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Founded in 1937, Toyota is one of the world's largest automakers, with 11.0 million units sold at retail in fiscal 2025, including 10.3 million across the Toyota and Lexus brands. Brands include Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu, and truck maker Hino; market share in Japan is about 52% excluding mini-vehicles, while US share is around 15%. The firm also owns stakes in Denso, a parts supplier, about 20% of Subaru, and holds investments in many other firms, including shares of Uber Technologies, Joby Aviation, Aurora Innovation, Isuzu Motors, and about 5% in each of Mazda and Suzuki. Fiscal 2025 sales excluding financial services were JPY 43.8 trillion. Toyota also has a financing arm and manufactures homes and boats.

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도널드 트럼프 대통령은 온라인에서 비합의적이고 성적으로 노골적인 딥페이크 이미지와 동영상의 확산을 겨냥한 초당적인 법안인 &#39;테이크 잇 다운 법안&#39;(Take It Down Act)에 곧 서명할 것으로 예상된다.트럼프는 미국 국내 제조 차량의 외국산 부품에 부과되는 관세를 일부 완화하여 미국 제조업체에 일부 구제를 제공할 것으로 알려졌다.

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Toyota Mississippi Experience Center Receives LEED Platinum Certification

Noted investor and TSLA bull Gary Black has shared his thoughts on Uber Technology Inc.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) earnings call and the company's autonomous taxi plans, which could give Uber an edge over Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Robotaxi launch in June.
What Happened: In a post on social media platform X, Black shared an excerpt of Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's address on Wednesday.
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Black then expanded upon what was said with his thoughts. "For those who think<a href="https://x.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=cashtag_click"> </a>$TSLA will be only one that can offer an autonomous ride-hailing option, think again." He said.
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He highlighted how Uber could have an advantage in the autonomous ride-hailing segment, as the company would "welcome any player" to "monetize their vehicles by including them on the UBER platform." Black said in the post.
He also pointed out that Uber already has over 100 Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Waymo AVs in Austin, Texas. "If TSLA has 10-20 autonomous vehicles and UBER has &gt;100 vehicles in Austin, which platform will an Austin rider choose if they are both offered at the same cost per mile?" the investor said.
Why It Matters: The Tesla Bull's comments coincide with the company's anticipated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45002938/tesla-bull-gary-black-says-robotaxi-experiment-in-austin-with-10-20-cars-does-not-warrant-billions-in-valuation-potential">robotaxi launch </a>in Austin, Texas, next month, which Black had called "an experiment."
The company rolled out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44972108/tesla-quietly-launched-robotaxi-service-for-employees-before-june-debut-now-reports-1500-completed-trips">a limited launch </a>for the robotaxi service for its employees in cities like Austin and San Francisco, and Tesla says it has driven over 15,000 miles with the rollout.
However, the company still lags behind Waymo, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45090602/google-backed-waymo-and-toyota-forge-strategic-partnership-to-bring-autonomous-driving-tech-to-personally-owned-vehicles">recently partnered up</a> with Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) to develop autonomous driving technology and even explore personal ownership.
Elsewhere, Elon Musk's Robotaxi ambitions are facing hurdles as<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45278182/elon-musks-cybercab-ambitions-face-latest-snag-teslas-robotaxi-trademark-filing-refused-by-authorities"> a trademark filing </a>by Tesla over "Robotaxi" and "Cybercab" has been refused by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility"> following this link.</a>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45247102/amazons-tesla-robotaxi-rival-zoox-recalls-270-driverless-vehicles-following-las-vegas-crash-in-april">Amazon&#8217;s Tesla Robotaxi Rival Zoox Recalls 270 Driverless Vehicles Following Las Vegas Crash In April: Report</a></li>
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UBER

Uber Could Outpace Elon Musk's Tesla In Robotaxi Race, Says TSLA Bull Gary Black

Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) has projected a one-fifth decline in operating profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026, citing significant headwinds from President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff policies and a stronger yen just one year after posting record earnings. 
What Happened: Toyota CEO Koji Sato announced Thursday that the world&#8217;s largest automaker expects a $1.3 billion financial impact from U.S. tariffs in April and May alone, with future effects &#8220;very difficult to forecast&#8221; due to extreme uncertainty in global trade relations, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/business/toyota-earnings-trump-tariffs.html">reported</a> the New York Times. 
&#8220;The current environment surrounding the auto industry, including trade relations, is in extreme flux,&#8221; Sato said during a briefing. 
