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AutoExec Summary
Toyota is investing an additional A$2.16 billion in its Indiana plant to build a new three-row electric SUV, separate from the one previously announced. The plant will receive a battery pack assembly line using batteries from a North Carolina plant starting production in 2025. The new SUV may be based on the Toyota Grand Highlander, launched in 2023. Toyota has invested a total of A$28.75 billion in electrification efforts in its US manufacturing operations. The upcoming Kentucky-built SUV, potentially called the bZ5X, is expected to enter production in 2026. The LandCruiser Se concept, featuring a unibody architecture, hints at a more road-focused design.
Brands mentioned: Toyota, Lexus.
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