In a move that underscores the immense pressure on legacy automakers, Toyota is leveraging a strategic partnership with Chinese technology powerhouse Huawei for its next major electric vehicle, the bZ7. This mid-to-large SUV, slated to arrive in Autumn 2025, represents a significant pivot for Toyota, which has faced challenges gaining traction in the hyper-competitive Chinese EV market. By tapping into Huawei's expertise, Toyota aims to bridge the gap in digital and powertrain technology where local brands have excelled.
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Toyota Secures €680 Million Investment in Czech Republic: First Fully Electric Vehicle Production in Europe Launches at Kolín Plant. In a landmark ceremony at the Czech Government Office in early September 2025, Toyota Motor Europe announced its largest-ever investment in the Czech Republic—a €680 million commitment that will establish the country as home to Toyota's first fully electric vehicle production facility in Europe. The strategic victory demonstrates the Czech Republic's competitive advantage in advanced manufacturing, as the nation successfully secured this significant foreign investment despite competing interest from other European countries.
Toyota unveils the bZ3C electric SUV featuring BYD's battery technology. Explore its specifications, strategic partnership, and impact on the EV industry.
Toyota is ramping up its electric vehicle production with a target of one million units by 2026. Alongside, the automaker plans to introduce advanced solid-state batteries, marking a significant shift in the EV landscape.
