Toyota has recalled approximately 4,200 2023 and 2024 Camry and Camry hybrid sedans due to improper welding on the rear seats, which could cause damage in an accident. All of the recalled vehicles have rear seats that can be folded down in a 60:40 split. The company has told federal motor vehicle safety authorities that its suppliers may not have Read More
Demand for three-row, medium-sized hybrid SUVs, both conventional hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), continues to grow. These SUVs can be expensive, so saving a little money on gas can lower your monthly car payment. Finding a new car to take home is difficult enough, but when you add in factors like what type of hybrid to buy, you can: Source: Read More
For decades, automakers disrupted the market with price hikes and premiumization. Now they are paying the price in dire amounts. Written by Wolf Richter of Wolf Street. Total new vehicles delivered to U.S. retail customers and fleets (mostly rental vehicles) in 2023 increased 12.4% year over year. Source: wolfstreet.com
The third-generation Toyota pickup was the first to offer four-wheel drive from the factory and helped popularize small off-road pickups. The factory graphics seen here are an early version of Toyota’s famous striped racing livery that would later be seen on Ivan Stewart’s truck. Very pretty, but not completely original. This truck looks showroom fresh, but it really isn’t… Source: Read More
American automakers know how to make pickup trucks that Americans love. But as the rest of the world buys more cars, it’s becoming a less impressive skill. The list of the top 10 best-selling cars on the planet shows how Toyota has earned its place as the world’s most successful car manufacturer. JATO Dynamics Data Analyst -… Source: www.kbb.com
Toyota will recall approximately 381,000 2022 and 2023 model year Tacoma pickup trucks due to a possible problem with the rear axle. “Weld debris left on the end of the rear axle assembly during manufacturing can cause certain retaining nuts to loosen over time and eventually fall off,” Toyota said in a press release. Source: Kelley Blue Book
Advantages: FWD and good cost performance. A relatively traditional small SUV. Plenty of cargo space for the segment. Ground clearance is high for an EV Cons: Substandard cruising range with AWD. Charging is slower than some rivals. Interior trim that shines in your eyes.Styling that hides the eyes The 2024 Toyota bZ4X represents Toyota’s first mass-market vehicle’s second year on Read More
A used Toyota Mirai may be the best used car deal. However, due to the high cost of hydrogen and unstable infrastructure, I made the decision. in 3:41pm ET When I mentioned what I was considering to Mike, a Toyota Mirai driver I bumped into at a hydrogen fuel pump in Oakland, California… Source: insideevs.com
When I happened to meet Toyota Mirai driver Mike at a hydrogen fuel pump in Oakland, California, and told him I was considering buying a quirky zero-emission vehicle like his, the first three words that came out of his mouth were: That’s what the letters told me. All I needed to know was what not to do. It was deflated… Read More
This week, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its first list of: 2024 Top Safety Pick Award Winner. For 2024, the IIHS has made it more difficult for vehicles to earn a Top Safety Pick (TSP) or Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+) award. Despite the more stringent requirements, 71 models qualified for the award, led by Hyundai Motor Group. Read More