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?

Toyota is focusing on larger segments before introducing an electric Yaris. Its EU marketing boss said that a Yaris EV will arrive “at the right moment”. The company offers a small EV in Europe in the form of the Urban Cruiser.

Radius Recycling is acquired by Toyota Tsusho for $30/share in cash, valuing the scrap recycling and steel manufacturing company at ~$1.34B.

(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).