Toyota’s hybrid vehicles are experiencing unprecedented demand, leading to supply chain bottlenecks and delays in deliveries worldwide, affecting markets in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and India. The surge in hybrid sales, nearly tripling in the past five years, has strained Toyota’s production capacity and suppliers’ ability to keep up with demand, resulting in extended wait times for popular models like the RAV4 and Prius. Competitors like Hyundai and Kia are also facing similar challenges, highlighting the continued success and growth of the hybrid market despite initial predictions of their decline in favor of electric vehicles.
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In Washington, a Rural County Sheriff Fights His State’s Immigration Law
In eastern Washington, Sheriff Dale Wagner of Adams County is in a legal battle with Washington's Attorney General Nick Brown over sharing inmate information with federal immigration agents, despite state laws limiting collaboration. Wagner, defending his actions, argues he is protecting his constituents and upholding his oath, while Brown accuses him of violating state laws and allowing deputies to hold people in jail based on immigration status. The conflict highlights the debate over local and...
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