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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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsJul 2nd, 2022

Toyota to pay its Japanese dealers support for every employee

Starting this month, Toyota will tap into its record profits to pay dealers in Japan a monthly stipend for every person they employ......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

GM sales dip in Q1; Toyota, Honda rack up double-digit gains

U.S. light-vehicle sales are projected to rise 4.7 percent to 12 percent in March, and 4.5 to 5.6 percent in the first quarter, based on estimates from forecasters, as market growth slows......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Toyota jumps 21%, Lexus up 15% in Q1 on booming hybrid sales

Improved inventory and red-hot hybrid demand credited for boosting Toyota's sales in March and Q1......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Metro Toyota in Cleveland suburbs acquired by Victory Auto Group

Victory Auto is privately held and led by founder Jeffrey Cappo. It represents 14 auto brands, according to its website......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Why this Toyota executive has zero interest in selling cars on Amazon

Toyota Motor North America executive Jack Hollis said during the Automotive Forum New York that his company will not work with Amazon like Hyundai is doing......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Toyota exec touts dealer-driven digital tools over Amazon option

Toyota Motor North America executive Jack Hollis said during the Automotive Forum New York that his company will not work with Amazon like Hyundai is doing......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Carbon credits would enable restoration of UK saltmarshes, say experts

While the marshes may have meant danger for Pip in "Great Expectations," these wetland habitats are important wildlife havens and mitigate climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

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.”.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024