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The Japanese car company Toyota is known for being one of the largest car companies in the world. Although here in North America, they’re stereotyped as being boring, family friendly cars. Toyota made a huge splash by bringing the Prius Hybrid vehicle to the consumer market. The Prius has quickly become an instantly recognizable vehicle that reached celebrity status. Toyota now has a few Hybrids available, and seem to be leading the way for alternate, green fuel.
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Most Watched Videos of the Week: April 21 – 28, 2013
Each week, we recap the most popular videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel just in case all seven days passed you by and you missed out. This week, the battle of of mid-size sedans from Toyota and Honda takes top honors.
2014 Toyota 4Runner Adds Rugged Styling, Refined Interior
Toyota has officially unveiled its 2014 4Runner featuring rugged exterior styling to match its authentic off-road heritage.
Top 10 Compact Sedans with the Biggest Trunks
Compact cars are affordable, they’re usually a lot of fun to drive and can deliver impressive fuel economy numbers. As government regulators push for ever-greater efficiency, small sedans and hatchbacks are becoming increasingly important.
2014 Toyota 4Runner Teased Again in Infographic
Toyota released an infographic today that displays stats and facts on the 4Runner, and it also gives some new info on the upcoming 2014 4Runner in the form of a blacked out picture of the new SUV.
Toyota is World’s Largest Automaker in First Quarter
Toyota released its first quarter sales numbers today, which sit above both General Motors and Volkswagen, though it is a tight race.
Toyota Me.We Concept is Personal Transportation With a Global Conscience
It doesn’t just look unique, the philosophy behind Toyota’s new Me.We concept car brings an innovative approach to the automobile, looking to harmonize concepts of personal transportation and the greater good of the planet.
Toyota Hybrid Concept Hints at Possible Corolla Hybrid
At the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show, Toyota revealed its Yundong Shuangqing II concept, a hybrid sedan that could preview a possible Corolla hybrid of the near future.
Top 10 Cheapest Hatchbacks
Hatchbacks have a ton of versatility and use, and they’re also quite affordable, not to mention fuel efficient. When it comes to the most affordable hatchback, there’s quite a few options out there. Unlike the Honda GEAR concept pictured above (which could preview a new affordable subcompact for the Japanese brand) all the cars on…
Prius May Fall Short of 2013 US Sales Target, Toyota Says
Coming off record sales last year in the U.S., the Prius family might not reach its 2013 target and the blame, says Toyota, lies squarely with dropping fuel prices
Commute, Toy or Destroy – Iconic Japanese Sports Cars
It’s not every day that AutoGuide launches a new weekly feature. Today, however, is not just any day; it’s first installment of an interactive segment we call ‘Commute, Toy or Destroy’.
TGIF[R-S]: New Tires, Faster Car
“The car just comes alive with a nice set of tires.” Those are the words of Toyota VP Bob Carter, which were ringing in my ear after a chat I had with him at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
2014 Toyota 4Runner Teased
Before it is revealed at the 2013 Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, Calif., Toyota has released two teaser images of the 2014 Toyota 4Runner.
Toyota Hybrid Sales Hit 5 Million Milestone
A sign of just how mainstream hybrid vehicles have become, Toyota today announced it has sold five million of the gasoline-electric machines, with 40 percent of those sales in the US.
Why Your Pickup Truck’s Tow Rating is BS
Trucks are big profit generators for automakers. The half-ton and heavy-duty pickup segments are probably the most fiercely competitive categories in the industry. Brands fight tooth and nail for every sale they can make. To move the metal they’re willing to leverage any and every competitive advantage no matter how small. Not surprisingly this winner-take-all…
Toyota FT86 Open Concept Patent Hints at Production
Toyota Europe has filed some renderings of the FT-86 Open Concept for patent application, revealing for the first time what the coupe will look like when the cloth top is closed.
Electric Car Range Suffers in the Cold: Why it Happens and What’s Being Done About it
Recently the New York Times and American electric car maker Tesla got in a highly publicized war of words over a review of the Model S electric car. Amongst other contentious issues, the range of the vehicle didn’t meet the Times’ writers expectations.
Toyota, Honda and Nissan Recall 3.4 Million Cars for Faulty Airbags
Japan’s three largest automakers are announcing related recalls totaling 3. 4 million cars over faulty airbags supplied by Takata Corp.
Toyota Refutes Ford, Says Corolla is World’s Best Selling Car
Taking issue with Ford’s assertion that the Focus is the world’s best selling car, Toyota has announced that the Corolla was actually the most popular vehicle with consumers in 2012.
2014 Toyota Corolla to be Unveiled Before L.A. Auto Show
Not only will the 2014 Toyota Corolla be on unveiled before this year’s L.A. Auto Show, but it will be on sale by then according to a recent report.
Scion Could be Considering Move to Entry-Level Luxury
Scion could be considering a change in its brand direction in an effort to reinvigorate sales and seek new customers.
2014 Toyota Highlander Video, First Look: 2013 NY Auto Show
Toyota rolled out a new Highlander at the 2013 New York Auto Show on Wednesday, fitted with new looks and some minor changes to the powertrains.
2014 Toyota Highlander Gets Bold New Look, Same Old Engines
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With little new under the hood of the 2014 Highlander, Toyota is hoping you won’t notice with a bold, muscular redesign.
Lexus GS F Trademark Filed
Toyota has filed for trademarks on several new model names including for a GS F model in the Lexus lineup.
Toyota FJ Cruiser Recalled for Seatbelt Problems
Toyota just announced a recall for roughly 209,000 FJ Cruisers to fix a problem with the seat belt retractor.
