On March 31, the Toyota GR Cup kicked off, and it’s not just Toyota fans that should be excited—anyone with even a passing interest in motorsports should be paying attention to this one. With a fantastic-looking inaugural season, the GR Cup is ready to open up single-make racing to a wider range of drivers and […]
Automotive adventuring may be far out of sight, but it’s rarely out of mind. Everywhere you look, even in the busiest downtown corridors, our streets are loaded with vehicles derived from intrepid thoroughbred overlanders. The crossover is, after all, a specialized derivative of the SUV. That said, few of the crossovers at your average local […]
Off-roading is one of the fastest-growing pastimes because it lets drivers escape the hustle of everyday life and take a moment to breathe. Granted, that peacefulness is full of adventure, and those breaths are sometimes held as we test the limits of our rigs and rely on winches, recovery straps, and friends to pull us […]
Nowadays, it’s common to expect every car you get into to be an automatic. After all, the expertise and practice it takes to drive a stick shift can be a daunting task for many drivers. However, there are plenty of drivers out there who still appreciate having a manual transmission in their vehicles. Perhaps one […]
Toyota is the name that comes to mind when you think of trucks that can last you a lifetime. They’re well-known for their dependable, durable trucks that can handle pretty much anything. They drive as well on rugged terrain as they do on a well-traveled road, and the 2023 Toyota Tundra is no different. It’s […]
Can a sedan be exciting? With their production numbers dwindling, sedans have adopted a rather inoffensive persona and seem now to make for average daily drivers—but there’s nothing in the rules that say they MUST be average. Every now and again, we get a sedan that helps remind us of this. Your local Toyota dealership […]
If you haven’t heard, a new model will join the lineup at the Toyota dealer near you: the all-new Grand Highlander. This is an SUV designed for large families, with three rows of seats inside, plus a lot more for drivers looking for a big vehicle like this to get excited about. You’d think that […]
In 2023, the number of midsize trucks with V6 engines available for sale is shrinking. The Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon recently traded in their six-cylinder power plants for turbo-fours, and the Ford Ranger has had a four-cylinder since its return to Canada in 2019. However, many drivers continue to prefer the reliability and power […]
No, your eyes weren’t deceiving you when you read the title. Ever since its debut, the Toyota Prius has been the standard bearer for practicality. Visit any Toyota dealer, and you’ll most likely see a few options on the lot that are primed and ready to be driven home. Accessible and popular, the Prius has […]
Several car companies out there with racing divisions or brands have become legendary within the auto industry: Ford has its Ford Performance (formerly Team RS), Chevy has Chevrolet Performance, and Toyota has its Toyota Racing Development (TRD). When you see a TRD model, you know that you’re looking at something special—something that’s been engineered to […]
Something that we’ve learned about the automotive industry in recent years is that nothing can stay gone forever. With the recent resurrection of the Ford Bronco and the impending rebirth of the DeLorean, it’s more than apparent that what’s old is new again. With the current rumblings about Toyota resurrecting the MR2, it only appears […]
Midsize trucks have undergone a revolution lately. What was once a segment filled with affordable city trucks designed to handle odd jobs economically is now dominated by models like the Jeep Gladiator Mojave, Chevy Colorado ZR2, GMC Canyon AT4X, and Ford Ranger Raptor. One of the very first trucks to cater to these changing tastes […]
So you’re looking for the perfect midsize truck for your adventurous lifestyle. You try to break away from the office, the suburbs, the city—whatever your personal prison is—as much as possible. If it were up to you, you’d live off the grid, eating what you hunt, filtering your own water, and just connecting with the […]
Stepping into a sleek sports car feels great, and driving it feels even better. The way it leans into a curve and pushes you into your seat as you depress the gas pedal makes you feel united to the car. The 2023 Toyota GR Supra is one such sports car. The GR Supra has been […]
The 4Runner is one of Toyota’s most popular models and has been a favorite among many drivers for several decades. One of the biggest reasons so many people keep coming back to the 4Runner—and everything it offers—is how well it can perform as an off-road SUV designed to handle just about any adventure. There are […]
There are plenty of people who will argue that a “real” work truck needs to be a full-size model. Plenty of others get pretty heated about the merits of domestic brands like Ford and Chevy. I get all of that, but I think it pays to expand one’s thoughts about what makes a real workhorse […]
The Toyota Corolla has been the king of consumer-friendly vehicles since it hit the market all the way back in 1968. This small Japanese sedan arrived on American shores in an age when massive muscle cars still ruled the streets. But while it may not have looked like much, it became an instant hit with […]
While the return to normalcy following the global pandemic was welcomed with enthusiasm, there was another issue that, while not as dangerous or life-threatening, hindered the pursuit of a better quality of life. This came in the form of a worldwide microchip shortage. Vehicles are more complex than they’ve ever been, with many having onboard […]
There’s a reason the Tacoma is so popular, and the reason is that it is an affordable, stylish, highly-capable truck that is easily customizable and tears up both the roads and the trails. There are a lot of great trucks out there. Most truck enthusiasts are enthralled with full-size trucks since they provide a heftier […]
Toyota has some interesting new developments for the Tundra line of trucks. The newest generation comes with a new powertrain line-up, new trims, and some exciting new features that appeal to a broad range of truck shoppers. However, what really makes the 2023 Toyota Tundra stand out from the competition is how it’s not pigeonholed […]
