Tests and Features

Hybrids have been around now for more than a decade. And despite a certain success for some vehicles, several manufacturers aren’t getting anything out of it. Buyers are few and far between, while at Lexus and Toyota, only the Prius has been successful. Recognizing this, Toyota has decided to expand …

Everyone remembers their first time. For a time, you anticipate it's arrival with an intoxicating blend of anxiety and enthrallment, yet after it's over you can't help but think "damn, that was quick." Sure, it's easy enough to figure out the mechanics of it getting everything all lined up and …

If the Checker Cab defines New York, and the Hackney Carriage synonymises London, then the Toyota Prius has truly become the symbol of the west coast car-for-hire industry. Be it a side-effect of our greenish-hued sense of obligation or merely an opportunity uniquely afforded by this region's less arduous inclement …

“Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s.” Toyota was not only a pioneer in the technological development of the hybrid engine, but it also produces more hybrid vehicles than any other company. Now in the second phase of developing this technology, Toyota is about to release a plug-in version, which …

When cars were first developed, and for several decades following, people were a little unsure about what type of fuel to use. Electricity, steam and gas were all in the running until about 1910. At that point, gas won out for several reasons (ease of transport, energy output, autonomy) and …

As an automotive journalist, you have good times, and bad times. Good times usually encapsulate weeks and months filled with sporty coupes and capable four-wheel drives, while the bad times... well, those are the weeks and months spent driving the cars people actually buy. Which brings us to this: the …