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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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Why The Toyota 22R-E Cast-Iron Block Made The Pickup And 4Runner Unkillable
The Toyota Hilux, introduced in 1968, earned its reputation through simple engineering, conservative power output, and overbuilt drivetrains. By the 1990s, Toyota's reputation for building indestructible trucks had been cemented and extended to its 4Runner. The cast-iron 22R-E engine, a…
After Toyota, Volkswagen Also Thinks It Has Too Many Models
Volkswagen Group is doubling down on its cost-cutting crusade with a sweeping plan to slash complexity across its sprawling model lineup. The German automotive giant is targeting fewer models and variants, prioritizing high-volume products that sell best rather than maintaining…
Stellantis Sets Sights on Ram Overtaking Jeep in Sales by 2030
Stellantis is plotting a bold strategy to shift its North American sales leadership from Jeep to Ram by the end of the decade. The automaker’s plan, outlined in Automotive News, projects Ram’s annual sales to surge to 825,000 units by…
These Are the Worst Car Castings in Movies and TV
Car cameos in movies and TV are often treated as throwaway props, but when directors and set designers get it wrong, the results can jolt viewers out of the story. From anachronistic rides in period pieces to implausible rides for…
At $12,500, Is This 2003 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Everything You Could Want?
A 2003 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 with 185,000 miles is up for grabs on Craigslist for $12,500. The extended-cab Tacoma wears Impulse Red Pearl paint, though the clear coat is failing in spots. Under the hood, it’s powered by Toyota’s 2.7-liter…
Hero Alligator Attacks Fleeing DWI Suspect, Slowing Him Down For The Arrest
In a bizarre incident, an alligator assisted police in apprehending a man who fled a traffic stop in Louisiana. The suspect, Victor Rivas, was driving a Toyota Supra recklessly on Interstate 10 and crashed into the concrete barrier, causing a…
EV Registrations Rebound After Months of Decline Despite Tax Credit Loss
Electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the U.S. dropped 9.8% year-over-year in April 2026, marking the smallest decline so far this year and signaling a potential market rebound. The total number of new EV registrations reached 89,147 units, according to S&P…
Toyota’s New CEO Doubles Down on Cost-Cutting to Regain Japan’s Top Spot
Toyota’s new CEO, Kenta Kon, has taken the helm with a blunt mandate: slash waste and inefficiency to reclaim the automaker’s crown as Japan’s most valuable company. Shareholders approved Kon’s nomination at Toyota’s annual meeting on June 17, 2026, two…
Tiny, Adorable Telo MT1 Electric Pickup Truck Edges Closer to Production with Tier 1 Partnership
Electric minitruck startup Telo Trucks has taken a major step toward production with a new Tier 1 partnership that could silence critics who dismissed the tiny MT1 as a novelty. The MT1 promises the cargo bed of a Toyota Tacoma…
Why Your CarMax Online Offer Might Not Match the In-Store Final Price
CarMax’s online car-selling tool offers a quick, no-pressure way to get an instant trade-in estimate, but the final number you walk away with at the dealership can differ—sometimes significantly. The company’s online valuation is valid for just seven days and…