Toyota Motor Corporation—you might have heard of them. They’re the largest automotive manufacturing company in the world (by volume), and they didn’t get that way overnight. It took decades of hard work from shrewd and passionate people. It took innovating a system of production that has since become the elite model for lean manufacturing around […]
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How Toyota Keeps up With the Times: Electrifying Vehicles
Like most industries, the automotive industry is evolving, and electrified vehicles have become an integral part of the conversation. Automakers are increasingly pushing for greater efficiency, lower emissions, longer ranges from battery power, and a clear environmental plan that pushes the industry towards more sustainable practices. Toyota is one such automaker, focusing on producing a […]
Five Radical Generations of the Toyota RAV4
Sometimes, an automaker designs a car that proves to be popular for a few years, sells well on the market, and becomes profitable for the manufacturer. Rarely does a model become an icon, continually standing out among its competitors, year after year. These are the ones folks look back at wistfully while collectors bid up […]
Toyota’s All-Time Best SUVs
When you think of Toyota, practical cars like the Corolla or hybrids like the Prius are likely going to be the first things to come to mind. They’ve made a name for themselves crafting reliable, efficient vehicles that tend to come in a smaller package. Here in the United States, we favor larger vehicles. Pickups […]
How the Toyota RAV4 Maintains Its Value
As a brand, Toyota is known for its lineup of vehicles that can hold their value better than many of its close competitors. Perhaps, it’s the quality of their vehicles, the likelihood that if you do what’s required to maintain your car, there’s a good chance you can push the odometer well into the hundreds […]
The Legacy of Shoichiro Toyota
On February 14, Shoichiro Toyoda passed away at age 97. As a prominent member of the Toyota family, Shoichiro Toyoda was instrumental in transforming the Toyota Motor Corporation into the automotive titan it is today. During his ten years as President and seven years as Chairman, he spearheaded initiatives from the creation of the Lexus […]
Is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Feature-Rich Enough to Stay Atop the Midsize Sales Charts?
The Toyota Tacoma has been the best-selling midsize pickup truck for years. With decades of awards and consistent sales in its segment, Toyota has avoided doing anything drastic with the truck and instead has focused on incrementally updating the truck over each generation. But are the 2023 Toyota Tacoma updates enough to maintain its position […]
Bridging the Gap: The Toyota Prius
When the Toyota Prius first appeared in North America, it became inextricably linked with the future. The year 2000 saw many changes across a variety of industries, including the automotive industry. Care for the environment became an important topic, and people were looking for alternatives to only gas or only diesel-fueled vehicles. Toyota was the […]
Interesting Innovations in the History of the Toyota RAV4
If you’re looking at used SUVs for sale, you’re almost certainly going to come across the Toyota RAV4. A versatile compact crossover, the model has been around for decades, and according to the Kelley Blue Book, it was the fourth best selling vehicle in 2021. In fact, it was the #1 bestseller for cars and […]
A Toyota Retrospective: How the Camry Has Stood the Test of Time
There aren’t many models that have lasted for four decades without being pulled from the market, especially when it comes to the shrinking sedan segment. This makes the Toyota Camry a rare breed. It is one of the few sedan nameplates still on the market that continues to dominate the sales charts and shows no […]
The Most Exciting New Cars of 2022
While each year brings a fresh set of car, truck, and SUV models, there are always a few standouts. Whether it comes down to style, performance, tech features, or just pure novelty, some models simply know how to separate themselves from the pack. Higher-end performance sedans and good old-fashioned sports cars dominate our list of […]
The 2023 Highlander Hybrid Offers a Great Entry-Level Hybrid SUV
One of the biggest news stories this year has been rising gas prices. It is all part of the unfortunate cycle of inflation this nation is currently experiencing. As a result, commuters and other frequent drivers are trying to find ways to save money by using less gas. If you look for a “Toyota Highlander […]
Three Great Certified Pre-Owned Toyotas
With skyrocketing vehicle prices and inflation, there has never been a better time to consider the benefits of a Certified Pre-Owned Toyota. Toyota has a wealth of excellent vehicles, in every category, from sedans to SUVs, to workhorse pickup trucks. Recent-year models from leases are often returned at the end of the lease term or […]
The 2023 Toyota 4Runner Is Here to Get Its Groove Back
It’s hard to believe the Toyota 4Runner is already 40 years old. The firstborn child of the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Toyota Hilux, the 4Runner has royal oil in its lines. Yet, in recent years the 4Runner has stayed somewhat in the background among off-road capable SUVs even as sales have exploded. But why? […]
How the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Takes the Lead Over the 2022 Honda CR-V
You’re looking for a compact SUV that doesn’t require you to sacrifice size or agility for performance or efficiency. You want the best of both worlds and deserve it; at least, that’s what Toyota thinks. Never having to settle for less is the foundation on which the best-selling RAV4 is built, but appreciating that requires […]
Toyota’s Special Edition Vehicles Coming Out in 2023
Picture this: you’re walking through the lot of a Toyota dealer, looking at rows of brand new vehicles eagerly glimmering back at you. Lines of identical cars seem to stretch on forever, and you’re getting dizzy looking at the repetitive succession. But wait! There’s a pinstripe there! And over there! Smoked headlights! Special edition vehicles […]
The Toyota RAV4––Did You Know?
If you’re a Toyota driver, then you know there’s nothing better than having the reassurance of one of the best names in the business riding with you every time you get behind the wheel. Toyota has a long, exciting history of building some of the most popular cars on the market. So when Toyota introduced […]
All About the Details: The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
In 2021, Toyota debuted the Corolla Cross as a way to expand on one of its best-selling, award-winning models. People love crossover vehicles and SUVs, so Toyota jumped on the proverbial bandwagon and launched a legend. For 2023, Toyota is releasing the first-ever Corolla Cross Hybrid. It’s a perfect concoction of performance, efficiency, and an […]
Power, Comfort, and Tech: Nissan’s Triple Crown Advantage
In a society where bigger is always deemed better, midsize sedans easily get lost in the shuffle and are often overshadowed by larger crossovers and SUVs. However, the demand for versatile midsize sedans is still prominent, forcing automakers like Nissan to find new ways to improve sedans like the Altima and gain a lead ahead […]
Volkswagen Tiguan vs Toyota RAV4 – 2022 Showdown
What’s better? When you look at the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2022 Toyota RAV4, both SUVs look like ideal commuter vehicles. But you can only get one, and you need your vehicle to last without compromising comfort while remaining flexible enough to fit into your life. While these sporty compact SUVs from Volkswagen and Toyota […]