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Joby to Double California Plant’s Output Capacity

Air taxi startup Joby Aviation plans to double aircraft output capacity at its main production site in California, just weeks after completing its first piloted test flights.

July 15, 2025
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Toyota Postpones EV Plans to Boost Gas-Fueled SUV Production

Toyota Motor is tapping the brakes on plans to build electric vehicles in the U.S. to free up manufacturing capacity for a popular gas-powered SUV.

July 2, 2025
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Daimler, Toyota Finalize Plan to Merge Truck Units in 2026

Toyota and Daimler Truck have agreed to finalize a merger of their truck manufacturing subsidiaries, Hino Motors  and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus, under a new holding company by April 2026.

June 10, 2025
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Toyota Group to Privatize Toyota Industries for $33 Billion

The Toyota group’s proposal to privatize Toyota Industries is drawing criticism from investors and analysts, who argue the $33 billion deal significantly undervalues the company.

June 3, 2025
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Joby Considers Air Taxi Deal Worth Up to $1 Billion

Joby Aviation is working toward an agreement to sell as many as 200 of its air taxis to a major Saudi Arabian investor in a deal potentially worth as much as $1 billion.

June 3, 2025
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Toyota to Sell Seven EV Models in US

Toyota is betting Americans are ready for more U.S.-made electric vehicles. And if they aren’t, it has a plan: exports.

May 29, 2025
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Toyota Becomes Top Shareholder in Air Taxi Maker Joby

Toyota has invested $250 million in Joby Aviation, completing the first half of a previously announced $500 million commitment and becoming the air taxi maker’s largest shareholder.

May 28, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Toyota Could Make Small Pickup Trucks as US Demand Booms

Toyota is looking into offering a compact pickup in the U.S., potentially joining Ford and Hyundai in competing in the growing market for entry-level trucks.

May 21, 2025
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Japanese Carmakers Face $19 Billion Hit From Trump’s Tariffs

Japan’s biggest carmakers are looking at a hit of more than $19 billion from President Donald Trump’s tariffs that have left the global auto industry reeling.

May 14, 2025
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Toyota Suffers $1.3 Billion Profit Hit in Two Months on Tariffs

Toyota said U.S. tariffs will result in a $1.3 billion hit to operating income in just two months, with the carmaker joining a growing list of companies grappling with the trade turmoil.

May 8, 2025