Toyota announced two new models for the upcoming SEMA Motor Show, namely the DC Shoes Tacoma and LifeTime Fitness RAV4. The first one is dedicated to the mountain as it comes with a snowplow, a pop-up tent, snowboard racks and a telescoping ramp. Other features at the interior are the iPad mounted in the dashboard
Toyota announced the introduction of a new 2.0-liter diesel engine for the 2014 RAV4. The new powerplant is offered on the four-wheel drive model and is capable to deliver 122 horsepower and 310Nm of torque. Fuel economy figures were not released yet but it should be around 5 liters/100km with CO2 emissions of 136 g/km.
Some time ago, Toyota came under scrutiny from the NHTSA for a serious fault with their Camry model. It seems that the vehicle suffered from unintended acceleration, the danger of which is pointless to explain. Now, a full 6 years after an incident caused by the said fault, Toyota just lost its first case related
The Japanese folks at Toyota released fresh photos and details for the 2014 Harrier, a model which is designed for the Japanese market. At the exterior, the new Toyota Harrier benefits from revised front and rear bumpers, new front grille, restyled optical blocks and alloy wheels. It is still unclear what engines will be offered
It seems that the Japanese people at Toyota are not very sure about the Convertible version of the Toyota GT 86. At some point, we were told that the open-top model won’t go into production but the company said that the model is actually considered. However, recent reports are showing that the Toyota 86 Convertible
Toyota released official pricing figures for the new 4Runner SUV in the United States. Under the hood, we find a 4.0-liter V6 engine producing 270 horsepower and 376Nm of torque, linked to a five-speed automatic gearbox. The entry-level version is the SR5 model which starts at $32,820 and benefits from fabric seats, new Entune infotainment
We have all seen the movies where a lucky customers (usually the millionth) goes to the cash register in a supermarket and suddenly an alarm sounds, balloons fall from the ceiling and they win stuff. I am also sure that some of you even had the pleasure to experience it first had, and win the
Toyota is now pretty much the leader in alternative power vehicles, and not in small part thanks to the highly prized Prius model, which is now close to the fourth generation, and still going strong. And while the rest of the manufacturers are starting to get into the EV game, Toyota has already set its
When the Toyota Prius came on the market, it certainly wasn’t the first hybrid built, but it was the first one to actually work for the buyer, and not just as a showpiece. And it quickly proved that by becoming the most popular hybrid on the US market and the most popular car in Japan.
Toyota released official US pricing for the 2014 Corolla sedan. The Japanese model starts from $16,800 and comes with LED headlamps, Bluetooth connectivity and eight airbags. Next up is the LE variant which begins at $18,300 and benefits from cruise control, keyless entry, climate control and a premium audio system. The LE Plus model gets
It seems that manufacturers started to reveal their refreshed models, this time Toyota being in the spotlight with the Land Cruiser facelift. On the outside, the Japanese model gets distinctive optical blocks, a new front grille, LED daytime running lights, revised bumpers, a new hood and larger alloy wheels. Power is provided by the same
If you are looking to meet what is supposed to be the most interesting Japanese hybrid, Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R, you now have the chance to look at the first official sketch of the model. The unit should be exposed in less than a month, at the Frankfurt Motor Show and, as you may already know,
Toyota released official pricing details for the new Tundra pick-up truck, a model which starts at $25,920. Available in five trim levels, the base SR model benefits from a 4.0-liter V6 engine offering 270 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. Standard features include front and rear mudguards, heated mirrors, air conditioning, power windows and a
Any car passionate knows that no car maker in the world has ever produced more than 10 million units within an year. Nevertheless, Toyota is about to break this worldwide record. These days, Toyota announced it has just raised the bar by predicting a number of 10.1 million vehicles in 2013, after it had initially
Toyota revealed today the Vitz GRMN Turbo, a model dedicated to the Japanese market. We’ve seen this model for the first time in concept form at the Tokyo Auto Show but now, the Japanese carmaker makes the official announcement. Power is provided by a 1.5-liter engine producing 152 horsepower and 206Nm of torque. At the
Ever since the Segway, certain people that can afford it, would much rather use a machine to do the walking for them. While the extra speed and the small frame can come in handy in certain cases (like disabled people), it is a personal belief that the personal mobility devices promote laziness. Still, if the
BMW fans are well aware of the project that the German car maker started in collaboration with Toyota, in an attempt of coming up with a joint sports car. All the enthusiasm and excitement of the team up gone, now everybody is wondering what units are BMW and Toyota taking into account. Information we have
If you are a fan of Toyota in general or Toyota Prius in particular, you must already have knowledge about the history of this brand. Back in 1997, we were all anxiously witnessing the debut of Prius, when Toyota was launching on the market the first hybrid passenger vehicle for mass production. The Toyota Prius
The Toyota GT86 TRD Griffon is the most recent project of Toyota. It is a sports car which will be produced just for competitions. Toyota GT86 TRD Griffon is a 2-door sports car which wears a powerful 2.0-liter engine developing no more than 200hp. What we can say about this car is that it hasn’t
While most electric cars are presented as clean vehicles, many contest that the statement is not only a lie, but it was also manufactured just to make the buyer feel better about himself. And it does raise a very good point. Much of the electricity today is still produced by burning fossil fuels, and even
