2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid A few adjustments have been made to the 2014 Avalon Hybrid’s standard features, but there are no other major changes for the car. 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Exterior The 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid presents the classic silhouette expected of the popular sedan with defined lines and intricately […]
2014 Toyota Avalon Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Toyota Avalon With the exception of a few minor standard and optional feature shuffles, there are no big changes for the 2014 Toyota Avalon. 2014 Toyota Avalon Exterior The 2014 Avalon is all about form and function; each design decision was seemingly made with this in mind. The curved lines […]
2014 Toyota Avalon Adds Features to Bold Redesign
When Toyota introduced the 2013 Avalon, the heavily revamped sedan made a huge splash in the premium mid-size segment. With the 2014 model year, Toyota plans on making an even bigger impact by introducing more standard features to the Avalon than ever before, making it a big contender. The 2014 Toyota Avalon will keep a […]
Toyota Corolla Named Most Reliable Car in America
Reliability is an important factor to consider when in the market for a new vehicle. That’s why it’s so valuable to have reports like the CarMD Vehicle Health Index Manufacturer & Vehicle Reliability Rankings to consult when trying to decide your model of choice. The most recent report has just been released, and CarMD has […]
2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Tops Cars.com’s Worry-Free Index List
The last thing any car owner wants is the worry that his or her vehicle might break down at any given moment. There’s a lot to be said for owning a reliable car—not only can you enjoy peace of mind, but you can pretty much guarantee that, with regular maintenance, your car will be around […]
Toyota Safety Sense Coming to UK Yaris and Aygo
Last December, Toyota announced a new safety package called Toyota Safety Sense that would start rolling out this year. In the UK, the package has already been introduced on the Avensis and Auris models, and now the automaker will be offering Safety Sense in the new Yaris and Aygo models. Related: How Do Hydrogen Cars […]
Toyota Wins Canadian Vincentric Award for Fourth Straight Year
For the fourth year running, Toyota Canada has been given the Vincentric Best Passenger Vehicle Value brand award. This award was joined by 12 vehicles from Toyota, Lexus, and Scion that were named Best Value in Canada in their respective segments, including the Toyota Prius, Camry, Avalon, Highlander, Sequoia, and Tacoma; the Lexus CT 200h, […]
Toyota Asset-Backed Green Bond Helps Drivers Buy Hybrids
First, they brought you the Prius. Then, they brought you the Mirai. Now, Toyota is issuing an Asset-Backed Green Bond—only the second one the industry has ever seen—in order to help support the sale of green vehicles. The bond, which was issued by Toyota Financial Services (TFS), totals $1.25 billion, and proceeds from it will […]
Edmunds.com Names Toyota Top Non-Luxury Brand in Best Retained Value Awards
Each year, the experts at Edmunds.com evaluate various models and vehicle brands to determine which hold the best value for the money. The Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Awards recognize those brands and vehicles which retain the highest projected residual values after five years using the website’s True Market Value price when sold new. This year, […]
Toyota Teases RAV4 Hybrid Ahead of New York Auto Show
Toyota is an automaker that knows hybrids. Since the Prius was first introduced in Japan in 1997, becoming the first-ever mass-produced hybrid vehicle, the brand has released numerous versions of the Prius, as well as hybrid versions of popular models like the Camry, Avalon, and Highlander. Now, it appears that Toyota is planning to expand […]
Another One Bites the Dust: Toyota Cuts Venza Crossover from Lineup
Toyota’s sales have been skyrocketing in recent months, but that won’t stop the Japanese automaker from cutting one of its vehicles in the supremely popular crossover segment—the Venza. Since its introduction in 2008, the Venza has seen solid sales, but has never particularly stood out among Toyota’s more popular models. But while the Venza hasn’t […]
Toyota Hybrids Named Best Cars for the Money by US News
Every year, US News compiles a list of the most affordable vehicles for the money based on consumer feedback and five-year cost-to-own pricing. For 2015, the auto experts chose not one, but two Toyota hybrid vehicles for its list—the Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Camry Hybrid was awarded the title of Best […]
Toyota China Expansion Possibly Coming Soon
If automakers learned anything in 2014, it was that the market is expanding, and demand for new vehicles is, once again, on the rise. Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, is responding to this increased demand by lifting a freeze on new capacity expansion that wasn’t originally set to expire until March 2016. The expansion will […]
Toyota North American Production Reaches Nearly 2 Million in 2014
2014 was quite the year for Toyota. The automaker managed to hold onto its title as the industry’s #1 retail brand thanks to incredible sales of 2,373,771, as well as debuting a refreshed Camry to wide applause. Now, we’re learning that Toyota North American production had a record-breaking year in 2014 with a total of […]
Toyota December Sales, Year-End Sales Figures Released
As yet another month ends, automakers across the board are releasing their sales figures for December; only this month, they’re also releasing their year-end sales figures. For Toyota Motor, sales in December increased 12.7% year-over-year, which brought the year-end total sales gains to 6.2% for 2014. Not a bad year for the Japanese automaker! Toyota […]
Toyota Cleans Up in IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards
2014 was a pretty tough year when it came to auto safety, with more than 60.5 million vehicles being recalled between January 1st and December 23rd. Many of these recalls involved vehicles from years past, and automakers have come a long way since then in terms of safety features and technology. As proof, we only […]
The 2015 Toyota Yaris Has One Windshield Wiper
The Yaris is a quirky little car. It makes people want to sing. It’s small, yet it can fit more stuff than you’d think it would. And, oddly enough, it only has one windshield wiper. But, according to Torque News, that’s just the beginning of the Yaris’ quirkiness. The wiper in question is quite large […]