The move will result in no job losses in the US, image via Toyota
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Toyota to move production of pickups from Texas to Mexico

Toyota has announced its new plan to shift all production of the Tacoma midsize pickup from Texas to Mexico. The company said that there will be no job loss in the US as it will also be investing $13 billion in the US to boost manufacturing. Toyota hopes to reduce costs with this move.

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