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Toyota Faced Major Delays At Mexican Plant Due To Labor Shortages

Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:TM) has experienced significant production challenges at its Tijuana, Mexico plant, leading to multiple stoppages in February and March. Labor shortages and technical problems caused 19 days of halted production, affecting the Tacoma pick-up truck. This disruption highlights Toyota's vulnerability as it aims to produce 10 million vehicles this year and struggles with labor shortages and supply chain issues.

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Chinese Hotel Management Firm H World Says Near-Term Revenue Per Available Room Performance Might See Some Fluctuations – Here’s Why

H World Group reported Q1 FY24 sales growth of 17.8% YoY to RMB5.3 billion ($731 million), surpassing the $711.50 million consensus estimate. The Legacy-Huazhu segment saw an 18.1% increase to RMB4.2 billion, while Legacy-DH grew 16.6% to RMB1 billion. Occupancy rates improved across both segments, with a blended RevPAR increase for Legacy-Huazhu and Legacy-DH hotels.

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Tesla Eyes Chinese Data Center To Boost Autonomous Driving Tech: Report

Tesla, led by Elon Musk, is reportedly eyes a data center in China to enhance its self-driving technology. This move aligns with their strategy to locally process data for the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, reflecting a shift to secure local processing capabilities and adapt to the competitive EV market. The initiative underscores Tesla's focus on leveraging Chinese data for AI development amid U.S. tech transfer restrictions.

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