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Tow Rating Standoff to Continue: Report
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Ford, Chrysler and General Motors make big business out of light-duty pickup trucks, but they ignore agreed-upon test procedures to measure and standardize towing capacities.
Toyota Unintended Acceleration Case Settled for $16M
Unintended acceleration became a buzzword in when more than 14 million Toyota vehicles were recalled in 2009 and 2010 for unintended acceleration. Some of the resulting disputes are still being settled.
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.
Top 10 Trucks for Urban Cowboys
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…
Toyota GT86 Cup Edition Celebrates a New Racing Era
Toyota is celebrating its entry into the VLN Endurance Championship in Europe with the launch of a special new GT86 Cup Edition model.
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.
Detroit Three, Koreans Steal Small-Car Market Share from Japanese
General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, along with their South Korean competitors are increasing sales to the coveted youth demographic. Their growth comes at the expense of Japanese automakers that are losing ground in this segment.
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.
2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Driver Lineup Announced
The 37th annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race will kick off on April 20, 2013 in downtown Long Beach, and the field of racers piloting the 210-hp Scion FR-S have been announced.
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.
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…
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 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.
February 2013 Auto Sales: GM, Ford Lead as Industry Reports 4% Percent Growth
Today is the 1st of March and that only means one thing… February is rapidly fading into the rear-view mirror. How well did automakers fare in the second month of the year? Here’s a look at some of the big sales stories from the last 28 days.
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.
