Some quake-hit Japan plants restart but Toyota to suspend 18 assembly lines
The company, which also has production facilities in Malaysia, said it is shipping from its stockpile.
Fri Mar 18 2022
Olympics: Medal chomp grosses out Japan and riles Toyota
Kawamura earned himself Internet infamy and a rare rebuke from Toyota Motor Corp, for chomping down on an Olympic gold medal.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Toyota seeking to halve Japan car models as domestic market shrinks
Toyota Motor Corp is aiming to halve the number of car models it sells at home by 2025.
Thu Oct 12 2017
Trump hits Toyota in latest broadside against carmakers and Mexico
"Toyota Motor said will build a new plant in Baja, Mexico, to build Corolla cars for U.S. NO WAY! Build plant in U.S. or pay big border tax," Trump said in a post on Twitter.
Fri Jan 06 2017
Toyota recalls 3.37 million cars over air bag and fuel tank defects
Toyota Motor on Wednesday announced it would recall 3.37 million vehicles worldwide over air-bag and emissions defects.
Thu Jun 30 2016
UMW Toyota Motor adds another factory
Manufacturing plant produce passenger cars, including EEVs
Thu May 26 2016
Toyota to stop Japan production for one week due to steel shortage
Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it would halt production at all car assembly plants in Japan from Feb. 8 to Feb. 13 due to a steel shortage.
Mon Feb 01 2016
Japan rivers burst their banks triggering further floods, 23 missing
Floods that swept houses off their foundations and crushed others under landslides also forced more than 100,000 to flee.
Fri Sep 11 2015
Toyota makes airbag safety precautions
UMW Toyota Motor has issued a recall to Toyotas that are possibly affected by a defected airbag. By Jerrica Leong
Thu May 14 2015
Orders pour in for Lexus NX
Orders for the 2.0 litre SUV have been pouring in since last October and UMW Toyota hopes it will capture 50 percent of market share of the small luxury SUV segment.
Fri Jan 30 2015
Toyota recalls more than 6 million autos, among biggest ever
Toyota Motor Corp., the world's largest carmaker, called back more than 6 million vehicles to fix a range of safety defects in one of the biggest recalls in automotive history.
Wed Apr 09 2014
Toyota to suspend new plants for three years
Japan's Toyota Motor has decided to halt the construction of new factories for the next three years in a shift from its previous policy of building new plants almost annually, reports said Sunday.
Sun Jan 06 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024