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Toyota Motor is recalling 55,405 vehicles in the U.S. due to safety issues, including potential loss of power and risk of fire from a loose bolt.1Toyota Motor will provide only electrified vehicles for the 2026 Tokyo-Hakone Collegiate Ekiden Championship, including BEVs, FCEVs, and HEVs, using low-carbon gasoline to cut emissions.2
Toyota plans to import three U.S.-made models, including the Camry, Highlander, and Tundra, into Japan starting in 2026. This move comes as domestic demand in Japan declines. Toyota's shares rose 1.8% following the announcement. The company aims to balance trade diplomacy with efficiency, a strategy that may challenge weaker rivals.
Major automakers, including GM, Ford, and Toyota, have urged the U.S. government to prevent Chinese automakers and battery manufacturers from entering the U.S. market, citing a threat to the industry. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation called for action from Congress and the Trump administration, emphasizing the need to maintain restrictions on importing Chinese vehicles and technology.
Several significant mergers and acquisitions were reported: Safran is selling its in-flight entertainment unit to Kingswood Capital Management; Elliott Investment Management acquired a 5.01% stake in Toyota Industries; Lingbao Gold Group is buying a 50% stake in St Barbara Mining for A$370 million; and Lai Sun Development is selling a 50% interest in a Hong Kong office tower to JD.com for HK$3.5 billion.
Toyota's October sales hit a record, with US demand offsetting declines in China and Japan. Despite geopolitical tensions and tariffs, Toyota raised its profit forecast to 3.4 trillion yen. Global electric vehicle sales rose 74%, indicating a shift towards electrification. Investors are watching how Toyota navigates trade risks and regional politics as it heads into the next fiscal year.
