Joby Aviation and Toyota announce a joint venture to manufacture electric air taxis. Multiple outlets report that the partnership is focused on producing Joby’s aircraft, including the S4 series. Quartz adds that Toyota will hold a 51% stake in the new manufacturing entity, with Joby retaining a position in the venture. The agreement includes exclusive rights for the new company to produce Joby’s S4 aircraft, according to Quartz. Other reports describe the deal as a step to deepen the existing collaboration between the companies, with Toyota supporting manufacturing capabilities for air taxi production. Yahoo Finance notes that Joby’s share price rises after the announcement, indicating investor reaction to the manufacturing arrangement. The outlets generally present the announcement as a manufacturing-focused expansion of the Joby–Toyota relationship, aimed at scaling production of Joby’s electric air taxi platform. Terms beyond ownership and production rights, such as timelines and specific production plans, are not detailed consistently across the provided sources.