Toyota goes big on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with cheaper, mass-market options
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are the future for Toyota. The Japanese automaker is reiterating its commitment to its FCVs by designing cheaper, mass-market passenger cars and SUVs, with goals of bringing the technology into buses and trucks as well. The next generation of its Mirai hydrogen FCV could be coming soon
2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition plays catch-up to its Subaru sibling
The 2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition adds performance upgrades and a little exclusivity, similar to what Subaru has already done with the tS version of the 86's BRZ sibling. But the Toyota doesn't get an increase in power. Is that enough to make the TRD a truly special edition?
Massive data breach exposes trade secrets from Tesla, Toyota, and others
Security researcher Chris Vickery found about 47,000 sensitive files posted on a backup server by a Canadian company that specializes in automation. The 157-gigabyte batch included sensitive documents that details how major companies like Ford, Tesla, and Volkswagen build cars. The information has been taken down.
Lexus F performance models could go hybrid electric
Lexus' performance "F" brand is considering a move to hybridized gas-electric powertrains for its future models as the company seeks to better position itself as a true rival to the top automakers from Germany, both from a performance aspect, and in motorsports.
Toyota picks Hawaii for its first app-controlled ridesharing effort
Toyota has chosen Hawaii for its first ridesharing effort. Similar to the likes of Zipcar and Car2go, the new service offers customers 50 vehicles at 25 stations across Honolulu. An app helps you manage rentals and operate the car, with rates starting at $10 an hour or $80 per day.
In a smoke-choked port, riding along in Toyota’s hydrogen-powered semi
Elon Musk promised the world an electric Tesla semi, but Toyota already has one – and it works. We rode along in the Project Portal semi for a day of hauling freight around the smoggy, congested LA-Long Beach Port Complex, while puffing water vapor.
Toyota will use racing tech to build a road-going hypercar
Who said all Toyotas are boring? The Japanese automaker will build a hypercar based on the GR Super Sport concept, using powertrain components lifted from the 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning TS050 Hybrid race car. The road-going hypercar may even race at Le Mans eventually.
Hellcat-powered Toyota Prius hot rod is what happens when worlds collide
While the Toyota Prius isn't exactly sought-after by enthusiasts, American Racing Headers is here with a Hellcat engine to change that. The V8 engine has been tuned to make 1,000 horsepower and dropped on a custom-fabricated tubular frame. The PriuSRT8 runs the quarter mile in 9.3 seconds.
Toyota wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans after years of near misses
Toyota has come close to winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, arguably the world's most prestigious race, numerous times. But the Japanese automaker has never been able to finish the job. That changed this year, with Toyota taking an emotional 1-2 finish at the legendary French race.
Top car trends of CES 2018
CES 2018 presented a host of significant advancements in automotive tech. Here are a few that stood out from the crowd.
Subaru will launch its first plug-in hybrid with a little help from Toyota
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid will be the Japanese automaker's first production plug-in hybrid model. It will also be the second Subaru developed in collaboration with Toyota, which will supply the new model's hybrid system. Will it be more successful than the last Crosstrek Hybrid?
Toyota research arm to construct new test track for automated vehicles
Tests deemed too dangerous for self-driving vehicles to perform on public roadways will now be relegated to a new facility, courtesy of TRI. The carmaker's research arm has announced the construction of a new closed-course test facility that will help Toyota continue to develop its autonomous car technology.
2018 Toyota owners are tuning out the automaker’s Entune 3.0 App Suite
Toyota owners are complaining of numerous problems with the automaker's Entune App Suite infotainment system, particularly the latest Entune 3.0 system installed in new versions of the best-selling Toyota Camry midsize sedan. Owners claim the Entune system is slow to load and unreliable.
Toyota and Subaru are developing a second-generation 86 sports coupe
Word is just in from The Japan Times that Toyota and Subaru are rebooting the beloved 86 sports coupe for a second generation. The two companies reportedly just commenced development for the next-gen model with plans to launch the car by 2021.
Toyota halts autonomous car tests on public roads following Uber crash
Toyota has suspended public tests of its autonomous cars, citing the emotional toll Sunday's fatal Uber accident may have had on its own test drivers.
Selfless move? Uber may be selling its self-driving technology to Toyota
Uber is in the process of negotiating a deal with Toyota in order to install a self-driving system in one of the company's minivans.
Toyota dedicates a new research company to autonomous tech
Meet Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development, a brand new company which will focus on advancing the development of self-driving technology.
Toyota and Hyundai announce massive, separate recalls of trucks, SUVs
Toyota announced a recall of 65,000 brand-new Sequoia and Tundra vehicles this week, while Hyundai separately announced the recall of roughly 43,900 Santa Fe vehicles.
Toyota’s 2019 TRD Pro models are a triple threat of off-road capability
Three 2019 Toyota TRD Pro models debuted at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show, and will go on sale later this year.
2018 Toyota 4Runner: Release date, prices, features, and specs
Despite its unique-for-the-brand lack of driver assist tech, the reliable and sturdy 2018 Toyota 4Runner continues its true-SUV appeal.
2018 Toyota Camry: Everything you need to know
The 2018 Toyota Camry is the first year of the eighth-generation of Camrys, with new exteriors, engines and transmissions, and loads of tech.
2018 Toyota RAV4: Release date, price, specs, and features
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 models launched during the model's strongest sales year yet. The biggest change for 2018 is the new Adventure trim.
How a teenager made his own electric car from a junked Toyota Celica
After watching his older brother ask their parents for gas money, Adam Lansing hatched a plan to build his own electric car.
Toyota’s Tacoma TRD Pro off-roader is back, and ready to climb every mountain
The 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro marks the return of the most off-road-focused Tacoma model after a brief hiatus.
2019 Toyota Avalon ditches humdrum design for something more dramatic
The 2019 Toyota Avalon ditches its humdrum design for something more dramatic at the 2018 North American International Auto Show.
Toyota Platform 3.0 self-driving car prototype has better vision, sleeker looks
Toyota will bring its latest-generation prototype autonomous car to CES 2018. It features better sensors than predecessor cars.
2018 Toyota Tundra: Release date, prices, specs, and features
Renowned for reliability and longevity, the 2018 Toyota Tundra drops the regular cab and adds a TRD Sport Package for the SR5 trim.
This Toyota Corolla iM drift car is a 1,000-hp Frankenstein’s monster
A Toyota Corolla iM hatchback was turned into a 1,000-horsepower drift car for the 2017 Formula Drift season.
After a crushing defeat last year, will 2017 finally be Toyota’s year at Le Mans?
The 2017 Toyota TS050 Hybrid aims to give Toyota its first Le Mans victory after a heartbreaking defeat last year.
Toyota’s uBox is the all-electric vehicle your kids may drive someday
Toyota has teamed up with students at Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research to create the uBox concept.
Toyota’s ‘Project Portal’ brings a hydrogen-powered big rig to L.A.
Toyota is launching "Project Portal," a testing program for a prototype hydrogen fuel-cell truck at the Port of Los Angeles.
24 Hours of Le Mans again proves to be one of the toughest tests in racing
The 24 Hours of Le Mans proved especially brutal this year. Once again, Porsche came out on top, scoring its 19th win at the legendary race.
See what it’s like to go flat out at the Le Mans circuit
Le Mans is one of the most grueling challenges in racing. See what it's like to lap Le Mans' Circuit de la Sartre at a blistering pace.
Are two factory body kits the first step toward a hot-rodded Toyota C-HR?
Recent rumors indicate the Toyota C-HR will spawn a performance-oriented model inspired by the race-prepped, track-only model.