#Toyota
Teased Out: New Tacoma to Appear May 19
After what seems like a lifetime of being strung along, Toyota has finally dropped a firm date on which they will introduce the new Tacoma. And, true to form, they also published some photos from which we can parse some detail.
Toyota Confirms Manual for 2024 Tacoma Pickup
While some may be perturbed by the premise that Toyota is adding complexity to the next-generation Tacoma via hybridization, the current model has been around since 2015 and is arguably due for an update. To pave the way for the new truck, the manufacturer recently sought to assuage fears that there will be no manual option by issuing a press release vowing be-clutched variants would remain available.
Toyota Will Continue Developing GR Sports Cars Under New CEO
Though it’s long been known for building sensible, reliable cars, Toyota has emerged as an enthusiasts’ ally in recent years. The brand created the GR Yaris for other countries, but here in the States, we’ve got the GR 86, GR Corolla, and GR Supra, making Toyota one of our more performance-forward automakers. That could continue, as incoming CEO Koji Sato recently said the company’s former CEO and well-known gearhead might have more time to develop fast cars.
2022 Toyota GR86 Premium Review – Same as It Ever Was, Thankfully
Cheap speed is almost always welcome, even if there are sacrifices made.
Such is the case with the 2022 Toyota GR86 – it’s a blast to drive, but you make sacrifices for the sake of fun.
Speaker’s Corner: Yet More Tacoma Teasers
We’ve spilled innumerable gallons of digital ink on the forthcoming Tacoma, partly thanks to an incessant stream of teaser photos but mainly because it is a hugely important product in a hot segment. But still – Toyota, if you’re listening, hurry up with the real thing, will ya?
This time around, we learn of a neat option ripped straight from the Book of Wrangler.
2023 Toyota Prius Review – Better, But is That Good Enough?
The Toyota Prius has pretty much always been focused solely on fuel economy. The design was driven by the desire to maximize MPGs. Driving dynamics took a back seat to fuel economy. If you bought a Prius (or leased one) you likely bought it for fuel economy – or maybe because it was affordable.
The redesigned 2023 Toyota Prius is supposed to change all that without sacrificing all that fuel-economy stuff.
Does it? Well, for the most part, yes. But is that good enough to lure in those who have long disdained the car as a wedge-shaped penalty box that existed only to lengthen the time between fill-ups?
2023 Toyota Crown Review – Not Quite a King
The Toyota Crown may wear a well-known nameplate, but we haven’t seen it in the U.S. since the early 1970s. Now it’s back, replacing the venerable Avalon as the brand's full-size sedan.
And it’s … well, the 2023 Toyota Crown experience is just a bit different than what the Avalon offered.
Used Car of the Day: 1989 Toyota MR2
Some of you didn't like the Supra from last week. Well, you might not like this 1989 Toyota MR2 either.
I am going back to the well because the pickings are slim in our forum database today -- but also, the point of this feature isn't to feature the nicest cars. It's to feature the most interesting. And given when I grew up, I find cars like this one interesting -- even if they need help.
TTAC Video of the Week: This Dealer Will Fight for You
When I worked as a service writer, an upset customer threatened to kick my ass right then and there in the service drive. If I recall correctly, he was upset because there was a language barrier and the price for the service came in higher than he'd expected.
Used Car of the Day: 1982 Toyota Supra MKII
Today's UCOTD is a straight-up project car.
There's no doubt from the ad that this 1982 Toyota Supra MKII needs help. Hence the low price of just $4,500.
Used Car of the Day: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser TRD
This feature was Toyota FJ-heavy for a bit, but we haven't had one for a while. So today we're featuring a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser TRD.
Report: Teacher Rents Toyota, Races It
In a story coming to you out of your author's hometown, we have a teacher who rented a Toyota Supra on Turo ... to set a land-speed record.
Report: California Prius Drivers Stuck Waiting Months for New Catalytic Converters After Theft
We know catalytic converter theft is a problem and that thefts have risen since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A report out of Los Angeles shows just how much of a pain it can be to have your converter swiped, especially if you drive a Toyota Prius.
Toyota Partners With Exxon to Test Low-Carbon Fuels
Toyota Motor Corp has announced it will be partnering with Exxon to develop a low-carbon fuel that can be used in gasoline engines. Considering that governments around the world are introducing stringent carbon emission standards, this seems like a worthwhile endeavor. However, Toyota also likes to throw spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks, and previous attempts to deliver on similar concepts have fallen flat.
Used Car of the Day: 1985 Toyota Mk2 Supra
Today's used car of the day is a 1985 Toyota Mk2 Celica Supra that has a lot of miles on the clock.
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