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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.

Rod Millen, Monster Tajima to Battle at Pikes Peak

Rod Millen, Monster Tajima to Battle at Pikes Peak
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Two of Pikes Peak’s most seasoned veterans will have a showdown at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb when Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima and Rod Millen face off in the Electric Auto Division. Continue Reading...

Toyota i-Road Concept Teased in Video Ahead of Geneva

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A new emissions-free concept from Toyota called the i-Road will make its first public appearance at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, and today the brand released a video teasing the small concept’s design.  Continue Reading...

Toyota Prius Under NHTSA Investigation: 561K Affected

Toyota Prius Under NHTSA Investigation: 561K Affected
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Toyota Prius cars ranging from model years 2004 to 2009 because of a possible defect with the steering column. Continue Reading...

TGIF[R-S]: Toyota Details GT86 Development Speedbumps

TGIF[R-S]: Toyota Details GT86 Development Speedbumps
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This week’s installment of TGIF[R-S] isn’t about me, or my car, but about how the 2013 AutoGuide.com Car of the Year came to be, thanks to a post I stumbled across on the Toyota UK blog. Continue Reading...

Top 10 Crossovers with the Most Third-Row Legroom

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Top 10 Crossovers with the Most Third-Row Legroom
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Welcome back to the all-you-can-eat Top-10 buffet! You know you want more, and AutoGuide’s happy to serve up another heaping helping of facts, neatly garnished with a sprig of fun. Grab a plate, load it up and tuck in to another generous portion of automotive infotainment. Continue Reading...

Toyota Reveals Updated Racer in Search of Le Mans Glory

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Last year, Toyota faced disappointment competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its TS030 Hybrid, but finished off the race season strong, claiming two victories and looking to topple Audi’s reign this year. Continue Reading...

Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE FWD

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Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE FWD
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For 2013 the RAV4 has undergone some major reconstructive surgery. The goal is to infuse a bit more life into this compact crossover that helped define the segment 17-years ago. Gone are both the V6 engine and 3rd row seating options. Thankfully, so is the antiquated four-speed automatic which has been replaced by a six-speed… Continue Reading...

Top 10 Compact Cars with the Largest Back Seats

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Top 10 Compact Cars with the Largest Back Seats
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A couple weeks ago our Top 10 target was the large-sedan segment. We looked at a diverse lineup of full-figured four doors, comparing them based on their theoretical maximum range. We multiplied the number of gallons in their respective fuel tanks by each of their highway economy ratings. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Large Sedans With… Continue Reading...

Toyota Supra Successor, BMW Z4 Rumored to Share New Platform Based on GT86

Toyota Supra Successor, BMW Z4 Rumored to Share New Platform Based on GT86
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With the recent success of the Toyota GT86 platform, it’s no surprise that the Japanese automaker wants to work quickly on its successor to the Supra. Continue Reading...

Scion FR-S Pro/Celebrity Race Car Unveiled at 2013 Chicago Auto Show

Scion FR-S Pro/Celebrity Race Car Unveiled at 2013 Chicago Auto Show
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For the first time in 27 years, a rear-wheel drive sports car will act as the designated race car for the 37th annual Pro/Celebrity race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 20. Continue Reading...

Top 10 Stolen Sport Utility and Crossover Vehicles in America

Top 10 Stolen Sport Utility and Crossover Vehicles in America
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The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has released a list of the top stolen sport utility and crossover vehicles in the United States, compiling data from 2009-2011 model years only. In total, entry-level CUVs were the most stolen with 6,357 thefts while hybrid SUVs were the least with 67 – of course, there aren’t as… Continue Reading...

Mazda, Lexus Top KBB 2013 Cost-to-Own Awards

Mazda, Lexus Top KBB 2013 Cost-to-Own Awards
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Each year, Kelly Blue Book awards automakers with the five-year cost to own awards, and for 2013, Mazda and Lexus take top honors.  Continue Reading...