturers expand U.S. production and make new vehicles more affordable. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that average per-vehicle costs for model year 2031 could fall by $1,289, but only if automakers pass the savings on to consumers.

Part of a Bigger ShiftThe rollback is the latest in a series of moves that have weakened the policy push toward cleaner vehicles under Trump. The July 2025 budget law ended the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, and that same month the administration dropped penalties for automakers who missed fuel economy targets. In February 2026, the EPA went further by repealing its vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards. Environmental groups say the latest step reflects a broader retreat from climate and pollution priorities, noting that EVs produce fewer emissions than gasoline-powered cars.

What to Watch NextRelaxed rules do not necessarily mean buyers will stop caring about fuel costs. Drivers who want lower spending at the pump may keep favoring brands with strong fuel economy, particularly hybrid-heavy lineups. That could limit how far the rollback changes what people actually buy.

For investors and industry watchers, the key questions are whether automakers further slow their electrification plans, whether the savings show up in prices or in margins, and how the rules fare once they take effect in December.

New Development Center Boosts Testing and Evaluation Capabilities on Road to Electrification

, /PRNewswire/ -- The next chapter of Toyota's electrification transformation begins today with the opening of the Toyota Battery Center of North America (TBC) in Saline, Michigan. The new facility gives Toyota's Michigan-based battery teams increased capabilities to evaluate and develop technology across the full battery-development cycle, from sourcing raw materials to customer applications to recycling.  

Toyota Battery Center of North America Unveiled at Michigan R&D Campus "Toyota has long been at the forefront of battery development," said Keita Moritsu, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Toyota Motor North America R&D. "This center is where that leadership expands to North America — and where we're building its next chapter." 

The 30,000-square-foot facility serves as a central hub for development and evaluation, in partnership with Toyota's North American manufacturing network, supporting the evaluation of batteries for Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina, as well as Toyota's vehicle manufacturing plants across North America. 

TBC also represents the latest milestone in Toyota's more than 50-year history with the state of Michigan. 

"Today is a big win for Michigan's leadership in advanced automotive manufacturing," said Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "We are proud to welcome this investment by Toyota that positions Michigan as the best place to build the future. This state-of-the-art facility will develop, test, and improve the batteries powering the next generation of vehicles. It joins factories and projects opening across our state that are creating good-paying, high-skilled jobs in every community. Let's keep working together to build the future of cars, chips, batteries, and so much more right here in Michigan."

TBC's evaluation and development capabilities support Toyota's multi-pathway strategy by enabling a range of sustainable mobility solutions for customers. On site, teams of engineers and technicians assess battery performance and develop new technologies for use in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen, and fully electric vehicles. 

"For Toyota customers, this facility means Toyota engineers can detect and resolve field concerns faster and closer to the source," said Jordan Choby, Group Vice President of Powertrain. "It also means we can develop longer-lasting batteries designed to perform in the conditions American drivers face every day." 

Toyota will open the facility and research access with the University of Michigan Electric Vehicle Center, allowing other research partners to benefit from its cutting-edge testing and evaluation capabilities. As a founding member of the Electric Vehicle Center, this program is part of Toyota's commitment to developing the next generation of battery engineers and technicians in Michigan.

About TMNA R&D
For more than 50 years, Toyota's Research & Development groups in North America have participated in engineering projects for several of the best-selling Toyota vehicles on U.S. roads. Teams are now creating both next-generation vehicles and new and advanced mobility concepts that can better move people, goods and information. Centered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Toyota's North American R&D groups are pursuing Toyota's mission to "Produce Happiness for All" by making life safer, easier and more enjoyable. 

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TM's China sales slump weighs on August results, but hybrids, financing income, buybacks and low valuation provide support amid profit pressures.

On September 29, 2026, Toyota Motor Corp TM shares fell 0.8% to a current price of $186.71. This decline comes amid a 52-week trading range of $166.10 to $248.90.

GF Value™ verdict: Current price $186.71 vs GF Value™ $208.27, indicating a 10.4% undervaluation. GF Score™: 76/100, suggesting above-average performance. Most notable signal: Insider activity shows $1.6M in purchases and $1.6M in sales, resulting in $0.0M net selling. Is TM Overvalued or Undervalued? In assessing whether Toyota Motor Corp TM is overvalued or undervalued, it's essential to look at the GF Value™, which is GuruFocus' proprietary estimate of intrinsic value based on historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance forecasts. With a GF Value™ of $208.27 and a current price of $186.71, the stock is considered 10.4% undervalued, presenting a potential opportunity for investors. However, it is important to note that the GF Value™ metric can be less reliable for companies experiencing unprofitability or negative cash flows.