The somber outlook represents a dramatic reversal from May 2024, when Toyota reported the highest annual profit ever recorded by a Japanese firm.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45277938/ford-hikes-prices-of-select-mexico-produced-vehicles-amid-auto-tariff-uncertainty-report">Ford Hikes Prices Of Select Mexico-Produced Vehicles Amid Auto Tariff Uncertainty: Report</a>
Why it matters: According to JPMorgan analyst Akira Kishimoto, Japanese automakers collectively could face a potential hit of 4.46 trillion yen (about $29.44 billion) from the tariffs, though Toyota <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/45049101/toyota-eyes-major-shakeup-with-42-billion-offer-for-toyota-industries">remains JPMorgan&#8217;s top pick given its resilience</a> and strong fundamentals.
Toyota is reportedly considering shifting production of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44909696/toyota-eyes-us-assembly-of-rav4-in-kentucky-as-a-shield-against-trumps-tariffs">next-generation RAV4 SUV to Kentucky</a> by 2027 to bypass the tariffs, according to Reuters. The RAV4 was America&#8217;s best-selling vehicle in 2024, with over 475,000 units sold, representing approximately 20% of Toyota&#8217;s total U.S. vehicle sales.
Other automakers have made similar downward revisions, with General Motors lowering its 2025 profit forecast by over 20% last week, citing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45150325/gm-cut-its-2025-forecast-on-tariffs-but-core-business-holds-up-says-goldman-sachs">projected cost increases of $4 billion or more</a> from the Trump tariffs.
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Trump Tariffs To Cost Toyota $1.3 Billion As Japanese Automaker Warns Forecasting Is 'Very Difficult' Amid Uncertainty

Amazon.com Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) autonomous vehicle company Zoox has reportedly recalled over 270 vehicles to rectify a software issue that led to a crash in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 8, 2025.
What Happened: A Zoox robotaxi, which had no occupants at the time, crashed into a passenger vehicle in Las Vegas. However, no injuries were reported following the accident, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
Following the crash, the company had reportedly halted operations and initiated a safety review as well as developed a software update to rectify the issue, the report suggests.
Zoox says its software "may make an inaccurate prediction when another vehicle slowly approaches perpendicularly and stops. In these scenarios, the Zoox vehicle may not be able to avoid a crash.&#8221;
The AV company also conceded that the issue may occur at speeds greater than 40 miles per hour when a vehicle "incrementally encroaches" from a perpendicular driveway, the report said.
Why It Matters: The recall comes in as the autonomous vehicle sector in the U.S. is steadily gaining pace, with Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Waymo leading the charge, followed by Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Zoox.&nbsp;
Waymo <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45090602/google-backed-waymo-and-toyota-forge-strategic-partnership-to-bring-autonomous-driving-tech-to-personally-owned-vehicles">recently partnered</a> with Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) to collaborate on developing autonomous vehicles, with special focus on personal ownership. Tesla CEO Elon Musk also reaffirmed the company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45213809/teslas-elon-musk-says-manually-driven-cars-will-be-unusual-in-the-future-shares-updates-on-spacex-neuralink">June Robotaxi launch</a> in Austin.
Elsewhere, Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45162888/uber-heats-up-robotaxi-battle-against-tesla-waymo-with-may-mobility-deal">announced a partnership</a> with AV company May Mobility to operate thousands of robotaxis on the Uber platform. The company also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45214653/uber-could-win-the-robo-taxi-war-says-expert-analyst-predicts-75-gains-on-ride-hailing-cost-drop">got into an agreement</a> with German automaker Volkswagen AG (OTCPK: VLKAF) to operate VW ID. Buzz robotaxis in the U.S.
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Amazon's Tesla Robotaxi Rival Zoox Recalls 270 Driverless Vehicles Following Las Vegas Crash In April: Report

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'US House Is Likely to Kill EV Tax Credit, Speaker Johnson Says'- Bloomberg

President Donald Trump says he will personally phone chief executives who make business moves he dislikes, a tactic he deployed last week with Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) founder Jeff Bezos over planned tariff disclosures on the e‑commerce giant's site.
What Happened: In an <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-call-ceos-plans-prices-tariffs-rcna204702">interview</a> on NBC's "Meet the Press," Trump recounted calling Bezos after Punchbowl News reported Amazon might label import fees tied to the administration's new 145% tariff on Chinese goods. "He's just a very nice guy," Trump said. "I asked him about [the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/45086459/amazon-pressures-suppliers-for-discounts-may-show-tariff-related-costs-on-haul-site">tariff disclosure</a>]. He said, ‘Well, I don't want to do that,' and he took it off immediately." Amazon later confirmed the low‑cost Haul storefront had only "considered" the idea and dropped it.
