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Plugless EV: Charge Your Toyota EV As You Drive - Ah So Now Electric Vehicles Make Some Sense

Plugless EV: Charge Your Toyota EV As You Drive - Ah So Now Electric Vehicles Make Some Sense

The agreement follows a successful comprehensive technology evaluation conducted at Electreon’s headquarters in Beit Yanai, Israel in which technical teams from TOYOTA and DENSO participated. ... Continue reading

Enjoy The Drive: Arizona Road Trip Review In A 2023 Toyota RAV4 - By Steve Purdy

Enjoy The Drive: Arizona Road Trip Review In A 2023 Toyota RAV4 - By Steve Purdy

Based on review consensus, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 continues the tradition, with a cargo-friendly interior, an attractive base price, and sensible road manners. The SUV is a pleasant ride, with a roomy and easy-to-live-with interior and plenty of utility. It can handle well and brake efficiently, and comes with numerous d ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Lord help me! When this orange (Toyota calls it Solar Octane) 4Runner was delivered I thought "Who would ever want this color?" Then it grew on me. Now I like it. ... Continue reading

Vehicle Shipping Services: What Are The Factors That Can Influence Shipping Costs in 2023?

Vehicle Shipping Services: What Are The Factors That Can Influence Shipping Costs in 2023?

From carrying your vehicles to dealing with unique shipping requirements, there are several factors involved in the shipment process. These shipping variables play a major role in the cost structure of different shipping requirements. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

I like EVs but the charging situation drives me nuts. What is the answer? Hybrids! Take the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid as a perfect example. ... Continue reading

The EV Baby and Its Bathwater Gone

The EV Baby and Its Bathwater Gone

(Reuters) - For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles - leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric.And now those battery packs are piling up in scrapyards in ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Capstone Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Capstone Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The glorious majesty of a stately Sequoia…SUV ... Continue reading

America’s Deadliest Cars

America’s Deadliest Cars

List of America's Most Deathworthy Cars and Trucks ... Continue reading

2018 TOYOTA CAMRY USED CAR REVIEW (WITH UPDATED 5 YEAR HISTORIC RELIABILITY DATA)

2018 TOYOTA CAMRY USED CAR REVIEW (WITH UPDATED 5 YEAR HISTORIC RELIABILITY DATA)

The 2018 Toyota Camry is rated by The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as a Top Safety Pick with ratings of “Good” in all areas of testing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the 2018 Toyota Camry a 5-Star Safety Rating. Safety equipment includes Toyota Safety Sense P (pre ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO - Review by Mark Fulmer

The 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro seems to be a solid and reliable SUV with impressive off-road capabilities. It has a 4-liter V6 engine that provides good performance, although it may consume fuel at a higher rate than some other SUVs in its class. Its interior is described as practical, with plenty of storage and user- ... Continue reading

As heavy EVs proliferate, their weight may be a drag on safety

As heavy EVs proliferate, their weight may be a drag on safety

By Raul ArbelaezVice President, Vehicle Research Center, IIHS How safe are electric vehicles? It’s a question that keeps coming up in different ways in my role overseeing our vehicle crashworthiness evaluations. When we first started testing electric vehicles in 2011, the question referred to fire risk. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Vehicle Recall Summary March 13, 2023

Official NHTSA Vehicle Recall Summary March 13, 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

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer

If atmospheric rivers and ice storms continue to be a part of the mix in winter weather, then this years available all wheel drive is a smart move for all concerned. Couple that with the last three years models leading average sedans in reliability strengthen their hand in the card game of new cars. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6 Double Cab Trail - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6 Double Cab Trail - Review by Mark Fulmer

Toyota has been building tough reliable trucks for decades that are as no nonsense, rugged, and dependable as the folks who buy them. Not only does that continue with the 2023 Tacoma, but your choices can be made from no less than seven trims: SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off Road, Limited, TRD Pro, and Trail. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Solid choice for 2023's most affordable rolling real estate Photos and Story By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Every week, when a new vehicle arrives, my wife and I try to guess its price without looking at the window sticker. Usually, we come within a couple of grand of the MSRP. ... Continue reading

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