Take a quick look around the country’s highways and byways, and one thing will become clear: SUVs are the king of the road. The category has only risen in popularity since its introduction in the late 70s, with today’s crossovers craze fueling a new wave of SUV excitement. While these smaller, more nimble alternatives to […]
When you think of Toyota, you might not instantly think of loud, revving engines or tire marks on asphalt and race tracks. Maybe you think more of the quietly efficient Prius or the comfortable and practical Corolla. Toyota has long been a player in the sports car arena, whether or not you realize it. They’ve […]
Some vehicles fall victim to their own success, being neglected due to little more than their sheer popularity. The Toyota Camry is a great example of this unfortunate trend, with the sedan’s ubiquity causing too many drivers to overlook the best-selling model. Sure, they’ll still buy it in droves––Toyota moves over 300,000 units each year […]
Although many people swear by full-size trucks like the Ford F-150 and the Toyota Tundra, off-road fans know that mid-size pickups are where it’s at. With a great mid-size truck, you get bold performance and capability in a small package perfect for navigating through tight quarters and getting around obstacles on the trail. The Tacoma […]
Most of us can definitely agree that the cars of the past just don’t look anything like what we have now. The big clunkers of days gone by have been phased out and replaced with sleek, aerodynamic vehicles. Some models have stayed pretty close to the same, despite these upgrades. Most of us can pick […]
The Toyota Corolla is a sports car. Words you never thought you would see in the same sentence, right? Well, earlier this year, we all learned of Toyota’s upcoming all-new 2023 Toyota GR Corolla and how a family and commuter car got amped up for the racetrack. This isn’t the Toyota Corolla you currently see […]
You may have seen one around town, especially since it’s been on the scene since the late 1970s. Or you may recall being mystified by it on the silver screen in the chart-topping Fast & Furious franchise. The Toyota Supra has been stirring up thrills for decades, but if you thought it’s always been an […]
What makes a superior off-road vehicle? Ground clearance? Powerful engines? A reliable 4×4 system? All of the above? Well, that’s what we’re diving into as we consider which of two iconic vehicles reign supreme from a purely off-roading standpoint. Which two vehicles would this be? Today’s topic is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL vs […]
Ahh, 2013. No war in Ukraine. No COVID. No fake news, no Brexit, we still had Kobe and Betty White, and I’m pretty sure Lance Armstrong was still cool, too, but don’t quote me on it. But you, dear reader, I know that you suffered. You adored Ford’s badass F-150 Raptor, then a 4-year-old model […]
The Supra has long been Toyota’s halo car, that is, a place for the automaker to showcase the latest innovations in technology, styling, and performance. Sure, the sports car has never been one of the brand’s bestsellers, with average annual sales of around six thousand cars since its rerelease for 2020. Still, among those in […]
Many trace the modern off-roader’s origin to 2008, when Ford’s Performance division set out to produce a pickup inspired by the desert racing scene. While some might have scoffed at the project at the time, the results were undeniable, with the Ford F-150 Raptor becoming an instant best-seller upon its debut. Other automakers took note […]
If you’ve been considering an upgrade in your driving life––to, say, a high-performance sports car––you won’t have to hold out too much longer. The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is about to motor into the U.S., and it’s an impressive performer. Originally scheduled to be a 2022 model release, the GR Corolla’s production was held up, […]
It’s a little hard to believe that the company responsible for the Prius—and with it, almost the entire market of hybrid electric vehicles—is this late to the battery electric vehicle (BEV) game, but it’s true. The year is 2022 and the world is finally seeing the first mass-market Toyota BEV—the 2023 Toyota bZ4X. (Please don’t […]
Finding a used car in the climate following the pandemic has become a tricky business, especially for desirable vehicles from popular brands like Toyota. It takes diligence to locate a used car worth driving, so we compiled a list of Toyota vehicles that buyers can watch for when they search “used Toyota dealer near me.” […]
Everyone loves a good listicle, and with the relatively new model year, it seems appropriate to share a few interesting features that can be found in the 2022 Toyota Highlander. From camera details to smart key secrets, there are a lot of unusual and useful facts to learn about the Highlander, particularly if you plan […]
Toyota’s recent announcement of a $383 million investment in American production operations is the latest in a series of major commitments made by the world’s largest automaker to the US manufacturing sector. It is not clear as of the time of writing whether this, and other multi-million-dollar investments by Toyota, are in addition to the […]
To us, hybrids arrived on the scene with the Prius in the early 2000s; at least that’s what many drivers believe. The truth is, hybrids have been around for far longer than you may realize, with the first hybrid dating back to the late 1800s! The Prius was the vehicle that seemingly opened up the […]
If there is one thing sports car enthusiasts agree on, it’s that putting an automatic transmission into a sports car borders on heresy. While you may end up succumbing to the demands of practicality (especially if you have a significant other who doesn’t share your enthusiasm for three pedals), an automatic transmission simply can’t bring […]
To the uninitiated, a Subaru dealer may seem like an odd place to shop for a sports car. Isn’t Subaru the expert on all-weather SUVs? You can pay $30k or so for a safe and satisfying family SUV, right? So then why does Subaru offer a surprisingly capable sports car, one reminiscent of the golden […]
College is one of the most exciting times in a young person’s life. For many young adults, it’s that first taste of independence. They’re living away from home for the very first time, in charge of all of their own meals and doing their own laundry. It’s a trial run at adulthood. One big part […]
