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…
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Updates for 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Feature a Fresh Badge
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 Secures Trademark for GR GT Name, Intensifying Speculation About a Street-Legal GT3 Vehicle
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…
Toyota GR Yaris Rovanperä Edition Introduces a ‘Donut’ Mode
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 Arrival of the Toyota Land Cruiser in the UK Scheduled for Late 2024
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…
Latest Dodge Charger, Refreshed Toyota GR Yaris, Cruising in a Buick Roadmaster and Honda Beat: Rambling About Cars Episode #159
It’s Wednesday, and that means you can join the Rambling About Cars podcast live at 7:30 PM Eastern. We stream the show on YouTube, Facebook, and X (Twitter). Chris Smith is on a work trip this week, so Victoria Scott is our guest host. Be Part Of The Conversation Here: If you can’t join the
Toyota’s Technological Museum Conceals Treasures, Including the Electric 2000 GT
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
This Nearly Restored 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Evokes Nostalgia for the 1990s.
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
Sumo Wrestlers Put Toyota’s Latest Luxury SUV to the Challenge
Toyota has revealed a convertible version of its new flagship Century SUV, and is pressing it into duty as a chariot for sumo wrestlers. The brand first teased the droptop in September 2023 during the reveal of the Century SUV. The Japan Sumo Association has confirmed the Century convertible will be used in its parade
Toyota’s EV Horizon: European Concepts Pave the Way for U.S. Expansion
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…
Classic Heritage Revived: The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Returns to Japan with Timeless Appeal
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…
Introducing the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia: A Practical Evolution in Mid-Size SUV Excellence
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…
Revolutionizing the Road: The 2025 Toyota Camry’s Bold Leap into a Hybrid-Only Future
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…
Toyota Announces Departure of Venza Model in 2024 to Pave the Way for the All-New Crown Signia SUV
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…
Exploring Toyota’s Crown Series: Unveiling the Luxurious ‘Sedan Type’ and Future Plans for the U.S. Market
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 Recalls 1,854,000 RAV4 Models Over Fire Risk from Battery Issue
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…
Introducing the 2024 Tacoma X-Runner Concept: Toyota’s Street-Ready Powerhouse Premieres at SEMA 2023
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…
Toyota Unveils FJ Bruiser: A High-Powered Tribute to the Past and Future of Off-Roading at SEMA
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…
Toyota Unveils FT-Se Electric Sports Car Concept at Tokyo Auto Show, Indicating Potential for Production
Toyota recently teased an electric sports car concept, and now, the veil has been lifted on the fully revealed FT-Se at the Tokyo auto show. Upon a close inspection, it’s clear that the FT-Se boasts…
Toyota’s Electrified Land Cruiser Se Concept: A Bold Return to the U.S. Off-Road Scene
The Toyota Land Cruiser, a revered off-road legend, has made an exultant return to the U.S. market following a brief hiatus. Toyota has unveiled the Land Cruiser Se concept, providing an enticing glimpse into the…
Toyota’s Latest Lunar Vehicle: A Compact Moon-Ready Version of the Iconic Land Cruiser
Toyota is envisioning a future where its SUVs transcend traditional off-road capabilities. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Calty Design Research, the American division of Toyota’s global design network, the Japanese auto giant recently…
2024 Toyota Tundra: Everything We Know About It
The full-size 2024 Toyota Tundra pickup, redesigned for 2022, continues on the same path it took when it debuted in 2000: take on the long-time category leaders with a somewhat different and often eccentric take…
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: More Room and Hybrid MAX Powertrain
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…
2024 Toyota GR Corolla Pricing Revealed And It Will Have A New Trim
Toyota has revealed some major details on the 2024 Toyota GR Corolla, and those details have been very impressive, to say the least. The announcement revealed to us that there is going to be another…
2024 Toyota GR Corolla: A Premium Hatchback
The 200 Morizo editions for 2023 are finished. The Circuit model was originally planned as a limited-run model for the hot Hatch’s first year, but Toyota decided to bring it back for 2024, and now…
