Toyota and Mazda, Sitting in a Tree
Toyota and Mazda are so cute together. First Mazda makes cars for Toyota in their Mexico plant, while Toyota passes over just the fuel cell technologies Mazda has been looking…
Ricky Martin Helps Toyota Celebrate Hispanic Sales Milestone
Everyone knows that Toyota is a giant in the automotive industry. Year after year, the Japanese carmaker is named top retail brand in the US, and models like the Camry…
[PHOTOS] Toyota Hilux Makes European Debut in Geneva
The 2016 Toyota Hilux The Geneva Motor Show is currently happening over in Switzerland, and automakers from across the globe are showing off their newest models. Alongside the world debut…
[PHOTOS] Toyota at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show: Sedans, Sedans Everywhere!
Chicago is mighty cold in February, but you’d never know that from inside McCormick Place, home of the Chicago Auto Show (CAS). This year, we were lucky enough to attend…
[REPORT] Scion iA to Become Toyota Yaris Sedan
The 2016 Scion iA Scion is officially on its way out, and parent company Toyota is planning to welcome most of Scion’s current models to its lineup. But just how…
Record Profits for Toyota = More Pay for Directors, Executives
Toyota President Akio Toyoda When an automotive giant pulls in record profits, it creates a number of possibilities for the excess cashflow. Is that money best used in creating new…
[PHOTOS] Toyota Unveils Updated TS040 Hybrid WEC Race Car
Last year, Toyota was crowned champion of the World Endurance Championship, making the brand the first-ever Japanese company to win the title. The automaker’s race car—the TS040 Hybrid—played a major…
Nissan Wants to Take Down Toyota in America
The auto industry is a curious beast. When VW had the goal of beating Toyota to become the biggest-selling automaker in the world (which it did from January-June of 2015, pre-Dieselgate), the…
Toyota to Release Mirai in Scandinavia This Summer
The Toyota Mirai will be released in Norway and Sweden this summer The Toyota Mirai is a remarkable vehicle. Fueled by hydrogen, the Mirai (whose name means “Future” in Japanese)…
Next-Gen Toyota Mirai Debuts in Quebec
Photo: Toyota Earlier this month, before society ground to a halt, the next-gen Toyota Mirai made its Canadian debut at the Québec City International Auto Show. With people urged to…
Toyota Targets ‘Mobility for All’ for Tokyo 2020 Games
Toyota is the worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and in 2020, the event will be taking place on its home turf in Tokyo, Japan. Through the games,…
MINI Takes Prestigious “Resale Value Giant” Title in Five Categories
Pictured: the new MINI John Cooper Works British premium automotive brand MINI may produce small cars but it’s accomplished something big. The producer of the popular MINI Cooper and MINI…
Japanese Toyota Production Resumes After Steel Factory Explosion
Production has resumed at Toyota factories in Japan, following a suspension due to the explosion at Aichi Steel Toyota announced early this month that it would be halting production for…
It’s Snow Joke: The Toyota Sienna is Your New Winter Ride
When equipped with AWD, the Toyota Sienna becomes a snow monster When you picture a vehicle that’ll get you safely through a blizzard, chances are you think of a huge…
International MINI Meet in Lithuania Draws Hundreds of European Cars
Memorial Day weekend was an important time for us in the United States to reflect on the lives we enjoy due to the sacrifices of others. Over this past weekend,…
Toyota Will Restructure to Promote Continued Growth
Toyota announced a restructuring today meant to streamline processes to improve vehicle quality and sales figures At more than 10 million vehicles sold annually, Toyota is the world’s largest automaker—and…
Toyota to Reconsider Vietnam Plant
Toyota currently builds eight models in Vietnam, including the Land Cruiser Being one of the world’s largest automakers, Toyota has manufacturing plants in countries across the globe. But soon, import…
Toyota Sales Rise 4.9% in March 2015
The 2015 Tundra was a sales superstar for Toyota in March Toyota had quite an impressive start to the year, gaining over 13% in sales year-over-year in both January and…
Toyota Reveals 2017 TRD Pro Tacoma at Chicago Auto Show
The 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro At last year’s Detroit Auto Show, Toyota unveiled the redesigned Tacoma truck for the world to see. Fast-forward just over a year, and the…
Toyota Receives Distinguished Corporation Avoice Heritage Award from CBCF
Following the news that Toyota’s executive lineup is diversifying, the Japanese automaker has received a Distinguished Corporation Avoice Heritage Award from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) for its dedication…
Japanese Toyota Ad Compares Prii to Chocobo
Do you know what a Chocobo is? Your answer may very well determine whether you were sitting at the cool kids’ table in high school or whether you were one…
Toyota Launches 86 GT Aero Packages in Japan
The 2016 Toyota GT86/86/Scion FR-S/Toyota FR-S The Toyota 86 (also known as the GT 86 and the Scion FR-S) is quite the popular sports coupe in markets across the globe.…
Toyota Holding 41st Toyota Safety School in Japan
Toyota will be running its annual Toyota Safety School in its native country of Japan this year in the hopes of teaching children proper safety procedures and basic traffic laws.…
Toyota Expands United Way Born Learning Academy Sponsorship
Toyota teamed with United Way and Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear to announce that it will expand the reach of United Way Born Learning Academies to encompass 36 more schools throughout…
Toyota Earns 11 IIHS 2018 Safety Awards
Photo: ©Toyota A total of 11 Toyota and Lexus models were included in the 2018 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award winners. The new Camry outdid…
Toyota Donates $7,500 to Mississippi Library
Reading is one of life’s simple pleasures. Whether you prefer reading classic literature, biographies, or crime novels, escaping into a book after a long and stressful day can be just…
Toyota Donates $50,000 to Alabama Black Colleges
William Garrett Lewis (ASU Golden Ambassador), Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd (President ASU), Adrienne Trimble (Toyota), Dr. Alvin Cleveland (President Selma University), Mr. Robert Blakely (Tuskegee University), and Zasmine Hymes-Green (ASU Golden…
Toyota Camry and Sienna Named to Top 10 Best Vehicles of 2016 List
The 2016 Toyota Camry XSE Each year, the experts at Consumer Reports analyze the current vehicles on the market and choose the 10 best models out there in 10 different…
Toyota Avalon Awarded Five-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA
Since its Chicago debut last week, the 2016 Avalon has been the talk of the automotive industry. The heavily refreshed model continues Toyota’s aim to make style a higher priority…
Toyota Announced Aygo x-cite Special Edition
AYGO x-cite Toyota’s sporty new take on the Aygo was considered to be an extremely exciting change in the compact car’s aesthetic direction. Perhaps to drive the point home, Toyota…
Three Toyota Women Honored in STEP Awards by National Association of Manufacturers
Rhonda Gilyard is honored for her achievements in manufacturing Since 2012, the National Association of Manufacturers has awarded women who have shown excellence in manufacturing with the Science, Technology, Engineering,…
Should Toyota Be Concerned About the Hyundai IONIQ?
