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Toyota to Launch Vios Hybrid in Thailand by August 2025

Toyota Motor Thailand is preparing to introduce a significant update to its popular compact sedan lineup with the launch of the Toyota Yaris ATIV Hybrid, expected to debut in August 2025. Known in Malaysia as the Toyota Vios, this new hybrid variant will bring electrified performance to the model for the first time, marking a notable evolution for the nameplate.

According to AutolifeThailand, the hybrid Yaris ATIV will feature Toyota’s 1.5-litre full hybrid powertrain, likely inherited from the Yaris Cross. Although the core mechanicals are expected to remain similar, there could be minor technical adjustments specific to the sedan platform. This system is comprised of a 1.5-litre four-cylinder DOHC petrol engine, coded 2NR-VEX, which displaces 1,496 cc. It produces 91hp at 5,500 rpm and 121Nm of torque between 4,000 and 4,800 rpm.

Mated to this internal combustion unit is an electric motor generating 80hp and 141Nm of torque, culminating in a combined output of 111hp. The hybrid system is paired with an e-CVT automatic transmission and draws energy from a 0.7 kWh lithium-ion battery. The drivetrain powers the front wheels and is compatible with E20 ethanol fuel. Factory data suggests the vehicle will reach a top speed of 160km/h and deliver an impressive fuel economy of 26.3 km/litre.

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Pengeluaran Toyota Supra Akan Ditamatkan Menjelang Mac 2026 – Nama Lejen Akan Dihidupkan Semula

Toyota Supra generasi kelima bakal menamatkan pengeluarannya menjelang Mac 2026, menandakan berakhirnya satu era bagi model kereta sport ikonik tersebut. Dihasilkan melalui kerjasama dengan BMW dan dipasang di Austria bersama BMW Z4, penamatan ini merupakan noktah kepada satu bab penting dalam legasi Supra — namun bukan noktah kepada keseluruhan ceritanya.

Toyota telah mengesahkan bahawa versi “Edisi Akhir” Supra akan diperkenalkan bagi tahun model 2026 sebagai perpisahan rasmi dari bilik pameran global. Walaupun pengeluaran generasi semasa akan dihentikan, nama Supra tidak akan bersara secara kekal. Sebaliknya, papan nama yang disayangi itu hanya akan ditangguhkan buat sementara waktu.

Menurut Naib Presiden Kanan Perancangan dan Strategi Produk Toyota Motor North America, Cooper Ericksen, pihak syarikat berhasrat penuh untuk menghidupkan semula Supra pada masa akan datang. Beliau menjelaskan bahawa pengenalan generasi baharu Supra adalah langkah yang logik, meskipun butiran seperti masa pelancaran dan hala tuju teknikal masih dalam peringkat pertimbangan. Namun satu perkara yang pasti, Toyota tidak mahu mengulangi jurang selama dua dekad antara Supra generasi keempat yang melegenda dan kemunculan semula GR Supra pada tahun 2019.

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Toyota Supra Production to Cease by March 2026, but the Nameplate Will Live On

The fifth-generation Toyota Supra is nearing the end of its production run, with assembly scheduled to conclude by March 2026. Co-developed with BMW and manufactured in Austria alongside the BMW Z4, this iteration of the iconic sports car will mark the end of a chapter in the Supra legacy—but not the end of the story.

Toyota has confirmed the release of a Final Edition for the 2026 model year, marking the car’s farewell from global showrooms. While this signals the conclusion of the current generation, the Supra nameplate is not being retired permanently. Instead, the beloved badge is being put on temporary hiatus.

According to Toyota Motor North America’s Senior Vice President of Product Planning and Strategy, Cooper Ericksen, the company fully intends to bring the Supra back in the future. He explained that introducing a next-generation Supra is seen as a logical step forward, though the specifics, such as timing and direction, are still under review. What remains certain, however, is Toyota’s intent to avoid another extended gap between generations, similar to the two-decade void between the revered fourth-generation Supra and the GR Supra’s return in 2019.

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Toyota Pertimbang Ambil Alih Neta Auto

Toyota Motor Corporation dilaporkan sedang mempertimbangkan kemungkinan untuk mengambil alih Neta Auto, sebuah syarikat kenderaan elektrik (EV) China yang kini berada dalam krisis kewangan, menurut laporan Car News China yang memetik sumber industri. Walaupun belum disahkan secara rasmi oleh pihak Toyota, laporan daripada Kuai Technology bertarikh 12 Mei menggariskan potensi pemerolehan tersebut sebagai sebahagian daripada strategi Toyota untuk mengukuhkan kedudukannya dalam pasaran EV China—yang kini merupakan pasaran EV paling kompetitif di dunia.

