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Toyota Motor Corporation was founded in 1937 in Japan. The brand is known for durable volume models, hybrid leadership (Prius lineage), and global manufacturing. Lexus is Toyota’s luxury division.
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Carlos Ghosn Claims Nissan Shareholders Wanting Him Back Is “Common Sense”
Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, currently a fugitive facing financial allegations, has weighed in on investor calls for his return to the automaker. In an interview with Reuters, Ghosn framed the push as a rational reaction to years of failed…
These Are The Worst Cars Our Readers Have Ever Slept In
Jalopnik asked its readers to share their worst car sleeping experiences, and the responses ranged from camping overnight to childhood naps in the backseat. One reader shared a story about sleeping in a Ford Pinto with a Great Dane, two…
If You’re Buying a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross, Skip the Gas and Go Hybrid
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross is a practical but unremarkable subcompact crossover that blends into the background of daily commutes. Toyota has sold over 50 million Corollas globally, but the Corolla Cross—introduced a few years ago—is a taller, all-wheel-drive-capable model…
Ford Brings Back Veteran Engineers to Fix Quality Issues AI Couldn’t Handle
Ford Motor Co. has reversed course on its reliance on artificial intelligence for quality control by rehiring 350 veteran engineers—dubbed “gray beards”—over the past three years to address persistent defects that cost the automaker billions. These experienced engineers, many recruited…
Average new truck hood height now exceeds 50% of U.S. adults’ stature, study finds
A new analysis links the rising hood heights of modern trucks and SUVs to America’s worsening pedestrian safety crisis, with taller front ends striking victims above their center of gravity and pushing them into the pavement rather than allowing a…
Tesla and Jeep Are the Only American Automakers in the Top 10 of Cars.com’s 2026 American-Made Index
Cars.com has unveiled its 2026 American-Made Index, ranking the most American-built vehicles available in the U.S. market. The results reveal a stark reality for domestic automakers: only two American brands—Tesla and Jeep—appear in the top 10, while Japanese and Korean…
These Automakers Sold The Most Cars in Europe Last Month
Europe’s new-car market roared back to life in May 2026, with 1,152,523 registrations across the EU, EFTA (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland), and the UK—a 3.6% year-over-year jump. The EU alone grew 3.2%, while the UK matched the overall rise at 3.6%.…
Agility Robotics to Go Public at $2.5 Billion Valuation, Betting Big on Humanoid Warehouse Robots
Agility Robotics, the Oregon-based maker of the humanoid warehouse robot Digit, announced on June 24, 2026, that it will go public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), valuing the firm at $2.5 billion. The move marks the…
Toyota Threatens GM’s U.S. Sales Crown as Hybrid Demand Explodes
General Motors is staring down the barrel of losing its long-held U.S. auto sales crown to Toyota as American buyers stampede toward gasoline-electric hybrids, according to a mid-2026 forecast from Cox Automotive. The Japanese automaker is projected to grab 15.8%…
The Box Is Back: Honda Revives the Element as a Hybrid for 2029
Honda is bringing back the quirky Element as a hybrid in 2029, according to Auto News. Production is slated to begin at Honda’s Ohio plant, with the model targeting a global audience and an ambitious first-year output of 100,000 units.…