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A Rally-Spec Toyota RAV4?

Toyota seems to be set on returning to the world of automotive racing: after unveiling a Yaris that was ready to race in the WRC and winning the Baja 1000 with a mostly-stock Tundra TRD Pro, the Japanese manufacturer decided to associate themselves with the Millen family to race in …May 7, 2015

Will Toyota Pull The Plug On The Rechargeable Prius?

The Toyota Prius Plug-in is, in theory, a very good concept. By combining the range and frugality of a standard Prius with a reusable energy source, it’s theoretically possible to achieve impressive numbers: the manufacturer says that it can use as little as 4.7 litre of fuel per 100 km. May 1, 2015

How Much For The Fast And Furious Toyota Supra?

When The Fast and the Furious came out, most of us only had eyes for one car: The orange Toyota Supra driven by Paul Walker. If you want to own that exact car, you're in luck; the actual stunt car from the first Fast & Furious movie is to be …April 24, 2015

A Road-Going Toyota Yaris WRC?

A very interesting rumour just surfaced on the web: a very potent version of the Toyota Yaris may be in the works. If we are to believe said rumour, the new vehicle would be sold so that Toyota could homologate its rally-going Yaris WRC. As of now, there is pretty …March 25, 2015

A Different Toyota GT86 For The Japanese Domestic Market

Whether it's the Scion FR-S or its sister the Subaru BRZ (or even their Japanese cousin, the Toyota GT86), the small coupe is synonymous with performance. Sales might not be record-breaking right now, but this sporty little coupe has already won the hearts of many drivers. However, if you don't …February 12, 2015

2.1 Million Vehicles Recalled For A Different Airbag Problem

It seems that one of the most dangerous parts of a vehicle is, ironically, an accessory that was invented to protect the passengers in the event of a crash: after the disaster of the Takata case, where a Japanese airbag manufacturer was accused of hiding a potentially deadly defect, another …February 3, 2015

The Next Supra Will Be More Expensive Than A Corvette

If you expected the next Toyota Supra to be a low-cost vehicle, you will be disappointed; according to Car & Driver, it will cost more than a Chevrolet Corvette. Starting at $59,215 here in Canada, the Corvette is the best value in terms of performance per dollar, hands down. To …January 30, 2015

Toyota's Return To WRC

Toyota was a major name in rallying for a number of years; with cars like the Celica GT-FOUR, the manufacturer won multiple championships, beating competitors like Audi, Subaru and Mitsubishi. The last year Toyota participated was in 1999. That year, a four-wheel drive European Corolla enabled them to win the …January 30, 2015

The World's #1 Car Manufacturer Is...

Volkswagen has been quite vocal about their plans for world domination: they want to be the #1 automaker on the planet. With a presence in nearly every market and a large selection of vehicles, they are working very hard to beat their opposition and claim the top spot in sales …January 23, 2015

2020 Olympic Games: Tokyo Will Be Hydrogen Powered

Hydrogen-powered fuel cell

Ever since the announcement that the 2020 Summer Olympic Games would be held in Tokyo, the Japanese city has been working hard to make sure that they will be as perfect as can be. To do this, the metropolis will build modern infrastructure so that it will be able to …January 22, 2015

The Looks Of The 2016 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota finally decided to modernize their mid-size Tacoma pickup, after selling it for more than a decade without many changes. Some may say that Toyota got scared because of the GM Colorado/Canyon duo, but truth be told, it was more than time for the Japanese manufacturer to inject some new …January 8, 2015

Toyota Offers Its Hydrogen Fuel Cell Patents For Free

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Toyota recently unveiled the Mirai, a singularly styled sedan that relies on a hydrogen fuel cell for power. Hydrogen is going to be a pretty big fuel source in the coming years; not only will it eventually cost less than petroleum distillates, it also has huge environmental benefits: instead of …January 7, 2015

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