Tariffs have been all over the news recently. As part of efforts toward a larger trade deal, the U.S. and U.K. reached a tentative agreement establishing tariff rates on imported British vehicles. To summarize, the first 100,000 vehicles imported from the U.K. to the U.S. each year, regardless of automaker, will be taxed at a […]
Category: Toyota
How the 2025 Corolla Hybrid Reigns as America’s Most Affordable Hybrid
As the automotive world keeps moving towards an all-electric future, affordability remains the elephant in the room. The downside of all the recent innovations is that many consumers still feel priced out of the green transition. Hybrids, that vital middle ground between internal combustion and fully electric cars, are becoming a must-have for budget-conscious drivers […]
Toyota’s CPO Program Explained
Everyone knows that Toyotas last well beyond other models on the road. My own Corolla was stranded under a tree once after a hurricane, and it still purred like a kitten when I started it back up. Nonetheless, anyone interested in a used vehicle may be apprehensive about quality. This also applies to Toyotas, even […]
Is the 2025 Tacoma SR5 the New Standard for Midsize Pickups?
It’s tough to pick a favorite trim of the latest Toyota Tacoma for sale. Each offers its advantages, whether you’re in the market for a value-packed trim in the SR, the Tacoma’s ready-built off-roaders in the TRD PreRunner and TRD Off-Road, a swift experience behind the wheel of TRD Sport, or the sort of luxury […]
Questions to Ask Yourself When Shopping for a Used Toyota Tundra
Buying a used truck can be a great choice for many people regardless of make and model, and the legendarily reliable Toyota Tundra is no exception. Nearly three million Tundra’s have been sold in the US as of this writing, and a typical Tundra can easily go 250,000 miles with proper maintenance—multiple Tundras have famously […]
Did Toyota’s Camry Hybrid-Only Bet Pay Off?
For the 2025 Camry, Toyota made the somewhat controversial decision to make every new Camry a hybrid. Many experts had concerns about what this would do to Camry sales. After all, while hybrid cars have grown more popular over the years—they currently account for around 10% of sales—they are far from the dominant engine type […]
Sleek, Stylish, & Sophisticated: The 2025 Toyota Corolla Helps Us Relive the Past
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but America is experiencing a wave of nostalgia. Toys from the 1980s are being reintroduced to stores, fashion and music are incorporating touches of the Decade of Decadence, and we’re also seeing a nod to the 1980s in the automotive industry. The 2025 Toyota Corolla is one of the […]
The State of Solid-State Batteries for EVs
It wasn’t long ago that solid-state batteries were the hottest new EV technology, promising longer ranges, faster charge times, and other benefits versus lithium-ion. However, despite extensive ongoing investments from automakers, optimism has cooled as the tech’s potential seemingly remains far from reality. As Julia Poliscanova of Transport & Environment told CNBC in October 2024, […]
The 2025 Prius Plug-In: Is It the Smartest Buy in the Current Sedan Market?
Toyota made history in the late 1990s when it debuted the Prius in Japan, introducing the world to the first mass-produced hybrid. By the new millennium, Toyota dealers across the United States welcomed the Prius to their lots and officially introduced us to a new era of hybrid performance. Today, the 2025 Prius Plug-In continues […]
The Most Influential Autos of 2024
Many all-new and redesigned vehicles have hit the market over the 2024 model year, but the vast majority of them have done little to move the automotive world forward. While options like the Buick Envista and Toyota Grand Highlander are certainly proving to be sales successes, they simply capitalize on a proven formula rather than […]
Toyota’s Prius and RAV4 Lose “Prime” Tag, Still Lead the PHEV Market
A good rebrand can dramatically alter the fate of a company or product. Would Google or Amazon have enjoyed the same success if they had been saddled with their original “BackRub” or “Cadabra” monikers? Would Pepsi ever have taken off as “Brad’s Drink”? It’s hard to say, but one thing is for sure: clarity is […]
Why the 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition Is a Big Deal
A few months ago, longtime Toyota 86/GR86 enthusiasts got the news they hoped for: The Hakone Edition, which had previously been seen on the 2020 Toyota 86—the final year of the first generation—was making a return. With the Toyota 86 having since been upgraded to the Toyota GR86 under the Gazoo Racing banner, fans were […]
How the Toyota Corolla Saved America During the Gas Crisis of the 1970s
If there’s one thing consumers are always wary of, it’s the never-ending fluctuation of gas prices. Pulling up to the pump only to see that the gallon cost has increased by a few cents is enough to cause aggravation. Now, imagine going for your weekly fill-up, only to see that no gas was available or […]
Five Rideshare-Ready Models to Jumpstart Your Career
The sharing economy has revolutionized everything from food delivery and personal transportation to vacation rentals, camping, and retail. Simply download an app to your smartphone and you could start picking up a little extra work on the weekends or even launch an entirely new career. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft allow drivers to turn […]
How the Asian Market Turned the Minivan Into a New Type of Luxury Vehicle
Once a staple of ’80s and ’90s soccer mom culture, minivans have faced a precipitous decline over the last few decades, with only four models currently on offer: the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Kia Carnival, and Chrysler Pacifica. These roomy family vehicles have been steadily replaced by a new generation of crossover SUVs that provide […]
Toyota Has Revolutionized a Legend With the 2025 Camry
When you’ve been as successful as the Toyota Camry, it’s easy to take a few chances. As America’s best-selling sedan for 22 years in a row, the Camry could simply phone it in, stick to its successful formula, and watch the orders roll in. Toyota has taken a decidedly different approach, boldly reinventing the midsize […]
How Efficient is the 2025 Toyota Camry?
Toyota is an automaker well known for making hybrids, and that goes beyond just the Prius. These days, you can get just about any type of vehicle as a hybrid from Toyota, from a minivan (Sienna) to a pickup truck (Tacoma or Tundra) to a full-size SUV (Sequoia). With cars, Toyota is taking the next […]
Your Guide to the Infotainment Systems of Full-Size Trucks
For many people, full-size trucks are all about full-size power and performance; they focus on engine sizes, horsepower and torque, and capability in terms of payload and towing capacities. Those are all incredibly important things to consider with a truck since half the reason to own a truck is being able to do those things. […]
Meet the Toyota Venza’s Replacement, the Crown Signia
It’s not easy saying goodbye, but if you’re searching for a Toyota Venza for sale, the 2024 model will be its last. After 15 years on the market, the hybrid compact SUV known as the Venza will make way for its replacement, the Crown Signia. It’s always difficult having to train your replacement, but the […]
The Toyota Tundra Takes Terrific Towing Tech to the Top
As far as I’m concerned, a full-size truck is only as good as its ability to get stuff done—and I mean for both work and play. I know there are plenty of people who like a truck for just getting around town and using it like any other passenger vehicle, but that’s not my style; […]