The margin of safety indicated by this valuation suggests that TM is trading below its estimated intrinsic value, which could imply a favorable entry point for long-term investors. However, caution is warranted given the firm’s current financial challenges, including a low momentum rank and a modest financial strength rating of 5/10.

How Does TM's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 8.2x 9.6x (5-Year Median) Forward P/E 9.9x N/A The current P/E ratio of 8.2x is notably lower than its 5-year median of 9.6x, indicating that the stock is trading at a discount compared to its historical valuation. This trend aligns with the GF Value™ assessment of being modestly undervalued, suggesting that TM's current valuation may present a buying opportunity, particularly given the discrepancies between earnings-based metrics and traditional valuation measures.

What Does TM's GF Score™ Tell Us? The GF Score™ measures a company's financial health and growth potential, incorporating several factors such as financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum. Toyota's GF Score™ stands at 76/100, indicating above-average performance. The strongest sub-rank is in valuation at 9/10, while the weakest is in momentum at 1/10.

Metric Rating GF Score™ 76 Financial Strength 5/10 Profitability 7/10 Growth 8/10 Valuation 9/10 Momentum 1/10 Overall, TM's GF Score™ reflects a solid financial foundation with strengths in valuation and growth. However, the low momentum score highlights concerns regarding its short-term performance, which could impact market perception and investment decisions.

What Are Gurus and Insiders Doing with TM? Currently, six gurus hold shares of Toyota Motor Corp TM, with five adding to their positions and none trimming, which is a positive signal indicating confidence in the stock. Moreover, insider activity has shown an equal amount of buying and selling over the past 12 months, totaling $1.6M each, resulting in $0.0M net selling. This pattern suggests that insiders are maintaining their positions without significant changes, which can be interpreted as a sign of stability amidst market fluctuations.

What This Means for Investors Overall, based on the GF Value™ assessment, Toyota Motor Corp TM appears to be undervalued at the current price of $186.71 when compared to its GF Value™ of $208.27, indicating a potential opportunity for investors. However, caution is advised due to the company's low momentum rank and financial challenges. For more detailed insights, visit the Toyota Motor Corp (TM) stock page.

Frequently Asked Questions What is TM's GF Score™?

TM's GF Score™ is 76/100, indicating above-average performance relative to its peers.

Is TM overvalued or undervalued?

Based on the GF Value™ verdict, TM is currently undervalued, with a fair value estimate suggesting a 10.4% upside from the current price.

What is TM's P/E ratio?

TM's P/E ratio (TTM) is 8.2x, which is 14% below its historical 5-year median of 9.6x, indicating it is trading at a discount compared to its past valuations.

This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].

Disclosures I/We may personally own shares in some of the companies mentioned above. However, those positions are not material to either the company or to my/our portfolios.

Toyota, Truliant invest a combined $200,000 to support student financial literacy & career readiness.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Truliant Federal Credit Union (Truliant) announces a combined $200,000 investment with Toyota North Carolina (Toyota) for Junior Achievement of the Triad (JA)'s Finance Park Mobile. The JA Finance Park Mobile will help young people see how the choices they make today can shape their futures and bring a new, hands-on financial literacy and career-readiness experience directly to students in the Piedmont Triad region.

The JA Finance Park Mobile. JA Finance Park Mobile will serve more than 5,000 students in grades 6–12 at 56 schools annually, expanding JA programming across Alamance, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham counties. Priority will be given to schools serving high-need communities, helping close a critical learning gap.

"The commitments from Toyota North Carolina and Truliant give JA Finance Park Mobile the momentum to become a lasting regional resource," said Grace Thompson, president and CEO of Junior Achievement of the Triad. "By connecting classroom learning with the needs of local employers, the program will help students identify career pathways, build the skills to pursue them and see how those opportunities can contribute to long-term economic mobility."

JA Finance Park Mobile pairs classroom lessons with an immersive mobile city simulation, giving students the opportunity to put financial concepts into practice. Working alongside community volunteers, students will explore careers, understand credit and debt, navigate realistic life scenarios and create a personal budget—experiencing firsthand the decisions that come with adulthood.

"At Truliant, we believe practical financial education should be accessible at every stage of life, not just in adulthood," said Todd Hall, president and CEO of Truliant Federal Credit Union. "JA Finance Park Mobile gives students an early opportunity to practice managing money and make informed decisions about their futures."

JA Finance Park Mobile will connect students with local employers while building financial knowledge, career awareness and decision-making confidence to shape their futures.

