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Toyota Yaris: A new Nationality for 2015!

The third generation Toyota Yaris has been with us since 2011 and, in such a competitive segment, not renewing a model fast enough is tantamount to suicide. Three years and one discontinuation later – the Yaris sedan was eliminated from the lineup, leaving only the three- and five-door versions – …June 3, 2014

Exclusive 2015 Toyota Camry... Up Close and Personal

The most recent Camry was unveiled in 2011 as a 2012 model. Three years passed and it was time that Toyota made a few mid-generation updates. The 2015 Camry was introduced at the New York Auto Show, where we got to have a look. But as you can imagine, an …June 2, 2014

2014 Toyota Highlander: Built for Comfort4.0/5

Carmel, California. When it first hit the market 12 long years ago, the Toyota Highlander struck me as a happy medium between a real SUV and a wagon. But since then, that role has been assigned to the Venza. In a way, it was also a toned-down version of the …December 27, 2013

2014 Toyota 4Runner: Keeping The Past Alive And Well4.0/5

The more things change, the more they stay the same. The redesigned 2014 Toyota 4Runner, which I was given a chance to drive this past week in San Antonio, Texas, is one of the few mid-size SUVs that has remained true to its roots, maintaining a body-on-frame design, a standard …October 1, 2013

2014 Toyota Corolla - Toyota’s Jack of All Trades Gets a Facelift

The Toyota Corolla was introduced in 1966 and since then more than 40 million have been sold around the world. Throughout the decades the Corolla name has become synonymous with reliability, efficiency and value, if not for engaging driving dynamics. It’s the car you use to get the groceries, to …September 6, 2013

2014 Toyota Corolla : Sportier? More Exciting? Less Awkward?4.0/5

If you want to make Toyota reps happy, talk to them about the Corolla. Their eyes will light up, their body language will be more dynamic and they’re sure to bring up the fact that the Corolla is the most-sold vehicle in history, with more than 40 million units on …June 12, 2013

2013 Toyota Rav4: Shooting for Gold4.0/5

Like all compact SUVs, the RAV4 continues to see its sales climb. Indeed, this market segment grows by more than 20% every year. That said, I must admit that I was surprised to find out that the RAV4 is Toyota’s second most popular vehicle (their top-seller is the Corolla). It’s …February 13, 2013

2013 Toyota Avalon : New direction?

While it’s far from the best-known Toyota model, the Avalon leads the pack in terms of luxury and price. Sales of this model have always been marginal in Canada, but the Avalon has been a bit more successful in the U.S. where the virtues of bigger cars are appreciated. Although …November 23, 2012

2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in: Step two4.0/5

“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 …February 22, 2012

2012 Toyota Camry: Improved, but still conservative4.0/5

We would have liked to introduce you to the new 2012 Camry earlier, but we were under a strict embargo until August 23. In theory, this embargo applied for all of North America, and since our policy at The Car Guide is to respect the publication dates demanded by the …September 8, 2011

Toyota Prius Plug-In: Where hybrid meets the future

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 …October 28, 2010

2011 Toyota Avalon: Refreshed and rejuvenated3.5/5

For years, the Toyota Avalon has been considered a fad car appealing only to those seeking comfort and reliability. Something of an overpriced Camry. Facing modest sales figures – fewer than 500 units a year in Canada – Toyota management decided to massage a little youth into this big sedan, …July 14, 2010

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