Holy crap(stone), it’s the 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone Photo: Toyota As if there weren’t already enough excitement surrounding the all-new 2022 Tundra, Toyota has gone out and one-upped itself. The 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone fittingly crowns the full-size truck’s lineup with a heaping helping of luxury inside and out — not to mention lots of…
Photo: Toyota With new competitors like the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator, plus an increasingly broad range of extreme overlanding packages, the midsize pickup segment has been picking up steam in recent years. And now, it’s Toyota’s turn to turn up the heat with the 2024 redesign of its popular Tacoma truck. Exciting 2024 Models:…
Earlier this year, Toyota announced it would be taking the 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro to compete in the ultimate off-road endurance race—the Baja 1000. Well, the race took place last week—November 12th through the 16th—and the Tundra TRD Pro performed better than anyone imagined possible. 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro at Baja 1000 In…
The 2015 Toyota Tundra This year’s Tundra truck comes with a newly standard V8 engine, as well as an optional Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Pro off-road model designed for the more adventurous driver. The TRD Pro model boasts off-road suspension, off-road shocks and tires, and standard four-wheel drive. 2015 Toyota Tundra Exterior 2015 Toyota Tundra…
Photo: Toyota After months of teasing the all-new truck, Toyota has finally confirmed the 2022 Tundra will be fully unveiled on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 9 p.m. EDT. That will no doubt kick off a veritable avalanche of press events and other opportunities for Toyota to show off what it calls “the most talked-about, new…
Photo: Toyota After a low-resolution photo of the upcoming, next-generation 2022 Toyota Tundra was leaked on the internet by an anonymous source, Toyota did the only reasonable thing: release the high-resolution photo for all to see. Related: Best Toyota vehicles for adventurers Expected to arrive in the United States by the end of the year,…
Photo: Toyota Toyota has revealed the all-new 2023 Sequoia, and you know what? It’s a real tree-t. Get it? Because a sequoia is a tree, and it’s like treat but with … ah, you get it. Leading the Way: Toyota offers an expansive portfolio of alternative fuel vehicles Toyota’s getting all of it with the…
The Ram Trucker Cover: Almost like the real thing but not really Photo: Ram/YouTube As April Fools’ Day goes, brands come out of the woodwork with sometimes clever and sometimes not-so-clever comedy content. Ram, to its credit, dropped a good bit this year with a joke ad for the Ram Trucker Cover. Good enough that…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Death. Taxes. Ford waxing its competition in pickup sales. With 2019 mercifully in the books, Ford once again lays claim to the title of America’s top truck-maker. With the Ford F-Series laying claim to the status of best-selling truck in the United States for a 43rd consecutive year and the Ranger…
The Chevrolet Tahoe is one of Autotrader’s picks for best CPO buys of 2018 You’re still reeling from sticker shock after looking at new cars, but you’re also not ready to buy a used car and take on the potential risk of repair costs. One solution: Check out Autotrader’s roundup of the best certified pre-owned…
Some people buy trucks for business needs, while others love the feel of riding high on the road and hauling anything from a couch to a washing machine. Others prefer their trucks to be heavy on the performance and crave speed as they cruise through town in their pickups. For the latter group, we have…
This week has been the week of Toyota teasers. After teasing the next-gen Tundra, then teasing and revealing the Prius Nightshade Edition, the automaker gave us a small glimpse at another four models that will be fully revealed during a livestream on June 2. Let’s take a look. Tundra vs Tacoma: How are the two…
Since its founding in 1996, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana has grown and grown, currently employing 4,700 team members and producing four outstanding Toyota models—the Sienna, Sequoia, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid. Now, 19 years after its founding, the plant has produced its 4 millionth vehicle—a Blizzard Pearl Highlander Hybrid. Toyota Indiana produces its 4 millionth vehicle…
Humans as a species love to tell stories. However, sometimes those stories turn out to be false, or outdated, or just plain made up, and the resulting myths could negatively affect people and their cars. So, in the interest of clearing away some of the stories surrounding cars out there, these are some car myths…
Photo: Ford Motor Company A Ford F-150 Raptor prototype was spotted testing around Dearborn at the end of September, and it appeared to reveal a major change for the next-generation truck. Spy shots of the possible next-gen Ford F-150 Raptor mule showed a truck boasting a rear coil spring suspension. The current F-150 Raptor leverages…
Overall Toyota sales in North America were down in March this year compared to March 2016—by just 1.2%—but that small number hardly reflects the performance of Toyota’s SUVs and light trucks, as has been the trend over the last several months. Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), its Toyota division, and even its Lexus division all…
