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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.
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How Toyota’s RAV4 V6 embarrassed pricier crossovers and SUVs at the drag strip
The Toyota RAV4 V6 is one of the most deceptive sleeper SUVs ever built, quietly outrunning far pricier crossovers from BMW and Porsche in straight-line acceleration while wearing the most suburban disguise imaginable. Under its unassuming skin, the third-generation RAV4…
Average New Car Prices Reach Record High Of $51,974, Yet Sales Remain Strong
The average marketed price of a new car has hit a record high of $51,974, according to data from Automotive News and Catalyst IQ. This represents a $2,421 or 4.9% increase from the same day last year, and $314 higher…
2027 Kia Niro Hybrid Refresh: Better Looks and Tech, But EV and PHEV Axed
Kia’s subcompact Niro crossover is getting a 2027 refresh that sharpens its styling, upgrades its tech, and refines its ride—while dropping both the fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The updated Niro keeps the same hybrid setup: a 1.6-liter four-cylinder…
Here’s How Much a 2021 Honda Accord Has Lost in Value So Far
Honda’s reputation for strong resale value holds true with the 2021 Accord, which has proven remarkably resilient against depreciation. According to Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the base LX trim retains 76% of its original value after five years, far outpacing…
Japan’s L0 Series Maglev Holds the Record for Fastest Passenger Train Ever Built at a Verified 375 mph
Japan’s Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) L0 Series maglev train holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest passenger train ever built, achieving a verified top speed of 375 mph (603 kph) in 2015. However, this record-breaking run was…
You Could Buy A Slate Truck, Or Build Your Own EV Pickup From An Old Toyota
The Slate Truck, starting at $24,950 plus destination fee, is the least expensive new EV on the market. However, its sparse interior and loud cabin have left some unimpressed. Alternatively, YouTuber B_Serious has been working on converting a 1982 Toyota…
Joby Aviation and Toyota Launch Strategic Manufacturing Alliance for Air Mobility
Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation have announced the initial phase of their strategic manufacturing alliance, aiming to realize air mobility for all. The alliance will combine Joby's expertise in electric aviation with Toyota's production systems and operational excellence. The…
Texas overtakes California as America’s top car market by sales and spending
Texas has officially overtaken California as the largest new-vehicle retail market in the U.S., according to a new JD Power report. While California’s share of U.S. light-vehicle sales has slipped from 12.5% in 2019 to 11.4% this year, Texas has…
Here’s how much a 2021 Genesis GV80 has lost in value after five years
Genesis’s first SUV, the 2021 GV80, has defied typical depreciation forecasts after five years on the used market. Industry tools like iSeeCars and CarEdge had projected the GV80 would lose roughly 48.5% to 49.8% of its original sticker price by…
Ranking the 5 fastest production minivans on sale today
Minivans have never been poster children for speed, but today’s crop of family haulers is packing serious muscle. Back in 1984, the original Plymouth Voyager’s top engine option produced just 104 horsepower and hit 94 mph with a 0–60 mph…