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Sitting in the back of a small car not only means sacrificing a fair amount of space. It also increases the risk of injury in a collision. Of course, you probably knew that already, but the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently proved it with its updated moderate …

Toyota has made it known that it plans to introduce additional sporty GR models. New CEO Koji Sato said so immediately after taking over from Akio Toyoda on April 1. Could the Prius follow the lead of the GR Supra , GR 86 and GR Corolla ? That’s not as …

The Toyota Corolla Cross is one of the best sub-compact crossovers on the market, and a smart purchase for a small family with a budget of $30,000. The recent addition of a hybrid variant makes it even more compelling. However, we have some bad news to report today. The automaker …

Following the arrival of new CEO Koji Sato earlier this year, Toyota said it would now adopt an EV-first mindset, with plans to build 1.5 million battery-powered vehicles annually by 2026—a huge step up considering it sold fewer than 25,000 globally last year. However, the world’s largest automaker is warning …

Product lifecycles are always very long at Toyota. And when the brand unveils a replacement, it’s always a process! And after teasing us with its new Tacoma mid-size truck over the past few months, Toyota has finally unveiled it today. On the menu: a complete physical makeover, two engines including …

Undermined by supply chain disruptions, most notably the chip shortage, new light-duty vehicle sales fell 1.6 percent globally in 2022, going from 80.7 million units to 79.4 million units, according to JATO Dynamics data. The continued growth of electric vehicles, especially in China and Europe, was a bright spot. With …

A brand new Toyota Tacoma is coming for 2024, replacing the one that was introduced eight years ago. This fourth generation of the popular Japanese midsize pickup will face stiff competition as the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon have just been redesigned and the Ford Ranger will do the same …

Artificial intelligence is a pretty hot topic right now, and Open AI’s ChatGPT platform is right at the centre of it. Much has been said about its impressive abilities and potential—both good and bad. Spreading misinformation and fake news isn’t what we’d call “intelligent.” How car-savvy is this robot and …

In his first press conference since taking over as Toyota CEO on April 1, Koji Sato said the Japanese automaker fully intends to catch up to competitors in the battery-electric vehicle segment. It now plans to build 1.5 million BEVs annually by 2026, a huge step up considering it sold …

The debut of the next-generation 2024 Toyota Tacoma is right around the corner. The automaker could have chosen to host the event at the New York Auto Show this week, but instead it settled for another teaser. A single line accompanied by the picture you see here confirms a very …