CompaniesToyota's latest US investment pledge follows local playbook
Carmaker to build up supply chain for hybrid vehicles
Toyota's newest plant in Liberty, North Carolina will produce vehicle batteries to help fill out the local supply chain. (Photo by Nikkei)
AZUSA KAWAKAMI and SHOTA UEHARA
November 14, 2025 07:29 JST
LIBERTY, North Carolina/NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor's announcement of additional investments of up to $10 billion hearkens back to its earlier commitment to the U.S. during the first Trump administration while seeking to increase output of popular hybrid cars in a vital market.