Back in the day, building a car body out of wood would not have been a thing out of the ordinary. Today, however, I can think of only one car maker that still uses wood to build body panels, and that car maker is not Toyota. Wooden Toyota pickup So then, this wooden body Toyota must be the work of...
Toyota unveiled the US-spec Yaris facelift, a model which will go on sale this month with a starting price of $14,845. The Japanese hatchback comes with revised bumpers, optical blocks, front grille and alloy wheels as well as larger air intakes and tailgate. Inside, there's a new dashboard while a reworked suspension promises to improve the ride. The base model...
The Aspen Ideas Festival taking place in Colorado, has welcomed the newly 2015 Toyota FCV, after the model was first presented in Europe just last week. The FCV model (Fuel Cell Vehicle) is now ending up in our news again, this time with the occasion of the official unveil in the United States. 2015 Toyota FCV What`s interesting about this...
The Toyota`s subsidiary Lexus has officially confirmed that the upcoming 2015 Lexus IS would be coming with some basic updates at the exterior and under the hood, while most of the changes would be made inside. The 2015 Lexus IS is coming thus with LED fog lights outside, while the cabin is tweaked in piano black accents on the instrument...
Spy photographers from Autonews online publication have managed to catch on camera a “weird and taller version of the Toyota Auris”, which might replace the current model. We already knew that the Toyota Japanese automaker was working on a new version Auris model, but it was up until now that the test mule had been caught on shots. Toyota Auris...
The Toyota Japanese based automaker has announced that the 2015 Aygo model will be launched in the UK, having a starting price of around 8,000 GBP once it will hit its dealerships in July 1. The 2015 Toyota Aygo will start from 8,000 GBP for the base entry-level, the model coming in two body styles, namely the three-door and the...
Toyota decided to release more details on the new Yaris, a hatchback model which is specially designed "for European customers." Under the hood, Toyota offers a base 1.0-liter 69hp unit, a 1.3-liter 99hp and a frugal 90hp 1.4-liter diesel. Last but not least, a hybrid version combining an electric motor and a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine is available as well. It...
There are a few vehicles out there that just beg to be tuned, both aesthetically and performance wise, vehicles like a BMW M3. Then again, we have machines like the Toyota Prius, which most tuners wouldn't touch for several reasons. Kuhl Design Toyota Prius Not only is the hybrid drive-train a pain to work with and improve performance, but the...
The Toyota Japanese automaker has let word out there that the second generation Aygo model already revealed last month, will be coming with a new unveiled 1.0-liter unit. The model is called the 2015 Toyota Aygo model and will be coming with a fresh 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine, with the version having a maximum efficiency of 37 percent, meaning more fuel...
The Japanese from Toyota released first details and photos on the new Yaris, namely the facelift model. At the exterior, the hatchback gets a new front grille, revised bumpers, LED daytime running lights, revised optical blocks and new fog lights. There are a lot of styling cues taken from the new Aygo but even so, it is good looking. In...
Most people that go for an SUV when they purchase a vehicle think they will be much safer in a hulking monster than a tiny sedan. Unfortunately, many of the SUVs out there today behave terribly in crash tests, making them genuine death traps for anyone inside. 2014 Toyota Highlander crash test But now and then, a properly designed and...
As far as tuning goes, hybrid or fully electric vehicles don't receive quite as much attention as regular gasoline burners. And when an aftermarket specialist actually touches such a car, the improvements are mostly limited to aesthetics. Toyota Prius by Tommykaira The same can be said for this Toyota Prius kit offered by Tommykaira. Given the original shape and design...
The Lexus RC F GT3 Racing Concept is finally launched at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, ready to be put on the tracks sooner than we might have previously expected. With this launch, Lexus wants everybody to know that the RC F Coupe is ready for the battle on the tracks, with more racecar features than its companion SC430. 2014...
The Toyota car manufacturer has recently unveiled its Tundra Platinum 4x4, a sub-truck brand that promises to deliver off-road abilities and performances. Yet, the Tundra doesn’t really win the title of the leader in the truck industry, but may be still on its customers` shopping list with its big and dominating looks. 2014 Toyota Tundra Premium 4x4 In terms of...
Toyota released photos and details on a special edition Camry Hybrid, namely the SE Limited Edition. Pricing starts at $27,845 with the first units to go on sale towards the end of this months. Power is offered by the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor for a total output of 200 horsepower. Toyota Camry Hybrid SE Limited Edition...
Toyota is constantly reconsidering the design and performance plans for its cars. It is also the case of the 2015 Camry, which may be considered a more comfortable vehicle, with better fuel economy, and why not, more reliable. The next 2015 will be the updated version of the 2012 Toyota Camry seen in the photos. In terms of styling though,...
All I want to state right now is: “Oh, my dear God!” “What is that”? Toyota seemed to have outdone itself with the newly FT-1 Concept, the car that reminds us the Hi-Fi movies. The striking FT-1 Concept was the ace under the sleeve of Toyota at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. I told already that this weeks we will...
The Toyota truck manufacturer will need to find a way to ramp up the production capacity for its 2014 Tundra pickup truck next year, due to the high demands from the US market. If we were to compare the company with the truck titans, Toyota has managed to have a slim car sell every year. Sales numbers were consistently higher...
For quite some time now, companies have been reducing engine sizes, while still maintaining the same levels of performance. This is possible in no small part thanks to turbocharging, and in recent news, big Japanese car makers are starting down this path. Tokyo Auto Show 2013 Of these, we mention Toyota, Honda and Subaru, which chose to reveal their plans...
Just how far can you go in the search for ultimate power on a vehicle? As this Supra will demonstrate, the only limits are the financial and technological ones. Still, the machine seems to be on the right track, as it managed to do a record setting run. Fastest Toyota Supra Admittedly, while the vehicle still retains certain features of...