Trump insisted he would ring any CEO whose actions he deemed "hurtful to the country." He framed tariffs not as consumer taxes but as incentives to reshore manufacturing. "The company eats the tariff," he told moderator Kristen Welker.
Asked whether fewer toys on store shelves would mark success, Trump replied, "Maybe the children will have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45144516/trump-a-grinch-or-santa-for-christmas-children-will-have-two-dolls-instead-of-30-dolls">two dolls instead of thirty</a>. … We don't have to waste money on a trade deficit with China for junk we don't need."
See also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45192749/ray-dalio-says-chasing-wealth-without-purpose-is-a-tragedy-dont-make-money-itself-the-goal">Ray Dalio Says Chasing Wealth Without Purpose Is A Tragedy: &#8216;Don&#8217;t Make Money Itself The Goal&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: Economist Peter Schiff <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45152587/trumps-call-to-jeff-bezos-over-amazons-tariff-display-earns-peter-schiffs-ire-type-of-stuff-you-migh">blasted Trump's call</a> to Jeff Bezos, calling it "the type of stuff you might expect to see in China." Sen. Elizabeth Warren followed up with a pointed letter to the Amazon founder, asking if Trump's angry phone call pushed Bezos to kill the tariff‑label plan in exchange for "promises or favors." <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/25/05/45128591/elizabeth-warren-asks-jeff-bezos-if-trump-threatened-retaliation-or-offered-favors-after-calling-him-very-nice-for-amazons-reversal-on-showing-tariff-fees">Warren warned</a> that scrubbing tariff costs "keeps consumers in the dark" and could signal a corrupt quid‑pro‑quo between Big Tech and the White House.
Days later, Trump marked his first 100 days back in office by welcoming more than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45060579/nvidia-johnson-johnson-hyundai-toyota-softbank-ceos-to-join-trump-at-white-house-as-he-touts-inv">two dozen corporate chiefs</a> to the White House. He used the "Investing in America" event to spotlight new spending commitments from powerhouses such as NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Hyundai Motor (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMTF#OTC">HYMTF</a>), Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>), and SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>), according to officials who briefed Reuters.
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Politics

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Donald Trump Vows To 'Call' Up CEOs Who Make Business Moves That Displease Him, Explains Why He Phoned Jeff Bezos To Scrap Amazon's Tariff Disclosure

President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;is expected to soon sign into law the "Take It Down Act," a sweeping bipartisan measure that targets the spread of nonconsensual, sexually&nbsp;explicit <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/45057271/donald-trump-set-to-sign-landmark-take-it-down-act-as-congress-targets-deepfake-images-and-videos" rel="noreferrer noopener">deepfake images&nbsp;and videos online</a>.
Trump&nbsp;will provide some relief to U.S. manufacturers by reportedly easing some duties imposed on foreign parts in<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45059191/donald-trump-will-reduce-impact-on-us-auto-industry-by-alleviating-some-auto-tarrifs-report" rel="noreferrer noopener"> domestically manufactured vehicles</a>.
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a reform proposed by Rep.&nbsp;Sam Graves&nbsp;(R-MO), which tabled a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45127530/house-republicans-advance-rep-sam-gravess-proposal-to-charge-250-annual-fee-on-evs-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">$250 annual fee on all EVs</a>.
Earnings Results
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) reported first-quarter revenue of $42.31 billion, beating analyst estimates of $41.39 billion and earnings of $6.43 per share, easily beating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/45117948/meta-q1-earnings-eps-beat-revenue-up-16-ai-approaches-1-billion-monthly-actives-capital-expenditures-forecast-raised" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst estimates of $5.21 per share</a>.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $95.36 billion, beating analyst&nbsp;estimates of $94.53 billion and earnings of $1.65 per share, beating analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45152493/apple-reports-strong-q2-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-installed-base-hits-all-time-high-across-all-segments-100-billion-buyback-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimates of $1.63 per share</a>.
Smartphones &amp; Applications
Apple is reportedly considering a shift of iPhone assembly to India. However, a renowned analyst has expressed skepticism about the potential effectiveness of this move in mitigating <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45032214/analyst-questions-apples-reported-iphone-shift-to-india-amid-china-tariff-pressures-doesnt-solve-all-the-problems" rel="noreferrer noopener">the impact of China tariffs</a>.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the tech giant expects a $900 million cost impact in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45156890/apple-ceo-tim-cook-warns-of-900-million-tariff-impact-in-june-quarter-expects-majority-of-iphones-sold-in-us-to-be-made-in-india" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the June quarter due to tariffs</a>.
