Group 1 - Toyota is recalling 99,178 vehicles in Canada due to a software issue affecting the rearview camera display, specifically in models equipped with a panoramic camera system [2] - The company is expected to notify affected customers by the end of December, and dealers will provide free software updates [2] - Despite challenges in certain markets, Toyota has maintained strong global sales growth, with a nearly 3% year-on-year increase in global sales in September, reaching 949,200 units [2] Group 2 - In Japan, Toyota's sales have declined by 5% due to a large-scale recall of the Prius model, impacting production [3] - Conversely, in the U.S. market, Toyota and Lexus brands saw a sales increase of over 14%, driven by strong demand for hybrid vehicles, which accounted for 42% of total sales in the first half of the fiscal year [3] - To adapt to international market changes, Toyota is enhancing its global production strategy, focusing on localization in North America and accelerating its localization strategy in China, including establishing a manufacturing base for electric vehicles and batteries in Shanghai [3]

Group 1 - Toyota's global sales reached a record high in July, marking the seventh consecutive month of growth, driven by strong demand in the US and China despite global trade uncertainties [1] - In July, global sales (including subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino) increased by 4% year-on-year to 963,796 units, with overseas market sales growing by 6% [1] - North America showed exceptional performance with a 20% increase in sales, supported by strong demand for trucks, SUVs, and hybrid models [1] Group 2 - In the first half of 2025, Toyota's global sales also hit a record high, with a 7.4% year-on-year increase, surpassing 5.5 million units, and production rising by 8.8% to 5.5 million units [2] - The US remains Toyota's largest export market, with sales reaching $40.8 billion last year, although tariff impacts have significantly affected the company [2] - Toyota has lowered its operating profit forecast for the fiscal year 2025 from 3.8 trillion yen to 3.2 trillion yen, anticipating a tariff impact of 1.4 trillion yen (approximately $9.5 billion) [2] Group 3 - Traditional Japanese automakers like Toyota face dual challenges from fluctuating trade policies and competition from emerging electric vehicle companies like BYD and Tesla [2] - While hybrid technology still holds market advantages, the intensifying competition in the pure electric vehicle sector is pushing Toyota to accelerate its transformation [2] - Balancing traditional strengths with the shift towards electrification will be a key focus for Toyota in the future [2]