Toyota In-Car Traffic Signal Alert System Under Testing
Would you drive differently if you knew what a traffic light was going to do before entering the intersection? Toyota thinks so.
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2014 Toyota 4Runner Adds Rugged Styling, Refined Interior
Toyota has officially unveiled its 2014 4Runner featuring rugged exterior styling to match its authentic off-road heritage.
Ask AutoGuide No. 8 – Comparing the Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent and Mazda2
It’s Friday and another work week is slowly… drawing… to… a… close. Like Andrew Lloyd Webber’s epic musical CATS, this string of five days feels like it’s never going to end. At least people aren’t prancing around the AutoGuide offices in leotards and leg warmers. Meow!
Top 10 Compact Sedans with the Biggest Trunks
Compact cars are affordable, they’re usually a lot of fun to drive and can deliver impressive fuel economy numbers. As government regulators push for ever-greater efficiency, small sedans and hatchbacks are becoming increasingly important.
Toyota is World’s Largest Automaker in First Quarter
Toyota released its first quarter sales numbers today, which sit above both General Motors and Volkswagen, though it is a tight race.
Toyota Me.We Concept is Personal Transportation With a Global Conscience
It doesn’t just look unique, the philosophy behind Toyota’s new Me.We concept car brings an innovative approach to the automobile, looking to harmonize concepts of personal transportation and the greater good of the planet.
Toyota Hybrid Concept Hints at Possible Corolla Hybrid
At the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show, Toyota revealed its Yundong Shuangqing II concept, a hybrid sedan that could preview a possible Corolla hybrid of the near future.
Top 10 Cheapest Hatchbacks
Hatchbacks have a ton of versatility and use, and they’re also quite affordable, not to mention fuel efficient. When it comes to the most affordable hatchback, there’s quite a few options out there. Unlike the Honda GEAR concept pictured above (which could preview a new affordable subcompact for the Japanese brand) all the cars on...
Prius May Fall Short of 2013 US Sales Target, Toyota Says
Coming off record sales last year in the U.S., the Prius family might not reach its 2013 target and the blame, says Toyota, lies squarely with dropping fuel prices
Commute, Toy or Destroy – Iconic Japanese Sports Cars
It’s not every day that AutoGuide launches a new weekly feature. Today, however, is not just any day; it’s first installment of an interactive segment we call ‘Commute, Toy or Destroy’.
Lexus ES Production Moved, Sub-RX Crossover Possible
There’s likely more to Lexus’ plan to shift production of the ES sedan to Kentucky than saving money — a major new model is likely on the way from Japan.
TGIF[R-S]: New Tires, Faster Car
“The car just comes alive with a nice set of tires.” Those are the words of Toyota VP Bob Carter, which were ringing in my ear after a chat I had with him at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
2014 Toyota 4Runner Teased
Before it is revealed at the 2013 Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, Calif., Toyota has released two teaser images of the 2014 Toyota 4Runner.
Toyota Hybrid Sales Hit 5 Million Milestone
A sign of just how mainstream hybrid vehicles have become, Toyota today announced it has sold five million of the gasoline-electric machines, with 40 percent of those sales in the US.
Why Your Pickup Truck’s Tow Rating is BS
Trucks are big profit generators for automakers. The half-ton and heavy-duty pickup segments are probably the most fiercely competitive categories in the industry. Brands fight tooth and nail for every sale they can make. To move the metal they’re willing to leverage any and every competitive advantage no matter how small. Not surprisingly this winner-take-all...
‘Most American Cars’ Rethought by New Index
There’s a new measuring stick for what constitues and “American” car this year and it gives the crown back to U.S. makers.
Toyota Matrix Announcement Coming, Likely Axed in US
Sorry Matrix fans, it doesn’t sound like Toyota’s compact hatchback is going to be around much longer.
Toyota Refutes Ford, Says Corolla is World’s Best Selling Car
Taking issue with Ford’s assertion that the Focus is the world’s best selling car, Toyota has announced that the Corolla was actually the most popular vehicle with consumers in 2012.
Tow Rating Standoff to Continue: Report
Ford, Chrysler and General Motors make big business out of light-duty pickup trucks, but they ignore agreed-upon test procedures to measure and standardize towing capacities.
Toyota Unintended Acceleration Case Settled for $16M
Unintended acceleration became a buzzword in when more than 14 million Toyota vehicles were recalled in 2009 and 2010 for unintended acceleration. Some of the resulting disputes are still being settled.
2014 Toyota Highlander Video, First Look: 2013 NY Auto Show
Toyota rolled out a new Highlander at the 2013 New York Auto Show on Wednesday, fitted with new looks and some minor changes to the powertrains.
2014 Toyota Highlander Gets Bold New Look, Same Old Engines
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With little new under the hood of the 2014 Highlander, Toyota is hoping you won’t notice with a bold, muscular redesign.
Lexus GS F Trademark Filed
Toyota has filed for trademarks on several new model names including for a GS F model in the Lexus lineup.
Top 10 Trucks for Urban Cowboys
Once upon a time trucks were built for work. They had manual door locks, crank windows and AM radios, if they had any sound system at all. Leather seats, air conditioning and voice-activated distractions were out of the question. Like a framing hammer, pickups were simple and effective. For decades they were purpose-made for hard-working...
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