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The Japanese automaker has become a master in the art of massive recalls! This time, it is the ultra-popular Toyota Prius which is the subject of a new recall. The affected models were produced between the years 2009 and 2014. Apparently, it has to do with a potentially malfunctioning inverter …

Update February 10, 2014 Autoguide.com is reporting that Toyota has now confirmed that the FT-1 will, in fact, become the next Supra as expected. Unfortunately there are still no details as to what the final production version will yield in terms of performance but expect it to be a competitor …

The Toyota Camry Hybrid SE Limited Edition will arrive in North America this month. It’s basically a Camry XLE hybrid receiving the bodywork of the more attractive Camry SE, to which they’ve added alloy wheels and 17-inch low-profile tires. Inside, there are sportier seats, a leather steering wheel and silver …

At a conference held at Automotive World Toyota came to talk about the fourth generation of the world's best-selling hybrid car. They signified that the next Prius will sport a more attractive shape and a more efficient hybrid technology. Hideki Lka, general manager for battery research, has confirmed that the …

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating complaints about the brake system used by the Toyota Camry hybrid, which could be faulty. The investigation covers about 30,000 vehicles from 2007 and 2008. The agency says 59 complaints related to a defect with assisted braking and adds that the …

Once again, the Japanese automaker has sold more vehicles in 2013 than its main rivals General Motors and Volkswagen. Toyota sold 9.98 million vehicles worldwide in 2013, up 2% compared to the previous year. Ever increasing sales should allow it to exceed 10 million units in 2014. With the exception …

Just nine months after delivering its 5 millionth hybrid vehicle, Toyota announced it has already sold more than 6 million hybrid vehicles. Recall that the first Toyota Prius hybrid was first released back in 1997. The Prius is thier best-selling hybrid car in the world, having surpassed 3 million units …

Ontario firm Desrosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. announced that for 2013, Toyota and BMW share the overall sales per dealer lead across Canada. In fact, the Japanese automaker takes the lead with 706 units with 705 deliveries per dealer for the Bavarian manufacturer. For Toyota it is a significant drop because …

The compact crossover niche will be making way for a host of new models, including some which are considered luxury vehicles. The current list in the North American market is short and includes the Buick Encore, Chevrolet Trax, Kia Soul, Nissan Juke, Suzuki SX4 and the Toyota Matrix. Ford, Honda …

Consumer Reports has dropped the Toyota Camry from vehicles receiving a recommended rating. The move is shocking because of Toyota’s track record of rock-solid reliability however reliability is only one factor Consumer Reports uses to determine its rankings. While Toyota/Lexus remain the most reliable brand, poor crash testing performance is …