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Toyota adopts Tesla’s NACS

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Tesla has gotten two new adoptees of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) in Toyota and Lexus, the companies announced on Thursday. Several large automakers have already adopted Tesla’s NACS connector, including Ford , General Motors , Honda, BMW, and Rivian, among others.

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Report: Toyota Boosts Wages Ahead of UAW Ratification Votes

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While the United Automobile Workers (UAW) are preparing to vote on contract proposals offered by Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, non-union Toyota is increasing hourly wages. Based on reporting from Automotive News , it even looks like Toyota may have been bench-marking the new union contracts.

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Would You Rather? Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla

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Piggybacking off our earlier match between the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 , this week’s throw-down will be between the 2024 Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. Toyota takes a different approach by hybridizing its VVT-i, offering better overall fuel efficiency and perhaps longevity. On the Hondas you start with a 2.0-liter,

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Toyota's Already Offering a Huge 2024 bZ4X Lease Discount in New York

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Toyota, a noted EV skeptic, finally delivered the bZ4X crossover in 2023. Despite it only having been on sale for one year, the automaker is already offering discounts on the new 2024 model, cutting $10,000 off the top for lease clients in New York. Image: Toyota] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants Toyota to join ‘NACS coalition’

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants Toyota to join the coalition of automakers that have already adopted the company’s charging connector, known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS). Toyota has been noted as an automaker that has lagged in the adoption of EVs, instead opting for hybrid powertrains.

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Lexus brand will lead Toyota on Tesla’s Gigacasting techniques

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Toyota luxury brand Lexus will lead the Japanese automaker into the use of Tesla’s Gigacasting techniques, after a handful of companies have announced plans this year to invest in transitioning to the technology for future electric vehicle (EV) production. In addition, Lexus plans to offer only battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2035.

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Toyota-backed U.S. self-driving startup garners $67 million investment

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The Toyota-backed U.S. self-driving startup May Mobility has gained a nearly $67 million investment from Japanese firm NTT Communications, according to a new report. The company plans to make self-driving buses and taxis by 2025, and Bridgestone has also joined Toyota in investing in the company, along with several others.

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