Mazda, Toyota Break Ground on Factory With Big Donations
The joint Mazda/Toyota manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama has been in the works for over a year now. Now, though, Mazda and Toyota finally broke ground on the factory, turning…
Toyota RAV4 Customers are the Happiest Compact SUV Owners
According to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study that was released yesterday, Toyota RAV4 customers are the happiest among compact SUV owners, more so…
Revamped Toyota Rally RAV4 Competes in Oregon Trail Rally
The Toyota Rally RAV4 in action For this past weekend’s Oregon Trail Rally, Toyota’s Rally RAV4 team pretty much had to rebuild their ride from the ground up, following a…
2022 Toyota GR 86 Will Cost under $29,000
Photo: Toyota In a surprising turn of events, the next-generation 2022 Toyota GR 86 will cost under $30,000. In fact, it will start at just $27,700, though the $1,025 destination…
2016 Toyota Tundra Overview
The 2016 Toyota Tundra While Toyota’s pickup truck star of the 2016 model year is undoubtedly the all-new mid-size Tacoma, we shouldn’t forget about the equally awesome, if larger, Tundra.…
Toyota February Sales Up Thanks to New RAV4
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid at the Chicago Auto Show Last month was quite an eventful one for Toyota. In February, the Japanese automaker announced the shuttering of its youth-oriented…
The Toyota Tundra Has Disappeared from Great American Ball Park
A place where there used to be Tundras is now appropriately barren… The Cincinnati Reds have added a lot of new stuff to Great American Ball Park for the 2015…
2022 Toyota GR Supra Arrives with Limited Carbon Fiber Edition
Photo: Toyota It’s hard to believe it’s already been three years since the Supra returned to the world. Unfortunately for Toyota, historic nameplates are a dime a dozen and no…
Toyota Begins Sponsorship of Rock ’n Roll Marathon Series
In 2013, more than 19 million Americans finished running events across the country, from 5Ks and 10Ks to half-marathons and full marathons. With the popularity of running on the rise…
Toyota Canada Sales Surge 16 Percent in July
Photo: Toyota Canada Inc. July was a good month for Toyota Canada Inc., which reported sales of 21,668 vehicles, or 15.9 percent more sales than over the same period last…
How Toyota’s ‘Cars For Good’ Program Connected Dealers with Local Charities
Photo: Toyota Canada Toyota and its Canadian dealerships developed a new Cars For Good program, which aimed to support local charities by giving them short-term vehicle loans and other delivery…
2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan Debuts in New York, Drops the iA
The 2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan debuted this week at the 2018 New York International Auto Show without the “iA” that was formerly included in its name, officially removing any remaining…
Ford Defeats Toyota in Final Round of Rally America Championship
It was a long, arduous fight to the finish line. After trading the lead back and forth several times throughout the Rally America 2WD championship, the duel between Ford’s Cameron…
Toyota Canada Creates Tailgating Tundra Truck
A truck has never looked more delicious Trucks are the perfect vehicles for tailgating parties, and with football season fast approaching, sports fans are likely to start getting their grill…
Toyota Supra Claimed to Cost $63,500
Photo: ©Toyota Though it’s now been confirmed that Toyota is working on bringing us a next-generation Supra, the auto manufacturer is remaining very tight-lipped about any details despite the enthusiast…
Toyota Announces $1 Million Grant to Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Toyota announced a $1 million grant to DART during the 2016 Toyota Hello Texas Pictured (left to right): Toyota Motor North America Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Simon…
Led by Focus, Ford China Sales Beat Toyota, Honda
Ford China Sales have been driven by Focus. It is understandable that an American automaker could struggle to gain a foothold in China, especially when competing with Asian carmakers like Toyota…
Toyota Launches 2020 Tacoma Pickup Truck
Photo: Toyota Toyota has launched the new 2020 Tacoma midsize pickup truck, complete with off-road-ready performance, a long list of standard amenities, and the latest connected technologies. For the new…
Toyota Prius Offers Steep Discounts in California
It’s no secret that the Toyota Prius lineup is extremely popular with drivers on the west coast—particularly in California. But in recent months, the Prius’ popularity has been threatened by…
Toyota Canada Will Now Sell You Cars via Video Chat
Photo: Toyota Toyota Canada has launched a new tool dubbed Easy Shop Video Chat that will allow customers to speak face-to-face with a product advisor at the Toyota dealership of…
World’s Oldest Toyota Found in Russian Barn
The 1936 Toyoda Model AA Photo: Toyota UK Toyota is an automaker with a rich history dating back to the 1930s. But, until recently, very little was known about the…
Toyota Will Build New Battery Plant in North Carolina
Photo: Toyota Toyota already has more than a dozen manufacturing plants across North America, the most recent one — established with Mazda — having just begun production in Alabama this…
[QUIZ] Toyota JANuary: How Well Do You Know Toyota Jan?
