Toyota

Toyota announced a surprise leadership shake-up, naming Kenta Kon as its next chief executive. This move is aimed at sharpening the automaker's focus on cost control and internal management as it faces mounting competition from fast-moving Chinese rivals. The company also raised its full-year operating profit outlook by almost 12%, helped by a weaker yen and cost cuts.

Toyota increased its offer for Toyota Industries to $30 billion, aiming to integrate the company for advanced mobility technology development. This move, while costly, is expected to enhance its strategic position in the long term.

Toyota plans to become an equal shareholder in Daimler Truck===Cellcentric, investing through a capital increase. This partnership allows Toyota to leverage its extensive fuel cell development experience in passenger cars for heavy-duty applications and further its ambition to build a hydrogen society.

Toyota invested in Ami's funding round, indicating its interest in advanced AI systems, particularly for applications like autonomous driving. This investment could give Toyota an edge in future AI-driven technologies.

Toyota, like Maruti Suzuki, increasingly routed exports through Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited===Mundra Port in January 2026, contributing to the port's record automobile export volumes. This reflects the port's importance for major automakers.