Overview

• Toyota's Southwestern Ontario plants in Woodstock and Cambridge will transition to hybrid-only RAV4 production starting early 2026.
• The move comes as hybrids gain popularity, with 44% of RAV4 sales in 2024 being hybrid models, reflecting strong consumer demand.
• The production shift will not impact staffing, with all 8,500 workers at the plants retaining their positions.
• Toyota's 'continental' sales strategy, treating North America as a single market, helps mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles.
• The company is ramping up battery production at its North Carolina plant to support the hybrid transition.