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Toyota to face governance challenge over climate lobbying, transparency

June 13, 2023 9:13 AM EDT

Toyota will confront a difficult hurdle Wednesday when the company holds its annual shareholder meeting. According to recent reports, certain pension funds plan to vote against Chairman Akio Toyoda over governance concerns. These investors are also advocating for increased transparency regarding the company's climate lobbying activities.

The Japanese auto giant has attracted the attention of activists and green investors in recent years, who say... More

Toyota (TM) soars after detailing plans for a new battery and innovative EV tech

June 13, 2023 8:53 AM EDT

Shares of Toyota (NYSE: TM) were sent soaring almost 5% after the company revealed Tuesday that the Japanese auto giant will introduce a high-performance, solid-state battery alongside other technologies to improve the driving range and cut costs of future electric vehicles (EVs).

The plan comes a day before an annual shareholder meeting where governance and strategy - including a slow pivot to battery EVs under former CEO Akio Toyoda - will be scrutinized.

The comprehensive technology roadmap unveiled by the Japanese automotive giant encompasses a wide range of initiatives,... More