Tokyo, Feb 6, 2026 (AFP) - Toyota names new CEO, hikes profit forecasts

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2026-02-06

Toyota has named a new CEO to "accelerate" decision-making, the Japanese auto giant said Friday as it hiked its profit and sales forecasts for the current fiscal year despite the impact of US tariffs. Current finance chief Kenta Kon will take over from chief executive Koji Sato on April 1 after three years in charge, the firm said. "This change in roles is intended to accelerate management decision-making in response to changes in the internal an......

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