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Refreshed 2017 Toyota Highlander to debut in New York

A seriously overhauled version of the Toyota Highlander is set to debut at the New York auto show, sporting a new look and new powertrains to match. The 2017 Highlander retains the basic styling of the third-generation version that debuted at the same auto show three years earlier, but adds …March 22, 2016

Scion FR-S to be called Toyota 86 for 2017 model year

Toyota has surprised no one in announcing plans to re-brand the Scion FR-S as the Toyota 86 starting with the 2017 model year. The move to rename the coupe comes after Toyota announced in February that it would begin dissolving the Scion name, eliminating it completely by August. "We are …March 18, 2016

The Scion FR-S is Reborn; Say Hi to the Toyota 86

When Toyota announced the death of Scion, we were told that the three most important models of the sub-brand–the iM, the FR-S and the upcoming C-HR–would be saved; the other two–tC and xB–would be dumped. We now see the new face of this awesome RWD coupe: here is the 2017 …March 17, 2016

Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro returning for 2017 model year

The TRD Pro package will be available on the Toyota Tacoma for 2017, the second model year for the redesigned midsize pickup. Completely overhauled for 2016, the Tacoma was already plenty capable in TRD Off-Road guise thanks in large part to its optional crawl control function that can dig the …February 21, 2016

Millions of Toyota RAV4 Units Recalled

If you own a Toyota RAV4 that was built in the last 10 years, or if you frequently sit in the second row of one of these, you should pay attention to this: Toyota just announced they need to recall every single RAV4 built between 2006 and 2012. This represents …February 19, 2016

Toyota scrapping Scion brand, keeping FR-S, iM

It was in August 2015 that the Motoring TV team was in Calgary for the launch of the 2016 Scion iM , and Motoring TV host Brad Diamond had a simple question for a Toyota Canada spokesperson. "Is this do or die—does this vehicle have to survive for the brand …February 3, 2016

Toyota Buys 100% Of Daihatsu

Up until now, Toyota owned 51% of Daihatsu; in a recent announcement, the Japanese manufacturer just announced that they will buy out the rest of the company, becoming sole owner of the brand. If you don’t know Daihatsu, it is the oldest Japanese automaker, founded in 1907. Furthermore, Daihatsu never …February 3, 2016

2016 World Car Of The Year Finalists Announced

Every year, the World Car of the Year Awards program recognizes the best new vehicles on the planet automakers have to offer. A panel composed of 73 automotive journalists from around the world – two from Canada, including yours truly – submitted their votes electronically last week. The finalists in …January 28, 2016

A Race-Bound Toyota C-HR

I’m willing to bet you never heard of Gazoo Racing; apart from the fact that the name might remind you of a funny sounding musical instrument, the company is relatively unknown. And yet, Gazoo Racing is a big name in the industry: it regroups pretty much every racing team fielded …January 18, 2016

2016 RAV4 Hybrid joins growing roster of hybrid Toyotas

Toyota is expanding its electrified lineup in Canada with the addition of the RAV4 Hybrid for the 2016 model year. The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid joins six other hybrid or plug-in hybrid models in Toyota's Canadian lineup, and uses a Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive that has been "uniquely optimized" for the …December 23, 2015

An AWD Toyota Prius ?

In the Northern frozen wastes, four-wheel-drive vehicles are quite popular: since they can cross obstacles that would stump a simpler FWD vehicle, they usually handle winter quite well. Toyota recently unveiled an all-wheel-drive version of its Prius hybrid: sold in Japan and just arriving in dealerships, this version uses an …December 15, 2015

WardsAuto Announce 10 Best Engines Of 2016

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Each year, WardsAuto compiles its list of 10 significant engines; the 2016 selection has just been unveiled. To be part of the candidates, there were a few criteria: the engine had to be new or significantly improved for 2016 OR have received a nomination from WardsAuto last year. The vehicle …December 14, 2015

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