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Toyota eyes $42 billion buyout of supplier as tariff policies shift
The buyout would go down as one of the largest company buyouts in history, strengthening Toyota's business dynasty in Japan.
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Why Most American Cars Are Not Popular in Japan With the Exception of Jeep
Trump criticized Japan for the few American vehicles sold in their country. But car dealers and experts say there's a host of ...
Toyota Chairman Proposes Record Buyout of Its Supplier at $42 Billion Valuation
Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Akio Toyoda has proposed a buyout of Toyota Industries Corp., people familiar with the matter ...
Japanese automakers to use Chinese EV technology
Japanese automakers are announcing plans to introduce the latest Chinese technologies into their models at the Auto Shanghai ...
Japanese automakers plan to use latest Chinese tech in their EVs
"To deliver cars people want in China, we need Chinese brains and hands involved in development," said Li Hui, the general ...
Toyota considers making top-selling RAV4 SUV in the US to avoid Trump tariffs: report
The Japanese company is weighing whether to produce the next version of its SUV at its Kentucky factory, according to a ...
Toyota considers investing in potential $42 billion buyout of key supplier
Toyota Industries is considering tapping Toyota and its group companies as well as major banks to fund a buyout.
Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vs BYD Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 PHEV - Japan and China fight it out
The BYD Leopard 5 (AKA Formula Leopard 5) and the Toyota Land Cruiser are remarkably close in terms of exterior and interior ...
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Toyota May Shift RAV4 Production to U.S.
A plan to end Toyota RAV4 production in Kentucky and move it entirely to Canada and Japan is now under review.
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Toyota’s 1.2M Electrified Sales Outpace Tesla in Q1 Momentum Shift
Toyota Motor Corporation reported global group sales of 2,715,384 vehicles in Q1 2025, marking a 7.5% increase year-over-year. Domestic sales in Japan surged by over 37% to 557,353 units, while ...