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Toyota was S’pore’s top-selling car brand for decades—until BYD arrived. Now, its dealer is retrenching workers.

The dominance of legacy automakers is no longer a given For decades, Toyota’s position at the top of Singapore’s car market looked almost untouchable. The Japanese automaker built its dominance on a reputation for reliability, fuel efficiency and strong resale value, making it the default choice for generations of motorists. Even as new competitors entered […]

Toyota was S’pore’s top-selling car brand for decades—until BYD arrived. Now, its dealer is retrenching workers.

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