Tag: automotive_industry
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Esther Choi Joins Lexus Culinary Masters Team
Chef Esther Choi joins Lexus Culinary Masters as a brand ambassador, bringing her bold creativity and passion for dining to life through collaborations and experiences. She will embody Lexus's core values of quality, innovation, and luxury.
BusinessEntertainmentEconomyEducationSocial Issues Esther ChoiLexusCulinary MastersBrand AmbassadorDiningAutomotive IndustryPlano
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Aptera Motors Secures EPA Conformity for 2026 Launch Edition
Aptera Motors secures EPA Certificate of Conformity for its 2026 Launch Edition solar electric vehicle. This crucial regulatory approval marks a significant step towards production and market entry for the innovative three-wheeled vehicle.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyTransportationEnvironmentFederal GovernmentLegal Aptera MotorsEPACertificate of Conformity2026 Launch EditionSolar Electric VehicleRegulatory ApprovalAutomotive IndustryAptera Motors CorpElectric Vehicle
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Toyota North America Reports Double-Digit Sales Growth in June 2026, Electrified Vehicles Lead Surge
Toyota Motor North America reported strong U.S. sales for June 2026, with a 10.1% overall increase. Electrified vehicles surged by 35.0% in volume, comprising 57.4% of total sales, highlighting a significant shift towards sustainable transportation options.
BusinessEconomyTransportationUSA Toyota Motor North AmericaTMNAU.S. SalesJune 2026Electrified VehiclesVehicle SalesAutomotive Industry
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Electrified Vehicles Fuel Toyota North America's Strong June 2026 Sales
Toyota Motor North America announced robust U.S. sales for June 2026, with a 10.1% overall increase. Electrified vehicles surged by 35.0%, comprising over half of total sales, highlighting a significant shift in consumer preference and market performance.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyTransportationFinancial Markets Toyota Motor North AmericaU.S. SalesJune 2026Electrified VehiclesAutomotive IndustrySales GrowthVehicle MarketLexus
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Media Monitor: Hybrid Vehicle Sales Surge as EV Sales Decline
The Washington Post is reporting a significant shift in the automotive market, with hybrid vehicle sales up 80 percent since 2023, while electric vehicle sales have faced challenges. Carmakers are taking notice of this trend.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEconomyTransportationGeneral Politics Electric vehiclesHybrid vehiclesVehicle salesAutomotive industryCarmakersPoliciesDriversThe Washington Post
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Aptera's Solar Charging Exceeds Expectations in Validation Tests
Aptera Motors Corp. announced its solar electric vehicle surpassed solar charging expectations during recent real-world validation testing. This marks a significant achievement for the company's innovative technology.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEnergyTransportation Aptera Motors Corp.Solar Electric VehicleSolar ChargingReal-World TestingValidationElectric VehiclesAutomotive IndustryAptera Motors CorpElectric Vehicle
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Italian Manufacturer Vulcaflex Brings 130 Jobs, $70M Investment to Auburn
Italian manufacturer Vulcaflex is investing nearly $70 million to open its first U.S. facility in Auburn, Alabama, creating 130 jobs. This expansion will produce synthetic leathers for the North American automotive industry.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsEducationTrade Vulcaflex S.p.A.Auburn, AlabamaAutomotive IndustryJob CreationForeign InvestmentSynthetic LeatherGovernor Kay IveyAlabama Governor's Office
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Toyota Marks Seven Decades of U.S. Manufacturing Commitment
Toyota commemorates seven decades of its mobility journey in America, reaffirming its promise to assemble vehicles domestically. This milestone highlights the company's long-term commitment to U.S. manufacturing.
BusinessEconomyEmployment and LaborTransportation ToyotaAmericaAutomotive IndustryManufacturingVehicle AssemblyPlanoTexas
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Toyota Alabama Celebrates 25 Years of Manufacturing Excellence
Toyota Alabama marks 25 years in Huntsville, growing from a $220 million investment to a $1.7 billion advanced manufacturing facility. The plant now produces nearly 1 million engines and 500,000 differentials annually, showcasing significant growth and impact.
BusinessEconomyEmployment and LaborTransportation ToyotaAlabamaHuntsvilleManufacturingEnginesDifferentialsAutomotive Industry
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Governor Whitmer Announces $27.75 Million Investment, 164 New Jobs in Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two business expansion projects in Washtenaw and Macomb counties, bringing $27.75 million in capital investment and 164 new jobs to Michigan's automotive and defense sectors.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborTransportationMilitary MichiganJob CreationEconomic DevelopmentWashtenaw CountyMacomb CountyAutomotive IndustryDefense IndustryOffice of Michigan Governor
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“CURATED BY LEXUS” BRINGS ELECTRIFIED LUXURY TO SANTANA ROW
Lexus unveils "Curated by Lexus" at Santana Row, San Jose, from June 11 to September 7, 2026. This immersive storefront highlights the brand's electrified luxury vehicles, inviting guests to discover innovation and design.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyTransportationEnvironment LexusSantana RowElectrified VehiclesImmersive ExperienceSan JoseAutomotive IndustryLuxury Lifestyle
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2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Arrives at Dealerships
The 2026 Corolla Cross and Corolla Cross Hybrid are now available at U.S. dealerships. The gas model starts at $24,635, while the hybrid begins at $28,995.
BusinessTransportation ToyotaCorolla CrossSUVAutomotive IndustryDealershipsHybrid Models
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North East England to Benefit from New Trade Deals
New trade deals with India, the US and the EU are set to boost the North East of England's automotive industry, promising long-term stability for 14,000 workers and growth opportunities for major employers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTradeEconomyEurope North East Englandautomotive industrytrade dealsIndiaEuropean UniontariffsUK Government
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UK and US Sign Landmark Trade Agreement
The Prime Minister has secured a trade agreement with the US, reducing tariffs on cars, steel and aluminium, protecting British businesses and jobs. The deal follows a similar agreement with India earlier in the week.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTradeEconomyEmployment and Labor trade agreementUSKeir StarmerJonathan ReynoldsJaguar Land Rovertariffsautomotive industryUK Government