"Toyota is proud to help bring JA Finance Park Mobile directly to students across the Piedmont Triad," said Toyota North Carolina President Don Stewart. "This investment will expand access to meaningful, hands-on financial education and career exploration, helping students across the Triad build the knowledge, confidence and decision-making skills they need to plan for their futures."

During its first year, JA Finance Park Mobile is expected to engage more than 100 educators and 200 community volunteers, generating 1,500 volunteer hours across more than 120 days of programming on school campuses. Those connections will help students better understand the opportunities available close to home while strengthening the region's future talent pipeline.

"Today's students are tomorrow's workforce," said Thompson. "Together with Toyota North Carolina and Truliant, we are giving young people the financial confidence and career awareness to make informed choices about their futures."

About Junior Achievement of the Triad
For more than 65 years, Junior Achievement has inspired and prepared young people to succeed by equipping them with the knowledge and skills to own their economic success. Through experiential learning in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship, Junior Achievement helps students connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities. Learn more at triadjafpm.com.

About Truliant Federal Credit Union
Truliant is a not-for-profit financial institution based in Winston-Salem, N.C. that improves lives by providing great service and straightforward financial solutions. Truliant was chartered in 1952 and serves more than 328,000 members. A top 100 U.S. credit union, Truliant has more than 35 branches in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE: TM), creator of the Prius hybrid and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota and Lexus brands and directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America (nearly 48,000 in the U.S.).

For almost 70 years, Toyota has assembled over 50 million cars and trucks in North America at the company's 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, the company's plant in North Carolina began assembling automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.

Through our more than 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.), Toyota sold more than 2.9 million cars and trucks (more than 2.5 million in the U.S.) in 2025, of which more than 47 percent were electrified vehicles (full battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell).

SOURCE Truliant Federal Credit Union

, /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of his global automotive leadership that has brought passion, performance and purpose into modern mobility, Akio Toyoda, chairman of the board, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame last night in Detroit.

The honor recognizes leaders, innovators and visionaries whose work has shaped the global automotive and mobility industry.

Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda Inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame "Like my grandfather and father before me, I am deeply moved by this honor, and I humbly promise to continue to earn it every day in support of this industry and this automotive family that I am so grateful to be a part of," said Toyoda during his acceptance speech. "Together there is nothing we can't imagine, nothing we can't create, and nothing we can't overcome."

Toyoda became president of TMC in 2009, assuming leadership during one of the most challenging periods in the company's history. During that time, he led efforts to strengthen quality controls, rebuild trust in the Toyota brand and reinforce the company's business foundation.

Toyoda also accelerated decision-making and advanced a region-led management structure by listening closely to customers, dealers, suppliers, employees and other stakeholders. Under his leadership, "making ever-better cars" became central to Toyota's management philosophy.

As a master driver, Toyoda has further positioned motorsports as a proving ground for developing both people and vehicles. These efforts have contributed to stronger products and built a culture in which team members are encouraged to take on challenges from a genchi genbutsu, or "go and see," perspective.

Akio Toyoda is the fourth member of the Toyoda family inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, joining his grandfather, Kiichiro; his father, Shoichiro; and Eiji Toyoda, his grandfather's cousin. Fellow inductee Taiichi Ohno, widely regarded as the father of the Toyota Production System, is also among Toyota's honorees.

About the Automotive Hall of Fame

The Automotive Hall of Fame is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that honors individuals whose achievements have significantly influenced the automotive and mobility industry. Its honorees include automaker executives, inventors, engineers, designers, suppliers, dealers, motorsports figures, journalists, educators and others who have helped shape the industry.

The organization traces its roots to Automobile Old Timers, founded in New York in October 1939 to preserve the memory and accomplishments of the pioneers of the early automotive industry. It was renamed Automotive Old Timers in 1957, conducted its first formal inductions in 1967, adopted its current name in 1982 and opened its current facility in Dearborn, Michigan, in 1997.

Since 1939, the organization has honored nearly 800 men and women through its awards programs, and more than 300 individuals and organizations have received its highest honor, induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame. The inaugural 1967 class included Henry Ford, Walter P. Chrysler, Charles Kettering and Alfred P. Sloan.

About Toyota Motor North America

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships. 

Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of over 50 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

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SOURCE Toyota Motor North America

Key Takeaways Genuine Parts has paid dividends since 1948 and raised them for 70 straight years, with a 3.32% yield.Magna offers a 3.13% yield, a 29% payout ratio and more than 90% of its 2028 business already booked.Toyota yields 2.92% and plans 100 yen per share in fiscal 2027, while Ford's dividend yield is 4.54%. The auto industry faces a challenging road ahead. At its September meeting, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4%, its first hike since 2023, as persistent inflation remains a concern. Higher borrowing costs could further strain consumers and businesses, weighing on demand in the highly cyclical auto sector. Meanwhile, uncertainties surrounding the Iran conflict add another layer of risk to the economic outlook.

