Summary

Toyota retained its position as the world’s top-selling automaker in 2025, posting record sales of 10.5 million units. Despite U.S. tariffs on Japanese automotives, Toyota’s U.S. sales climbed 7.3% to 2.93 million units, driven by strong hybrid vehicle demand. The company’s strategy of absorbing tariff costs and focusing on local production contributed to its success.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/29/toyota-hits-record-hybrids-sales-in-2025-as-the-auto-giant-adjusted-to-trumps-tariffs.html