When axle supplier Hino bailed, Toyota Texas jumped in
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas is quickly building a 500,000-square-foot axle plant near its front gate that will begin production in late 2026 after its axle supplier announced it was exiting the market......»»
Toyota global EV sales quadruple in 2023, still big gap with goal
Toyota sold 104,018 EVs worldwide last year, but the automaker has a long way to go before it reaches its target of selling 1.5 million in 2026......»»
Japanese automaker retains crown as top-seller globally
Japanese auto giant Toyota sold more cars last year than any of its rivals, figures released by the company on Tuesday confirmed......»»
Toyota racing exec talks NASCAR electric concept, potential pivot to hydrogen
Media are reporting that NASCAR, known for the rumble of its stock cars, is on the cusp of unveiling an electric race car concept......»»
Akio Toyoda corrects course at Toyota Group amid widening scandal
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda says the Toyota Group of affiliated companies has lost its way and needs to get back to basics amid a series of misconduct scandals in Japan......»»
Air mobility meets autos: Stellantis, Toyota, Hyundai bring manufacturing muscle to new market
Air mobility startups envision deploying thousands of eVTOL aircraft. That's where the automotive industry's mass manufacturing capabilities enter the picture. Here's a look at the key automotive-aviation tie-ups, how they've grown and where they sta.....»»
Toyota leaps to record sales, output in 2023 as chip crisis fades
Toyota Motor Corp. stormed ahead to record sales and production in 2023 as the Japanese auto juggernaut put the microchip shortage behind it and ramped up factories......»»
Toyota halts some diesel shipments after more testing irregularities
Toyota's latest problems, this time involving product certification for diesel engines supplied to passenger vehicles by Toyota Industries, follow earlier testing scandals at minicar maker Daihatsu and truck affiliate Hino Motors......»»
Texas Is Already Running Out of Water
Parts of the state are starting the year with low reserves. With light winter rains failing to replenish supply, and a scorching summer predicted, key areas may be pushed to the brink......»»
Akio Toyoda"s favorite cars have this in common: Engines
If you guessed the Toyota chairman's hand-picked collection of cars all had one thing in common, you'd be spot on in wagering that his hot wheels are more eclectic than electric......»»
Tesla to rely on low-cost EV in "25
Tesla's next-generation platform will start at its factory in Texas, followed by a future plant in Mexico and a third location outside of North America, Elon Musk said on an earnings call......»»
Toyota to air Super Bowl ad, reversing decision to sit it out
The automaker 10 days ago said it was skipping the game, but now it is in with an ad for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma......»»
Tens of thousands of pregnancies from rape occurring in abortion-ban states
States with bans logged 10 or fewer legal abortions per month, despite rape exceptions. Enlarge / Pro-choice protesters march outside the Texas State Capitol on Sept. 1, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (credit: Getty Images | The Washing.....»»
OLED iPad Pro screen orders already getting cut, claims questionable rumor
A questionable report from the supply chain says that Apple has already cut iPad Pro OLED screen orders from one supplier down from what was originally requested, leaving the other supplier unaffected.The 12.9-inch 2022 iPad ProThe OLED iPad saga has.....»»
Tesla"s next growth wave coming with low-cost EV in late 2025, Musk says
Tesla's next-generation platform will start at its factory in Texas, followed by a future plant in Mexico and a third location outside of North America, Musk said on an earnings call......»»
Auto supplier Ineos limits resin production because of cold weather in Texas
Ineos Olefins & Polymers USA, a supplier of key resins and thermoplastics to the auto industry, reportedly limited production of resins it makes at a Texas facility because of mechanical issues caused by freezing temperatures......»»
Republicans in 20 states urge Supreme Court to uphold state social media laws
Florida and Texas laws are needed to prevent social media censorship, AGs say. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | OsakaWayne Studios) Republican officials from 20 states, including 19 state attorneys general, are backing Fl.....»»
New Toyota Financial Services CEO says leasing drives loyalty, must regrow
Scott Cooke, the newly appointed CEO of Toyota Financial Services, said cooperation will be required between dealers, lenders and manufacturers to regrow leasing penetration rates but that leasing is an important driver of loyalty......»»
Constellium finds ‘impure" aluminum a potential aid to automakers
North America has been straining to keep up with growing demand for aluminum. French supplier Constellium is showing that recycled metal can help satisfy the market......»»
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda predicts EVs will only reach 30% share
The world’s No. 1 carmaker has pushed back against criticism of falling behind in the transition to EVs, saying its holistic approach will ultimately prove to be the right approach......»»
Piston Group"s bitter legal fight over minority certification nears the end
The dispute pits the country’s largest Black-owned auto supplier against the nonprofit tasked with certifying businesses as minority enterprises......»»