Against this backdrop, dividend investing could provide investors with a potential source of steady income and downside support. Genuine Parts Company (GPC - Free Report) , Magna International (MGA - Free Report) , Toyota (TM - Free Report) and Ford (F - Free Report) are four dividend-paying auto stocks worth considering now.

Dividend Investing is the KeyAmid market uncertainty, dividend investing remains a popular strategy. Dividend-paying companies often have mature businesses, strong fundamentals, sustainable cash flows and solid balance sheets, making them relatively resilient during volatility.

Since dividends are typically paid from profits, companies paying more than they earn face risks of payout cuts. Therefore, investors should prioritize companies with consistent earnings growth and a strong history of increasing dividends.

Dividend growth stocks can provide steady income, downside protection and potential capital appreciation, making them more attractive for long-term income investors.

Targeting dividend stocks and combining them with a Zacks Rank of less than or equal to #3 (Hold), along with a VGM Score of A or B, will likely ensure a steady stream of cash to your portfolio. Using the Zacks Stocks Screener, we have ensured that the selected stocks have a dividend yield of more than 2%, with five-year historical dividend growth in excess of 0.1% and a payout ratio below 60%. 

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

4 Auto Stocks for Income InvestorsGenuine Parts: It distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts and materials. This auto parts company has paid a cash dividend every year since going public in 1948. In February, Genuine Parts approved a 3.2% hike to its quarterly cash dividend for 2026, representing its 70th consecutive year of increased dividends. It pays out 57% of its profits as dividends. Currently, the dividend yield of the company is 3.32%. GPC had an annualized growth rate of 5.28% over the past five years. 

Genuine Parts benefits from steady replacement demand, broader industrial activity and disciplined bolt-on acquisitions that deepen local market coverage. Motion’s MRO base and value-added solutions support growth, while restructuring savings and ample liquidity help fund investment and dividends. 

The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 and has a VGM Score of B. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 EPS implies year-over-year growth of 5% and 8%, respectively.

Magna: It is a mobility technology company and global automotive supplier.In February, the auto equipment supplier raised its dividend for the 16th consecutive year. It pays a quarterly dividend of $0.495 a share ($1.98 annualized). Currently, the dividend yield of the company is 3.13%. Magna had an annualized growth rate of 2.64% over the past five years. Its payout ratio of 29 also looks quite sustainable on the back of solid prospects.

Magna’s diversified product portfolio, strong bookings and expanding technology content across electrification, ADAS and software enhance its prospects. More than 90% of its 2028 business is already booked, while recent launches and new assembly programs provide revenue visibility. Productivity gains are also improving profitability, while strong liquidity adds financial support. 

The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 and has a VGM Score of A. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 EPS implies year-over-year growth of 23% and 11%, respectively.

Toyota: It is the leading Japanese automaker. In fiscal 2026, Toyota raised its annual dividends by 5.5% to ¥95 per share and expects to pay ¥100 per share in fiscal 2027. Currently, the dividend yield of the company is 2.92%. Toyota had an annualized growth rate of 11.95% over the past five years. Its payout ratio of 25 also looks quite safe.

Toyota is well positioned to benefit from rising hybrid adoption, with expanding HEV sales, higher electrified vehicle penetration and continued investments in next-generation battery capacity supporting long-term demand. Its growing value-chain businesses, including financing and connected services, provide stable recurring earnings, while a higher fiscal 2027 sales outlook and manufacturing expansion in key markets reinforce growth prospects. 

The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 and has a VGM Score of B. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2027 and 2028 EPS implies year-over-year growth of 3% and 16%, respectively.

Ford: It is one of the leading automakers in the United States. The company hasn’t hiked its dividend since 2022, but it has occasionally paid supplemental dividends and is also one of the highest-yielding auto stocks. Currently, the dividend yield of the company is 4.54%. Ford had an annualized growth rate of 7.07% over the past five years. It has a fairly acceptable payout ratio of 36.

Ford is strengthening its long-term earnings profile through the continued expansion of Ford Pro, where commercial vehicles, software subscriptions and services provide recurring, higher-margin revenue. A favorable mix of trucks, utilities and hybrids, along with an affordable EV strategy, growing Ford Energy opportunities and solid liquidity support future growth. 

