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NewsToyota to Replace Engine in Thousands of Tundra Pickups, Lexus LX SUVs
Following several customer complaints and an investigation by U.S. authorities involving its twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6, Toyota was forced in May to recall more than 100,000 Tundra pickups and Lexus LX SUVs from the 2022-2023 model years, including 9,979 in Canada. However, no remedy was announced at the time. As it …
ElectricOttawa’s ZEV Incentives More Popular Than Ever So Far in 2024
Canadians are not letting high prices and interest rates prevent them from getting their hands on a new electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid —thanks to Ottawa. A total of 95,775 Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) claims were made by dealers on behalf of customers during the first half of 2024.
NewsToyota GR86 Hakone Returns for 2025, And You Need to Act Fast
Toyota continues to find ways to please fans of its entry-level sports coupe. Following the 2023 GR86 Special Edition that was limited to 20 units in Canada and the 2024 GR86 TRUENO Edition that sent 50 units our way, here comes the 2025 GR86 Hakone. A total of 860 copies …
ElectricToyota Joins Seven Other Automakers in Future IONNA Charging Network
Toyota is joining BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis in IONNA , a joint venture that aims to develop a new, high-powered charging network in North America in order to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles . The seven allied automakers hope their joint venture will become …
RacingFuture NASCAR Race Cars Will Probably Look Something Like This
Just in case you didn’t know, NASCAR plans to reduce its carbon footprint to zero across its core operations by 2035. Whether that’s realistic or not, the future of the sport inevitably involves electrification. With that in mind, NASCAR and ABB together revealed a new EV prototype at the Chicago …
RecallsToyota Grand Highlander, Lexus TX Recalled Over Airbag Issues
Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX midsize SUVs. Most of the units that have been built so far are affected including approximately 145,000 in the U.S. and nearly 12,000 in Canada. The automaker said the curtain airbag on the driver’s side …
NewsNo Ford or GM Among Top 20 Most American-Made Vehicles of 2024
Every year for nearly two decades now, with the U.S. Independence Day approaching, Cars.com releases its American-Made Index, highlighting and ranking the top 100 vehicles manufactured in the country. The study is based on five main criteria including final assembly location, percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts, engine origin, transmission …
NewsThese Are the Vehicles With the Best Value in Canada in 2024
With rising prices and interest rates over the past couple of years, getting more bang for your buck has become more important than ever for a lot of people, especially when it comes to large expenses such as a new car. Automotive data research firm Vincentric today announced the winners …
RecallsToyota’s Latest Recall is a Bit Puzzling
Replacing the old 5.7-litre V8 with a twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 in the next-generation Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX was an easy decision to make both from a performance and fuel economy standpoint. However, there have been a few problems along the way, some leading to a recall. The latest one …
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