Toyota in 2015: A True Friend to the Environment
The end of the year is nigh, which means it’s time to start looking back at 2015 and summarizing the good, the bad, and the evil. In the case of Toyota, there was no evil, but there was plenty of good. In this look back on the past 12 months, we summarize some of the […]
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited Overview
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited is a compact sedan with a starting MSRP of $16,120. Besides being affordable and fuel-efficient, the Chevrolet Cruze Limited also offers a turbocharged engine and a sophisticated interior cabin. The Cruze Limited competes in the same segment as the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Hyundai Elantra. The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze […]
Toyota Tops 2015 Best-Selling List
Although 2015 isn’t quite over yet, we’re already seeing plenty of lists making the rounds summarizing the year in various ways. One of the ones that most interests us is the list of the year’s best-selling vehicles—and, although December sales haven’t been tallied and added to the list, the numbers through November give us a […]
2016 Honda Civic Sedan Overview
The 2016 Honda Civic sedan has been redesigned for the new model year and it comes with a starting MSRP of $18,640. The new Honda Civic features the choice between two capable engines and it also comes standard with LED headlights. The 2016 Honda Civic sedan competes in the same segment as the Kia Forte, […]
Toyota Japan Commercial Shows New Prius as “Sensual”
The Toyota Prius is known for many things. Reliability and efficiency are among the top reasons drivers choose the Prius, but styling really hasn’t been…until now. The 2016 Toyota Prius has been completely redesigned, and boasts sportier styling than ever before. The fourth-gen hybrid is already on sale in Japan, and the automaker has just […]
Toyota Reveals S-FR Racing Concept Ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon
Back in October, Toyota unveiled the long-awaited S-FR sports car concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. The tiny sports car was designed to compete with the likes of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, and will likely make it to production as a Scion, slotting underneath the existing FR-S in the automaker’s lineup. Now, Toyota has unveiled […]
Toyota to Add RAV4 Production to Cambridge, Canada, Plant
Since its introduction back in the mid-’90s, the Toyota RAV4 has been a best-seller for the Japanese automaker. In fact, the RAV4 was somewhat of a pioneer, as it was one of the first compact crossovers to appear on the market, paving the way for other automakers to follow. Until now, production has been split […]
[PHOTOS] Toyota Reveals SEMA Edition TRD Models
![[PHOTOS] Toyota Reveals SEMA Edition TRD Models](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F11%2F2015-SEMA-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-TRD-6.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[PHOTOS] Toyota Reveals SEMA Edition TRD Models")
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 […]
Toyota is Big in Botswana
We don’t often hear reports of automotive sales figures in Botswana. But the southern African nation has been a real success story for Toyota in the last 10 years. Since 2005, vehicle ownership in Botswana has more than doubled, and the most popular automaker by far has been Toyota. In fact, a massive 48% of […]
2016 Dodge Dart Overview
With a sporty exterior and the performance to match, the 2016 Dodge Dart is the perfect everyday car for those consumers that love to drive. Though its segment has a lot of competition, including the Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus, the 2016 Dart easily stands its ground. Its aggressive styling, driver-focused interior, and long list […]
Toyota’s SEMA Display to Feature Ultimate Utility Vehicle
Auto show season is fast approaching, and we’re already preparing for one of the first (and most exciting) events—the 2015 SEMA Show. This is the show where automakers and automotive specialty product makers show their most impressive concepts, leaving us wishing for real-life versions of these vehicles. In the case of Toyota, we will be […]
Toyota Recalls 2 Million Vehicles in the US
Toyota announced today the US recall of approximately 2 million vehicles due to a problem regarding the driver’s side Power Window Master Switch. Toyota said the switch could have been manufactured with insufficient lubricant grease, potentials causing the switch assembly to overheat and melt, which in turn could cause a fire. The vehicles involved in the recall […]
Toyota S-FR Concept Specs Leaked
Earlier this month, Toyota announced three concept cars to be shown at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Of the three, the S-FR Concept was arguably the most exciting, since it’s likely to become a production model that slots below the 86/Scion FR-S in Toyota’s lineup. Now, the admins at SFR Forums have leaked the technical […]
Toyota Retains Sales Crown in Third Quarter
As one of the world’s largest automakers, industry experts watch closely when Toyota reveals its sales figures each month. For September, the automaker’s sales rose 11.5% on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis when compared with September 2014. Of that, Toyota Division’s sales increased a whopping 16.3% on a volume basis, and 11.6% on a […]
Will the Toyota-BMW Sports Car Go Into Production?
For a while now, we have been covering the rather unusual partnership between German luxury automaker BMW and Japanese carmaker Toyota. The two joined forces a couple of years ago with the aim of building a new sports car that would be a replacement for both the BMW Z4 and the iconic Toyota Supra. And […]
Top 5 Discontinued Toyota Models: A Definitive List
All automakers have them: those models that seemed like a good idea at the time, but just didn’t make the cut when push came to shove. While some discontinued models go down in history as legends amongst car enthusiasts, others disappear into the dirt as if they never existed in the first place. With the […]
[PHOTOS] 2017 Hyundai Elantra Facelift Receives Mixed Reactions After Reveal
![[PHOTOS] 2017 Hyundai Elantra Facelift Receives Mixed Reactions After Reveal](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F09%2F2017-Hyundai-Elantra-compact-sedan-design-reveal-debut.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[PHOTOS] 2017 Hyundai Elantra Facelift Receives Mixed Reactions After Reveal")
Ever since plans for a new generation of the Hyundai Elantra was announced and its first teaser images were revealed, anticipation for the compact’s redesign has been heightened but wary. Arguably Hyundai’s most popular model—next to the Sonata—the Elantra has appealed to masses of middle-class twentysomethings desiring a young-looking but dependable sedan. Fans and critics […]
Toyota Highlander and Tacoma Post Best August Sales Since 2003
Another month has come and gone, and once more Toyota sales were led by light trucks. The automaker has been seeing much success as of late—likely due to falling gas prices—of its larger vehicles, and August was no exception. In fact, the Highlander and Tacoma both posted their best August sales ever since 2003—the former […]