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      🚘 What I’m driving: This week, I'm behind the wheel of the 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro. Its Wavemaker Blue color really makes it pop, and it’s noticeably louder than usual due to the TRD Performance package, which includes a catback exhaust system and a dual intake setup.

      🛻 Toyota Motor North America CEO Tetsuo Ogawa mentioned that "a RAV4-based pickup represents an opportunity for us, and our dealers are eagerly waiting; while they might say we need it right away, it does require time."

      🛻 The 2027 Nissan Frontier Sport has been revealed as an affordable off-road option.

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      🏭 Toyota is contemplating the addition of another assembly line in Texas, which would involve a $2 billion investment.

      🤝 Stellantis and Dongfeng have finalized a $1.17 billion agreement for the manufacturing of electric Peugeots and Jeeps in China.

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Toyota's CEO describes the RAV4-based truck as "an opportunity for us," according to TDS.

The CEO of Toyota Motor North America, Tetsuo Ogawa, stated that "dealers are anticipating" a truck based on the RAV4.