Toyota is now planning to build EVs in Europe with a wave of new electric SUVs and crossovers launching soon. The company is preparing its Czech plant to produce up to 100,000 electric vehicles a year. Toyota plans to build EVs in Europe Is Toyota finally stepping up to the plate? Earlier this year, the… Continue reading Toyota will build EVs in Europe for the first time, starting with electric SUVs and crossovers
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@Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change
PLANO, Texas (July 29, 2025) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced that Janette Hostettler, group vice president, TMNA, and vice president, Manufacturing, Toyota Kentucky, will retire effective September 15, 2025. Hostettler is responsible for the overall management of vehicle manufacturing and organization at Toyota’s largest manufacturing facility globally. Hostettler began her career with… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change
Jake Sodikoff of Steven Automotive Group and HoneyCar Named One of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40
HARRISONBURG, Va., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jake Sodikoff of Steven Nissan, Steven Kia, Steven Toyota and HoneyCar was named one of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40. This annual program honors 40 high achievers at new-car dealerships who are under 40 years old. Automotive News received nominations from across the U.S. and identified outstanding performers in… Continue reading Jake Sodikoff of Steven Automotive Group and HoneyCar Named One of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40
Uttar Pradesh seeks green hydrogen, clean energy collaborations with Japan
A delegation from the Uttar Pradesh government is in Japan to explore opportunities for collaboration, technology transfer and investment in green hydrogen and renewable energy. The visit is part of the state’s broader efforts to strengthen its clean energy initiatives and attract global partnerships in the sector. The delegation is led by Awanish Awasthi, Advisor… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh seeks green hydrogen, clean energy collaborations with Japan
Exclusive: Toyota Innova Hycross captures 61% of Innova sales in Q1 FY2026
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), which has been having a great run of the Indian passenger vehicle market for the past two years, has maintained its strong growth trajectory in FY2026’s first quarter. Between April and June 2025, the company, which sells 12 models that straddle the MPV, SUV, hatchback, sedan and pickup segments, clocked wholesales… Continue reading Exclusive: Toyota Innova Hycross captures 61% of Innova sales in Q1 FY2026
Exclusive: Toyota Innova Hycross captures 61% of Innova sales in Q1 FY2026
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), which has been having a great run of the Indian passenger vehicle market for the past two years, has maintained its strong growth trajectory in FY2026’s first quarter. Between April and June 2025, the company, which sells 12 models that straddle the MPV, SUV, hatchback, sedan and pickup segments, clocked wholesales… Continue reading Exclusive: Toyota Innova Hycross captures 61% of Innova sales in Q1 FY2026
Trump’s tariff deal offers scant relief for Japan automakers as bigger threat looms
Tesla vehicles are lined up at a vehicle storage yard at an industrial port, on the day U.S. President Donald Trump struck a trade deal with Japan that lowers tariffs on auto imports, in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Japan, July 23, 2025. Kim Kyung-hoon | Reuters Japanese automakers may have sidestepped crushing U.S. tariffs, but the… Continue reading Trump’s tariff deal offers scant relief for Japan automakers as bigger threat looms
@Toyota: The Toyota Mobility Foundation, Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation and Philippine General Hospital Launch the Healthcare Mobility for All (“HEAL”) Program to advance Healthcare Access Through Mobility
JULY 25, 2025 A new chapter in accessible, convenient healthcare begins today, with mobility serving as the bridge to better care for all. The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation (TMP Foundation) and the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding for its Healthcare Mobility for All (“HEAL”) Project, an… Continue reading @Toyota: The Toyota Mobility Foundation, Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation and Philippine General Hospital Launch the Healthcare Mobility for All (“HEAL”) Program to advance Healthcare Access Through Mobility
NiCE to Buy Cognigy
NiCE (NASDAQ: NICE), a NYC-based company which specializes in AI-powered customer experience, acquired Cognigy, a Düsseldorf, Germany-based conversational and agentic AI company. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition will combine NiCE’s CXone Mpower platform with Cognigy’s conversational and agentic AI capabilities, enabling organizations to rapidly accelerate the adoption of AI-first customer… Continue reading NiCE to Buy Cognigy
Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Honda of Helena in Montana to Marthaler Automotive
Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the sale of Honda of Helena in Montana from Blue Sky Motors to Marthaler Automotive IRVINE, Calif., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Honda of Helena in Montana from Blue… Continue reading Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Honda of Helena in Montana to Marthaler Automotive