Toyota is rumored to be evaluating the purchase of struggling Chinese electric vehicle maker Neta to bolster its electrification efforts in China.
Toyota quickly denied the rumor through its Chinese brand communications director Xu Yiming, stating that they have not heard of such a deal.
Neta has been facing financial difficulties with halted production, layoffs, and mounting debt, making it a potential target for acquisition.
Despite the speculation, Toyota has been focusing on expanding its electric vehicle lineup in response to China's growing demand, including plans for a new Lexus EV factory in Shanghai.