It’s no secret that here at The News Wheel, we love Toyota Jan. Our staff has written plenty of articles over the years about her commercials, but now it’s time…
Toyota Jan Returns to Promote Toyota 1 for Everyone Sales Event
Toyota Jan is back for the Toyota 1 for Everyone Sales Event This month, Toyota is launching its 1 for Everyone sales event, which is pretty self-explanatory. In essence, it…
Toyota Jan Touts ToyotaCare Plus and SightLine Wipers in New Commercials
Actress Laurel Coppock has long had a presence in Toyota’s U.S. advertising efforts in her role as Jan the spokesperson. We’ve followed her through two pregnancies, learning about her weird…
Better Supply Chain Relations Give Toyota Edge in Global Chip Shortage
Photo: Toyota As the global shortage continues to affect tech companies, automakers, and other manufacturers that rely on semiconductor chips, Toyota is faring better than others. The Japanese automaker reported…
2016 Toyota Yaris Overview
The Toyota Yaris is a popular subcompact car offered as a hatchback with either three or five doors. Its small exterior hides a larger than expected interior, and its hatchback…
Watch Ryan Tuerck Hoon His Ferrari-Powered Toyota 86 at Formula Drift Orlando
When Ryan Tuerck decided to take out the stock 2.0-liter four-cylinder out of a Toyota 86 and replace it with none other a V8 engine straight out of a Ferrari…
Toyota Confirms 986-HP Hypercar Headed for Production
This weekend Toyota presented the GR Super Sport Concept, a next-generation hypercar that uses hybrid technology developed via the company’s LMP1 program in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). The car…
Infographic: Honda Accord vs Nissan Altima vs Toyota Camry
The three best-selling mid-size sedans in the US last year all came from Japanese automakers. The reliable Toyota Camry led the way with 429,355 units moved and the venerable Honda…
Chevy Mocks Toyota Prius as Obsolete in New Volt Ad
Despite the prophecies of Back to the Future Part II, fax machines are not a common sight in 2015 Chevy thinks that the 2016 Volt is so three-thousand and eight,…
[VIDEOS] 2015 Toyota Sienna is the Ultimate Swagger Wagon
The Eh Bee Family in their Swagger Wagon Recently, Toyota unveiled their new 2015 Sienna minivan, which has received a minor design refresh for the new model year. As part…
2016 Toyota 4Runner Overview
The 2016 Toyota 4Runner When you feel the itch for adventure in your soul, you need a car that’ll match your enthusiasm. For some, that car is likely to be…
Toyota to Offer Rides in Its Level 4 Autonomous Car
Full-on driving autonomy isn’t quite here yet, but it’s close. Toyota has announced it will make its Platform 4 automated driving test vehicle available for public demonstration next summer, giving…
2017 Toyota 4Runner Overview
The 2017 Toyota 4Runner is a body-on-frame SUV reputed for its exceptional durability and capability, as well as for its excellent reliability and resale value. While it feels a bit…
2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition Overview
2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition The Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition is a special version of the 2014 Toyota Tundra that pays tribute to founding of JLC Ranch, the ranch that…
Toyota Sequoia History
Toyota Sequoia History 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…
‘Too Early’ to Fully Commit to EVs, Toyota Says
Photo: Toyota Most major automakers have now set a date by which they expect to sell only all-electric vehicles. Volvo ambitiously wants half of its sales to be fully electric…
Toyota Teases Next-Gen Tundra
Photo: Toyota Toyota has launched a teaser for the upcoming next-gen Tundra, and it’s about damned time. The current version of the full-size pickup truck has effectively been on the…
Toyota Supra Finally Gets Manual Transmission
Photo: Toyota The A91 Supra is finally getting a manual transmission. When Toyota finally announced it was definitely bringing back the beloved sports car, enthusiasts had largely rejoiced — but…
Say Goodbye to the Toyota Avalon
Photo: Toyota Toyota has confirmed it will stop producing the Avalon sedan in August 2022, at which point it will have been 28 years old. Why will the automaker drop…
Next-Gen Toyota Prius Could Be Hydrogen Powered
Photo: Toyota Toyota has been struggling to find a place for the Prius in recent years. For about two decades after it launched, the Prius stood out first as a…
[Photos] Check Out the 9 Crazy Supra Cars Toyota Brought to SEMA
Photo: Toyota If you don’t associate Toyota with performance, then you haven’t been paying attention. But just in case you needed a reminder, the Japanese automaker brought no fewer than…
Toyota and Tesla Could Work Together on New Small SUV
Photo: Web Summit via CC Toyota and Tesla have been at odds over hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, but that isn’t stopping them from working together on a new, small electric…
Scion Plans to Leave Hybrid Cars to Toyota
Although Scion is a division of Toyota, the two brands are quite different. Toyota tends to focus on creating reliable, efficient vehicles with a focus on hybrids, while Scion is…
The Million-Dollar Question: Where Would You Go in a New Toyota Prius?
Bill Fay presents Audrey Moscosa-Rodriguez with the “keys” to her new Prius When asked the question “Where would you go in a new Toyota Prius and why?” most people would…
Toyota Doesn’t Want Insurgents to Get Their Hands on New Land Cruiser
Photo: Toyota Toyota doesn’t want future owners of the new Land Cruiser 300 to sell the SUV in markets where it would “violate foreign exchange law” and “threaten global security.”…
Toyota Finally Unveils 2022 Tundra, with Hybrid Engine
Photo: Toyota Oh yes. It’s here. Finally. Toyota wouldn’t stop teasing the next-gen Tundra, to the extent that — and it is with a heavy, guilty heart that I admit…
Toyota Plays Mind 'Games' With Rival Teams in WEC Test
With Audi and now Porsche out of the World Endurance Championship’s LMP1 class, Toyota finds itself in a curious position as the only manufacturer in the competition’s top class using…
Toyota Produces One Millionth Corolla in Mississippi
Photo: ©Toyota Some automakers celebrate the production of their first million vehicles. Others celebrate the one millionth production of a specific model…Toyota, meanwhile, is celebrating the one millionth Corolla built…
