Toyota sparks buzz after indicating major strategy shift: 'Based on market demand'

Toyota sparks buzz after indicating major strategy shift: 'Based on market demand'

Despite Toyota's lofty perch at the top of global vehicle manufacturing, EVs remain at the bottom of the automaker's list, never a priority in a strategy focused on profitability, hybrids, and gradual transition. However, recent changes at Toyota's Kentucky plant may be an indication of the auto giant's shifting priorities as it heads into 2026.  Following a $1.3 billion investment in the Kentucky plant for electrification, including a battery p…