The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 and has a VGM Score of A. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 EPS implies year-over-year growth of 71% and 4%, respectively.

The automation estimate addresses labor scarcity while leaving timing, ownership and project returns undefined. Summary

Toyota is sizing a robotics transition before guaranteeing its duration or economics.

Toyota Motor TM, the global automaker and manufacturing group, put a huge number on its automation ambitions: roughly ¥1 trillion of potential annual spending beginning in 2028. U.S. shares slipped about 1.3% to $191.37, based on the latest price shown in the chart.

Toyota estimates that its factories, affiliates and major suppliers could ultimately require around 400,000 humanoid and conventional robots. The spending would go well beyond simply buying machines. It could also fund replacement of aging equipment, automated logistics and more human-machine collaboration across Toyota's manufacturing network. Management has not yet committed to the full program, however, and has not disclosed how many years the investment cycle could run.

The valuation picture adds another angle. At $191.37, Toyota trades about 8.04% below its GF Value estimate of $208.10, suggesting the market is still pricing the shares below GuruFocus' estimate of fair value. Mechanically spreading ¥1 trillion across 400,000 robots works out to roughly ¥2.5 million, or about $16,000, per machine, but that is not a true robot cost because the budget also includes systems, infrastructure and facility upgrades. The real investment case will come down to execution: how fast Toyota deploys the automation, how much labor and downtime it removes, and whether those productivity gains can justify the size of the spending program.

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Toyota Motor (7203.T) estimates it could cost 1 trillion yen ($6.4 billion) annually from 2028 to modernise its ​factories as the world's biggest carmaker accelerates automation ‌and robotics deployment.

Across the industry, automakers are turning to robotics to cut costs and address ageing infrastructure and labour shortages, ​a strategy that analysts say could open a ​growth avenue beyond vehicle manufacturing.

The investment estimate covers ⁠Toyota, group companies and major suppliers. Without specifying whether ​it would definitely take place or for how many years ​it would continue, the company told investors around 400,000 robots would be needed to drive factory automation at those firms.

The figure ​includes replacements for existing machines and new installations and ​humanoid and non-humanoid robots.

The potential investment, discussed with investors earlier this ‌month, ⁠is tied to factory automation spanning industrial robots, automated logistics and future human-robot collaboration on the factory floor.

Analysts at Bernstein in a note on Friday said Toyota's ​growing focus on ​robotics could ⁠increase investor appreciation of the potential for growth beyond automobiles.

"We expect robotics-related announcements to ​become more frequent going forward as Toyota ​accelerates its ⁠robotics efforts," they wrote.

Other global automakers are seeking to increase the use of humanoid robots. Hyundai (005380.KS), which owns humanoid ⁠robot ​maker Boston Dynamics, has said it ​plans to deploy humanoid robots at its US plant in Georgia from ​2028.

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A potential tie-up between Toyota's two main Chinese partners could be a sign the long-standing foreign joint-venture model in China is entering a new phase as a shrinking market and brutal competition force automakers to become more ​efficient.

Newly completed roaming agreement extends Deutsche Telekom's IoT coverage onto Iridium's satellite network 

, /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, aircraft surveillance, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, and Deutsche Telekom IoT (DT IoT) today announced the successful transmission of a voice message over Iridium NTN Direct℠ in a demonstration with Toyota. The milestone message was sent from a Toyota vehicle equipped with a Nordic Semiconductor nRF9151 development board, a Deutsche Telekom IoT SIM and transmitted entirely via the Iridium satellite network during the Telekom Satellite Day 2026. The demonstration follows the successful completion of technical integration and a global roaming agreement between Iridium and Deutsche Telekom IoT.

Iridium NTN Direct "The voice message sent over our network from a Toyota vehicle illustrates how Iridium NTN Direct will enhance consumer and commercial applications for people and assets operating outside traditional coverage areas," said Matt Desch, CEO, Iridium. "This demonstration is a glimpse into the future of truly global, standards-based connectivity. Now is the time to begin integrating Iridium NTN Direct."

The first message sent, "testing, testing, one, two, freeway," successfully demonstrated standards-based NB-IoT voice messaging over Iridium's fully operational low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, and was supported by Fraunhofer's AI-based NESC® Voice Codec. This capability will extend reliable connectivity beyond terrestrial coverage for automotive, logistics, remote utilities, smart agriculture, emergency response and other IoT applications that need to stay connected wherever they operate. Through Iridium NTN Direct, eligible DT IoT customers using compatible standards-based NB-IoT devices will be able to roam between terrestrial networks and Iridium satellites.

