After watching every other major automaker, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Hyundai-Kia, and even the famously cautious Toyota, and just last week Volkswagen, jump ship from the clunky CCS standard to the elegant, proven, and reliable NACS connector, Stellantis was the last major legacy holdout. Well, the last domino has fallen, but the most interesting thing is… Continue reading Stellantis becomes last automaker to adopt Tesla’s NACS, and goes global with it
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Toyota to invest $912 million in U.S. plants to increase hybrid vehicle production
2023 Prius Prime on display, April 6, 2023. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Toyota Motor on Tuesday announced plans to invest $912 million in U.S. manufacturing plants in five Southern states as part of a previously announced plan for the company to invest up to $10 billion domestically by 2030. The investments announced Tuesday are broadly… Continue reading Toyota to invest $912 million in U.S. plants to increase hybrid vehicle production
@Toyota: Toyota Announces $912 Million Investment in U.S. to Expand Hybrid Vehicle Production Capacity
Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Announces $912 Million Investment in U.S. to Expand Hybrid Vehicle Production Capacity
@Toyota: Toyota Driver Kiko Porto on How Meditation is a Driving Force Behind His Success
For Toyota driver Kiko Porto, there is only one goal when it comes to racing: winning. The Brazil native has been hooked on go-karting since he tried the sport at 8. “It was pure curiosity that quickly became my life,” he says of racing. “I just feel that I was always into cars, and after… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Driver Kiko Porto on How Meditation is a Driving Force Behind His Success
@Toyota: Toyota Boosts Hybrid Production with $912 Million Investment Creating 252 New U.S. Manufacturing Jobs
More jobs, investments in Toyota’s West Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee plants Hybrid-electric Corollas coming to Mississippi PLANO, Texas, (Nov. 18, 2025) – Toyota’s U.S. manufacturing presence is expanding again to meet growing demand for hybrid vehicles. As a part of Toyota’s recent commitment to invest up to $10 billion in the U.S. over the… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Boosts Hybrid Production with $912 Million Investment Creating 252 New U.S. Manufacturing Jobs
@Toyota: Toyota Announces $912 Million Investment in U.S. to Expand Hybrid Vehicle Production Capacity
Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Announces $912 Million Investment in U.S. to Expand Hybrid Vehicle Production Capacity
Zoox to begin offering robotaxi rides to public in San Francisco
Zoox is starting to open its robotaxis to the public in San Francisco as the Amazon-owned company creeps toward a commercial service and direct competition with Waymo. Zoox robotaxis — custom-built vehicles that lack a steering wheel or pedals — have been rolling around San Francisco streets for nearly a year. But until now, only… Continue reading Zoox to begin offering robotaxi rides to public in San Francisco
Enlight Metals Forges Partnerships with Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Mahindra
Enlight Metals Pvt. Ltd., a Pune-headquartered metal aggregator, has entered into strategic partnerships with four leading automobile manufacturers: Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Mahindra. The agreements aim to strengthen sourcing efficiency and supply chain resilience in India’s automotive sector. Established in 2024, Enlight Metals connects original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with verified suppliers and manufacturers, focusing on… Continue reading Enlight Metals Forges Partnerships with Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Mahindra
Utility Vehicle Industry Poised for Record Sales of 2.8 Million Units in CY2025
India’s utility vehicle (UV) segment is firing on all cylinders and how. Driven by the festive season as well as pent-up demand and, importantly, by the GST 2.0 transition which has made most vehicles more affordable, UV wholesales hit a new monthly high of 316,785 units in October 2025, surpassing the 300,000 mark for the… Continue reading Utility Vehicle Industry Poised for Record Sales of 2.8 Million Units in CY2025
Hyundai Crater concept sketches revealed ahead of LA Auto Show reveal
Hyundai has released the first design sketches of the Crater concept, a rugged SUV study set to make its public debut at the upcoming LA Auto Show. The name Crater, not to be confused with the Creta sold here hints at something dramatic, and the sketches reinforce that impression. The Crater appears to be Hyundai’s… Continue reading Hyundai Crater concept sketches revealed ahead of LA Auto Show reveal