If you’re in the market for a new, midsize pickup truck specifically to go off road, you’ll probably find what you seek in the new Tacoma.… After teasing the next-gen Tundra, then teasing and revealing the Prius Nightshade Edition, the automaker gave us a small glimpse at another four models… A Toyota teaser is hinting…
It’s been the story of the year for Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) so far, and it’s not about to stop. While Toyota division reported sales of 192,847 units in May 2017, a marginal improvement of just 0.1% compared to May 2016 on a volume basis, the automaker continued to set new records with its…
Photo: Toyota Toyota will invest $383 million across four of its plants in the U.S. south, including Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee. The investment will go toward creating or expanding production lines for four-cylinder engines with options for hybrid-electric vehicles. The company’s manufacturing operations in Huntsville, Alabama, will get the lion’s share of the investment…
♫I can see clearly now the large roof pillars are gone♫ In driving school, students are taught to take a look over their shoulder in order to check for any blind spots before changing lanes or backing up. In modern vehicles, this is a task that is not so easily done. Over the course of…
The 2014 Chicago Auto Show opened its doors today to the press, so we got to see a lot of big reveals—and a dancing hamster to boot. I spent so much time running from one conference to the next for social posting that I hardly had time to take any of it in. As I…
Toyota Motor North America is reporting it was off to a strong start last month, with January 2018 sales up 16.8% percent compared to 2017 on a volume basis and up 12.1% on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. The Toyota division (excluding Lexus vehicles) looked even better: it was up 17% and 12.3%, respectively,…
Dents in your car are unsightly and can affect your car’s resale… As a vehicle owner, keeping your ride squeaky clean is likely a… Have you ever done something of questionable rationality in order to give… It’s important to trust a professional mechanic to care for your car… This Cadillac Hearse looks more like something…
Photo: GMC We’ve talked about the GMC CarbonPro truck bed — and how it can shrug off water-filled steel drums and a running, studded-track snowmobile revved at full throttle. At the same time, you’ve probably seen carbon fiber race car pieces crunch and shatter during a crash. What’s the deal with carbon fiber’s durability? Simply…
Despite the popularity of ride share services, it’s surprising how few people… In general, it seems that we Americans aren’t all that good at… Lately, it feels like we live in the era of the recall—we… In recent weeks there has been growing controversy and concern about the… It sounds like the National Highway Traffic…
Featuring a massive new grille, the Tundra is Toyota’s first hybrid pickup… When you hit the highway in Ontario, there’s more to see than… In an attempt to learn which items are most tempting to thieves,… This weekend marks the start of the new Canadian motorsport series, the… Canadians are famous for being courteous —…
Featuring a massive new grille, the Tundra is Toyota’s first hybrid pickup… If you’re in the market for a new, midsize pickup truck specifically to go off road, you’ll probably find what you seek in the new Tacoma.… Even though it just came out, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has… The Tundra’s first media outing…
Both National Geographic and Mazda pride themselves on their knack for stunning,… Allyn Pierce is a nurse in the intensive care unit at the… Best known for his roles on Gilmore Girls, Heroes, and now the hit NBC… Dean Winchester’s 1967 Chevrolet Impala, also known as “Baby,” is its own… More than 16 million Snapchat users have…
Photo: Toyota The Ford F-150 might dominate the full-size pickup segment, but over in the midsize arena, the competition is quite fierce — and getting even fiercer still. Once upon a time, it was just a matter of choosing between a Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Colorado, Honda Ridgeline, or Nissan Frontier. But in the past few…
The new 2014 Toyota Corolla–a sales superstar What started as a great year for Toyota took a slight hit mid-to-late January through February, likely because of the extreme cold weather seen across the U.S. However, the Japanese automaker saw things start to turn around in March, and that momentum continued into April. In fact, April…
Photo: GMC The GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado truck twins were the only full-size pickups to gain market share in the United States in 2020, says General Motors vice president Steve Hill. GM managed to sell just over a quarter of a million Sierra pickups last year, and nearly 600,000 units of the Silverado, which…
Akio Toyoda says that “people are waking up to reality”… Ford expects it will lose a total of $4.5 billion on EV business this year, up from $3 billion in losses from the previous year… Toyota’s stance is that while carbon neutrality is important, EVs are not the only solution for automakers to reach it……
Photo: The News Wheel You have many factors to consider when choosing your next car: interior space, safety features, fuel efficiency, infotainment technology, and — of course — price. But here’s one factor you may never have considered: resale value. Why does this matter? Because unless you intend to drive your car until it collapses,…
