Toyota exhausts U.S. tax credits for EV purchasers
The company said Friday that it sold 3,876 plug-in hybrid and electric cars in June. The U.S. allows automakers to offer a $7,500 tax credit to buyers of fully or partly electric cars, but only up to 200,000 per company......»»
Forest regeneration projects failing to offset carbon emissions
Forest regeneration projects that have received tens of millions of carbon credits and dominate Australia's carbon offset scheme have had negligible impact on woody vegetation cover and carbon sequestration, new research from The Australian National.....»»
Lawsuit: Toyota misled about savings from maintenance plan
A California woman has sued Toyota Motor Credit Corp. and Toyota, alleging one of the manufacturer's car dealers sold her a ToyotaCare Plus maintenance plan for 10 service visits — only to have another Toyota auto dealership service department igno.....»»
Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision; auto shipping hub operations face disruption
The port handles imports and exports for major automakers including Nissan, Toyota, General Motors, Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover and the Volkswagen group — including luxury models for Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley......»»
Using nature to help the climate: Four ways that work
A new study finds that four nature-based climate solutions—the ones that companies and other entities use most often to claim carbon credits—have robust scientific foundations. The four pathways are conservation or reforestation of tropical fores.....»»
BYD targets EV laggards Toyota, VW with latest price cuts
BYD is discounting almost every electric and hybrid model it sells in China as part of a marketing campaign declaring “electricity is cheaper than oil.”.....»»
Alternative tidal wetlands in plain sight have overlooked Blue Carbon superstars
Blue Carbon projects are expanding globally; however, demand for credits outweighs the available credits for purchase......»»
Subaru and Toyota Group"s Aisin partner on next-gen EV drivetrain
The new EV drivetrains developed with Toyota Group supplier Aisin will be lightweight, compact and designed for Subaru's rugged, all-weather driving signature. They arrive in the late 2020s......»»
Dealers begin deliveries of delayed Lotus Emira
The British automaker finally cleared a last-minute snag with obtaining the emissions certification for the car from the California Air Resources Board. Deliveries of the low-slung, $99,000 Toyota-powered two-seater are underway......»»
Toyota agrees to biggest wage hike in 25 years
Toyota has agreed to the demands of monthly pay increases of as much as $193 and record bonus payments......»»
Toyota plug-in hybrid tops 2024 greenest car ranking
Four of the top six are EVs and two are PHEVs, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's GreenerCars ratings......»»
Asbury sells Lexus store and Baxter Auto adds Toyota dealership in Q1, Q4 deals
Asbury Automotive Group Inc. sold a Lexus dealership, Baxter Auto bought a Toyota dealership and a Puerto Rico dealer bought his first U.S. mainland store......»»
Stellantis joins Toyota, GM, VW with $6 billion commitment in Brazil
The investment, announced shortly after a meeting between company executives and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, comes as the government tries to reignite the country's industry......»»
Toyota plans to build hybrid flex vehicle in Brazil, confirms $2 billion investment
The automaker said it plans to build a new hybrid flex vehicle by 2025, and a car designed for the Brazilian market, without confirming a date......»»
Toyota tightens control over battery production before new EV push
Toyota aims to sell 1.5 million BEVs globally in 2026 on its way to being ready to sell 3.5 million a year in 2030......»»
Inventory surge, hybrids lift Toyota, Honda sales; Hyundai rebounds; Kia slips again
The U.S. new-vehicle market is expected to expand 5.6 to 6.3 percent in February, helped by growing inventories and higher discounts, analysts say, even as affordability concerns and elevated interest rates still weigh on buyers......»»
Hybrids boost Toyota sales; Hyundai rebounds; Kia slips again
The U.S. new-vehicle market is expected to expand 5.6 to 6.3 percent in February, helped by growing inventories and higher discounts, analysts say, even as affordability concerns and elevated interest rates still weigh on buyers......»»
Toyota"s Ted Ogawa: Better to buy credits than ‘waste" EV investment
In an exclusive interview, Toyota Motor North America CEO Ted Ogawa says U.S. EV demand in 2030 is expected to only be 30 percent of the market, not more than half as the EPA has proposed......»»
Toyota"s anime series fights for the future of driving
Five short episodes made in the popular Japanese animation style feature young heroes driving Toyota's GR Corolla, GR Supra and GR 86......»»
Toyota recalls more than 400,000 Tacoma pickups globally over loose part concerns
The recall covers certain Tacoma vehicles from the 2022-23 model years. About 381,000 vehicles in the U.S. are affected......»»
Engines that suck carbon from the air are Toyota’s new EV alternative
Toyota is doubling down on internal combustion by testing technology that sucks carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere as the car drives......»»