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A popular Toyota if there ever was one, the RAV4 has undergone a major makeover for 2013. Some may see a resemblance with the previous generation Honda MDX, particularly with the headlights. And that’s not a criticism, since I find the result much nicer at Toyota. The tail end is …

At last! After making us wait for months, Toyota has finally come out with its plug-in hybrid. Some of you may recall that last year I tested the prototype of this hybrid model, whose battery can be recharged by simply plugging into an electrical outlet. The experience won me over, …

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 …

Few hybrid vehicles have found as much success and acceptance as the Toyota Prius. When an automobile strikes a chord with a group of customers, it's only natural to want to use it as the launch pad for a number of additional, complementary vehicles that will hopefully expand the family …

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 …

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 …

I must admit that the Toyota Tundra pick-up never really excited me. Not to say that it isn’t a quality vehicle or that its engines lack power. Rather, I just didn’t like the fact that its designers made it bigger than the competition for the sole purpose of getting ahead …

Toyota swears by its hybrids. Having broken new ground with the first Prius more than 10 years ago, the automaker is now adding more hybrid models to its line-up. We recently witnessed the unveiling of the V, which is a bigger version of the original Prius – some may even …

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 …

I know a lot of people with 4Runners. As a young man, with young man friends, the 4Runner's combination of practicality and capability makes them perfect for silly pursuits like fishing, shooting, and camping, and their larger interiors and fixed roofs can be a real boon in the wet Pacific …