Akio Toyoda Plans $33 Billion Buyout Bid to Tighten Grip on Toyota’s Founding Firm

(Bloomberg) — Toyota Industries Corp., the original company that brought forth the world’s biggest carmaker, will be privatized for ¥4.7 trillion ($33 billion) by a group led by Akio Toyoda — a move that could hand the founding family a stronger grip on Japan’s biggest business empire for significantly less than its current market value.… Continue reading Akio Toyoda Plans $33 Billion Buyout Bid to Tighten Grip on Toyota’s Founding Firm

Akio Toyoda Plans $33 Billion Buyout Bid to Tighten Grip on Toyota’s Founding Firm

(Bloomberg) — Toyota Industries Corp., the original company that brought forth the world’s biggest carmaker, will be privatized for ¥4.7 trillion ($33 billion) by a group led by Akio Toyoda — a move that could hand the founding family a stronger grip on Japan’s biggest business empire for significantly less than its current market value.… Continue reading Akio Toyoda Plans $33 Billion Buyout Bid to Tighten Grip on Toyota’s Founding Firm

Inside TechCrunch Sessions AI: Learn how Toyota and NLX use AI to parse millions of tech docs, with NLX CEO Andrei Papancea

We’re down to the final two days before TechCrunch Sessions: AI unites the broader AI community at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall on Thursday, June 5! Expect a packed agenda with top speakers, expert panels, top-tier networking, and Side Events from our partners. One of our speakers is Andrei Papancea, CEO and co-founder of NLX, who… Continue reading Inside TechCrunch Sessions AI: Learn how Toyota and NLX use AI to parse millions of tech docs, with NLX CEO Andrei Papancea

An early Joby Aviation backer might soon be its biggest distributor in Saudi Arabia

Joby Aviation has reached a tentative deal with investor and Saudi Arabian conglomerate Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ) to distribute up to 200 electric aircraft valued at about $1 billion over the coming years.  If finalized, the partnership could provide Joby with a fast path to monetizing its electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles in Saudi… Continue reading An early Joby Aviation backer might soon be its biggest distributor in Saudi Arabia

Implementation of Measures to Enhance Our Corporate Value in Connection with Toyota Industries Corporation Shares Private

KARIYA (Japan) ―DENSO CORPORATION (hereinafter “DENSO”), a leading mobility supplier, has announced that, at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on June 3, 2025, it has decided to sell its shares in Toyota Industries Corporation (hereinafter “Toyota Industries”) and to conduct an advance notice of a tender offer for its own shares held… Continue reading Implementation of Measures to Enhance Our Corporate Value in Connection with Toyota Industries Corporation Shares Private

Renault Austral

Under the bonnet sits Renault’s familiar E-Tech Full Hybrid powertrain, which in this application pairs a 129bhp 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with a 67bhp front-mounted electric motor and a 34bhp integrated starter-generator. All in, it makes 197bhp and 302lb ft for a rather modest 8.4sec 0-62mph time.  Like the Rafale, the Austral pulls away… Continue reading Renault Austral

Clean Technica: Top Selling EV Brands & Auto Groups in Europe — April Sales Report004046

After reporting on the top selling EV models in Europe in April, let’s now take a look at the auto brands and groups selling the most plugin vehicles. Looking at the plugin auto brand ranking, the title could be Premium brands take a beating. Another possible, more predictable title could be Tesla crashes in Europe.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Top Selling EV Brands & Auto Groups in Europe — April Sales Report004046

Meet Toyota’s new Aygo X Hybrid: The cleanest non-plug-in car on the market

Toyota Aygo X Hybrid interior (Source: Toyota) Toyota’s small crossover just got a huge upgrade. The new Aygo X is the first full hybrid in its segment, and according to Toyota, it’s the cleanest of any non-plug-in car on the market. It’s also getting the GR Sport treatment for the first time. Here’s our first look.… Continue reading Meet Toyota’s new Aygo X Hybrid: The cleanest non-plug-in car on the market