Next-Gen Toyota TRD Pro Series Comes to Chicago
Toyota has unveiled the next generation TRD Pro Series, including the 4Runner SUV, Tacoma midsize pickup, and Tundra full-size pickup, at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show this morning. Sales for these vehicles soared in January, and according to the automaker, about 40% of people buying them bought the off-road-ready TRD Pro models, which were originally […]
Pricing Announced for Toyota TRD Pro Series Trucks
Earlier this year, Toyota introduced us to a line of new TRD Pro Series trucks that would cater to the more adventurous drivers out there. Now, it’s almost time to welcome those vehicles to our roads, and as release dates draw nearer, Toyota is reveling pricing information so you can start saving your pennies. The […]
Toyota TRD Pro Series Trucks Kick Up Dirt at Chicago
Last week at the Chicago Auto Show, Toyota showed off its all-new TRD Pro Series trucks (in striking Inferno Orange exterior paint jobs), which include the TRD-enhanced (Toyota Racing Development) Tundra and Tacoma pickups and the 4Runner SUV. These monsters have been doctored up with all kinds of goodies straight from TDR and mark the […]
Toyota Supra Will Replace Camry in 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series
For the first time since joining the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2007, Toyota will change racing car models. The iconic Supra sports car, which is believed to be making its production debut sometime in the first half of 2019, will replace the Camry and make its competitive debut at the Feb.16 season opener at Daytona […]
Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo Coming to Thailand
In many overseas markets, the Toyota Fortuner SUV is a big hit. Based on the tough and tested Hilux pickup truck, the Fortuner has the reputation of being ready for anything—from city driving to adventures off the beaten path. Now, Toyota has announced the addition of a TRD (Toyota Racing Development) model to the Fortuner […]
Toyota Builds New Product Engineering Campus in Kentucky
Toyota has been all about expansion lately. Already this year, the automaker has broken ground on its new headquarters in Texas and an expansion of the Toyota Technical Center in Michigan. The latest project involves a new product engineering campus in Georgetown, Kentucky, and construction began at the site yesterday using—you guessed it—a 2015 Toyota […]
No More TRD Supercharger, Says Toyota
Performance truck fans everywhere will surely shed a tear at the breaking news that Toyota plans to discontinue its TRD supercharger. This was the last supercharger kit to be offered by a truck manufacturer, which means that if you want one, your only option is to get one from an aftermarket supplier. Toyota Trucks: 2015 […]
Class Winner: 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro at Baja 1000
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. In fact, the Tundra TRD Pro secured a first-place […]
Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Pricing Released
Earlier this month, Toyota announced pricing information for the Tacoma and 4Runner TRD Pro Series models. Now, Tundra TRD Pro pricing has been listed ahead of the model’s release in late September 2014. The Tundra TRD Pro takes Tundra’s already rugged appearance and performance to the next level. This truck was designed from the inside […]
Racing News: TRD Pro Tundra to Take On Baja
The Toyota Tundra is many things. It’s a versatile truck that can haul an impressive load and looks ferocious on the road. It’s fun to drive and looks pretty damn good. And now, with the introduction of the 2015 Toyota TRD Pro Series Tundra, it’s set to impress off-road racing fans by running the 47th […]
More Proof We Need a Supercharged FR-S
Fans of the Scion FR-S love pretty much everything about the lovable little sports car. We do stress, however, “pretty much everything.” One of the constant complaints about the FR-S is that it is seriously lacking in the power department. For the longest time, folks have been clamoring for a turbocharged or supercharged FR-S, but […]
Toyota TRD Pro Off-Road Kits Take Trucks to the Next Level
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 […]
Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 Shown at NYIAS
It is really quite yellow. But gorgeous. Also yellow.
The Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 was unveiled today at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), and it emphasizes everything that we love about the brand’s formidable sports car. Also, it is very, very yellow. Like super yellow. “It’s fitting that the first Scion FR-S Release Series draws on the rich motorsports history […]
Toyota TRD Pro Lineup Officially on Its Way
A YouTube video has been floating around recently that teased what appeared to be Toyota Racing Development (TRD) variants of three of the Japanese automaker’s more capable vehicles, but we are learning today that those vehicles are officially on their way to dealerships. The Toyota TRD Pro lineup features upgraded versions of the Toyota Tundra, […]
Toyota Teases Off-Road Vehicles Ahead of Chicago
A Toyota teaser is hinting at new off-road vehicles ahead of the Chicago Auto Show with a picture of a Tacoma pickup truck kicking up dirt. “The forecast for the Windy City looks sporty and outdoorsy, with a touch of nocturnal mischief as Toyota debuts new variants to the portfolio,” the automaker said Last year […]
Work Begins on New Toyota Plano Headquarters
It’s been nine months since Toyota officially announced it was ditching its long-term home in Torrance, California, in search of greener (or at least more humid) pastures in Plano, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. Now, Toyota has broken ground on its new headquarters with the help of one of its own—a V8 TRD Pro Series […]
Toyota Tundra Owners Share Fuel-Saving Tips
When you buy a pickup truck like the Toyota Tundra, chances are getting the maximum number of miles to the gallon isn’t too high on your list of priorities. Trucks are known for being gas-guzzlers—although the rising price of gas hasn’t been enough to turn truck fans away to something more efficient, like a crossover. […]
4Runner 30th Anniversary Discounts Available for 2014 Models
Spring is getting closer; you can practically feel it trying to kick winter off of us so that we can get some sustained sunshine over here. Spring leads to greener grass, lighter clothes, and outdoor adventure. To help those looking to get back into the swing of spring, Toyota is offering 4Runner 30th Anniversary discounts […]