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Toyota's Sustained Slide Results In An Upgrade To Buy

Seeking Alpha

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June 30, 2026

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Financial Times

center

· Jun 26, 2026

Volkswagen to axe up to 100,000 jobs in sweeping cost-cutting drive

Restructuring follows blockbuster sale of marine engines unit to US private equity firm Bain

Seeking Alpha

lean right

· Jun 26, 2026

Advance Auto Parts: Turnaround Is Improving, But Still Too Early To Buy

Advance Auto Parts: Turnaround Is Improving, But Still Too Early To Buy

Korea Times News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Hyundai Motor’s Namyang R&D Center drives software-defined vehicle transformation

Hyundai Motor’s Namyang R&D Center drives software-defined vehicle transformation

IT News Africa

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· Jul 10, 2026

Absa Deepens BYD Alliance as South Africa’s Electric Vehicle Market Surges

South Africa’s transition to new energy vehicles (NEVs) is gathering momentum, prompting Absa and BYD Auto South Africa to expand their strategic partnership first established in 2025. The enhanced collaboration reinforces both companies’ commitment to accelerating electric mobility by providing financing and banking solutions that support BYD’s growing dealer network and customer base. Absa will []

The Japan Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

Toyota and Hyundai sales rise on hybrid demand while GM sits out

A nearly 20 increase in hybrid sales helped lift Toyota's U.S. deliveries about 1 in the second quarter.

CNBC

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· Jun 24, 2026

Toyota gains on General Motors in new U.S. sales forecast: 'GM may be looking over their shoulder'

Toyota has notably leaned into hybrid vehicles while GM and others bet on all-electric vehicles, which saw lower-than-expected adoption from consumers.

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Related coverage for "Toyota's Sustained Slide Results In An Upgrade To Buy": Financial Times — Volkswagen to axe up to 100,000 jobs in sweeping cost-cutting drive. Seeking Alpha — Advance Auto Parts: Turnaround Is Improving, But Still Too Early To Buy. Korea Times News — Hyundai Motor’s Namyang R&D Center drives software-defined vehicle transformation. IT News Africa — Absa Deepens BYD Alliance as South Africa’s Electric Vehicle Market Surges. The Japan Times — Toyota and Hyundai sales rise on hybrid demand while GM sits out . CNBC — Toyota gains on General Motors in new U.S. sales forecast: 'GM may be looking over their shoulder'