If you’re in a lease, you may be contacted with offers from… Electric vehicle sales are slowing down, and companies are taking a big step back… Toyota’s stance is that while carbon neutrality is important, EVs are not the only solution for automakers to reach it… Despite a pandemic, Subaru has managed to sustain its…
The Tundra’s first media outing following its Sept. 19 reveal will take place just two days later at Motor Bella.… If you’ve never been to Michigan in the fall, you’ll soon have… If you were planning to go to the North American International Auto… As 2019 draws gradually to a close, it’s normal to start…
Ford is not alone in raising prices on its newest EVs. General Motors, Lucid, Rivian, and Tesla have all done the same in recent months… This is the latest in a string of partnerships between the recycling startup and battery manufacturers… Automakers are racing to get the incentive extended before Republicans threaten to sweep the…
Photo: Toyota For the second year running, the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road was named the Compact SUV of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo event, which recognizes the best off-road vehicles in the world. For this year’s Rodeo, 27 journalists and 39 trucks and SUVs were brought together…
Photo: Toyota Toyota Canada reported an increase in overall vehicle sales for the third quarter of 2020. Though it was only 0.4 percent, this is nonetheless an impressive feat in the context of a global pandemic. From the period between July and September, Toyota Canada reported sales of 63,827 vehicles. Of these, 57,287 were Toyota-badged…
Photo: Toyota October was a good month for electrified vehicle sales, particularly if you happened to be selling Toyota SUVs in Canada. For the fourth straight month, the automaker reported record electrified vehicle sales, up 30.3 percent with 4,558 units sold in October. Thanks to rising demand for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, Camry…
Photo: Toyota Amid criticism that it isn’t jumping aboard the EV train quickly enough, Toyota is doubling down on its electrification strategy. During an annual dealer conference in Las Vegas, president and CEO Akio Toyoda reinforced what could now be considered the company’s motto when it comes to delaying a full EV lineup: “That’s our…
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss Photo: Chevrolet Experian, a multinational consumer credit reporting company, released a report of the most leased vehicles during the fourth quarter of 2020 for the United States. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was the fourth most leased vehicle overall and the most commonly leased pickup truck. Find Out More…
Toyota has launched a new ad campaign for the 2017 Toyota 86, the first version of the successor to the Scion FR-S in the United States. The car isn’t all that different from the Scion FR-S (it did receive a few significant updates, however), but dropping the Scion brand has allowed Toyota to approach the…
This painfully slow drip-drip feed of information is not likely to stop any time soon… As Chevrolet’s bestselling vehicle, the tough, capable 2021 Silverado 1500 offers something… With its muscular capabilities, sophisticated design, and advanced technologies, the 2021 GMC…
GM CEO Mary Barra and the Colorado, the Cars.com Best Pickup of 2015 © GM Though it may not have come out on top in the 2015 North American Truck of the Year awards, Chevrolet has plenty to smile about when it comes to the 2015 Colorado. Adding to a mantle that already includes the…
Lexus and Toyota are consistently high achievers across most studies pertaining to reliability and quality… In the latest J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Customer Service Index Study, brands… Residual value is a top consideration among car shoppers seeking to sell or trade in their vehicle after a few years… The all-new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E and…
Toyota has become the Official Truck of the Texas Rangers Already, Toyota serves as a multi-year sponsor for the Chicago Cubs and has since 2010. As part of this arrangement, Toyota recently named several parking lots at Wrigley Field. After what, you ask? Its own cars. That’s right, now you can park your Camry in…
Toyota has launched a new ad campaign featuring four new TV and digital spots, one including none other than Chuck Norris, the only man ever to defeat a brick wall in a game of tennis. The spots support a number of new Toyota models, including the Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, 86, and Corolla Hatchback, as well…
As 2020 continues, the list of auto industry delays and cancelations continues… Toyota isn’t showing off any brand new models you’ve never seen before… 2014 Chicago Auto Show Reveals These cars are brand-new offerings, some of…
Toyota’s stance is that while carbon neutrality is important, EVs are not the only solution for automakers to reach it… There’s demand for EVs that EV manufacturers cannot meet, but is that demand high enough to replace half the market by 2030?… This announcement is part of a growing trend in the industry as automakers…
“You bet your asteroid!” Here at The News Wheel, we’re pretty big fans of Toyota Jan, so we have been pretty happy lately to see a couple of new commercials starring the woman herself on our screens during prime time. In total, two new Jan commercials are making the rounds, and they’re full of the…
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