As Washington cranks up&nbsp;the tariff pressure,&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;may have already played its smartest card: doubling down on India for assembly and investing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/45039357/apples-india-game-plan-looks-smarter-as-tariff-heat-rises-analyst-highlights-4-stocks-that-could-benefit" rel="noreferrer noopener">deeper into U.S. component suppliers</a>.
U.S. District Judge&nbsp;Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers&nbsp;found&nbsp;Apple and one of its top executives in contempt of court, accusing them of deliberately evading a 2021 injunction meant to curb the&nbsp;tech giant&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45126668/apple-lied-under-oath-judge-says-tim-cook-ignored-internal-warnings-in-epic-games-case-fallout-this-is-an-injunction-not-a-negotiation" rel="noreferrer noopener">control&nbsp;over&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45126668/apple-lied-under-oath-judge-says-tim-cook-ignored-internal-warnings-in-epic-games-case-fallout-this-is-an-injunction-not-a-negotiation" rel="noreferrer noopener">App Store</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45126668/apple-lied-under-oath-judge-says-tim-cook-ignored-internal-warnings-in-epic-games-case-fallout-this-is-an-injunction-not-a-negotiation" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;payments</a>.
Following a U.S. court ruling that found&nbsp;Apple violated the spirit of an injunction against&nbsp;anti-steering practices,&nbsp;Epic Games, backed by&nbsp;Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), has offered to bring&nbsp;Fortnite&nbsp;back to the&nbsp;App Store&nbsp;if the tech giant <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/04/45123864/apple-ordered-to-ease-app-store-rules-in-us-epic-games-ceo-tim-sweeney-proposes-peace-deal-saying-well-return-fortnite-and-drop-all-litigation-only-if" rel="noreferrer noopener">fulfills this one condition</a>.
Spotify Technologies&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) defended its $11.99 Premium plan while signaling that future price hikes could be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/45090328/spotify-defends-11-99-price-tag-but-executive-says-raising-prices-is-now-part-of-our-toolbox-can-music-escape-the-inflation-gauntlet" rel="noreferrer noopener">part of its long-term strategy</a>.
Technology
Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) introduced&nbsp;Qwen 3,&nbsp;its most advanced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45057716/alibabas-qwen-3-launch-takes-aim-at-deepseeks-disruption-and-baidus-ernie-turbo-models" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence model yet.</a>
Meta&nbsp;has announced the launch of a standalone AI app that will compete with the likes of&nbsp;OpenAI's&nbsp;ChatGPT,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45075691/meta-launches-ai-app-to-compete-with-chatgpt-gemini-grok" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google's</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45075691/meta-launches-ai-app-to-compete-with-chatgpt-gemini-grok" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;Gemini&nbsp;and xAI's Grok</a>.
Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) CEO&nbsp;Sundar Pichai&nbsp;revealed ongoing talks with&nbsp;Apple to integrate the company&#8217;s Gemini AI into iPhones, amid federal regulators' push to rein in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45128130/google-aims-for-gemini-ai-deal-with-apple-this-year-says-sundar-pichai-amid-dojs-bid-to-curb-search-monopoly" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google&#8217;s&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45128130/google-aims-for-gemini-ai-deal-with-apple-this-year-says-sundar-pichai-amid-dojs-bid-to-curb-search-monopoly" rel="noreferrer noopener">dominance in online search</a>.
Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;told U.S. lawmakers that&nbsp;export restrictions on AI chips&nbsp;may be helping China&#8217;s&nbsp;Huawei Technologies&nbsp;gain a competitive foothold in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45157365/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-warns-us-lawmakers-that-export-bans-are-backfiring-fueling-huaweis-rise-in-global-ai-chip-race" rel="noreferrer noopener">global artificial intelligence race</a>.
Automobiles &amp; Defense
Pershing Square&#8216;s&nbsp;Bill Ackman&nbsp;has hailed&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) founder&nbsp;Jeff Bezos-backed&nbsp;Slate Auto as the company recently <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45033046/bill-ackman-hails-jeff-bezos-backed-tesla-rival-slate-auto-says-it-will-be-a-big-success" rel="noreferrer noopener">revealed its $20,000 EV truck</a>.
