Tag: Toyota
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The potential transfer of the Toyota GR Corolla’s turbo-three engine to a Lexus
The turbocharged, 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine first seen in the rally-inspired GR Yaris and also utilized in the GR Corolla may potentially be included in a Lexus model. The brand showcased this engine in a concept car earlier in 2024, and recent reports suggest that this model is set for production. If you’re unfamiliar with the…
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Toyota hints at roll-down rear window feature for 2025 4Runner
The latest teaser for the upcoming 2025 Toyota 4Runner has been released, confirming that the SUV will feature a roll-down rear window. The reveal date for the 4Runner is set for April 9, and the teaser gives us a glimpse of its rear-end design and interior. Outside, the new LED taillights are highlighted in the…
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New Toyota Crown Landscape Special Edition is Adventure-Ready
Featuring a relatively high ground clearance and a sleek, fastback-like shape, the Toyota Crown blurs the distinction between a sedan and a crossover. Channeling its off-road capabilities into a unique special edition model called Landscape, the Crown showcases rally-inspired design updates. Introduced to the Japanese market, the Crown Landscape has the appearance of a SEMA…
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The Arrival of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner and Ice Driving Volvos: Autoblog Podcast #826
In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Road Test Editor Zac Palmer. The two kick things off by talking about what they’ve been driving, including the 2025 Volvo EX30 (on ice), 2024 Lexus LC 500h and 2024 Lexus TX 350. After the review section, it’s time for the news….
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Toyota gives sneak peek at 2025 4Runner’s retractable rear window
The latest teaser for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner has been unveiled, confirming the SUV will keep its roll-down rear window and revealing a launch date of April 9. The teaser also offers a sneak peek at the rear-end design and interior. On the exterior, the new LED taillights stand out, promising a fresh look for…
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Preview of the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: Pricing, Fuel Economy, and What We Know So Far
Excited for the all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser? We are too. This is a profoundly different SUV than the last Land Cruiser, for better and for worse. It’s a lot cheaper, for one, but that’s because it’s a smaller, less sophisticated off-roader that seems less likely to survive 30 years of hard life somewhere in…
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Toyota teases new Trailhunter trim for 2025 4Runner, tonight’s reveal awaited
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is set to introduce a new Trailhunter trim, as teased by Toyota. The teaser image reveals the Trailhunter badge on the latest 4Runner model. What does this mean for the 4Runner? So far, hints suggest that it will share many features with the already-released 2024 Tacoma, including a Trailhunter model. This…
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Toyota increases supervision of troubled Daihatsu small car unit in wake of scandal
TOKYO — Japan’s Daihatsu Motor announced on Monday that it will be restructuring the way it reports on development and certification to Toyota Motor, as the parent company increases oversight of its compact car division in the wake of a safety test certification scandal. This decision comes shortly after a new president from Toyota assumed…
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Review of the 2024 Toyota 4Runner: End of an Era
Pros: Tried-and-true mechanicals; cargo-carrying champ; roll-down rear window; multiple variants Cons: Slow; inefficient; imprecise handling; antiquated interior; an all-new one is arriving next year As we wait for the arrival of the all-new Tacoma and Land Cruiser in 2024, the Toyota 4Runner continues to soldier on into its 15th year without a complete redesign. Its…
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The Evolution of the Toyota 4Runner: Exploring the Third-Generation Models from 1996-2002
The Toyota 4Runner has been available in the U.S. market since the mid-1980s and will soon enter its sixth generation in 2024 as a 2025 model-year SUV. As we anticipate the unveiling of the new 2025 4Runner, let’s take a moment to reflect on one of the earlier generations that played a pivotal role in…