Toyota to set up wholly owned EV, battery unit

Toyota unveils a plan to become ‘more loved’ in China by taking a page out of Tesla’s playbook: A wholly-owned Shanghai EV plant
The Shanghai factory is expected to start production in 2027 and will develop a new BEV under Toyota's premium Lexus brand.
Toyota to set up wholly owned EV, battery unit in China
Toyota Motor will establish a wholly owned company in Shanghai to develop and produce electric vehicles and batteries for the Lexus brand, with production set to start in 2027, the world's top-selling automaker said on Wednesday.
Toyota to build new EV plant in Shanghai
In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the world's largest automotive market, Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp announced on Wednesday that it will construct a new wholly-owned electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Shanghai.
Toyota Boosts Earnings Guidance, to Set Up China EV Unit
Toyota Motor sold 10.8 million vehicles globally in 2024, retaining its position as the world’s biggest carmaker.
Toyota announces Lexus EV plant in Shanghai
Japan's Toyota said Wednesday it will build an electric vehicle plant in Shanghai for its luxury Lexus brand, at a time when many foreign car companies are struggling in China.
Toyota revs up EV and battery push in China and US, as profits surge
Toyota's push also comes as worries grow around Asia about a potential trade war brewing after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese goods and China retaliated with tariffs to take effect next week.

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