Toyota's Chief Scientist on Hydrogen vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries & Why We Need Both
Dec 13, 2023
Instead of Thinking “Either/Or,” We Should be Thinking “Yes, And…”Nearly 150 years ago, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse fought a battle for the supremacy of Direct Current (DC) vs. Alternating Current (AC) known as the War of the Currents.Not only was the War of the Currents full of false accusations an ... Continue reading
2023 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer
Dec 13, 2023
This fourth generation Highlander continues to be a popular three-row seat SUV for full family needs and road trips. It has added a new engine and some new tech to its roominess, safety systems, and reliability. It's 18 gallon tank and 29 mpg on the freeways yields a healthy 393 mile range, along with a 5,000 lb. towin ... Continue reading
2023 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Platinum Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Dec 12, 2023
With more than 3 tons of curb weight, 208 inches of length, and 80 inches of width, the latest Sequoia presents some unique management issues around town. ... Continue reading
2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition – Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Dec 11, 2023
A stunning endorsement for hybrid engineering ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2023
COLCHESTER, CT — Range anxiety—the fear that an electric vehicle (EV) couldn’t go enough miles on a charge—is a key factor that’s deterring Americans from going all-electric, according to 54 percent of adults in a 2022 national-representative survey by Consumer Reports (CR), the nonprofit research, testing, a ... Continue reading
Toyota Chairman Says People Are Finally Seeing the Reality About EVs
Dec 7, 2023
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda, asked about electric-vehicle challenges including a recent lull in U.S. demand, said the industry was coming to recognize that there isn’t a single answer to reducing carbon emissions. “People are finally seeing reality,” Toyoda said Wednesday, speaking in his capacity as the he ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2023
Reports indicate that not a single electric vehicle charging station has been constructed with the $7.5 billion in federal investment available through the Federal Highway Administration’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, threatening the Biden administration’s goal to build 500,000 EV charg ... Continue reading
2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid - Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 6, 2023
2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid Reborn By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel; Toyota, like other automakers around the world, has committed to reduce carbon emissions as much as possible and as soon as possible. Toyota has committed that all of its products will be carbon neutral by 2050. ... Continue reading
Nov 28, 2023
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 28, 2023 -- Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has received approval for its first U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program, serving as an intermediary in partnership with Toyota & Subaru of Ann Arbor. ... Continue reading
NHTSA OFFICIAL RECALL SUMMARY NOVEMBER 19-25 2023
Nov 27, 2023
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
Nov 25, 2023
Reimagined Sedan with Bold Styling, Premium Comfort and Elevated Ride Height Three Grades, XLE, Limited and Platinum, All with Standard AWD Hybrid Powertrain Standard with Choice of First-Ever Hybrid MAX or Toyota Hybrid System Hybrid MAX combines a 2.4-L Turbo Hybrid Engine with Rear eAxle for 340 HP and 400 lb-ft. of ... Continue reading
2025 Toyota Camry and 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Revealed At 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
Nov 17, 2023
LOS ANGELES (Nov. 16, 2023) – Toyota sets the stage at the Los Angeles Auto Show with two legendary nameplates making their North American auto show debut, the first-ever 2025 Toyota Crown Signia crossover SUV and ninth-generation 2025 Toyota Camry. ... Continue reading
CoPilot Digital Car Shopping Service Adds AI-Assisted App
Nov 17, 2023
CHICAGO--CoPilot, the leading consumer-focused car shopping app, has launched the car market’s first-ever comprehensive AI-assisted car shopping experience. Through CoPilot’s app, consumers can now search for and receive AI-curated, ranked recommendations with detailed analysis on which vehicle is the best fit for ... Continue reading
VINCENTRIC BEST CPO VALUE IN AMERICA AWARDS
Nov 16, 2023
The 11th annual Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Value in America™ Awards were announced today, with Ford claiming more awards than any other brand. Ford earned six model-level awards and two brand-level awards, including a fourth time win for Best CPO Value Truck Brand, and an outstanding eighth win in a ro ... Continue reading
North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ Reveals Finalists for 2024 Awards
Nov 16, 2023
LOS ANGELES, November 16, 2023 – Only one more round of votes now stands between nine vehicles and one of the most coveted honors in the automotive industry. Three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles were named finalists for the 2024 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards ... Continue reading
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