Toyota Supra is more efficient than its swoopy body, straight-six engine suggest
The 2020 Toyota Supra made its long-awaited debut at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show. The resurrected sports car, famous for a role in The Fast and the Furious, goes on sale in the U.S. this summer. The 2020 Supra, code-named A90, shares a platform with the 2019 BMW Z4 sports car.
Toyota offers automakers free access to 24,000 of its hybrid-vehicle patents
Toyota announced this week it’s offering royalty-free access to almost 24,000 patents related mainly to its hybrid-vehicle technology. The Japanese automaker says it hopes the move will boost the market and ultimately help countries around the world to meet their emissions goals.
The 2019 Toyota C-HR gains a popular tech feature as its price comes down
Toyota has updated the C-HR, its entry-level crossover, by adding an entry-level trim level to the lineup. Every model regardless of price also comes standard with an 8.0-inch touchscreen compatible with Apple CarPlay. Android users are currently out of luck, but that could change in the coming years.
Robot assistants from Toyota and Panasonic gear up for the Tokyo Olympics
As you might expect with a country like Japan, the nation plans to use next year’s Tokyo Olympics to showcase a range of its advanced technologies. Sponsors Toyota and Panasonic are already getting in on the act, recently unveiling several robotic designs that they intend to deploy at the event.
Toyota shoots for the moon with its new lunar rover concept
Toyota announced it will be teaming up with the Japanese space agency to design and built a lunar rover. The two organizations aim to create a manned, pressurized rover suitable for mobility on the moon, using efficient fuel cells that would allow the rover to cruise more than 10,000 kilometers
2019 Toyota RAV4 review
The new 2019 Toyota RAV4 offers more tech, more luxury, and a higher price tag than prior generations. It’s also more capable off-road. Taken together, these changes signal an upmarket move for Toyota’s best-selling compact crossover SUV. Is the RAV4 following the 4Runner into near-premium territory?
2019 Toyota Camry XLE V6 review
The Toyota Camry offers space for people and gear and it cruises effortlessly. These attributes once made sedans the king of the car market, but it's no longer enough. The tech matters, too. Luckily, the Toyota Camry has tricks up its sleeve.
2020 Toyota Corolla first drive review
The Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car of all time, with more than 46 million sold in the last 53 years. The latest update is true to the formula that made the Corolla a winner: a quality compact car at a bargain price. The winning factor is a full suite of advanced technology features at a stunning price point.
Caving to buyer demand, Toyota finally begins adding Android Auto to its cars
For years, Toyota refused to offer Android Auto due to valid privacy and security concerns. That's finally changing for the 2020 model year. The 4Runner, the Tacoma, the Sequoia, and the Tundra will all come standard with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Other models will presumably follow.
Toyota aims to turn its grocery-getter RAV4 into a genuine off-roader
Debuting at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road boasts rally-developed suspension and more aggressive styling. But does that make it a true off-road vehicle? Toyota is trying to emphasize off-road capability with the latest RAV4, despite it being a car-based crossover.
Toyota’s aging Sequoia gets a shot of adrenaline with TRD Pro off-road model
The 2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro is the latest model in Toyota's TRD Pro line of off-roaders. The Sequoia gets upgraded suspension, and all TRD Pro models get new infotainment systems for 2020. The 2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro debuts at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show.
Toyota teases new TRD Pro ‘off-road beast’ for Chicago Auto Show
Toyota will add a new model to its TRD Pro lineup of off-road vehicles at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. The automaker already sells TRD Pro versions of the Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runner. The 2020 Tacoma and Land Cruiser Heritage Edition models are also slated to debut in Chicago.
2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan XLE Review
Offering tons of value, the Yaris combines an excellent chassis, a handsome interior, and a fuel-efficient engine, all courtesy of Mazda, at a price that’s reminiscent of a Scion. The Yaris’ small price, though, comes with a tight rear seat and a small trunk.
All U.S. 2020 Toyotas will have a trial subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio
This fall, with the introduction of the 2020 model year vehicles, all Toyotas sold in the continental U.S. will include SiriusXM satellite radio installed, SiriusXM and Toyota announced in a press release. A free three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM All Access will be standard.
Sibling rivalry: 2019 BMW Z4 takes on the 2020 Toyota Supra
BMW and Toyota formed an unlikely partnership to develop a sports car platform. BMW's variant made its debut as the Z4; Toyota used the architecture to build the fifth-gen Supra. Here, we're looking at performance, design, tech, and pricing to spot the differences and the similarities between the two.
Toyota recalls another 1.3 million vehicles in U.S. over Takata airbags
Toyota is recalling another 1.7 million vehicles globally as part of the ongoing Takata airbag replacement program, with around 1.3 million U.S.-based vehicles affected. The work will be carried out free of charge and Toyota said it will start contacting those affected later this month.
