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2025 NACTOY Finalists Revealed

2025 NACTOY Finalists Revealed

Every year, among a crowded field of new and updated models, a few well-designed and well-made vehicles truly stand out as award worthy. To that end, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) awards organization today named three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles to its prest ... Continue reading

EV Motoring Fairy-Tale Reality - Be Worried Be Very Worried

EV Motoring Fairy-Tale Reality - Be Worried Be Very Worried

“We’re Going to Need A Lot of Lithium. . .” (Cue the Jaws theme)Here’s a quote that plenty of product planners who are penciling the future of electric vehicles:“It’s almost impossible, and definitely a race against time The big money that needs to be spent takes time to get approval for and to deploy.”Th ... Continue reading

These are the top car brands causing headaches for American consumers

These are the top car brands causing headaches for American consumers

The cars, trucks, and brands that make Americans the most angry. ... Continue reading

Nutsons Weekly Auto News Wrapup November 3-9, 2024

Nutsons Weekly Auto News Wrapup November 3-9, 2024

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Column Auto Central November 9, 2024;Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's "take" on this past week's ... Continue reading

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Adds Hybrid Nightshade Edition and LE Grade

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Adds Hybrid Nightshade Edition and LE Grade

New Hybrid Nightshade Edition adds a stylish flare to the 2025 Grand Highlander lineup with black exterior accents, black wheels, and JBL® Premium Audio standard New LE Grade brings outstanding value to the 2025 Grand Highlander lineup with standard features like 8-person seating, 3-zone climate control, and 12.3-in. ... Continue reading

Toyota 2024 SEMA Eye Candy - Toyota Land Cruiser Concept

Toyota 2024 SEMA Eye Candy - Toyota Land Cruiser Concept

Toyota Leans into Land Cruiser’s past with an Open-Air Concept Designed for the Ultimate Outdoor Adventure LAS VEGAS (Nov. 1, 2024) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) captivated the automotive world with the debut of the innovative Land Cruiser “ROX,” or “Recreation Open eXperience” concept at the 2024 SEM ... Continue reading

Toyota Exec Changes

Toyota Exec Changes

“Bob has been instrumental in maintaining the world-class reputation of our Purchasing group and continues to ensure our product development and manufacturing operations are set up for success and prepared for the future,” said Chris Nielsen, executive vice president, Product Support and Chief Quality Offic ... Continue reading

Toyota 2024 SEMA Eye Candy - 4Runner TRD Surf Concept

Toyota 2024 SEMA Eye Candy - 4Runner TRD Surf Concept

Toyota proudly introduced the 4Runner TRD Surf Concept, a striking concept vehicle inspired by Southern California’s vibrant surf culture, at the 2024 SEMA Show. ... Continue reading

Explaining Unleaded 88 Gasoline (E15 - 15% Ethanol)

Explaining Unleaded 88 Gasoline (E15 - 15% Ethanol)

Explaining Unleaded 88 Gasoline Turn About is Fair Play as Ethanol Industry Zings the Oil Industry with Brilliant Branding Strategy By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher ... Continue reading

Toyota and espnW Recognize 9th Class of Everyday Heroes at The espnW: Women + Sports Summit, 2024

Toyota and espnW Recognize 9th Class of Everyday Heroes at The espnW: Women + Sports Summit, 2024

PLANO, Texas (Oct. 29, 2024) – Last night at The espnW: Women + Sports Summit in Ojai, CA, presented by Toyota, the ninth class of Toyota Everyday Heroes was announced and honored. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY DETAILED RECALL SUMMARY - October 27, 2024

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY DETAILED RECALL SUMMARY - October 27, 2024

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

The Auto Channel's Andrew Frankl at Best of the Bay 2024

The Auto Channel's Andrew Frankl at Best of the Bay 2024

By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel> Santa Cruz California October 2024; It would be silly to pretend that driving new, exotic cars in Santa Cruz was anything but fun. Educational-of course, exciting-absolutely, requiring maximum concentration-without doubt. ... Continue reading

Stellantis, Toyota and Honda Buck Auto Market Stabilization Trend

Stellantis, Toyota and Honda Buck Auto Market Stabilization Trend

Good morning, Today, Cars.com released its September Industry Insights Report that showcased overall stability through the mark but highlighted the brand specific trends affecting consumers interested in some of the most popular models. The market is seeing a shift as Stellantis is cutting prices while Toyota and Honda ... Continue reading

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Appitizer

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Appitizer

Product Cars & Minivans Camry Corolla Gas Hybrid Hatchback Crown Mirai Prius Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid Sienna Trucks Tacoma Gas Hybrid Tundra Gas Hybrid Crossovers & SUVs 4Runner bZ4X Corolla Cross Gas Hybrid Crown Signia Grand Highlander Highlander Gas Hybrid Land Cruiser RAV4 Gas Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid Sequoia Venza Sport ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Prius Prime Review By Larry Nutson

2024 Toyota Prius Prime Review By Larry Nutson

We all as individuals should strive to reduce our personal carbon footprint, contributing to the mitigation of urban air pollution and the broader fight against climate change. ... Continue reading

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