Dunedin Resident Makes More Than 1,000 Wooden Toy Cars for Needy Children
While many American children wake up to trendy toys on Christmas morning, children in developing countries often get few (if any) presents. One man from Florida wanted to change that. Vincent Falini, who currently resides in Dunedin, decided to leverage his former role of general contractor and his woodworking skills to benefit kids in need. […]
Fascinating New Hot Wheels Book Chronicles Toy Cars’ 50-Year History
Review and summary of "Hot Wheels: From 0 to 50 at 1:64 Scale"
Few toys have been so integral to childhoods and treasured by collectors as Mattel’s Hot Wheels. Synonymous with die-cast miniature model cars, the Hot Wheels brand is as popular today as it was when it debuted 50 years ago. As the toy line celebrates five decades of orange track adventures, Motorbooks and author Kris Palmer […]
Even 5,000 Years Ago, Kids Were Playing With Toy Cars (or Chariots, Whichever)
If you are reading this article (or any of them on The News Wheel, for that matter), then odds are that you had toy cars to play with as a kid—my brothers and I personally had a collection of hundreds of assorted cars in a huge plastic bin. Well, it turns out that you and […]
Cannybot Toy Cars Drive Children to Learn Robotics, Programming, 3D Printing
Looking for a real toy your digitally-addicted child can play with that isn’t on a smart phone? The future of remote control racing is here, and it uses basic 3D printing, robotics, and programming apps. Imagine getting to build your own model car with your child, and then getting to race it. Hobby stores and […]
[VIDEO] Mercedes’ Uncrashable Toy Cars Are Perfect Gift for Naughty Children
Ad seeks to highlight Mercedes' Brake Assist System Plus in a funny way
It’s no secret that kids can be a tad bit destructive. If you don’t agree, then you’ve probably never seen a child playing with a couple of Hot Wheels cars. Whether they are launching them off into walls or simply banging them into one another, kids love to crash their cars. Adults on the other […]
Motorized Toy Cars for Children with Disabilities Boost Development
Baby Go Baby sites around the world are modifying motorized toy cars to promote development in children with disabilities
The first four years of a child’s life are the most crucial in cognitive and physical development, yet for children with disabilities, these early years are a difficult time. A frustrating lack of mobility resources exist for this age range, which is why certain pediatric experts are using clever ways to create their own resources. Go […]
Toyota Reveals 900-Mile Car Battery in Plan for Global Leadership
A next-generation lithium-ion battery capable of 620 miles of range has been revealed to be due in 2026, followed by solid-state batteries with 900 miles of range
Top 6 Least Expensive Cars to Maintain are All Toyotas
If you’re looking to save money on your next car, there are many factors to consider — not least of which is the cost of maintaining that car over the time that you have it. According to a new report by CarEdge.com, the least expensive car to maintain over 5-10 years is a Toyota. The […]
2022 Toyota GR Supra Arrives with Limited Carbon Fiber Edition
It will only be sold 600 times, making it the most exclusive fifth-generation Supra to date
Toyota Will Build New Battery Plant in North Carolina
It will have four production lines, each of which will be able to produce enough lithium-ion batteries for 200,000 vehicles
New Toyota GR 86 is the Official NASA Pace Car
Over the next four days, the GR 86 will lead 25 classes and nearly 400 competitors
Toyota Wins First Hypercar-Era Le Mans
After two near misses, No. 7 Toyota drivers finally vanquish the world's oldest endurance race
Toyota Gazoo Racing became the first Hypercar winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a historic moment that marks the manufacturer’s fourth consecutive victory at the prestigious event. Le Mans Winner: Learn more about Toyota hybrid and electric technologies More so than for Toyota, it was a career-defining moment for the drivers of that […]
Toyota Gazoo Racing Caps 100th Sports Car Race with 1-2 Victory
Toyota further established itself as the manufacturer to beat in the new hypercar era
Another Black Car: Toyota Prius Nightshade Edition
Among those for whom cars are more than just a tool, it’s an ongoing concern to avoid looking like one
Toyota Wins First Endurance Race of Hypercar Era
Toyota managed to stick it on pole position with the No. 7 car, though trouble in the race meant that it was the No. 8 car that ultimately claimed victory
Toyota Reaffirms Carbon Neutrality Plan
It’s a little odd for a company like Toyota, who has been so ahead of the curve on electrification, to now be so unenthusiastic about BEVs.
Akio Toyoda Named 2021 World Car Person of the Year
Toyoda responded to the award with admirable humility