Toyota's San Antonio Expansion Brings Job Boost
Toyota’s San Antonio plant is embarking on an ambitious expansion project that will greatly benefit the surrounding area. In July 2026, Toyota Motor North America revealed its plans to invest $3.6 billion into expanding the site and generating new job opportunities for workers building future Toyota vehicles.
For the 2026 model year, the Toyota Highlander now comes with all-wheel drive (AWD) as standard on every trim. This three-row SUV provides a versatile driving experience, balancing daily comfort with the capability to handle a variety of road conditions. The standard AWD system pairs with a turbocharged engine and automatic transmission to deliver dependable performance.
Hybrid vehicles are a familiar part of American roads today, but that wasn’t always the case. When the Toyota Prius debuted 25 years ago, it represented a bold move toward cleaner, more efficient driving. Now, the 2026 Prius arrives as a celebration of the innovation that helped reshape modern transportation.
Toyota Safety Sense was created because Toyota made safety a core focus long before introducing one of the world’s most celebrated driver-assist systems. The company has a dedicated division that works to advance safety technology. In 2011, Toyota launched the Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) to strengthen its efforts in mobility safety. Since then, the CSRC has teamed up with universities, hospitals, and leading experts to study how to reduce crash injuries, better understand driver behavior, and prevent accidents.