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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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Toyota Tundra to Pull Endeavour on New Date, Place
A Toyota Tundra will still tow the space shuttle Endeavour, but on a different day and in a different location.
Toyota Named Top Auto Brand for 9th Year Running
Toyota has once again claimed the top spot in Interbrand’s annual ranking for the world’s best automotive brands, while placing 10th overall.
Toyota Debuts Smart INSECT Concept in Japan
The automotive industry is buzzing about a new concept car from Toyota called the Smart Insect Concept, that recently debuted at the CEATEC technology show out in Japan.
Defective Struts Prompt Big Investigation by NHTSA
Certain rear-liftgate struts provided by auto parts supplier Stabilus have been reported as defective by Toyota, Honda and Ford, but it isn’t clear if other cars use them as well.
Toyota Sets New Nurbrgring Electric Car Record of 7:22
Not satisfied with their Nurburgring electric car record, the team at Toyota Motorsport GmbH set out to shave a few seconds off their 7:47.794 time and did so in significant fashion.
Toyota Rethinking Engines, Playing Catchup
Like a college student with a trust fund to burn, Toyota might finally be realizing the consequences of its more than decade-long “Prius party.”
Electric Cars Not the Solution Says Toyota Europe Boss
Electric cars are not the future, even in Europe where public perception of gas alternative mobility solutions is significantly more favorable. That, at least, is the opinion of the world’s largest automaker, as expressed by Toyota Motor Europe CEO Didier Leroy at the Paris Motor Show this week.
Toyota Documents its First TS030 Hybrid Win – Video
Earlier in the month, the Toyota TS030 Hybrid race car got its first win during the fifth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship out in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Scion FR-S TSB Issued for Abnormal Engine Chirp
First generation cars tend to have some teething issues, and Scion‘s latest baby, the FR-S is not without it’s quirks. Owners of the FR-S can breathe a little easier thanks to a new technical service bulletin (TSB) that resolves an annoying noise emitted by the car.
Where Did The Compact Pickups Go?
Bigger isn’t always better, although domestic automakers are pretending not to hear you when it comes to compact pickups. Why?
Toyota GT86 TRD is the Scion FR-S of Your Dreams
Previewing the parts to (hopefully) come for North America’s Scion FR-S, the Toyota GT86 TRD is making an appearance at the 2012 Paris Auto Show.
Toyota Moving Away from EVs, Betting on Hybrids
Although Toyota rolled out its second all-electric vehicle today, the company is making it clear that EV technology is not on the forefront of its battle plans, which will focus more on conventional hybrids and plug-in hybrids.
Toyota iQ EV Unveiled: 2012 Paris Motor Show Preview
Debuting later this week at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the Toyota iQ EV has just been unveiled as the second all-electric vehicle in the brand’s lineup.
2013 Toyota Yaris Gets Mild Price Hike, Starts at $14,875
For 2013, the Toyota Yaris subcompact will get a short list of upgrades and a mild price hike that ranges from $80 to $330 depending on the trim level.
2013 Toyota Sienna Update Detailed
The 2013 Toyota Sienna will add new standard amenities to its lineup, doing away with its four-cylinder engine, making the 3.5-liter V6 with 266 hp standard on all models.
2013 Toyota Sequoia Gets Blu-Ray, Standard V8
Toyota has updated its eight-passenger Sequoia SUV for the 2013 model year, adding the Japanese automaker’s first Blu-Ray rear seat entertainment system and a 5.7-liter V8 as standard on all models (SR5, Limited, Platinum).
New Pickup Truck Prices Slashed by Bloated Supply
A special set of circumstances has the planets aligned just right to cause North America’s biggest pickup truck suppliers to bludgeon each other’s prices through the floor this fall.
Toyota Matrix May be Axed, Auris Not Viable Successor
Slumping sales over the last couple of years are putting a future for the Toyota Matrix in doubt. Now, the Japanese automaker has ruled out the possibility that its Auris would make its way to America as a Matrix replacement.
Toyota RAV4 EV EPA-Rated 103 Mile Range, 76-MPGe Combined
The Toyota RAV4 EV is getting ready for its California launch, and has now received an official EPA-rated 78-MPGe in the city and 74-MPGe on the highway.
Toyota TS030 Hybrid Race Claims Historic First Win in FIA WEC
After claiming its first-ever pole position, the Toyota TS030 Hybrid race car has scored its first victory in the latest round of the FIA World Endurance Championship in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Toyota TS030 Hybrid Race Car Claims First Pole Position
After a rough start to the season, the Toyota TS030 hybrid race car has achieved its first pole position as the team gets ready for the fifth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship in Sao Paulo.
2013 Toyota Tacoma ‘Limited’ Misunderstands Luxury
Menu options in the compact pickup truck market are scarcer than ever, leaving Toyota to an essentially uncontested lead with its Tacoma pickup truck which will be offered in a high-end “Limited” trim in 2013.
Toyota, University of Michigan Conduct Teen Driver Distraction Study
Toyota is teaming up with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) to conduct a major study of 5,600 teens and adults about distracted driving.
Toyota RAV4 EV Set for California Launch
Offering another electric vehicles to the smog-ridden California coast, the Toyota RAV4 EV is set to go on sale September 24.