Tesla&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Chinese division is developing an affordable version of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/04/45032179/tesla-reportedly-developing-a-cheaper-model-y-e80-variant-with-fewer-features-in-china" rel="noreferrer noopener">popular Model Y crossover SUV</a>.
Ross Gerber&nbsp;has called out&nbsp;Tesla&#8216;s&nbsp;rumored Model Y E80, which is slated to be a more affordable <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45033764/tesla-bull-ross-gerber-slams-rumored-affordable-model-y-e80-just-4-wheels-and-you" rel="noreferrer noopener">version of the new Model Y</a>.
Tesla said that the company expects the first units of the Semi to enter <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45060435/teslas-first-batch-of-semi-trucks-to-roll-out-from-nevada-plant-by-late-2025-despite-disruption-from-trumps-145-tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">production by the end of the year.</a>
Tesla is ramping up the production of its Semi Truck as the company reportedly added over 1,000 Workers <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45092570/tesla-adds-1000-workers-at-nevada-gigafactory-to-fuel-elon-musks-semi-truck-ambitions-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">to its Nevada Giga factory</a>.
Dan Ives&nbsp;refuses to acknowledge&nbsp;Alphabet&#8216;s&nbsp;and&nbsp;Toyota Motor Corp&#8216;s&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) partnership&nbsp;as a threat to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45126638/tesla-will-own-the-autonomous-market-dan-ives-says-shrugging-off-waymo-toyota-agreement" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45126638/tesla-will-own-the-autonomous-market-dan-ives-says-shrugging-off-waymo-toyota-agreement" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8216;s&nbsp;Robotaxi ambitions</a>.
Elon Musk&#8216;s space-based internet service provider,&nbsp;Starlink, could reportedly face delays in its plans to expand into India <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/04/45037304/elon-musks-india-ambitions-face-regulatory-hurdles-amid-uncertainty-around-starlink-license-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">due to regulatory requirements</a>.
Future Fund&#8216;s noted investor,&nbsp;Gary Black, has raised questions over&nbsp;Tesla marketing strategy as&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;says his brand can be the "most <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45063886/elon-musk-wants-tesla-to-be-most-valuable-company-in-the-world-but-top-investor-doubts-ev-giants-rise-without-apple-style-marketing-strategy" rel="noreferrer noopener">valuable company" in the world</a>.&nbsp;
Airbus SE&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EADSF#OTC">EADSF</a>) has agreed to take over assets owned by&nbsp;Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPR#NYSE">SPR</a>) in a boost to the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45035715/airbus-finalizes-deal-with-spirit-to-take-over-assets-paving-way-for-boeing-acquisition" rel="noreferrer noopener">manufacturer&#8217;s acquisition by&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45035715/airbus-finalizes-deal-with-spirit-to-take-over-assets-paving-way-for-boeing-acquisition" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boeing Co. </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45035715/airbus-finalizes-deal-with-spirit-to-take-over-assets-paving-way-for-boeing-acquisition" rel="noreferrer noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</a>.
Stellantis&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) parent company of Dodge and Jeep, will debut a solid-state <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45061846/stellantis-announces-breakthrough-solid-state-battery-with-factorial-energy-company-says-technology-will-debut-in-2026-demo-fleet" rel="noreferrer noopener">battery in the Charger EV</a>.&nbsp;
Stellantis&nbsp;will reportedly move some of its production activities into the U.S. as the company grapples with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45133236/chrysler-jeep-owner-stellantis-to-move-some-auto-production-into-the-us-to-avoid-tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">uncertainty caused by U.S. auto tariffs</a>.
General Motors Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) recalled over 877,000 vehicles with the 6.2-liter V8 engine due to possible defects. The company has also issued a stop-sale <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45065511/general-motors-recalls-877000-trucks-and-suvs-due-to-faulty-engine" rel="noreferrer noopener">order for the affected models</a>.
Mercedes-Benz Group&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBGAF#OTC">MBGAF</a>) pulled its 2025 earnings guidance, citing uncertainty over U.S. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45095342/mercedes-benz-pulls-annual-earnings-guidance-as-sales-decline-and-tariff-uncertainty-looms" rel="noreferrer noopener">President&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45095342/mercedes-benz-pulls-annual-earnings-guidance-as-sales-decline-and-tariff-uncertainty-looms" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donald Trump</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45095342/mercedes-benz-pulls-annual-earnings-guidance-as-sales-decline-and-tariff-uncertainty-looms" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8216;s tariffs</a>.
