It’s common sense: a sunshade in your windshield should block heat, just like blinds in a home. But how much cooler can it really make your car? A 1988 study by the University of Central Florida’s Solar Energy Center tested…
Toyota’s reputation for precision manufacturing isn’t just talk—it’s built on rigorous, hands-on training drills that prospective plant workers must master before stepping onto the factory floor. Among the most viral of these is the “Rope Twist” challenge, a deceptively simple…
Japan’s JDM engine legacy isn’t just about the Toyota 2JZ-GTE, Nissan RB26DETT, or Honda K24. While those legends dominate the conversation, the Land of the Rising Sun built countless other powerplants that flew under the radar—engines that delivered surprising performance…
TOM’s, a renowned Japanese tuning and motorsports company, has helped develop a lightweight helmet called Protect Light to keep people safe from bear encounters. The helmet is aimed at farmers, walkers, and anyone uneasy about Japan’s growing number of bear…
A team of University of California San Diego researchers has discovered a vulnerability in the KARR Security System, an aftermarket anti-theft device used in over two million vehicles. The device, which provides features such as remote lock/unlock, engine immobilization, and…
Amnon Shashua, co-founder and CEO of Mobileye Global Inc., announced on July 23, 2026, that he will step down from his CEO role once a successor is appointed. Shashua, who co-founded Mobileye in 1999, led the company through a landmark…
Students from Huntsville City Schools visited Toyota Alabama, where they gained exposure to a working production floor and saw machines in motion, teams collaborating, and innovation happening in real time. This experience was part of the INDTECH program, a Toyota…
Ford has maintained its status as a top global automaker despite recent challenges, particularly in China where competition has intensified. According to automotive analyst Felipe Munoz, Ford secured the sixth position in global market share for Q1 2026, capturing 4.42%…
The Breakdown Toyota beat out Ford for the most unique visitors in April 2026. Toyota had 9.2 million to Ford’s 9.0 million. Hyundai and Kia beat out General Motors by nearly 1.0 million. Love it or hate it, the internet…
The BMW Group, Toyota Motor Europe, Bosch, and Repsol have launched a six-month pilot project in Spain to demonstrate the real-world potential of vehicles running exclusively on 100% renewable gasoline. The pilot will deploy a fleet of around 20 Toyota…