IIHS Crash Tests: 20 Small SUVs Tested, Only Mazda CX-5 Earns Good Rating - See Complete Results
Oct 27, 2021
Only one out of 20 small SUVs earns a good rating The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is introducing a new, tougher side crash test to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities. In the first tests of 2020-21 vehicles, only one out of 20 small SUVs, the 2021 Mazda CX-5, earns a good rating. ... Continue reading
2021 Toyota Venza Limited hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Oct 24, 2021
In terms of size and amenities, the newly reconstituted Venza slots into Toyota's crossover lineup between the compact RAV4 and the full size Highlander. While the Venza is new to the US model lineup this year, it has been sold for years under the Harrier nameplate in Japan and Great Britain. ... Continue reading
2021 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4X4 Double Cab Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Oct 22, 2021
To make your life even more complicated, the 2021 Tacoma is available in 33 different configurations, with base prices ranging from $26,150 for a 4 cylinder SR Access Cab to $46,780 for a TRD Pro Double Cab. ... Continue reading
Toyota Makes $3.4 billion Investment In Battery Electrification For US Market
Oct 18, 2021
Investment to bring new American plant, production, jobs with focus on carbon neutrality PLANO, Texas (Oct. 18, 2021) – Toyota announced today that it will invest approximately $3.4 billion (380 billion yen) in automotive batteries in the United States through 2030. ... Continue reading
Oct 17, 2021
Let Them Eat Cake - Where Are All The Diesel-Hybrids? (Originally Published 2/7/2008), What's The Problem Here? We all know the problem and most of us who look for it can see the solution's right here under our collective noses, right here in virtually everyone's home, office, and every venue we work or play in, in fac ... Continue reading
TikTok's Top Motors: Cars and Trucks racking up over 17 million views on TikTok +VIDEO
Oct 14, 2021
New research reveals the most popular car brands on TikTok. TikTok has exploded in popularity over the last couple of years, and according to the comparison and switching service Uswitch.com <https://www.uswitch.com/gas-electricity/>, car videos have become a viewer favourite, racking up billions of views. ... Continue reading
Lexus News: Lexus Reveals LX 600 SUV +VIDEO - See It Here
Oct 13, 2021
The multifaceted LX brings unparalleled capability, luxury and human-centered technology to the Lexus range. The all-new Lexus next-generation interior and exterior design marries superior function with stunning aesthetic. ... Continue reading
2021 Toyota Venza Limited - Review by Mark Fulmer
Oct 13, 2021
The top-of-the-line Limited trim, the Venza Toyota has leather interior accents, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, heated and cooled seats, a heated steering wheel, a fixed glass roof, LED headlights, and a height-adjustable power liftgate. ... Continue reading
More than 100 U.S. lawmakers urge Pelosi to back union EV tax credit
Oct 12, 2021
WASHINGTON, Oct 12 Reuters reported that more than 100 U.S. House lawmakers on Tuesday urged Speaker Nancy Pelosi to keep a $4,500 tax credit incentive for union-built electric vehicles (EV) in a massive spending bill. In a letter seen by Reuters, 107 Democrats urged Pelosi to retain the credit supported by the United ... Continue reading
2021 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 Trail V6 - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO
Oct 12, 2021
It is hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that the 4Runner is almost 40 years old! It doesn't seem like it but it was a long time ago. ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - Weekly Summary October 11, 2021
Oct 11, 2021
The Auto Channel is publishing this official NHTSA Recall Summary because your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
2021 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 TRAIL V6 - Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Oct 11, 2021
Toyota sticks with a tried and true success ... Continue reading
Toyota News: Meet the Teams Representing Toyota in Rebelle Rally, the Ultimate Skills Test
Oct 8, 2021
The Rebelle Rally is a thrilling women’s only, off-road navigational competition spanning 1,400 desert miles through California and Nevada. Kicking off today, October 7, at the Hoover Dam, the rally will test the driving prowess and sheer endurance of teams angling to get across a distant finish line. ... Continue reading
Toyota News: Toyota Mirai Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title with 845 Mile Zero Emission Journey
Oct 8, 2021
LOS ANGELES (October 8, 2021) –The 2021 Toyota Mirai has officially set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest distance by a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle without refueling. The Mirai achieved an unprecedented 845 miles driven on a single, five-minute complete fill of hydrogen during a roundtrip tour ... Continue reading
Oct 7, 2021
While new-vehicle technology is a leading reason why buyers choose one vehicle over another, many new vehicles are equipped with some features that they want no part of, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study,SM released today. This ends up being costly to automakers and buyers alike. ... Continue reading
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