"The future of connectivity does not end where terrestrial networks reach their limits," said Christian Schwalbe, CEO, Deutsche Telekom IoT. "Together with strong partners such as Iridium and many others, we are connecting mobile communications and satellite to form a global IoT infrastructure that keeps vehicles, machines and people reliably accessible. The demonstration with Toyota shows how technological innovation can be turned into concrete added value for our customers."

Manfred Lutzky, Head of the Communications Audio Department at Fraunhofer IIS said, "We are very pleased to support this Automotive NTN Voice PoC by providing Fraunhofer's innovative AI-based NESC Voice Codec. NESC enables reliable, natural sounding and highly intelligible satellite voice services at scale by operating at bitrates of 1 kb/s or less." He continued, "This demonstration with Iridium, Deutsche Telekom, Toyota and the other partners is a great example of cross-industry collaboration that will help to grow the satellite voice ecosystem."

With the roaming agreement now completed, Deutsche Telekom IoT customers are poised to take advantage of the commercial availability of Iridium NTN Direct in Q4 2026. Selected European customers are already testing and developing applications on the Iridium network using Deutsche Telekom's Global SIM.

Unlike regional satellite solutions that rely on cellular spectrum or are limited by geographic availability, Iridium NTN Direct is designed to extend coverage using Iridium's existing global L-band LEO satellite constellation. The service leverages a network already operating worldwide, providing a path for mobile network operators, chipset manufacturers, and device makers to extend connectivity without building or maintaining additional terrestrial infrastructure.

For Deutsche Telekom IoT, the integration further strengthens its "network of networks" approach: combining terrestrial and non-terrestrial connectivity to provide customers with reliable IoT coverage wherever their assets operate.

For more information about Iridium NTN Direct, visit www.iridium.com/ntn-direct

About Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) operates the world's only truly global mobile satellite network. It serves as a platform for innovation, enabling voice, data, and messaging, positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), and aircraft surveillance services anywhere on Earth. Through its satellite constellation and integrated capabilities like Aireon, the world's only space-based air traffic surveillance system, Iridium delivers services that support safety-focused operations across aviation, maritime, government, industrial, and consumer markets. The company is a leader in satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and is advancing direct-to-device (D2D) communications based on open standards to expand access to satellite services.

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Iridium innovates through an ecosystem of more than 500 technology and distribution partners, serving millions of customers worldwide. For more information visit www.iridium.com.

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Statements in this press release that are not purely historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The company has based these statements on its current expectations and the information currently available to us. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding the capabilities, benefits and availability of the Iridium NTN Direct service. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the words "anticipates," "may," "can," "believes," "expects," "projects," "intends," "likely," "will," "to be" and other expressions that are predictions or indicate future events, trends or prospects. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Iridium to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties regarding the timing of commercial availability of the Iridium NTN Direct service, the company's ability to maintain the health, capacity and content of its satellite constellation, general industry and economic conditions, and competitive, legal, governmental and technological factors. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements include those factors listed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 12, 2026, and the company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, filed with the SEC on July 22, 2026, as well as other filings Iridium makes with the SEC from time to time. There is no assurance that Iridium's expectations will be realized. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if Iridium's underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected, estimated or projected. Iridium's forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and Iridium undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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Demand for the new Toyota Rav4 is in such high demand that dealers are selling out before cars even arrive on their lots. With hybrids now accounting for over 18% of new vehicles sold in the U.S., and gas prices elevated by the war in Iran, Toyota's all-hybrid Rav4 lineup has landed at the center of the SUV market.

If you’re shopping for a used car, get ready to pay more for less.

Online car resource Edmunds found that the average price of a 3-year-old used car soared to $32,461 in the second quarter of the year, a record high for that time period. In a recent report, Edmunds explored how the used car market has “fundamentally repriced itself,” and how anyone shopping on the cheapest end of the pricing spectrum will feel that change the most.

Back in 2019, cars priced under $20,000 made up 55% of all used car sales. In the second quarter of 2026, they only accounted for a 32% chunk of the used car market – a dramatic drop-off. The share of cars priced under $15,000 dropped from 32% to 18% during the same time period. Meanwhile, the high end of the used market boomed, with the share of sold vehicles priced above $50,000 rocketing from just 2% of used car sales to 8%.

Used cars aren’t the deal they once were. Used car shoppers will pay 4% more this year on average compared to the same time period last year and 15% more than in 2021, when prices in the used market began creeping up. In the report, Edmunds found that a used car shopper with a budget between $10,000 and $15,000 could expect to buy a 9-year-old vehicle with 98,222 miles. In 2019, with that same budget, a used car buyer could afford a five-year-old car with only 40,000 miles on it. Similar trends manifested in other lower rungs of the used car market.

