AD #3724 - Tesla Berlin To Boost Germany's Car Production; Hertz to Sell Off Part of Its EV Fleet; Toyota Tokyo Auto Show Reveals
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Toyota is doubling down on engine development despite electrification trends, unveiling a boosted GR Yaris and several performance concepts at the Tokyo Auto Show. Tesla’s Berlin plant faces a two-week production halt due to supply chain disruptions caused by Red Sea shipping attacks, yet it’s expected to drive Germany’s auto production growth. European regulators are probing Chinese EV subsidies amid rising market share concerns. Ford experiments with sustainable olive tree waste parts, while Stellantis invests in diverse battery technologies. Meanwhile, Hertz plans to sell a third of its EV fleet due to high costs and market softness. The Detroit Auto Show returns to January, sparking timing confusion.
Toyota GR Yaris
"exciting example is the new gr Yaris. The car's turbo charged one point six This is Ou..."
Toyota Century
"...ale, and lastly is a GR version of the new Toyota Century, which almost looks like a Bentley or Rolls Royce..."
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