# July 7, 2026 | Toyota’s $3.6B Texas expansion; Teradar CEO on new sensor tech

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Published: 2026-07-07T20:00:00+00:00
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Toyota’s board approved a $3.6 billion expansion of its San Antonio truck plant, nearly doubling its size and moving most Tacoma production back to the U.S. by 2030. A Chinese EV brand makes its first move in North America through Stellantis. Plus, Teradar CEO Matthew Carey talks about how his company’s new sensor type could change what’s possible for autonomy in bad weather.

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