Toyota(US:TM) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-15 08:20Group 1 - Toyota has secured its position as the global automotive sales champion for the sixth consecutive year, with sales exceeding 10.32 million units in the first 11 months of 2025, while Volkswagen's sales were 8.98 million units, a decline of 0.5% year-on-year [1] - In North America, Toyota achieved its fourth-highest sales record, reaching 2.51 million units in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 8.0%. The luxury brand Lexus also saw a record sales of 345,000 units, up 7.1% [1] - In China, Toyota's localization strategy has entered a new phase, integrating R&D resources from its joint ventures and empowering local engineers with full decision-making authority to better meet consumer demands [1] Group 2 - Supported by hybrid technology, Toyota's sales in China experienced growth for the first time in four years, with both joint ventures, FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota, reporting positive sales growth [2] - In Australia, despite fierce competition from Chinese automakers, Toyota maintained its leadership with sales of 239,000 units, capturing 19.8% of the market share for the 23rd consecutive year [2] - Toyota's President, Akio Toyoda, emphasized that 2026 will be a year of consolidation for sustainable growth, focusing on enhancing profitability to support future endeavors [2] Group 3 - The core philosophy of providing high-quality products at competitive prices is seen as the driving force behind Toyota's continuous growth and resilience in the automotive industry [3] - Both President Akio Toyoda and Chairman Akio Toyoda agree that this philosophy is fundamental to Toyota's establishment and will be crucial for its stability in challenging times [3]