Car brands hold their value differentlyBrands still make a big difference when buying used. A used car shopper looking to spend between $15,000 and $20,000 could afford a relatively new Kia or Nissan with only around 50,000 miles on the odometer. For the same price, a Subaru, Toyota, or Honda would be roughly twice as old with 25,000 to 35,000 more miles.

“Conventional wisdom to ‘just buy a used Toyota’ comes with trade-offs in today’s market,” Edmunds Director of Insights Ivan Drury wrote in the report. “For many shoppers, a newer, lower-mileage vehicle from a brand that depreciates more quickly may offer better overall value, particularly when factoring in a remaining warranty, fewer near-term repair needs, and more modern safety features.”

In spite of higher prices, 3-year-old used cars aren’t sitting around any longer than they were last year. They spent 38 days on lots on average in the second quarter or 2025 and the second quarter of 2026. Used cars priced between $5,000 and $10,000 sold the fastest, spending an average of 25 days sitting on dealer lots compared to the 44 days it takes to move a used car priced over $50,000. Even with prices still on the rise, used cars offer an appealing value for people who can’t afford to or don’t want to shop new.

The limited-edition Chip Wheels were created to spotlight Toyota Sienna's available FridgeBox™ feature and include Graeter's salted caramel ice cream sandwiched between double chocolate chip cookies with chocolate jimmies

, /PRNewswire/ -- Graeter's Ice Cream, America's oldest family-owned and operated craft ice cream maker, is collaborating with Toyota Sienna and the 2026 Sienna on "The Sweetest Way to Roll," introducing Salted Caramel Chip Wheels. Launching nationwide today, the Salted Caramel Chip Wheels put a new spin on Graeter's fan-favorite Chip Wheelies. The limited-edition treat features Graeter's rich salted caramel ice cream sandwiched between two made-from-scratch double chocolate chip cookies and rolled in chocolate jimmies.

Graeter’s Ice Cream, America’s oldest family-owned and operated craft ice cream maker, is collaborating with Toyota and the 2026 Sienna on “The Sweetest Way to Roll,” introducing Salted Caramel Chip Wheels.

Designed to help families keep beverages, snacks and treats at the right temperature, the Toyota Sienna’s available FridgeBox™ feature offers dual cooling settings. In addition to cool mode, its freeze mode is designed to keep frozen treats like popsicles and ice cream – including Graeter’s Chip Wheels – frozen. Built with intention, crafted for connection. Graeter's French Pot® process ice cream and Toyota's Sienna are engineered to turn everyday family time into special moments.

"For more than 150 years, our family has believed that great ice cream is worth taking the time to make it the right way," said Richard Graeter, fourth-generation president and CEO, Graeter's. "We see that philosophy in Toyota. The Sienna and Graeter's Ice Cream may be very different products, but we share a commitment to quality, craftsmanship and creating something families can truly enjoy."

The collaboration highlights a unique feature of the Toyota Sienna Platinum grade: the integrated front-console cooler, known as the FridgeBox™. Designed to help families keep beverages, snacks and treats at the right temperature, the available FridgeBox offers dual cooling settings. In addition to cool mode, its freeze mode is designed to keep frozen treats like popsicles and ice cream – including Graeter's Chip Wheels – frozen.

"Great partnerships start with a shared commitment to quality and a passion for creating the best experiences for those who matter most." said Owen Peacock, marketing general manager, Toyota. "Graeter's brings that same level of care and craftsmanship to its ice cream that Toyota brings to its vehicles, making this collaboration a natural fit. The Sienna's available FridgeBox adds a fun, unexpected way for families to bring a little more enjoyment to the journey – keeping a Graeter's Chip Wheel frozen and ready for wherever the road takes them."

The Salted Caramel Chip Wheels 12-pack is available exclusively online for nationwide shipping at Graeters.com/Toyota starting today, while supplies last.

For more information or to purchase the limited-edition Chip Wheels, visit Graeters.com. To learn more about Toyota and the Sienna, visit Toyota.com/Sienna.

About Graeter's
Since 1870, five generations of the Graeter family have remained committed to handcrafting only the most indulgent ice cream available. From humble beginnings serving ice cream from a cart in Cincinnati to the nationwide presence of Graeter's Ice Cream today, the family has stayed true to the traditional "French Pot" method and is the only company in the world that still makes ice cream at scale this way. Graeter's has 60 retail stores and ships more than 300,000 pints annually. The brand can also be found in more than 2,000 grocery stores across the United States.

For more information, visit Graeters.com or follow Graeter's on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X (formerly known as Twitter).