The Hyundai IONIQ “Toyota Prius-fighter” was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this week This week at the Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai at long last pulled back the covers on…
Chrome MINI Prank: A David Bowie Copycat?
Yesterday (April 1st), MINI put out a press release about a new model made entirely of chrome that had the power to dazzle—or possibly blind—you. The idea itself seemed pretty…
Are We Getting a Toyota RAV4 TRD? Probably.
Pictured: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Last week during press days at the Chicago Auto Show, Toyota unveiled its all-new Tacoma TRD Pro Model. While the focus was most definitely…
MINI Reportedly Considers an All-Electric Future for Its Vehicles
The MINI Electric EV might be a preview of what’s to come from MINI For years, rumors of an electric-powered MINI Cooper circulated at a consistent rate, spurred on by the unveiling…
MINI Plans Record-Breaking MINI on the Mack Parade for August 1st
Mackinac Bridge, Michigan Two summers ago, MINI organized a parade of MINI Cooper cars in an attempt to break the standing record of 1,450 MINIs in a parade (set by…
[VIDEO] Toyota Yaris WRC Rally Car Getting Ready for 2017
The Toyota Yaris WRC Forget that fifth cup of coffee this morning—we have something that will really wake you up. The Toyota Yaris WRC rally car, which will help Toyota…
[VIDEOS] 5 Things That Will Happen if You Buy a Toyota Camry
The 2015 Toyota Camry LE at the Chicago Auto Show We know that real life doesn’t always live up to the expectations you might get from TV, but sometimes it’s…
Affordable Automated Braking Safety Packages Coming to Toyota Models
Toyota Safety Sense packages Toyota had a busy time last week at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Not only did the automaker unveil the eighth hybrid to grace…
Toyota UK Outlines Minor Updates to 2016 GT86
2016 Toyota GT86 Toyota UK has announced changes to its GT86 RWD sports coupe (sold stateside as the Scion FR-S) for the 2016 model year, adding some additional options and…
Toyota to Introduce New Turbocharged Engine for Redesigned Auris
Last month, Toyota revealed a refreshed Auris hatchback at the Geneva Motor Show. While the Auris isn’t currently sold stateside, it was important news for us American gearheads since a…
Toyota Sponsors New CBS Charity App
Yesterday, CBS announced a new app that will allow users to rack up points that amount to charitable donations to the organizations of their choice, such as Meals on Wheels…
Toyota Says Mirai is “Fueled by Bullsh*t.” Seriously
It’s generally not a good thing if someone suggests that you are full of cow excrement. As part of its “Fueled by Everything” video series, Toyota and filmmaker Morgan Spurlock…
Toyota Restroom Finder App Does Exactly What It Says (and More)
Restroom Finder Who among us hasn’t been in a position where they were traveling along the highway in the midst of an extended road trip and were suddenly struck by…
Toyota Grants 22 Scholarships to APIA Students
Toyota announced today that it has awarded 22 Asian Pacific Islander American students with financial aid to support their studies in the STEM fields. The scholarships will cover $5,000 in…
Toyota Feeling the Street Campaign Celebrates World’s Best Buskers
If you live in or have ever visited a major city, you’ve probably noticed talented musicians demonstrating their skills on street corners and in subways, hoping to make a buck…
Toyota Family Teacher of the Year Award Recognizes History Teacher
Kristin Whitaker receives the 2015 Toyota Family Teacher of the Year award For the 19th year running, Toyota and the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) have awarded one outstanding…
Toyota Family Learning Program Expands to Plano
Toyota is currently in the process of establishing a permanent headquarters in Plano, Texas. Previously, the American HQ for the world’s largest automaker was located in Torrance, California. Construction is…
Toyota Brands Top J.D. Power 3-Year Dependability Study
The Toyota Tundra was named the most dependable vehicle in its class Every year, marketing information services firm J.D. Power analyzes the automotive industry to determine which vehicles are the…
Toyota Beginning Open Road Project in Tokyo in July
Toyota will be testing out a small fleet of i-Road concept vehicles in Tokyo this July Toyota will be launching the pilot program for its EV concept i-Road in July…
