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- 1Toyota Pairs Hilux Electric Pickup With Retro Caravan Concept●Toyota Crushed The Hilux BEV With A Caravan Because Internet Nostalgia Demanded It
Toyota has showcased a battery-electric version of its Hilux pickup towing a caravan, a combination the company says was prompted by nostalgic demand from online fans. The Hilux BEV signals Toyota's plan to electrify its best-selling workhorse, and the retro caravan styling has drawn attention as much as the drivetrain, with observers debating whether electric power suits the tough off-road image the nameplate carries.
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Toyota is reported to be bucking the trend as its new electric vehicles drive growth, according to Electrek. The headline suggests the company's EV lineup is expanding sales while the wider market slows, though no further details on sales figures, models, or regions are provided.
- 3Toyota opens $50 million EV battery lab near Saline▼Toyota opens new $50M electric vehicle battery lab near Saline
Toyota has opened a new $50 million electric vehicle battery laboratory near Saline, Michigan. The facility will support research and development of EV battery technology as the automaker expands its electrification efforts in the United States. Local outlet MLive reported the opening, highlighting the investment's significance for the region's growing auto and battery sector.
- 4Toyota opens main North American battery testing facility in Michigan▼Toyota unveils its main North American battery testing facility in Washtenaw County
Toyota has unveiled its primary North American battery testing facility in Washtenaw County, Michigan. The site will serve as the company's main hub for evaluating battery performance and durability in the region, supporting Toyota's broader push into electrified vehicles. Details on investment size, job creation, and opening timeline have not yet been reported.
- 5GM's Q3 US sales fall 5.5% as Toyota gains on hybrids▼General Motor Q3 sales drop 5.5%, while Toyota buoyed by EVs, hybrids
General Motors reported a 5.5% decline in third-quarter sales, while Toyota posted stronger results, helped by demand for its electric vehicles and hybrids. The figures highlight a widening gap in how the two largest automakers are capturing buyers amid the industry's shift toward electrified vehicles, with Toyota's hybrid lineup seen as a key advantage over GM during the quarter.
- 6Ocon's WEC hopes dashed as Toyota confirms line-up●Esteban Ocon’s WEC hopes dashed as Toyota Gazoo Racing confirms full line-up https:// en.auto-mania.fr/motorsport-ra cin
Esteban Ocon's hopes of joining the FIA World Endurance Championship have been dashed after Toyota Gazoo Racing confirmed its full driver line-up without him. The French Formula 1 driver had been linked with a hypercar seat, but the Japanese manufacturer has decided to retain its existing crew, closing the door on a move for now.