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…
Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is known for creating tough, off-road-ready trucks and SUVs. But for the 2015 SEMA Show, TRD developed special versions of five popular Toyota models—the Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, and Land Cruiser. And they look pretty awesome. [wptab name=”Avalon”] SEMA Edition TRD Avalon Toyota’s flagship sedan has been revamped for the 2016…
The 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro was named the Mid-Size Pickup Truck of Texas at the 2017 Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) Truck Rodeo, leaving the competition in the dirt for the second year running. Every fall, more than 50 TAWA journalists and over 100 manufacturers head to the Truck Rodeo for two days to…
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…
Following the announcement that the 2017 Toyota 4Runner would get two new TRD off-road trims, Toyota has finally revealed the starting price for the hotly-anticipated Tacoma TRD Pro that was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this year. The Tacoma TRD Pro is meant to be top choice for any customer seeking off-roading action…
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…
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…
Photo: Toyota 2021 Toyota Sequoia pricing information has officially been revealed, along with a new Nightshade Special Edition that makes the already impressive SUV look even better. The new Sequoia starts at $50,100, representing a $120 increase over the 2020 model. This puts it right in the midst of competitors like the Ford Expedition, Chevrolet…
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…
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… If you’re looking to save money on your next car, there are… The new study reveals the top 20 vehicles with the greatest potential lifespan, half of which…
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:…
Photo: Toyota An annual report by the Intellectual Property Owners Association shows Toyota secured 2,667 patents in 2023. This put it 7th in the overall rankings, just ahead of Google and Apple, and well in the lead of all other automakers. Here’s how the other automakers in the top 300 stack up, for comparison: 7….
Toyota wants you to be extra certain that the 2017 Toyota 4Runner is made to be taken off roads. That’s why it has an edgy, adventurous name, why it looks more aggressive than most things you’d find in the automaker’s lineup, and why now, it’s also getting two new trims: the TRD Off-Road and TRD…
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…
Photo: Toyota The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has launched in Canada with no fewer than 13 trim levels, the majority of which are tailor-made to tackle the wilderness. In fact, 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….
Seven Chevy vehicles—including the Corvette Stingray, Traverse, Colorado, Camaro, Impala, Silverado 1500, and Tahoe—have been named among the most popular in their respective segments by the experts at Edmunds.com. In addition, the Stingray and Traverse each took home the title of Top Rated Vehicle in their respective segments. Chevy’s Most Popular on Edmunds.com Award Winners RELATED:…
Nissan’s presence at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show is undeniably powerful: not… A YouTube video has been floating around recently that teased what appeared… Day two of the Chicago Auto Show dawned just as early and… The 2014 Chicago Auto Show opened its doors today to the press,… It is said that the Roman emperor…
The Toyota Tacoma is the best-selling midsize pickup truck in the country.… The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has been named the Best All-Weather Midsize Truck… Last week, the Steel Market Development Institute held a media event at… The end of the year is nigh, which means it’s time to… The new Toyota Tacoma is one of…
Jeep has updated the Grand Cherokee for the 2021 model year, enhancing… If you’re in the market for mid-size SUV that doesn’t compromise on… For nine straight years, the well-equipped, large, and capable Jeep Grand Cherokee… FCA recently revealed details on the new 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With… General Motors announced last month that it…
Adventure-seekers have another way to push their expectations, fears, and vehicles to… The 2022 Nissan Frontier is even more ready for adventure thanks to… The GMC Canyon AT4 OVRLANDX concept truck made its debut at the… Tackling the rough and unpredictable terrain of a mountain range is a… If you’re an off-road enthusiast, you know…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we present a digest of some of the big stories in automotive news over the past week. Well, Isn’t That Nice? We wouldn’t mind living in these 10 most generous towns in Texas This week, under “Surprises That Aren’t That Surprising,” we have the Jeep Wrangler winning SEMA’s Hottest…
Fall may be a welcome respite from a hot summer, but it… No matter the distance and time on the road, family travel is… Winter road trips pose extra challenges for intrepid travelers. Most likely, you’ll… If you drive an electric vehicle, you need to make sure it… Fancy, expensive, or rare vehicles aren’t the…
Photo: Toyota The 2021 Toyota Camry has officially launched, and with up to 17 different models, you can bet we’re not about to detail them all. However, there is one new feature of special note that every model gets, and that’s Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+. The Camry is the first model to benefit from TSS…
Like so many other sedans in recent years, the end of the… Buick’s robust sedan lineup for the Chinese market recently welcomed a new… According to the J.D. Power 2021 APEAL Study, the Cadillac CT5 connects… The 2021 Honda Accord gets a mid-cycle refresh including new styling, better hybrid performance, and wireless Apple CarPlay and…
We knew from outside sources that Toyota would build a Yaris hot hatch, but the automaker’s official announcement has only made us even more impatient for the car to launch. After a 17-year absence, Toyota is returning to the World Rally Championship (WRC) with a Yaris WRC rally car, which will debut at the Monte…
The second-gen Raptor features a high-performance EcoBoost engine and 10-speed automatic gearbox The awards just keep rolling in for the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. Having already won the Four Wheeler Pickup Truck of the Year award, as well as Best Pickup Truck of 2017 from Cars.com, the new high-performance Raptor was also named the 2017…
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma Following its official debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma is finally ready to rock the road. The truck comes with a redesigned body and a larger front grille that makes it stand out among its competitors. The 2016 Tacoma offers five separate…