As Chinese EV giant&nbsp;BYD Co., Ltd&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>) is gearing up to expand its presence in Europe, satellite images show the company&#8217;s facility in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45097773/satellite-images-put-tesla-rival-byds-hungarian-factory-capable-of-producing-200k-units-annually-in-the-spotlight" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hungary taking shape</a>.
Ford Motor Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) has announced it will delay the planned hike in prices for its vehicles until it sees how the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45129156/jim-farley-says-ford-will-delay-price-hike-to-see-how-competitors-react-to-tariffs-extends-employee-pricing-through-july" rel="noreferrer noopener"> competitors respond to auto tariffs</a>.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Mark Zuckerberg said that&nbsp;Meta&#8217;s artificial intelligence future will cater to both billions of free users and a group willing to pay <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45093311/not-everyone-needs-a-thousand-ai-engineers-but-for-those-who-do-zuckerberg-says-meta-will-gladly-build-it-for-a-price" rel="noreferrer noopener">big for powerful digital agents</a>.
Meta CEO&nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg&nbsp;predicts that the future of AI won&#8217;t follow the "winner takes most" model seen <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45125414/mark-zuckerberg-doesnt-believe-that-ai-market-will-follow-searchs-winner-takes-most-model-meta-ceo-predicts-multiple-specialized-ais-for-work-and-play" rel="noreferrer noopener">in the search engine industry</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Sam Altman&nbsp;acknowledged that the last few updates to the&nbsp;GPT-4o&nbsp;model made its personality <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45030694/openai-ceo-sam-altman-says-gpt-4o-personality-tweaks-made-it-annoying-fixes-coming-this-week" rel="noreferrer noopener">"too sycophant-y and annoying."</a>
OpenAI&nbsp;unveiled an upgrade to&nbsp;ChatGPT&#8217;s&nbsp;search functionality, enabling users to browse and shop for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45058959/openai-launches-ad-free-shopping-search-in-chatgpt-heres-how-it-works" rel="noreferrer noopener">products directly within the chatbot</a>.
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI," has joined a growing chorus of experts and former employees urging regulators to block&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45060194/godfather-of-ai-geoffrey-hinton-backs-elon-musk-in-fight-against-openais-restructuring-id-like-to-stop-them-from-completely-gutting-it" rel="noreferrer noopener">OpenAI&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45060194/godfather-of-ai-geoffrey-hinton-backs-elon-musk-in-fight-against-openais-restructuring-id-like-to-stop-them-from-completely-gutting-it" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;controversial&nbsp;restructuring plans</a>.

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Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) will operate more self-driving taxis through its platform as the ride-hailing giant announced a partnership with May Mobility Inc.
What Happened: The company plans to deploy "thousands" of May Mobility autonomous vehicles in the multi-year partnership, with a pilot launch set for the latter part of 2025 in Arlington, Texas, according to an official statement released on Thursday.
Under the terms of the agreement, May Mobility will provide a fleet of American-made, hybrid-electric Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles, which Uber will offer to customers as an option on all qualifying rides. The companies will expand operations to other cities in the U.S. in 2026.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with May Mobility to continue to scale the availability of autonomous vehicles across the United States," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said.
Why It Matters: The news comes in as Uber recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44988070/autonomous-ride-hailing-just-got-real-vw-and-uber-reveal-first-us-city">announced a partnership</a> with Volkswagen Group (OTCPK: VWAGY) for autonomous vehicles starting in Los Angeles.
The autonomous driving segment has been picking up steam with Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Waymo having<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45090602/google-backed-waymo-and-toyota-forge-strategic-partnership-to-bring-autonomous-driving-tech-to-personally-owned-vehicles"> joined hands with</a> Toyota to collaborate on AVs.
Elsewhere, Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is also gearing up to launch its robotaxi services in Austin in June this year, according to the billionaire. The company has already <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44972108/tesla-quietly-launched-robotaxi-service-for-employees-before-june-debut-now-reports-1500-completed-trips">released a limited rollout</a> in Austin and San Francisco for its employees.
The CEO of Tesla shared in the company's earnings call that it will deploy ‘10 to 20' Model Y robotaxis on the first day, which, among other factors, led TSLA Stock to surge in value after the earnings call.
Price Action: Uber currently trades for $80.89 on the NYSE, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility"> following this link.</a>
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Toyota Motor North America Reported April 2025 U.S. Sales Of 233,045 Vehicles

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Congressman From California Kevin Kiley Posts On X "The House of Representatives just passed my Resolution to stop California's insane gas car ban. It was a bipartisan vote. This is a major victory for common sense and a massive humiliation for Gavin Newsom."

