Redesigned 2016 Tacoma and Tacoma TRD Debut at NAIAS
Truck fans, get ready; 2015 is set to be the year of the Toyota Tacoma. The mid-size pickup, which has been in its third generation since 2004, was finally unveiled in front of a large audience of automotive journalists and photographers earlier today at the Detroit Auto Show. And while we caught a sneak peek […]
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 […]
PickupTrucks.com Light-Duty Challenge Won by Chevy Silverado
In a fierce competition that pitted the all-new 2015 Ford F-150, the GMC Sierra 1500, the Ram 1500, the Toyota Tundra, and the Chevy Silverado 1500, it was the Silverado that came out tops in the PickupTrucks.com Light-Duty Challenge. The 2015 Silverado 1500 with available 6.2-liter Ecotec3 V8 and 8-speed automatic transmission finished first, with […]
Toyota Truck and SUV Production to Increase as Demand Grows
As you may or may not have heard, Americans are starting to buy bigger vehicles. Back when gas was hovering around the $4 to $5 mark, it made sense for drivers to buy smaller, more efficient cars. But now, with gas prices below $2 in many states, Americans are getting back to their roots, meaning […]
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 […]
Toyota November Sales Climb Thanks to Light Trucks
November was quite the month for Toyota. At the beginning of the month, the automaker showcased a couple of remarkable vehicles at SEMA—the Sleeper Camry and the Tim Love Tundra. But that was just the beginning. As the month closed, Toyota reported a 2.3% increase in sales over November of 2013, thanks largely in part […]
Customers Consider Toyota above Other Car Brands
When you’re in the market for a new vehicle, it’s never as simple as just walking into the dealership and leaving with your dream ride. Before you even think about setting foot in a car dealership, you probably turn to the knowledgeable people of the internet to learn more about your chosen model’s ratings, safety […]
2015 Toyota Sleeper Camry Takes SEMA by Storm
If you haven’t already heard, today marks the first day of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and automakers have been revealing the most awesome of vehicles all day. Toyota has remained rather quiet, apart from previewing its main SEMA vehicles last week, and showing off a tailgating Tundra earlier today, but in the last […]
Toyota Takes Three of Nine Spots on Best Off-Road Vehicles List
While most people do the majority of their driving on the road, there are many who enjoy taking their vehicles off the beaten track every now and then, enjoying the dirt roads and the wilderness. Obviously, not all vehicles are made for off-road driving, but the ones that are can turn your regular drive into […]
Mitsubishi/Fiat Pickup Should Be Based on GR-HEV Concept
It was announced back in September that Mitsubishi and FCA had signed a MoU to work together on a new pickup truck platform based on the L200. The deal would serve the dual purpose of filling up production capacity at Mitsubishi’s Thailand plant while simultaneously giving Fiat the midsize pickup that it has long promised […]
Toyota in Texas: Bringing the Party to Plano
Back in April, Toyota announced it would be packing its bags and moving headquarters from its long-term home in Torrance, California, to the Dallas suburb of Plano, Texas. Now, as Toyota’s moving date draws closer, the Japanese automaker is thanking its new neighborhood for the warm welcome it’s received by throwing one heck of a […]
Toyota at SEMA: What to Expect
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show is about to get underway in Las Vegas, and car enthusiasts across the country are gearing up to see what their favorite automakers will have on display. So for all you Toyota fans, here’s a roundup of what you can expect to see from Toyota at SEMA. 2015 […]
Celebrating Five Decades of Calty Design Research
Think back over the last five decades of Toyota design. Which vehicles in particular spring to mind? Probably the ’78 Celica Liftback, the FJ Cruiser, and most recently, the FT-1 Concept. All these vehicles—and many more—are the design brainchildren of Toyota’s Calty Design Research. And now, we’re celebrating five decades of Calty Design Research and […]
2015 Toyota Tacoma Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma? Not much has changed from the 2014 model, but the 2015 Toyota Tacoma lineup no longer includes the three-seat Regular Cab configuration. Additionally, the automaker has added a Toyota Racing Development (TRD) version of the Tacoma for those looking for an exciting off-road experience. 2015 Toyota Tacoma Exterior […]
4.7 Million Cars Affected by Latest Airbag Defect Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced yesterday an airbag defect recall of epic proportions, but in this, the year of the recall, is anyone really surprised? In total, 4.7 million vehicles are affected, and NHTSA is reporting that at least four people have died as a result of this defect. Drivers whose cars […]
Ponam-31 Toyota Boat Released in Japan
Toyota is famous for making cars, but did you know that the company manufactures items in various other categories, such as robots and sewing machines? And that Toyota recently expanded its interests into new markets like prefabricated housing? Now you know all this, it won’t come as such a shock that the automaker is also […]