Toyota Comes Out on Top in J.D. Power Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study
Whether you take frequent road trips or just drive the daily commute to and from work, having comfortable, reliable seats in your car is a pretty big deal. There’s nothing worse than having your rear end go numb or suddenly getting shooting pains down your hamstring from a non-supportive seat. Luckily, if you drive a […]
Did Toyota Jan Have Her Baby?
Back in May, we covered the story that Toyota had written actress Laurel Coppock’s pregnancy into her character Jan’s storyline so it could continue with the Toyota Jan commercials. Quickly, the TV-watching internet began demanding more information, using search terms like, “is Toyota Jan pregnant?” and plain ol’ “Toyota Jan.” But in recent weeks, those […]
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 […]
New GM Brake Testing Facility Creates the Sounds of Silence
Earlier this year, a new GM brake testing facility was opened at the GM Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan. The testing center is a 14,000-square-foot development facility with the sole purpose of providing the best, most quiet braking experience in the industry. In fact, an all-new brake chassis dynamometer allows engineers at the new GM […]
Takata Recall Expands Past 10.5 Million Models
Honda, Nissan, and Mazda have recalled nearly three million cars wordwide for faulty airbag deflators supplied by Takata on the condition that they could, seemingly without warning, explode. The addition of 2.03 million Hondas, 775,000 Nissans, and 159,807 Mazdas brings the total number of vehicles recalled for faulty passenger- and driver-side air bags up around […]
Creative Innovations: Toyota Patents Totaled 1,355 in 2013
Toyota is pretty ahead of things when it comes to the future of automobiles. Just look at the Prius, which was the first ever mass-produced hybrid vehicle, and continues to be a hit with drivers 14 years after its debut in the year 2000. But, like every car manufacturer, research and development remains a huge […]
Recall Alert: Toyota Recalls 766,300 Vehicles for Takata Airbag Shrapnel
If the phrase “Takata airbag shrapnel” sounds familiar to you, there’s a reason. In April 2013, Toyota recalled similar vehicles for the same issue. At the time, the Japanese automaker thought it had a complete list of vehicles affected by this fault, but it turns out that wasn’t the case. And so, today Toyota is […]
Old Faithful: Toyota Camry Hybrid Battery Packs to Power Yellowstone Ranch
This fall, Yellowstone National Park will get a very special—and eco-friendly—addition. Toyota, which has happily partnered with and supported Yellowstone since 2004, will donate 208 used Toyota Camry Hybrid battery packs to the park to store energy created by solar panels and micro-hydro turbine systems at the Lamar Buffalo Ranch field campuses. The power stored […]
Staying Safe by the Surf: Toyota Promotes Beach Safety
The beach is the perfect place for relaxing, having fun, and soaking up the sun. But while heading into the ocean for a dip is refreshing on a hot summer’s day, it can quickly become dangerous. Lifeguards are fixtures on most popular beaches, but with thousands of beachgoers hitting the sand every day, maintaining a […]
[VIDEO] Toyota Hilux: Tenacious and Unstoppable
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If you live in North America, chances are you’ve never heard of the Toyota Hilux, unless you’re a serious truck enthusiast. That’s because Toyota hasn’t sold this model on our side of the pond since 1995, despite its popularity overseas. The Hilux is a proven workhorse, and has been put to the test, emerging pretty […]
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 […]
The Sky’s The Limit: April 2014 Toyota Sales Soar
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 2014 Toyota sales showed an increase of […]
Movin’ on Up: Toyota Headquarters to Move to Texas
Everything is bigger in Texas—until now, as Toyota, a manufacturer focusing on much smaller, and thus much greener, cars, has plans to move Toyota headquarters to the Lone Star State. The unofficial-but-let’s-face-it-it’s-actually-probably-very-true report comes from Automotive News, which got its information from the always mysterious Unnamed Sources, a guy I have always wanted to meet […]
Edmunds Calls Several Toyotas Top Rated
It was a strong week for Toyota last week, as several accolades from the highly respected Edmunds came their way. For starters, Edmunds named several Toyotas Top Rated Vehicles for 2014. The four winners included the 2014 Avalon full-size sedan, the 2014 Highlander midsize crossover, the 2014 Prius hybrid, and the 2014 Sienna van. But […]
Toyota’s March Sales See Them As Top Brand for Month, First Quarter
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) sold 215,348 units in March, which was 4.9 percent better than sales of a year ago. Toyota’s March Sales make them the number one retail manufacturer once again after it took home the top brand standing for all of 2013 and through the first two months of the year. 186,755 […]
Nissan Frontier, Titan Are Among Most Fuel-Efficient Trucks for 2014
As a truck buyer, your number one concern might not be fuel-efficiency, but as gas prices continue to climb year after year, a truck’s fuel economy is fast becoming a close second or third consideration for consumers. Recognizing this, Edmunds.com recently released its Top 9 Most Fuel-Efficient Trucks for 2014 list. Nissan was one of […]
Toyota Marks 2013 100 Cars for Good Conclusion with Celebration
Toyota’s 2013 100 Cars for Good philanthropy program marked the third year for the automaker and saw 100 Toyota vehicles donated to charity organizations that were in great need of a new ride. To date, Toyota has now given 300 vehicles to voter-selected charities and has donated almost $1 million to the 950 organizations that […]
Toyota Sequoia History
Introduction When the Toyota Sequoia was first introduced in 2000, it initiated the Japanese carmaker into the incredibly popular full-sized SUV class in North America. While the Sequoia hasn’t exactly been the most popular of vehicles, its truck-based design and great performance have helped smooth the entrance of other Toyota SUVs into the market. Stay […]