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GM expands hybrid plans as fuel costs rise

With high gas prices sending car buyers flocking to hybrids, General Motors is giving the technology another look.

October 21, 2026
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Honda considers building new plant in U.S.

Honda earlier this year canceled a trio of battery-electric models earmarked for the U.S. Honda plans to introduce 15 new hybrids by March 2030.

August 25, 2026
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Honda to halt sales of last EV in its U.S. lineup

The Japanese carmaker informed American dealers on July 16 that production will cease later this year of the Honda Prologue, a Mexican-made model that was co-developed with GM

July 16, 2026
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Toyota to shift some Tacoma output to Texas from Mexico

Toyota is moving some of the production of its popular Tacoma midsize truck from a plant in Mexico to San Antonio as part of a $3.6 billion investment in the facility.

July 6, 2026
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Toyota RAV4s Are the Most Coveted Used Cars in America

Most cars lose value the moment they leave a dealer’s lot. The Toyota RAV4 hybrid gains it.

June 8, 2026
BusinessEquipment

Nissan Cancels Plan to Build Electric SUVs in Mississippi

Nissan expects to build a V6 engine-powered hybrid version of its Xterra SUV at its Canton, Miss., plant.

May 1, 2026
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Joby Aviation’s Aircraft Operations Head Resigns

Company says Didier Papadopoulos' decision was personal and wasn’t based on any “disagreement or dispute” with Joby.

April 22, 2026
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Toyota Expands Lineup of ‘Tesla Killer’ EVs in US Car Market

Production of a new U.S.-made EV will begin this year, followed by another model in 2027; that will bring its total EV lineup in the U.S. to seven models.

April 2, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Toyota to Invest Further $1B to Boost Output at US Plants

Toyota will plow $800 million into its factory in Georgetown, Ky., and $200 million for its Princeton, Ind., facility.

March 23, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Toyota Gears Up for Bigger Role at Air Taxi Maker Joby

Joby is among a handful of startups developing eVTOL aircraft — electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles — to fly customers on short commuter journeys via battery-powered air taxis.

February 13, 2026

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