Toyota news, launches, recalls, and hybrid/EV updates covered on MotorHub.
About the brand
Toyota Motor Corporation was founded in 1937 in Japan. The brand is known for durable volume models, hybrid leadership (Prius lineage), and global manufacturing. Lexus is Toyota’s luxury division.
Latest articles
5 Plausible Reasons Why Convertibles Have All But Vanished in the U.S.
The American convertible’s golden age is long gone. In the 1950s and ’60s, drop-top sales routinely topped half a million units annually in the U.S., but today they account for less than 0.6% of all new-car sales. With 16.3 million…
Toyota to Shift Some Tacoma Output to Texas from Mexico
Toyota has announced that it will be moving some of the production of its popular Tacoma midsize truck from a plant in Mexico to San Antonio, Texas, as part of a $3.6 billion investment in the Texas facility. The expansion…
What Does MPG-E Mean and How Is It Calculated?
MPG-E stands for miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent, a metric the EPA uses to compare the energy efficiency of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids against traditional gasoline cars. The agency calculates it by equating one gallon of gasoline…
Which Cars Do You Just Can’t Stand Seeing on the Road?
Automotive enthusiasts know the double-edged sword of car culture: the thrill of spotting a rare gem can be matched only by the frustration of encountering a rolling eyesore. While some cars inspire joy—eliciting frantic nudges to passengers or risky shoulder…
What Mechanics Must Do to Service Sealed Automatic Transmissions
Modern automatic transmissions are increasingly ditching the traditional dipstick in favor of "sealed" units, marketed with "lifetime" automatic transmission fluid (ATF). But here’s the catch: there’s no such thing as a forever fluid. Servicing these sealed gearboxes isn’t a DIY…
What a Low Drag Coefficient Really Means for a Car
Aerodynamics isn’t just about looks—it’s about physics. The drag coefficient (Cd) is the silent efficiency hero under every car’s skin, dictating how much air resistance a vehicle fights as it slices through the atmosphere. A lower Cd means the car’s…
How Much the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Has Lost in Value After 5 Years
Five years after its launch, the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 has shed between 38% and 43.5% of its original value, according to iSeeCars and CarEdge. That steep depreciation makes lightly used examples a tempting alternative to pricier new trucks, especially…
Why You Don’t Want To Use Car Tires On A Trailer
The Department of Transportation regulates trailer tires differently than passenger car tires because they are designed to handle heavier loads and provide sway resistance. Trailer tires are constructed to inflate to higher pressures and flex less, making them better at…
This Is How Our Readers Torture-Test Their Cars
Car enthusiasts don’t just drive—they torture-test their rides. Whether it’s mud-slinging a 2003 Honda CR-V through off-road trails, pushing a ’75 Corolla wagon up a brutal jeep road, or wrestling a Prius up Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway at 11,000 feet,…
I Want Something Bigger Than My Yaris! What Should I Buy?
Ryan’s 2008 Toyota Yaris, won in a radio contest, has served him well but now feels too small and dated. With a $30,000 budget, he’s eyeing a mid-size crossover with modern tech, power, and AWD—ideally seating four comfortably with trunk…