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs approximately 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 36 million cars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.

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Toyota Motor (7203.T) said on Friday its global vehicle sales and production ​fell in July, weighed by declines ‌in China, the United States and the Middle East, which offset a stronger performance ​in Japan.

Global sales fell 4.8% from ​a year earlier to 856,125 vehicles, ⁠while production dropped 2.1%.

A 24.3% plunge ​in China dragged sales down, marking a ​sixth successive month of decline, as higher petrol prices weighed on demand for hybrid and traditional ​combustion engine vehicles, Toyota said.

Sales in ​the United States, Toyota's largest market, slipped 0.8%, ‌while ⁠those in the Middle East dropped 44.5%, offsetting an 11.0% rise in Japan.

A sharp 32.7% drop in China and a ​4.0% decrease ​in ⁠the United States pulled production down, despite a 12.4% rise ​in Japan.

Exports from Japan rose 10.2% ​from ⁠a year earlier to just over 196,000 vehicles, increasing for the third consecutive ⁠month ​and marking the highest ​level since October.

Toyota's figures include its luxury Lexus brand.

U.S. President Donald Trump ​is targeting Ottawa with a proposed 50% tariff on Canadian car imports — but Japan's Toyota (7203.T) and Honda (7267.T) may end up footing the bill.

The two ‌Japanese automakers account for more than three-quarters of all cars made in Canada. They could be forced to shutter some production lines if the tariffs go into effect on January 1 as proposed, analysts said.

While a deal could still be reached, the timing of the U.S. tariffs couldn't be worse, as Japanese automakers are being stung by competition from low-cost Chinese EVs in markets such as ​Southeast Asia, Europe and Latin America.

The United States remains Toyota and Honda's biggest market and, crucially, one where Chinese rivals like BYD (002594.SZ) aren't allowed in.

Canadian-built ​cars accounted for almost a quarter of Honda's U.S. sales and 17% of Toyota's last year, the most among major automakers, ⁠according to Barclays analysts. As a result, the two face the biggest potential hit from Trump's plan to double the levies from the current 25%.

"If you really wanted ​to destroy the Canadian auto industry, you could with these tariffs," said Julie Boote, autos analyst at Pelham Smithers Associates in London.

Both companies would likely have to close some ​of their Canadian assembly lines, she said.

Toyota and Honda declined to comment.

SCRAMBLING TO ADAPT
Canada's auto industry produces around 1.2 million cars a year and indirectly supports some 427,000 jobs. Toyota's exports from Canada to the United States include the RAV4, while Honda exports the CR-V. Both cars are among the best-selling SUVs in the United States.

The proposed tariffs are the latest example of Trump trade ​policies that have left the global auto industry scrambling to adapt. For years, U.S., European, Japanese and South Korean car companies and their suppliers built production chains ​across North America, taking advantage of cross-border trade deals and, especially in Mexico, lower labour costs.

But cost dynamics have now changed drastically. U.S. tariffs cost Toyota some 1.4 trillion yen ($8.8 billion) in ‌the last ⁠financial year.

Toyota is now doubling down on U.S. production. The world's largest automaker last year said it aims to invest up to $10 billion over five years to expand its U.S. operations. That will include a new $3.6 billion auto plant in Texas, where it intends to move production of the Tacoma pick-up truck from its Baja California plant in Mexico.

For Honda, which is struggling to turn around its money-losing car business, tariffs have only added to the strain.

A senior executive recently told reporters that it might not ​build an eighth assembly plant in North ​America unless USMCA free trade talks ⁠among the United States, Canada and Mexico are extended. USMCA is the revised version of the 1994 NAFTA trade pact and has been in place for six years. Trump opted on July 1 not to renew it, subjecting it to annual reviews, although ​talks have continued.

Last year, South Korea's Hyundai (005380.KS) said uncertainty about USMCA was delaying its investment decisions.

'MAJOR SHIFT'
If the tariffs take ​effect, Toyota and Honda ⁠would likely try to redirect Canadian-built vehicles to other markets and then try to find ways to make up supply for the all-important U.S. market — hardly an easy task, analysts said. U.S.-bound vehicles are often tailored to the market's needs and regulations, while factories elsewhere may already be operating near capacity.

"It would represent a major shift from the past," said ⁠Seiji Sugiura, ​a senior analyst at Tokai Tokyo Intelligence Laboratory.

Two Japanese suppliers said they were unsure what would happen ​next and it remained, at least for now, impossible to plan given that it still remained uncertain whether the tariffs would go into effect.

"We're trying not to overreact," one of the supplier executives said.

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