(The following article was sent to us by a concerned Japanese resident who wishes to remain anonymous.) Remember the first electric Toyota RAV4? Probably not. The early attempt at an EV barely had a range of 100 miles and Toyota sold very few of them. Back in 2010, Toyota and Tesla jointly worked on a… Continue reading How Toyota sneakily spreads anti-EV propaganda in Japan
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DisruptedJapan’s Subaru unveils first all-electric car, developed with Toyota6:54 AM UTC
Subaru Corp. President and CEO Tomomi Nakamura stands next to the first all-electric vehicle (EV) Solterra during an unveiling event in Tokyo, Japan November 11, 2021, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS TOKYO, Nov 11 (Reuters) – Japan’s Subaru Corp (7270.T) on Thursday unveiled it first all-electric vehicle (EV), the Solterra,… Continue reading DisruptedJapan’s Subaru unveils first all-electric car, developed with Toyota6:54 AM UTC
@Mazda: 000415
IRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total October sales of 19,519 vehicles, a decrease of 14.1 percent compared to October 2020. Year-to-date sales totaled 292,732 vehicles; an increase of 29.5 percent compared to the same time last year. With 27 selling days in October, compared to 28 the… Continue reading @Mazda: 000415
New Mazda 2 to gain hybrid tech in Toyota collaboration
Mazda appears to be gearing up to launch a rebadged version of the Toyota Yaris, which could soon become the replacement for the Mazda 2 supermini. Nothing’s official yet but, after trawling through the company’s various investor presentations and financial results, we’ve pieced together the story. The new car will form part of Mazda’s long-running… Continue reading New Mazda 2 to gain hybrid tech in Toyota collaboration
EV and battery makers target $24 billion for southern U.S. plants
The center of gravity for U.S. auto manufacturing is moving south, with electric vehicle and battery makers planning to spend nearly $24 billion in new factories from Arizona to Georgia. Already announced are the following plants and investments: ARIZONA Startup Lucid Motors has just opened a $300 million assembly plant for electric vehicles in Casa… Continue reading EV and battery makers target $24 billion for southern U.S. plants
@Mazda: US market announcement about new vehicle
This release is a US market supplement to Mazda’s global product update made on October 6, linked here. IRVINE, Calif. (October 6, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced significant milestones across its product portfolio and business operations as it evolves to meet the growing expectations of today’s consumers. Three All-New SUVs by… Continue reading @Mazda: US market announcement about new vehicle
@Mazda: Mazda confirms model names of expanded European SUV line-up
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced plans to expand its SUV line-up from 2022 onwards. Two new models from the company’s Large Product group*1, the Mazda CX-60 and Mazda CX-80, will be introduced throughout Europe during the next two years. To meet the growing needs of the segment, Mazda will offer European customers a wider choice… Continue reading @Mazda: Mazda confirms model names of expanded European SUV line-up
Mazda Marks Milestones with SUV Lineup Expansion and Upgraded Dealer Facilities
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — This release is a US market supplement to Mazda’s global product update made on October 6, linked here. Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced significant milestones across its product portfolio and business operations as it evolves to meet the growing expectations of today’s consumers. Three All-New SUVs… Continue reading Mazda Marks Milestones with SUV Lineup Expansion and Upgraded Dealer Facilities
@Toyota: Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Begins Production on 2022 Corolla Cross
About Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Mazda Toyota Manufacturing is a jointly owned-and-operated automotive production plant. The $2.3 billion facility is expected to create up to 4,000 jobs and will have the capacity to assemble up to 300,000 vehicles a year, beginning in 2021. About Mazda Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees… Continue reading @Toyota: Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Begins Production on 2022 Corolla Cross
Production begins at new Alabama auto plant; hiring ongoing
The joint venture said it was in the middle of hiring another 1,700 workers and anticipates reaching up to 4,000 employees once production is in full operation next year. HUNTSVILLE,Alabama: Production has begun at a new auto plant in north Alabama and the companies running the facility continue to hire workers at a brisk pace.… Continue reading Production begins at new Alabama auto plant; hiring ongoing