Neta Auto, yang dikendalikan oleh Hozon New Energy Auto dan ditubuhkan pada tahun 2014, mula menunjukkan tanda-tanda kemerosotan sejak pertengahan tahun 2024. Operasi pengeluaran dihentikan, dan pemberhentian pekerja secara besar-besaran telah dilaksanakan, di samping usaha terdesak untuk mendapatkan pelaburan baharu. Pusingan pembiayaan Siri E yang dirancang pada Februari lalu—yang dijangka mengumpulkan antara 4 bilion hingga 4.5 bilion yuan (kira-kira USD 552–621 juta)—gagal selepas pelabur utama yang dikaitkan dengan dana negara BRICS menarik diri kerana syarikat gagal memulakan semula pengeluaran serta tidak berjaya menarik dana padanan tambahan.

Cubaan untuk memulihkan operasi juga tidak membuahkan hasil. Walaupun kilang di Tongxiang dibuka semula secara ringkas pada Januari lalu, kekurangan komponen kritikal menjejaskan pengeluaran. Keyakinan pelabur terus merosot, menyebabkan penilaian syarikat menjunam. Pada tahun 2023, Neta dinilai sebanyak 42.3 bilion yuan (USD 5.8 bilion), namun pada awal 2025, syarikat itu mencadangkan untuk menjual 50 peratus kepentingan dengan harga hanya 3 bilion yuan (USD 414 juta), menjadikan nilai keseluruhannya merosot kepada 6 bilion yuan (USD 828 juta)—penurunan mengejut sebanyak 80 peratus.

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Toyota Reportedly Considering Takeover of Chinese EV Maker Neta Auto

Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring Neta Auto, a Chinese electric vehicle company facing severe financial distress, reported by Car News China. The potential deal, though not confirmed by Toyota, was highlighted in a report by Kuai Technology on 12 May, suggesting that such a move could serve to strengthen Toyota’s electric vehicle strategy in China, the world’s most competitive EV market.

Neta Auto, operated by Hozon New Energy Auto and founded in 2014, has been in crisis since the middle of 2024. The company halted production and implemented mass layoffs, while simultaneously scrambling to secure outside investment. In February this year, a much-anticipated Series E financing round failed. This round was projected to raise between 4 billion and 4.5 billion yuan (approximately USD 552–621 million), with the bulk of funding—3 billion yuan (USD 414 million)—expected from a lead investor associated with a BRICS country fund. However, the investment was conditional upon the company restarting production and attracting additional matching funds, neither of which came to fruition, prompting the investor to withdraw and causing the financing effort to collapse.

Although Neta attempted to restart operations by briefly reopening its Tongxiang facility in January, a shortage of essential components prevented production from resuming. This setback had a domino effect, undermining investor confidence and leading to a dramatic decline in the company’s valuation.

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UMW Toyota Motor Accelerates Toward a Greener Future with Strong April Sales and Exciting Malaysia Autoshow 2025 Showcase

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has reported robust sales for April 2025, delivering a total of 7,932 vehicles during the month. This performance brings the year-to-date tally to 27,876 units, reaffirming the brand’s continued relevance and appeal among Malaysian consumers.

The company attributed its success not only to the strength of its product line-up but also to its evolving role as a mobility provider focused on sustainable development. UMWT stated that its mission today goes beyond traditional vehicle sales, emphasising its role in shaping a cleaner, more connected future for Malaysians through environmentally responsible mobility solutions.

UMWT reiterated that its commitment to electrification is guided by Toyota’s Multipathway strategy. This approach aims to provide customers with diverse electrified options—ranging from hybrids to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles—that allow them to make environmentally responsible choices without compromising on driving performance, safety, or quality. By embracing a wide spectrum of technologies, the company seeks to provide practical and accessible solutions to meet the evolving needs of society and support the nation’s sustainability agenda.

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Toyota dan Waymo Menandatangani Perjanjian Untuk Bangunkan Kenderaan Autonomi Generasi Baharu

Toyota Motor Corporation telah menandatangani satu perjanjian awal bersama Waymo, syarikat teknologi pemanduan autonomi terkemuka yang diasaskan pada tahun 2009 sebagai sebahagian daripada inisiatif kereta pandu sendiri Google, untuk meneroka kerjasama strategik bagi mempercepatkan pembangunan dan penggunaan teknologi pemanduan autonomi di seluruh dunia.