Dan Ives refuses to acknowledge Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Toyota Motor Corp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45090602/google-backed-waymo-and-toyota-forge-strategic-partnership-to-bring-autonomous-driving-tech-to-personally-owned-vehicles">partnership</a> as a threat to Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Robotaxi ambitions.
What Happened: In a post on social media platform X on Wednesday, the TSLA bull reiterated his belief in the company's FSD technology and the Robotaxi launch in June this year.
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"I disagree that the Waymo/Toyota is a groundbreaking deal and a threat to Tesla. Tesla will own the autonomous market in my view and no one can compete with their scale and scope," Ives said in the post.
The investor then highlighted June's robotaxi launch as an important event for the company's autonomous driving goals. "It starts in Austin in June then the autonomous journey begins. Key chapter of growth." He said.
Why It Matters: Ives's comments come in as Tesla is already operating the Robotaxi autonomous ride-hailing service in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44972108/tesla-quietly-launched-robotaxi-service-for-employees-before-june-debut-now-reports-1500-completed-trips"> a limited rollout</a> in Austin as well as the San Francisco Bay Area. The service is limited to employees of the company and has already completed more than 1500 trips.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is confident in the robotaxi launch in June, as the billionaire said that the company will deploy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44943387/elon-musk-shares-fsd-update-at-tesla-earnings-call-10-to-20-model-ys-will-offer-paid-robotaxi-rides-in-june">10 to 20 Tesla Model Ys</a> as robotaxis on the first day of the rollout.
However, other experts aren't as optimistic about FSD as Ives, with analyst Ross Gerber saying that the company's FSD technology was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44068902/tesla-fsd-like-a-12-year-old-driving-compared-to-waymo-says-ross-gerber-warning-uber-has-got-to-be-hurting">"like a 12-year-old driving"</a> compared to Waymo's LiDAR-based system.
Elsewhere, rumors floated around that the company was looking to replace Musk as the CEO following a difficult quarter, which saw declining sales and profits, as well as increased vandalism against Tesla properties. However, Tesla has since <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45124373/tesla-board-explored-replacing-elon-musk-as-tesla-ceo-a-month-ago-report">denied the rumors</a>.
Price Action: TSLA stock experienced a 3.38% decline at close, trading for $282.16, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility"> following this link</a>.
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Waymo-Toyota Tie-Up A Threat To Elon Musk's Tesla? Dan Ives Dismisses It, Says 'No One Can Compete With Their Scale And Scope'

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Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) subsidiary Google-backed Waymo and Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) have announced a preliminary agreement on Tuesday to explore collaboration on autonomous driving technologies, with a focus on personally owned vehicles, the companies said in a joint release.
What Happened: The strategic partnership aims to combine Waymo&#8217;s autonomous driving expertise with Toyota&#8217;s vehicle manufacturing capabilities to develop a new autonomous vehicle platform. Woven by Toyota will join as a strategic enabler, contributing advanced software and mobility innovation to the project.
&#8220;Toyota is committed to realizing a society with zero traffic accidents and becoming a mobility company that delivers mobility for all,&#8221; said Hiroki Nakajima, Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation. &#8220;We share a strong sense of purpose and a common vision with Waymo in advancing safety through automated driving technology.&#8221;
Waymo, which currently provides <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45001569/waymo-announces-250000-weekly-paid-rides-across-four-us-cities-sundar-pichai-says-personal-ownership-an-option-in-the-future">more than 250,000 fully autonomous paid rides weekly</a> across San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Austin, will bring its substantial operational experience to the partnership. Data shows Waymo vehicles are involved in 81% fewer injury-causing crashes compared to human drivers.
&#8220;Waymo&#8217;s mission is to be the world&#8217;s most trusted driver,&#8221; said Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO at Waymo. &#8220;This requires global partners like Toyota that share our commitment to improving road safety and expanding accessible transportation.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The announcement comes as competition intensifies in the autonomous vehicle sector. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is preparing to launch its robotaxi service in Austin this June with 10-20 vehicles, though <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44979720/teslas-robotaxi-launch-in-june-will-likely-be-a-non-event-says-gary-black-this-isnt-really-a-test-market-its-an-experiment">some investors remain skeptical</a> about the limited scope of its initial deployment.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai recently highlighted autonomous vehicle personal ownership as &#8220;an option&#8221; in Waymo&#8217;s future during the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45001569/waymo-announces-250000-weekly-paid-rides-across-four-us-cities-sundar-pichai-says-personal-ownership-an-option-in-the-future">first-quarter of 2025 earnings call</a>, aligning with this new Toyota partnership&#8217;s focus on personally owned vehicles.