Toyota’s Guardian system aims to help human drivers, not replace them
Toyota believes self-driving cars could still use a human touch. At CES 2019, the Japanese automaker offered more details on its Guardian system, which is designed to assist human drivers. Toyota plans to develop Guardian in parallel with a fully autonomous system called Chauffeur.
Toyota rolls out an updated autonomous car prototype for CES 2019
Toyota's latest autonomous-driving test car, dubbed Platform 4.0 (or P4 for short) is based on the latest Lexus LS luxury sedan. It also features more sensors and greater computing power than its predecessor. The car debuts at CES 2019 and enters Toyota's test fleet later this year.
Would you buy a performance version of the Toyota Corolla hatchback?
Toyota is open to a sporty Corolla hatchback that could rival the Honda Civic Type R or Hyundai Veloster N, according to a new report. But the model doesn't seem to be a priority for Toyota. The automaker is about to launch the highly anticipated Supra sports car, after all.
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback review
In our first drive of the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, we examine engine performance, transmission options, trim levels, and interior impressions. Both the SE and XSE are covered in detail, and photos and specifications. Advanced safety features and dashboard tech are highlighted.
Thanks to all-wheel drive, the 2019 Toyota Prius is ready for winter
The 2019 Toyota Prius adds all-wheel drive as an option for the first time, which should expand the appeal of this quintessential hybrid car. But the updates may not extend far enough. The 2019 Toyota Prius makes its public debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, which begins on November 30.
2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid delivers 50 mpg in a compact package
The 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid marks the first time a hybrid powertrain has been offered in Toyota's compact car over its 52-year history. The hybrid model is based on the updated 2020 Corolla sedan. Both new 2020 Toyota Corolla models debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.
2020 Toyota Corolla sedan aims to offer sharper handling, better tech
The 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan gets the same upgrades as the recently-introduced Corolla hatchback, including a firmer foundation, new engine, and more tech features. Will that be enough to keep the long-lived Corolla nameplate relevant? Like other sedans, the Corolla is in a battle with crossovers.
Toyota’s Corolla Touring Sports Wagon proves that hatchbacks can be pretty, too
Toyota recently revealed a new form of its popular and worldly Corolla model on the web. It’s called the Corolla Touring Sports, and it's basically a full five-door wagon version of the Corolla. It adds itself as the third variant to the twelfth generation of Corolla, next to the five-door hatch and sedan.
Toyota extends a lifeline to Uber’s troubled self-driving car program
Toyota will invest $500 million in Uber, and partner with the ride-sharing company on a new fleet of prototype self-driving cars. The Sienna minivans will use both Toyota and Uber tech, and will be deployed in pilot ridesharing services beginning in 2021, Toyota said in a statement.
Toyota’s 2nd-generation hydrogen fuel-cell semi truck in it for the short haul
Toyota is ready to roll out the second generation of its Project Portal hydrogen fuel-cell semi truck. Version 2.0 can travel 300 miles on a tank of hydrogen, which is 100 miles more than its predecessor. Toyota will continue testing around the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Toyota goes big on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with cheaper, mass-market options
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are the future for Toyota. The Japanese automaker is reiterating its commitment to its FCVs by designing cheaper, mass-market passenger cars and SUVs, with goals of bringing the technology into buses and trucks as well. The next generation of its Mirai hydrogen FCV could be coming soon
2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition plays catch-up to its Subaru sibling
The 2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition adds performance upgrades and a little exclusivity, similar to what Subaru has already done with the tS version of the 86's BRZ sibling. But the Toyota doesn't get an increase in power. Is that enough to make the TRD a truly special edition?
Massive data breach exposes trade secrets from Tesla, Toyota, and others
Security researcher Chris Vickery found about 47,000 sensitive files posted on a backup server by a Canadian company that specializes in automation. The 157-gigabyte batch included sensitive documents that details how major companies like Ford, Tesla, and Volkswagen build cars. The information has been taken down.
Lexus F performance models could go hybrid electric
Lexus' performance "F" brand is considering a move to hybridized gas-electric powertrains for its future models as the company seeks to better position itself as a true rival to the top automakers from Germany, both from a performance aspect, and in motorsports.
2018 Toyota C-HR review
We bond with Toyota’s latest crossover arrival, the subcompact, front-wheel-drive-only C-HR. It arrives as an entry-level model to battle the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, Kia Niro, Chevrolet Trax, Hyundai Kona, Nissan Kicks, Jeep Renegade, and the Ford EcoSport
Toyota picks Hawaii for its first app-controlled ridesharing effort
Toyota has chosen Hawaii for its first ridesharing effort. Similar to the likes of Zipcar and Car2go, the new service offers customers 50 vehicles at 25 stations across Honolulu. An app helps you manage rentals and operate the car, with rates starting at $10 an hour or $80 per day.
The new Toyota Supra will go racing … but not where anyone expected
The Toyota Supra will make an unexpected return to racing next year. Toyota will run the highly anticipated sports car in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, which is just about the last place diehard fans would ever expect to see it. The Supra is slated to make its NASCAR debut next year at Daytona.
