March 4, 2026 | Does Toyota need a sixth U.S. plant?; More VW dealers sue Scout

March 4 · 25 min · 18.5 MB

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Automotive News’ Larry P. Vellequette explains why he thinks Toyota may be considering a sixth U.S. assembly plant to build a compact pickup and meet surging demand. Two more Volkswagen dealers are suing to block Scout Motors from direct sales, seeking class-action status. Plus, Hyundai invests $6 billion in robotics and AI in South Korea.