The partnership will focus on incorporating aspects of Waymo&#8217;s technology into Toyota&#8217;s vehicles while continuing to develop Toyota&#8217;s proprietary Toyota Safety Sense suite of advanced safety features. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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To commemorate his first 100 days back in office, President Donald Trump will host more than two dozen top executives and CEO&#8217;s at the White House this week to highlight a range of investments from some of the biggest companies in the world.
What Happened: Leaders from NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Hyundai Motor (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMTF#OTC">HYMTF</a>), Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>), and SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) are expected to be present at the "Investing in America" event on Wednesday, according to White House officials who spoke to Reuters. 
Trump intends to showcase recent investments in sectors like healthcare, defense, artificial intelligence, and consumer goods.
In January, Trump announced a private-sector pledge of up to $500 billion toward <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43400191/openais-100-billion-texas-stargate-data-center-will-reportedly-employ-just-57-people-with-57600-annual-salaries">AI infrastructure</a> with support from OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle.
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Why It Matters: The event comes amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44970516/boeing-adjusts-strategy-amid-trump-tariff-fallout-ceo-kelly-ortberg-says-wont-build-aircraft-for-customers-who-will-not-take-them-as-china-halts-deliveries">rising concerns </a>from industries dealing with tariff-induced disturbances. While Trump repeatedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44811525/trump-hypes-500b-nvidia-investment-in-us-ai-supercomputers-golden-age-of-america-begins">called on global companies</a> to expand U.S. operations, automakers and manufacturers have expressed concerns over policy clarity and regulatory consistency. 
"I need clarity, and then I need consistency," said GM CEO Mary Barra last week, according to Reuters.
Despite the ambiguity, recent investments —like <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/03/more-investment-more-jobs-and-more-money-in-americans-pockets/">Hyundai's $21 billion U.S. commitment</a> and a new $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana — are being presented as proof of economic optimism. 
According to Reuters, White House spokesperson Kush Desai said, "Trillions in historic investment commitments since President Trump was elected from industry leaders including TSMC, Apple, and Roche demonstrate resounding confidence in the U.S. economy and dollar under this administration."
Still, with many companies waiting for more definitive trade policies before planning expansions, Trump's pitch this week will show how far investor confidence can hold amid the changing landscape. 
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Toyota Motor Corp&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) chair, Akio Toyoda, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/toyota" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">has proposed a</a> buyout of Toyota Industries Corp.
The proposal values Toyota Industries at 6 trillion yen ($42 billion), marking a 40% premium over its market capitalization at the close Friday, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-25/akio-toyoda-is-said-to-plan-record-toyota-industries-buyout?sref=TBDibEcD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Toyota Motors stock gained on Monday amid the report.
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Toyota Industries confirmed to Reuters that it had received proposals about going private through a special purpose company but denied receiving a buyout offer from the Toyota chairman.
Akio&#8217;s great-grandfather, Sakichi Toyoda, founded Toyota Industries, formerly Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, in 1926 to manufacture automatic looms. The company created an automotive division, which later spun off as Toyota Motor.
In addition to forklifts, Toyota Industries manufactures the RAV4 sport utility vehicle for Toyota.
Akio&#8217;s direct ownership of Toyota Motor stands at less than 1%.
Toyota owned about 24% of Toyota Industries as of September 2024, while Toyota Industries held just over 9% of the Japanese automaker.
The buyout report coincided with increased scrutiny of Japanese companies over their long-term cross-shareholdings in affiliates and business partners.
If the Toyota Industries deal materializes, financing will consist of personal investments by Akio Toyoda and loans from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.
Akio, 68, stepped down as Toyota Motor&#8217;s chief in 2023 after leading the family business for 14 years, handing the job to then-Lexus chief&nbsp;Koji Sato.
Toyota Motor&#8217;s stock tanked over 175 in the last 12 months.
According to&nbsp;JPMorgan&#8217;s&nbsp;Akira Kishimoto, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44909696/toyota-eyes-us-assembly-of-rav4-in-kentucky-as-a-shield-against-trumps-tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">Japanese automakers could</a> face a potential hit of 4.46 trillion yen (about $29.44 billion). Given its resilience and strong fundamentals, Toyota remains JPMorgan&#8217;s top pick.
Price Action:&nbsp;TM stock is up 3.61% at $195.00 premarket at last check Monday.
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