Blog

 

Toyota recently celebrated the opening of the Toyota Battery Center of North America at its research and development campus in Saline, MI. Spanning 30,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to battery development and testing, evaluating cells produced at Toyota's North Carolina plant as well as regional manufacturing sites.

 

Entering its fourth season as the official automotive sponsor of the NFL, Toyota is rolling out a brand-new campaign dedicated to the future stars of football.

 

There is major news breaking out of Toyota's San Antonio assembly plant, and it spells incredible opportunity for the entire region. In July 2026, Toyota Motor North America officially announced a massive $3.6 billion investment to expand their San Antonio site and generate thousands of new employment opportunities for people excited to construct next-generation Toyota vehicles.

 

As many companies have discovered in recent decades, it's important to make meaningful contributions to the communities that they serve. Toyota has recently made a $75,000 donation to Music Will to help those who may not have access to music programs at school or in their communities.

 

The 2025 espnW: Women + Sports Summit in Ojai, CA, was a standout occasion for women athletes and for Toyota. Toyota takes great pride in its Toyota Everyday Heroes program, and 2025 marked the 10th year of honoring these remarkable leaders. Girls and women were celebrated for their impact on the sports community and were awarded a generous $15,000 for their efforts.

 

One of the biggest challenges parents face is finding dependable care for their children while they’re at work. This obstacle can make it difficult to pursue a career in your field or advance once you’re employed. Fortunately, Toyota is helping its manufacturing team members by introducing expanded childcare options designed to ease that burden.

Through its Way Forward Fund (WFF), Toyota is working to improve the lives of children affected by traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Their primary goal is to provide funding that ensures children receive the necessary care for proper diagnosis and treatment, addressing both the short- and long-term effects of these injuries.
 

The recent wildfires in California have been devastating for those affected, as well as their family and friends. Support has been flowing in from across the state, nation, and world, including from corporations. Toyota is one such company stepping up to assist those impacted by the fires. Each year, Toyota contributes to the American Red Cross and SBP, an organization dedicated to helping individuals and communities recover from natural disasters.

 

Macon Resources, Inc. (MRI) in Decatur, Illinois, is an organization that serves individuals in the Decatur area with developmental disabilities. The organization now operates several programs designed for children and adults. Since its foundation, MRI has worked with over 800 individuals ranging from infants and toddlers to children and adults. The organization strives to offer services and programs that promote participants' self-worth, independence, and growth.

 

Toyota is one of the most popular automakers on the market. While the brand is recognized worldwide for many great features, one of its best assets is reliability. Over the years, Toyota has earned a reputation as an automaker that consistently produces some of the most reliable and long-lasting cars on the road. For Toyota, the secret to success is not racing to be the first to market with new products, and it's not selling the fanciest new cars. Instead, Toyota takes a practical approach to its car construction philosophy.