Tag: Toyota

Approximately two weeks ago, Toyota unveiled the enhanced GR Yaris, featuring increased power with its upgraded 1.6-three-cylinder engine now delivering 280 hp. The incorporation of a stiffer chassis and enhanced dampers aims to elevate the…

In the midst of Toyota’s extensive range of mainstream cars, crossovers, and enthusiast-focused vehicles, there’s a model often overlooked – the hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered Mirai. As 2024 unfolds, Toyota is drawing attention to this unconventional sedan, providing…

Toyota is currently in the process of developing a bespoke GT3 racer, and enthusiasts have been eagerly tracking its progress. From the initial unveiling of the concept version to glimpses of the disguised car during…

It’s not uncommon for a car manufacturer to attach the name of one of its affiliated racing drivers to a car in order to create a special edition. More often than not, it’s a strategic…

The new Toyota Land Cruiser, which caught our eye last summer with its appealing design, is set to make its debut in Britain in late 2024. This marks the arrival of the first entirely new…

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Back in 1994, Toyota established a special museum – officially known as the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology – that displays prototypes and development vehicles, and this center is now a popular destination for fans of the brand. Larry Chen, currently one of the most prolific automotive vloggers, has recently toured the museum

The new Toyota Land Cruiser is nice, but call us nerds for lusting after the old-school ones of the 1990s. These robust, radly retro machines helped set the foundation of today’s off-road, off-grid overland scene. Catch a right-hand drive one on the road, and we’re destined to become dangerously distracted. To us aging folk who

Toyota’s electric vehicle (EV) lineup in the U.S. currently consists of the bZ4X, but the automaker is actively pursuing the expansion of its bZ range. While the latest concept cars are designed for the European…

For fans looking for a genuine piece of automotive history, the freshly resurrected Land Cruiser 70 in Japan embodies a lasting legacy. Though it was just recently added to Toyota’s SUV portfolio, the 2024 Toyota…

If the bold presence of the Toyota Crown’s inaugural appearance in the United States as a high-riding sedan doesn’t capture your interest, there’s a more conventional option worth considering. For those leaning towards a mid-size…

In a world dominated by SUVs, mid-size sedans stand resilient as practical, family-friendly alternatives. Among the contenders in this segment, the Hyundai Sonata recently received a refresh, and Honda introduced a new generation of Accord…

The Toyota Venza, once a hybrid-only SUV known as the Harrier in other markets, is now set to fade into the memories of days past. As Toyota unveils the 2025 Crown Signia hybrid SUV, it…

We’re becoming increasingly familiar with Toyota’s Crown series in the U.S. The Japanese automaker has introduced the Crown sedan to our market, and there are plans to bring a Crown SUV, possibly named Crown Signia,…

Toyota has initiated a significant recall, impacting 1,854,000 RAV4 models spanning the years 2013 to 2018, owing to a potential fire hazard. Owners of these specific models are urged to take prompt action by visiting…

Toyota often highlights the off-road capabilities of its mid-size Tacoma pickup truck, but at the 2023 SEMA show in Las Vegas, they unveiled a concept that takes a different approach. Revisiting the X-Runner name from…

SEMA is synonymous with pushing the limits, and Toyota has exemplified this ethos with their latest creation, the FJ Bruiser concept. This awe-inspiring vehicle, characterized by its elevated stance and thunderous V-8 engine, pays a…

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is a brand-new automobile that is not essentially a Highlander with a longer wheelbase. The Grand Highlander’s wheelbase is greater, but every other measurement is also significantly larger. It also…