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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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Top 10 Trucks for Urban Cowboys
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Once upon a time trucks were built for work. They had manual door locks, crank windows and AM radios, if they had any sound system at all. Leather seats, air conditioning and voice-activated distractions were out of the question. Like a framing hammer, pickups were simple and effective. For decades they were purpose-made for hard-working…
Ask AutoGuide No. 4 – The Winter Games
It’s hard to believe but this is the fourth installment of “Ask AutoGuide.” For an entire month now our certified experts have provided the finest motor-vehicle shopping advice available for the price. Our crack team of automotive oracles has been at our readers’ beck and call for 30 straight days, though admittedly it’s been mostly…
2013 Toyota Corolla LE, S Special Editions Announced
Toyota just announced special edition models of the Corolla LE and S in an effort to keep pushing the compact out as it ages next to other products.
2014 Toyota Highlander Teased before NY Auto Show Debut
Toyota released a teaser image today of the new 2014 Toyota Highlander headlight and front fascia, which is set to debut fully next week at the 2013 New York Auto Show.
Scion FR-S TRD Supercharger to Cost $26K
Scion FR-S owners in search of more power may have rejoiced when they heard TRD was planning a supercharger for the car, but they’re not going to be so excited once they find out what it costs.
Toyota FJ Cruiser Recall: 209,000 Models Affected
Toyota is issuing a safety recall for owners of 2007-2013 FJ Cruisers to correct an issue on the rear door panel.
Top Ten Least Imaginative Car Names
What’s the most important step a manufacturer undertakes when creating a new car? Building a great chassis? Getting the interior ergonomics right? Providing the perfect drivetrain to complement the new product? Nope. All wrong. The really, really important factor for any new car is getting the name right. All joking aside, a vehicle’s name is…
Scion FR-S Sedan and Shooting Brake Envisioned by Chief Engineer
With the Toyota FT86 Open Concept unveiled last week, Scion FR-S chief engineer Tetsuya Tada explained that the cabrio was inevitable. However, in a new post by Toyota on a corporate blog, Tada isn’t quite done with his vehicle yet, and is looking forward to more FR-S based machines.
2014 Toyota Highlander to Bow at New York Auto Show
Light on details, Toyota has announced its next-generation Highlander mid-size SUV will debut at the New York Auto Show in two weeks time.
Toyota Planning EV Battery With Four Times More Power
The batteries in electric vehicles are one of the biggest reason for range anxiety, but new technology from Toyota could put those fears out of mind, providing three, four or even five times more power than current lithium ion batteries.
Ford, Chrysler Looking to Get Back in Small Pickup Market?
The Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra have all seen updates in the past year, but what about smaller pickups which are seen as more affordable and fuel efficient? Well, they may be on the way back to relevance.
Toyota Remains Most Valuable Auto Brand: Study
Toyota remains on top of the automotive world in terms of total brand value, with the Japanese company coming in at $26 billion dollars.
Ask AutoGuide No. 2 – Uday’s Ultimatum
“Ask AutoGuide!” is our newest feature. It debuted last week to copious fanfare and considerable tweeting. Its premiere was the internet equivalent of a ticker-tape parade but without the high-school ribbon dancers and mess of confetti.
Top 10 Most Inconspicuous New Vehicles
Are you self-conscious? Don’t like to stand out in a crowd? Would you rather blend into the background than be the center of attention? Well, when it comes to the automotive world, you are in luck. Some vehicles seem to have skipped class when it came time for their styling lesson. This is not to…
Scion FR-S Hybrid Under Consideration Says Chief Engineer
Just over a year on sale, Toyota is already working on a mid-cycle update for the Scion FR-S, chief engineer Tetsuya Tada has confirmed. Having proven to the bean-counters that the car is a sound business case, Toyota is now also exploring a higher performance version that could include forced induction, or even a hybrid…
Toyota FT86 Open Concept Video, First Look
An open-top FR-S is finally here, although right now, the Toyota FT-86 Open is still just a concept.
2013 World Car of the Year Finalists Announced
The four finalists for 2013 World Car of the Year were announced today at the Geneva Motor Show, and they are the Volkswagen Golf, Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ, Mercedes A-Class and the Porsche Boxster/Cayman.
Toyota i-ROAD Concept is Half Scooter, Half Car
Toyota unveiled its unique i-ROAD concept today at the Geneva Motor Show; a compact, all-electric, three-wheeled personal mobility vehicle (MPV) with a comfortable and enclosed two-seater cabin.
Toyota FT-86 Open Concept Previews Scion FR-S Convertible
Giving us a preview of the Scion FR-S Convertible, Toyota has officially unveiled its FT-86 Open Concept today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
Toyota i-Road is an Electric Scooter That Drives Like a Car
Set to make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow, Toyota has unveiled a new electric scooter that drives like a car thanks to a newly developed Active Lean technology.
Mercedes Ranked First Among Women Car Shoppers
Mercedes-Benz topped the list of car brands as rated by women on both purchasing experiences and browsing experiences at dealerships according to a new report.
Toyota FT86 Open Concept Video
If there’s anything that can counteract just how cool the Toyota FT86 Open concept is, it’s the music in this video. Still, it’s well worth a watch.
Toyota Prius Family Tops California New Vehicle Registrations
The Toyota Prius family was the most popular new vehicle badge sold in California last year, accounting for 61,893 vehicles registered in the state.
Scion FR-S Convertible Previewed in Toyota FT86 Open Concept
After initial leaked images, Toyota has now officially revealed what it says is a preview of a possible GT86/Scion FR-S convertible.
