In the early 2000s, the venerable Prius became a cultural symbol for many people who were not typical car enthusiasts. Its quirky design and ability to sip fuel garnered the attention of the environmentally conscious as well as politically minded detractors who saw it and a wave of other hybrid vehicles as virtue-signaling fashion accessories.

Toyota's GR division has confirmed that its next-gen 2.0-L will use hybrid power, but what car will be the first feature the new tech?

(Reuters) -Recycled metal products maker Radius Recycling said on Thursday it had entered into a definitive merger agreement with Toyota Tsusho America, a U.S. subsidiary of Japanese trading house Toyota Tsusho Corp (TTC).

Radius Recycling (NASDAQ:RDUS) +110.3% post-market Thursday after saying it agreed to be acquired by Toyota Tsusho for $30/share in cash, valuing the scrap recycling and steel manufacturing company at ~$1.

HR+, a new electric crossover. The C-HR+ will be available in both single- and dual-motor configurations. The base model, with a 57.7-kWh battery, delivers 165 horsepower, while the larger 77-kWh pack increases output to 221 hp and extends the estimated WLTP range to 373 miles.

The unbelievable price of the 2026 Toyota bZ3X just made it popular enough to crash its ordering servers in–guess where—China.

“This is the idea, but now it is not something we talk about,” Carlucci said. “We have deliberately decided to start [our electric car sales] in the fastest-growing segments [C, D and E]. The right moment will arrive, but this is not quite now.”