Toyota exec believes full-fledged EV push could be ‘wasted investment’
A longtime Toyota executive has essentially put the Japanese automaker's strategy regarding a widespread electric vehicle transition out in the…
2 months ago
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Super Bowl LVIII commercials from BMW, Kia, VW, Dan O’Dowd and more
Each year, automakers and other companies spend a significant amount of money on purchasing commercial space during the Super Bowl,…
2 months ago
Toyota commits $1.3 billion to EV development in Kentucky
Toyota announced today that it will invest $1.3 billion in the development of future electric vehicles at its flagship Kentucky…
3 months ago
Toyota’s labor union demanding largest annual bonus yet for workers
Labor efforts have been robust across the global automotive industry in the past several months, and recent reports show that…
3 months ago
Toyota chairman predicts EVs will only reach 30 percent market share
Toyota has long been a proponent of a multi-faceted approach to electrification, touting non-battery-electric technologies like hydrogen fuel cells, hybrids…
3 months ago
Volkswagen and others look to solid-state EV batteries for increased range
A number of automakers are looking to build future electric vehicles (EVs) with solid-state batteries, which are expected to unlock…
3 months ago
Toyota highlights gas engine project as ‘practical’ path to carbon neutrality
Toyota has had a long history of speaking out against an all-out transition to electric vehicles (EVs), continually pointing to…
3 months ago
Toyota, EVgo extend complimentary charging offer for 2024 bZ4X customers
Toyota Motor North America and electric vehicle charging network EVgo have announced an offer that 2024 Toyota bZ4X customers would…
3 months ago
Lexus brand will lead Toyota on Tesla’s Gigacasting techniques
Toyota luxury brand Lexus will lead the Japanese automaker into the use of Tesla's Gigacasting techniques, after a handful of…
5 months ago
Toyota hints it will produce more hydrogen cars than solid-state EVs in 2030
Toyota has noted that it is making significant strides in the development of solid-state battery technology. Recent details from the…
5 months ago
Toyota and Redwood Materials partnership takes the next step
Toyota and Redwood Materials established a partnership last year to create a closed-loop solution for recycled battery production. Now, their…
5 months ago
Hyundai, Toyota and Honda have raised wages following UAW strikes
Non-union automaker Hyundai has joined Toyota and Honda in raising wages following a historic strike from the United Auto Workers…
5 months ago
Toyota-backed U.S. self-driving startup garners $67 million investment
The Toyota-backed U.S. self-driving startup May Mobility has gained a nearly $67 million investment from Japanese firm NTT Communications, according…
6 months ago
Toyota increases North Carolina battery plant investment by $8 billion
Toyota is set to spend an additional $8 billion on its North Carolina battery factory, more than doubling its initial…
6 months ago
LG Energy Solutions & Toyota sign battery supply deal for EVs made in the United States
LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Toyota signed a battery supply deal for electric vehicles produced in the United States. LGES…
7 months ago
Toyota boosts BEV production target to 600,000 units in 2025: report
Like many automakers, Toyota has had a slow introduction to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) compared to Tesla, only recently changing its…
7 months ago
Toyota admits it is learning from specialized EV makers on gigacasting technology
The number of automakers that are following Tesla's footsteps in the gigacasting game is increasing, with Toyota aiming to use…
7 months ago
Toyota invests $11.1M in Indiana schools to boost STEM programs
Toyota invested $11.1 million in schools in Indiana to boost their STEM programs. The investment supports future STEM careers in…
9 months ago
Tesla outsells Toyota in California in Q2 by nearly 2,000 units
Tesla outsold Toyota in California in the second quarter of 2023 by nearly 2,000 units, overtaking the automaker in terms…
9 months ago
Toyota slips in brand loyalty, and it’s partly due to Tesla
S&P Global Mobility's 2023 loyalty ranking of mainstream automotive brands showed something very interesting. During the first four months of…
10 months ago