Toyota hits a green milestone with its 10 millionth hybrid sale
Toyota announced on Tuesday that it's now sold 10 million hybrid vehicles since first introducing the technology back in 1997.
Behind the scenes with Toyota at a NASCAR race
Behind every successful NASCAR driver is a team of dedicated engineers, mechanics, trainers, and more. Toyota invited Digital Trends to the historic Watkins Glen race track for a behind-the-scenes tour of what happens on race day.
Toyota’s 2018 Tundra and Sequoia gain TRD Sport upgrades, new safety tech
The 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia gain new TRD Sport packages, updated exterior styling, and the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver aids.
In Toyota RAV4 speak, 'Adventure' means body cladding and black accents
Toyota introduced its RAV4 Adventure at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. The crossover gains black accents, 18-inch wheels, and body cladding.
Toyota packs big car safety features into the tiny, city-friendly Prius c
Toyota's smallest, most affordable hybrid gets more tech features, additional standard equipment, and subtle visual updates.
210hp Toyota Yaris is about to become the Ford Fiesta ST’s worst nightmare
Developed with input from Toyota's WRC team, the steroids-infused Yaris gets a turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 210 horsepower.
It may say ‘Camry’ on the front, but Toyota’s NASCAR racer is a different animal
An updated Toyota Camry NASCAR race car debuted at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show alongside the redesigned 2018 Camry.
AI lets Toyota’s Concept-i detect your emotions, prevent accidents, and wink
The Toyota Concept-i uses an artificial intelligence agent named Yui to build a human and meaningful relationship with the user.
More automakers sign on to use Ford's SmartDeviceLink app platform
The SmartDeviceLink Consortium was started by Ford and Toyota to help promote the Ford-developed SmartDeviceLink platform.
Is this how cars will share data with drivers (and car makers)?
Tier 1 automotive user interface supplier UIEvolution changes name to Xevo for anticipated acquisition of machine-learning big data pioneers Surround.io.
Toyota will put the Yaris on steroids to steal the Ford Fiesta ST’s crown
Tentatively badged Gazoo, the Toyota's hot-rodded Yaris will feature a race-inspired body kit and a 200-horsepower turbo four under the hood.
Toyota simultaneously focusing on hybrids and battery-powered electric vehicles
Toyota has a thriving hybrid business and will continue to develop hybrid systems while it also works on all-electric vehicle powertrains.
The Toyota 86 will return for a second generation … will it get a turbo?
Likely developed jointly with Subaru, the next-gen Toyota 86 will be sold alongside the long-awaited Supra.
Toyota’s CEO will personally lead its new electric car division
Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda will personally lead the Japanese automaker's new electric car division. Toyota is expected to debut an electric car in 2020.
Forget cars, Toyota wants hydrogen fuel-cell commercial trucks
Toyota will conduct a feasibility study of hydrogen fuel-cell heavy-duty trucks in California, expanding the company's use of fuel cells.
Strategy shift: Toyota commits to all-electric vehicles, forms special team
Responding to market interest and competitor's plans, Toyota has shifted its position on all-electric cars and formed an electric car development team.
Old glory gets an upgrade with this Toyota FJ Land Cruiser restoration
The FJ Company introduced its latest FJ Land Cruiser project at the SEMA Show. The Aspen Project aims to blend old styling with new tech.
After many twists and turns, Toyota’s 2018 C-HR will appear in LA
The 2018 Toyota C-HR will debut in U.S.-spec production guise at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month.
Toyota wants to help you pay for a new Prius — can you ‘Getaround’ that idea?
Hot the trail of a $10 million investment in the Getaround car sharing service, Toyota is allocating 500 new Prius models in a San Francisco pilot program.
Toyota may have licked the exploding lithium-ion battery problem
Toyota Motors engineers have figured out how to make electric car lithium-ion batteries safer, smaller, and more powerful.
Toyota plans to build 100 fuel-cell buses in time for the 2020 Olympics
The Toyota FC Bus hydrogen fuel-cell bus will go on sale in Japan next year. Toyota hopes to have 100 buses on the road in time for the 2020 Olympics.
With BMW Z4 production ended, is a Toyota-engineered replacement on the way?
According to a German publication, the last BMW Z4 has officially rolled off the production line.
Toyota says its iconic 70 Series Land Cruiser will ramble on in Australia
The iconic 70 Series Land Cruiser will remain part of the Toyota lineup indefinitely, according to a company spokesman.
Lexus’ UX concept has ‘kinetic’ seats and holographic displays
The Lexus UX concept previews what could be the Toyota luxury brand's next crossover SUV. It debuts at the 2016 Paris Motor Show this week.
BMW and Toyota want to study what exactly you do behind the wheel
Before fully autonomous cars arrive, BMW, Toyota, Allianz insurance, and others are investing in driver behavior data collection company Nauto.
Parking brake flaw prompts Toyota to recall 340,000 Priuses worldwide
On Wednesday, Toyota announced that it is recalling 340,000 Priuses globally due to a parking brake issue.
Amazon takes on Apple Music, Pandora and Spotify with new streaming service
Also: Toyota issues a recall for a serious safety problem in some Prius models, and Samsung still isn't sure what caused Note 7 phones to catch fire.
Facebook Marketplace is neither Craigslist nor eBay, but it’s going to take big bites of both
Facebook Marketplace will let users buy and sell privately online, but it's simplified interface and features leaves it far from Craigslist or eBay status
Toyota and Microsoft team up with rally legend Tommi Mäkinen for 2017 WRC series
Toyota and Microsoft revealed their collaboration for the 2017 World Rally Championship series at the Paris Motor Show. The team is headed by Tommi Mäkinen.
With the Open Road Project, Toyota is bringing its i-Road EV to people and businesses
For round two of its Open Road Project, Toyota is bringing its compact concept i-Road EV to members of the general public as well as businesses.
Decades-old machines turn used CDs into playable vinyl at Afropunk music fest
At the 2016 Afropunk Music Festival in Brooklyn, Toyota Music showcased an installation where vinyl records were cut from used CDs in front of concertgoers.
Toyota’s 2017 4Runner TRD Off-Road can handle anything you throw at it
The 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road makes the most of the 4Runner's old-school design by enhancing its off-road capabilities.
Toyota pays tribute to Trueno with Initial D GT86 concept
Toyota has announced a new concept that pays homage to the Initial D manga and Anime by sprucing up its GT86.
Facebook puts friends first in your feed thanks to transparent News Feed Values adoption
Facebook has issued a News Feed Values paper detailing how it will put your friends first and squash spam, with more control over sponsored content.
Toyota adds child models to its virtual crash dummy software
Toyota's Total Human Model for Safety software (THUMS) will have child models for Version 4 to simulate the physiques of children aged three, six, and ten.
Toyota investing in AI to enable its cars to predict events and take evasive action
Toyota doesn't just want cars that can react, it wants vehicles with onboard systems that can read data from many sources to anticipate and avoid problems.
This year's Le Mans finish was worthy of an audience-grabbing blockbuster
Toyota seemed unbeatable, even with five minutes left in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but Porsche took first.
Why you can’t order a Toyota Prius with a roof-mounted solar panel
Toyota is working hard to ensure the Prius' solar panel meets U.S. regulations in a timely manner.