Toyota records 5% sales growth in June 2025, 16% surge in first half
On the corporate front, TKM signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ohmium International, a leading provider of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen technology. The partnership aims to explore scalable, green hydrogen-driven power solutions, such as microgrids, for applications like data centers and environmentally sensitive locations. More details are available at Toyota Bharat's news page.advertisementOn the safety front, the Toyota Innova Hycross has become the first MPV to receive a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP (BNCAP), the country's vehicle crash assessment programme. The Hycross also emerges as the safest three-row model tested under BNCAP to date, making it a safe choice in the MPV segment.TKM operates two manufacturing plants in Bidadi, Karnataka, with a combined production capacity of 342,000 units annually. The first plant, established in 1997, produces models like the Innova HyCross, Innova Crysta, Fortuner, and Legender, while the second, operational since 2010, manufactures the Camry Hybrid, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and Hilux. Other models in TKM's portfolio include the Glanza, Rumion, and Urban Cruiser Taisor, with the Vellfire and LC 300 imported as Completely Built Units (CBU). Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
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- Hindustan Times
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Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
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