Kerjasama ini turut disertai oleh Woven by Toyota, cabang inovasi mobiliti dan perisian Toyota. Woven akan memainkan peranan sebagai pemangkin strategik dengan menyumbangkan kepakaran dalam seni bina perisian canggih dan penyelesaian mobiliti digital. Ketiga-tiga entiti ini berganding bahu di bawah visi bersama untuk meningkatkan keselamatan jalan raya dan memperluaskan akses kepada mobiliti melalui kemajuan teknologi autonomi.

Fokus utama kerjasama ini adalah pembangunan sebuah platform kenderaan autonomi baharu. Toyota dan Waymo akan menilai potensi integrasi teknologi pemanduan kendiri Waymo ke dalam reka bentuk dan kejuruteraan kenderaan Toyota, dengan matlamat untuk menyokong pembangunan kenderaan milik peribadi (POV) generasi akan datang. Usaha ini dijangka membawa teknologi pemanduan autonomi melangkaui perkhidmatan e-hailing berasaskan armada kepada pasaran pengguna individu. Meskipun parameter kerjasama masih dalam perbincangan, kedua-dua pihak telah menyatakan komitmen kukuh terhadap pembangunan sistem bantuan pemandu yang selamat, boleh diskala dan boleh diakses secara meluas.

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Toyota and Waymo Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Autonomous Vehicle Development

Toyota Motor Corporation has entered into a preliminary agreement with Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company originally founded as part of Google’s self-driving car initiative in 2009, to explore a far-reaching collaboration aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies. The initiative signals a major step forward in the integration of advanced mobility systems, as both companies seek to combine their technological strengths.

Joining the partnership is Woven by Toyota, the mobility and software innovation arm of Toyota. Woven will act as a strategic enabler, contributing its expertise in advanced software architecture and digital mobility solutions. Together, the three entities are aligning behind a shared vision of increasing road safety and expanding access to mobility through the advancement of autonomous technologies.

Central to the potential collaboration is the creation of a new autonomous vehicle platform. The companies will also evaluate how Waymo’s state-of-the-art self-driving technology can be integrated with Toyota’s manufacturing and vehicle design expertise to support the next generation of personally owned vehicles (POVs). This would mark a significant evolution for autonomous driving beyond fleet-based ride-hailing services, broadening its reach into the consumer market. While the exact parameters of the partnership are still under discussion, both parties have expressed a strong commitment to furthering the development of safe and scalable driver-assistance technologies.

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UMW Toyota Perkenal GR Supra Track Edition dan GR Yaris Varian Automatik di Malaysia

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd hari ini mengukuhkan lagi barisan prestasi Gazoo Racing (GR) di Malaysia dengan pelancaran dua model terbaharu — GR Supra Track Edition dan GR Yaris Varian Automatik. Kedua-dua model ini membawa keupayaan kejuruteraan sukan permotoran dan rali ke jalan raya, sekali gus memperkukuh komitmen Toyota dalam menawarkan pengalaman pemanduan yang mengutamakan keseronokan dan kawalan.

GR Supra Track Edition

GR Supra Track Edition meneruskan warisan lebih empat dekad Supra dengan peningkatan menyeluruh dalam aspek pengendalian, kawalan casis dan aerodinamik. Ia dijana enjin pengecas turbo 3.0 liter enam silinder sebaris yang menghasilkan 388PS dan 500Nm tork, dipadankan dengan pilihan transmisi manual enam kelajuan atau automatik lapan kelajuan dengan pengalih gear pedal.

Model automatik mampu memecut dari 0-100 km/j dalam 4.1 saat, manakala model manual mencatatkan 4.3 saat. Keupayaan ini disokong oleh Sistem Suspensi Pembolehubah Adaptif yang ditala semula, sistem stereng kuasa elektrik serta pembezaan slip terhad (LSD) yang dipertingkatkan.

Sistem brek turut dipertingkatkan dengan cakera brek hadapan 374mm yang dipadankan dengan angkup Brembo empat omboh, manakala penambahbaikan aerodinamik termasuk spat tayar yang diperluas, aero fins serta spoiler ekor itik gentian karbon meningkatkan daya turun (downforce) untuk kestabilan lebih unggul.

