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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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Toyota Shift to US Sparks Fears for Mexican Car Industry
Toyota's decision to move some Tacoma truck production from Mexico to Texas has sparked fears for the Mexican car industry, as uncertainty over US-Mexico trade policy increases. The US has opted against a long-term renewal of the USMCA trade pact,…
5th-Gen Lexus RX 350: Reliable Luxury SUV with a Few Flaws
Lexus’s fifth-generation RX 350, launched in 2023, rides on the brand’s new GA-K platform, trading its predecessor’s familiar look for a bolder, more rigid design. While the chassis and powertrain updates didn’t transform it into a driver’s car—our 2023 first…
Yugos Once Sold in the Hundreds of Thousands—Now They’ve Nearly Vanished
In 1985, the Yugo GV—an economy car built by Zastava in Yugoslavia and imported by Malcolm Bricklin—hit the U.S. market with a sticker price of just $3,990. Adjusted for inflation, that’s roughly $12,427 today, a bargain that made it the…
Volkswagen faces defining test as CEO pushes for radical cost cuts
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is pushing for a sweeping restructuring plan that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs and shutter four German plants, according to sources familiar with the proposal. The plan, set to be presented to Volkswagen’s supervisory board…
These Are the Cheapest New Cars to Lease in July
Leasing a brand-new car for around $300 per month is suddenly looking more realistic across the U.S., thanks to a fresh wave of sub-$200 monthly deals that keep total costs manageable even after factoring in hefty upfront payments. With long-term…
These Cars Made Our Readers Feel The Most Free When They Sold Them
Car ownership isn’t always a smooth ride. Sometimes, the moment you finally sell a vehicle, you feel an overwhelming sense of relief—like a weight has been lifted. That’s exactly what we asked our readers last week: which cars made them…
Bust-Out Fraud Can Get Anyone With Great Credit A New Car Collection In Less Than Thirty Days, For Now
A massive loophole in the banking system is allowing criminals to commit bust-out fraud, also known as "ghost funding", by taking out multiple car loans and selling the cars, leaving the fake identity or real person with ruined credit. According…
America’s Highest Highways: The Most Extreme Roads You Can Drive
America’s most extreme paved highways aren’t for casual drivers. These five roads climb above 12,000 feet, where thin air, sudden weather shifts, and sheer drops turn every mile into a challenge. Four of the five highest are in Colorado, with…
Which New Non-Hybrid Cars Can Exceed 40 MPG?
In recent years, it's become harder to find new non-hybrid cars that can exceed 40 MPG, but there are still some options available. The Toyota Corolla, with a 169-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission, exceeds the…
New Car Buyers Stretching Loan Terms to Seven Years as Average Payment Hits Record $777
New-vehicle shoppers are increasingly turning to seven-year loans to afford monthly payments that have just hit a record $777, according to Edmunds data for Q2 2026. A staggering 23.9% of buyers who financed a new car last quarter locked in…