Toyota investing $3.6 billion in Texas plant, moving most Tacoma pickup production from Mexico

Toyota said Monday it will shift most production of its mid-size Tacoma pick-up truck from Mexico to the United States as part of a $3.6 billion investment in its San Antonio, Texas plant. The transition from Toyota’s Tijuana, Mexico facility will take roughly four years, the Japanese auto giant said. The announcement comes just days … Read more

Toyota recalls 550,000 Highlander SUVs because seat backs may fail to lock

Toyota is recalling roughly 550,000 Highlander SUVs due to a supplier defect that could cause the seat backs to fail to lock properly, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles, model years 2021 to 2024, equipped with recliner technology in the second-row seats.  The technology is intended to allow … Read more