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UMW Toyota Motor Unveiled GR Supra Track Edition and GR Yaris Automatic Variant in Malaysia

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd expanded its Gazoo Racing family today with the launch of two new performance models — the GR Supra Track Edition and the GR Yaris Automatic Variant. Both vehicles brought motorsport engineering and rally-honed capabilities to public roads, further strengthening Toyota’s commitment to delivering exhilarating, driver-centric experiences.

The GR Supra Track Edition continued the brand’s proud four-decade legacy, offering sharper handling, refined chassis control, and purposeful, track-ready styling. Meanwhile, the GR Yaris Automatic Variant introduced a newly developed 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission, broadening the reach of the GR brand to a wider range of enthusiasts without sacrificing its competitive motorsport heritage.

The GR Supra Track Edition stood as the flagship of Toyota’s GR lineup, evolving into an even more focused machine through a series of comprehensive upgrades. Powered by a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 388PS and 500Nm of torque, the model was available with a choice of a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Acceleration figures confirmed its potency, with the automatic variant achieving 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, while the manual version managed the sprint in 4.3 seconds.

Beyond its raw power, the GR Supra Track Edition benefited from significant chassis enhancements. The Adaptive Variable Suspension system was retuned for superior grip, while the Electric Power Steering and Limited Slip Differential received exclusive control mapping for sharper feedback and increased stability at high speeds. Larger 374 mm front brake discs paired with four-piston Brembo callipers provided robust and consistent braking under heavy loads.

Aerodynamic improvements included expanded tyre spats, aero flaps, and a carbon fibre ducktail spoiler, all contributing to greater downforce. Reinforced front control arms, enhanced front negative camber adjustment, stiffened stabiliser bars, and upgraded bushings further refined agility and responsiveness.

The model rode on lightweight 19-inch matte black forged alloy wheels, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres, engineered to reduce unsprung mass and optimise handling performance. The interior, designed to complement the car’s dynamic nature, featured black Alcantara and leather upholstery with GR embroidery, red seatbelts, and a distinctive red-ring shift knob for manual variants. A 12-speaker JBL HiFi surround system and a full-colour Head-Up Display ensured an immersive driving experience.

Safety remained paramount, with the GR Supra Track Edition equipped with Toyota Supra Safety, which included Pre-Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning with Steering Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, and intelligent parking sensors with Emergency Braking Support. The GR Supra Track Edition was priced from RM698,000.00.

Alongside it, the GR Yaris Automatic Variant made its debut, marking a significant milestone for the rally-inspired model first launched in 2021. Building on the momentum from the recently introduced facelifted manual variant, the automatic version brought enhanced accessibility without diluting the core performance ethos of the GR brand.

Developed with insights from the Toyota GAZOO Racing World Rally Team, the 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission delivered remarkably swift and precise gear shifts. Unlike conventional automatics that reacted primarily to vehicle movement, this system was engineered to anticipate driver intent, creating a more connected and intuitive driving experience.

The GR Yaris Automatic Variant retained its 1.6-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine — the most powerful of its kind — producing 300PS and 400Nm of torque. It could sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds. To maintain consistent performance in Malaysia’s demanding climate, the automatic variant came fitted with a standard cooling package, including a sub radiator, an intercooler spray, and a combined water-cooled and air-cooled ATF cooler.

New to the variant was the introduction of Launch Control, designed to optimise engine torque and traction for more aggressive, controlled take-offs. This feature worked in tandem with the newly developed automatic transmission and motorsport-calibrated paddle shifters to deliver a rally-inspired driving experience during everyday use.

Safety technologies were not overlooked. The GR Yaris Automatic Variant featured Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, offering enhanced Pre-Collision Systems, Lane Tracing Assist, Radar Cruise Control, and Expert Mode, providing seasoned drivers with greater dynamic control without entirely disengaging the vehicle’s stability systems. The GR Yaris Automatic Variant was priced at RM325,600.00.

Both the GR Supra Track Edition and GR Yaris Automatic Variant were now available through GR Garage dealerships nationwide, complete with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty and comprehensive aftersales support. GR Garage outlets also stocked a full range of performance parts, GR merchandise, and customer services tailored for performance car enthusiasts.

UMW Toyota Motor reaffirmed that mobility was not solely about speed but about inclusivity and community. Through the introduction of the GR Yaris Automatic and GR Supra Track Edition, Toyota aimed to expand the accessibility of passion-driven motoring experiences. These models symbolised more than engineering achievement; they represented an invitation to join a vibrant community bound by a shared love for driving excellence.

By building vehicles that stirred emotion and cultivated confidence, Toyota was not merely moving people — it was forging communities that inspired one another to strive forward.