With a starting price of $35,900, the GR Corolla is a strong competitor to cars like the Subaru WRX STI, Honda Civic Type R, and Volkswagen Golf R… The Chevy Corvette offers a range of power and a style that… Sports cars may seem like an expensive and impractical pick for most… The Bend is…
Photo: Toyota When Toyota first introduced the Camry to the market in 1982, they probably didn’t expect the sedan to cause such a big splash. But splash it did, quickly becoming — and remaining — one of the leading nameplates coming off Toyota assembly lines. Now, the Camry has established itself as one of the…
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…
2015 GMC Canyon Photo: © General Motors The editors at Cars.com/PickupTrucks.com recently conducted their midsize pickup challenge and found that the 2015 GMC Canyon SLT 4×4 is the undisputed best in its class in terms of capability, performance, and its use of high-end materials. The Canyon scored 1,808 points in 21 unique tests, besting its…
In addition to its performance, it was praised for its array of safety features… 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.… The Chrysler Pacifica is no stranger to awards, and its latest accolades… The 2019 Dodge Challenger has…
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…
Faced with off-roading rivals like the Colorado ZR2 Bison and Ranger Raptor, the Tacoma Trailhunter adds exclusive features… The tires are BF Goodrich KO2 all-terrains, wrapped around beadlock-capable 17-inch wheels… Compared to the previous-gen Land Cruiser, this new model is an absolute steal.… The Tacoma was already a capable machine off the beaten path, but…
The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor: It’s what you think it is Photo: Ford It’s been a scant five years since Ford revealed the Ranger Raptor for various markets abroad, and in that time, one question has persisted: When is this thing coming to America? Welp, the answer to that question is this summer, because the…
Lexus and Toyota were comfortably in the lead as the most reliable car brands, followed by… He drove a confident, controlled race worthy of a seasoned winner… In 2023, about 27% of new light-duty models required the use of premium gas, and another 26% recommended it… It’s a great time to look back and evaluate…
Photo: Toyota Two years ago to the day, Toyota hinted at a sports car lineup of “three brothers” that would be comprised of the Toyota 86, the new Supra, and an as-yet unannounced third sports car. However, while many had expected a smaller, more affordable car than the 86, Toyota Gazoo Racing chief Tetsuya Tada…
Photo: Toyota Motor North America Toyota announced it is supporting 23XI Racing, a new team that will make its debut in next year’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The team is co-owned by Denny Hamlin, who is currently contending for the championship in Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 54 Toyota Supra, and NBA legend Michael Jordan, for…
Is your small business desperately in need of a new cargo van… Chevrolet already offers natural gas variants of a number of vehicles. Most… Fleet managers, rejoice! Chevrolet today began shipping the 2015 City Express to… Chevrolet yesterday announced the all-new 2015 City Express fuel economy numbers, estimated… What’s New for the 2015 Chevy City…
The Toyota Tacoma has been dominating the mid-size pickup truck segment for years and doesn’t show any sign of relenting, especially with the 2017 model. It combines an efficient V6 engine with a truck bed full of useful cargo-management features, and though it was no slouch before, a new TRD Pro trim promises to make…
The Toyota Corolla helped make Toyota number one retail manufacturer in July As the economy continues to rebound, it’s no surprise that we keep seeing an increase in the number of cars sold each month. Many automakers have reported record sales numbers in recent months as consumers become more able to purchase new vehicles, and…
When Toyota first introduced the Camry to the market in 1982, they… The Ford F-Series has been the best-selling pickup truck in the U.S.… The Civic is one of Honda’s longest-running nameplates in the U.S. The… Celebrate the magic of the holiday season from the warmth and comfort… The holiday season in Oregon is full…
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…
Toyota has announced a $1.33 billion investment in its sprawling, 7.5 million-square-foot plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, the company’s largest factory in the world. The investment marks the largest of any automaker in Kentucky and the second-largest in state history. The plant will be the first in North America to produce vehicles using the Toyota New…
In a recent press release, Subaru announced the Subaru University Scholarship for Automotive Excellence in partnership with Rainbow PUSH.… For the second year, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and the American… Yesterday for the twelfth year running, Toyota honored 100 high school graduates… There’s not just one type of bad driver out on the road.……
Toyota is making a big bet on the car’s future, and potentially risking its status as the top dog among passenger cars… Owners of Toyota hybrids are keeping their cars longer than owners of any other nameplates. Here’s what makes Toyota special.… The Toyota Camry is a true legend in the Japanese automaker’s lineup.… There…
Adventure-seekers have another way to push their expectations, fears, and vehicles to… If you’re looking to go camping in the winter: go south. You probably didn’t need a study to tell you that.… Summer may be winding down, but don’t despair. The change in season… New RVs are really expensive — and yet, a lot…
Photo: Toyota Toyota has launched the latest version of the popular Camry, the bestselling midsize sedan in the United States for 21 years running. It has a starting MSRP of $26,420, excluding a $1,095 destination charge, and can be optioned close to $40,000. Compared to the 2023 model, the starting price is just $100 higher…
Welcome once again to a somewhat belated edition of In the Rearview, where we bring you some of the top automotive news of the past week (well, starting from the Friday before last, for this one). First off, it seems Martha Stewart is a little bit country, and a little bit arts and crafts, as…
The UK is working on a prototype that allows iPhone users to put their driver’s licenses on the iPhone Wallet app Photo: Oliver Morley The iPhone Wallet App is useful for holding onto tickets, your Apple Pay cards, and boarding passes. Now, in the United Kingdom, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is working on…
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