(November 12, 2021) BUFFALO, W.Va.  — Long known for providing the get-up-and-go for many of Toyota’s most popular vehicles, Toyota West Virginia (TMMWV) has announced a new $240 million investment to add a dedicated production line of hybrid transaxles. The new hybrid transaxle line investment will provide new equipment and operational upgrades to modernize the facility. One important result of the new line is that it will allow TMMWV team members to diversify their skillset and play a larger role in Toyota’s future producing electric vehicles in North America.

(November 11, 2021) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford and Purdue University researchers have taken an important early step to make recharging EVs simple and time saving. Through a research alliance, researchers from both groups are working to develop a new, patent-pending charging station cable that could combine with in-development vehicle charging technology, making it even easier for people to transition to EVs with seamless re-charging.

(November 11, 2021) YPSILANTI, Mich. — Toyota is expanding its commitment to the American Center for Mobility (ACM) with a new investment of nearly $3.5 million in a five-year lease for exclusive on-campus facilities, plus an additional estimated $2.5 million for increased use of ACM testing resources. The agreement includes build-out of vehicle labs and office workspaces in new campus construction. Toyota is using ACM for development of future automated and advanced driver assistance technology.

(November 10, 2021) ATLANTA — For the 2022 model year, Porsche will offer three exclusive Panamera Platinum Edition models — the Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Platinum Edition. All three models offer an even higher level of standard features focused on elevating the comfort and convenience of the Panamera even further at an attractive price, along with unique styling cues.