How the New E.P.A. Rules Affect Toyota and Their Hybrid Cars
The auto giant lobbied hard against tougher pollution rules. This week, the E.P.A.’s new rules proved favorable to hybrid technology, an area that Toyota dominates.
Transitioning to Electric Vehicles in the U.S.
Readers discuss a new Biden administration rule and Toyota’s strategy. Also: Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. oppression; church and state; death preparation; falling birthrates.
Toyota’s Hybrid-First Strategy Is Delivering Big Profits
Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has been criticized for selling few electric vehicles, but its decision to focus on hybrids is paying off financially.
Volkswagen Sees Electric Vehicles as a Way to Grow in the U.S.
It and other foreign automakers are trying to exploit upheaval caused by new technology to gain market share from their dominant rivals.
Hybrid Cars Enjoy a Renaissance as All-Electric Sales Slow
Automakers like Ford, Kia and Toyota are offering more hybrid options to appeal to buyers who aren’t ready for fully electric vehicles.
Toyota Recalls More Than 800,000 Highlanders for a Bumper Fix
The company said it was recalling the vehicles in North America because of concerns that bumper cover parts could fall off and create hazards on the road.
Nonunion Workers Are Playing a Big Role in the Autoworkers’ Strike
The three U.S. automakers say they are already at a disadvantage to nonunion rivals while labor leaders hope that big gains in negotiations will inspire workers in Southern states to unionize.
Bill Ford Says U.A.W. Strike Is Helping Tesla and Toyota
Mr. Ford, the executive chairman of Ford Motor, said nonunion automakers would make gains against Michigan automakers because of strikes by the United Automobile Workers union.
Toyota’s Dominance Threatened by Rise of Electric Vehicles
The world’s largest carmaker dominates the sales of hybrid cars but has been slow to sell all-electric vehicles, alienating some customers and hurting sales.
A Climate Hawk’s Issues With Electric Vehicles
Toyota is notoriously skeptical of a rapid transition to all-electric E.V.s. It may have a point.