While most electric cars are presented as clean vehicles, many contest that the statement is not only a lie, but it was also manufactured just to make the buyer feel better about himself. And it does raise a very good point. Much of the electricity today is still produced by burning fossil fuels, and even some alternatives are not as...
Toyota revealed the 2014 Corolla sedan, a long-awaited model which is going to hit the U.S. market quite soon. The new Toyota Corolla comes with all the features you will expect from a 2014MY, including LED headlights, revised front and rear bumpers, new alloy wheels, a new front grille and a more aggressive shape overall. The new model is longer...
If you remember this year's Shanghai Auto Show, then you might remember the various concepts introduced then, one weirder than the other. Among those, Toyota managed to catch the eye with their FT-HT Yuejia concept car. Toyota FT-HT Yuejia Concept Following the warm welcome at Shanghai, Toyota released a video portraying their new concept. The video clip underlines exactly how...
Toyota released photos and details on the new 4Runner, an SUV which debuted at the Stagecoach Music Festival in California. Available in both 4x2 and 4x4 variants, the new 4Runner is powered by a 4.0-liter V6 producing 270 horsepower and 376Nm of torque. When linked to a five-speed automatic transmission, it returns fuel economy figures of 17mpg (city) and 23mpg...
The Japanese car maker Toyota made quite an appearance at this year's Shanghai Auto Show, with 52 releases. But one of the best in the lot must be their FT-HT Yuejia concept. This six seat vehicle is a real looker and displays the improvements in styling that Toyota strives for. Toyota FT-HT Yuejia Concept A special feature is the scissor...
With the New York International Auto Show just a couple of days away, Toyota has released information about the 2014 Highlander. From the first looks, we can tell that Toyota was busy with the body, and although it is not quite eye candy, it suits the larger SUV well. And when I say larger, I mean 76mm longer and 38mm...
Toyota unveiled a new sedan at this year's edition of the Bangkok Motor Show, namely the 2014 Vios which is designed for the emerging markets. The Japanese sedan is 4,4 meters long, 1,7 meters wide and rides a wheelbase of 2,55 meters. Under the hood sits a 1.5-liter four-cylinder unit offering 109 horses and 141Nm of torque linked to a...
A good-selling car like the Corolla doesn't really need much improvement. Why fix something that isn't broken, right? But maybe a nice spruce now and then wouldn't hurt. To this end, Toyota decided to release 2 special variants of the 2013 Corolla: a Toyota Corolla LE, and a Toyota Corolla S. Toyota Corolla S Special The total number of special...
The Toyota GT 86-R Eco Explorer is a special model developed by Maragoni Tyres, a company which provides a series of styling tweaks and few performance upgrades. At the exterior, the Japanese model benefits from new front and rear bumpers, a revised hood, gloss black roof and 19-inch Barracuda Karizzma wheels. Toyota GT 86-R Eco Explorer The new rims are...
Toyota unveiled today the FT-86 Open concept, a convertible version of the well-known Japanese sports car. According to the current information, under the hood we should find the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit producing 200 horsepower and 205Nm of torque. Toyota FT-86 Open Concept The Japanese concept sports an electric soft-top while inside, you will find white and navy blue inserts,...
Toyota releases new details on the Auris Touring Sports for the British market, information which also includes pricing details. The entry-level model is powered by a 1.33-liter Dual VVT-i engine producing 98 horsepower and coupled to a six-speed manual transmission. Toyota Auris Touring Sports A more potent 1.6-liter petrol engine producing 130 horses is also available while the diesel range...
Toyota releases today details on the 2013 model year Camry, a model which gets few styling tweaks and extra equipment. If the exterior won't suffer any changes, inside, customers will get an updated Blind Spot Monitor system with rear cross traffic alert, a revised arm rest and a larger 6.1-inch screen. 2013 Toyota Camry Under the bonnet, the 2013 Toyota...
Toyota release official information on the Auris Touring Sports, a more spacious variant of the Japanese hatchback. With an improved boot capacity of 1,658 liters (with rear seats folded) and 285mm in addition to the length, the new Auris Touring Sports wants to be a family car which still provides good performance. 2013 Toyota Auris Touring Sports Under the bonnet...
Toyota released today official pricing figures for the TRD GT86, a special model prepared by the Toyota Racing Development team. From the beginning, we are told that under the hood we find the same 2.0-liter unit producing 200 horsepower. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is possible in 7,7 seconds with a top speed of 225 km/h. Toyota GT86...
Toyota presented a new concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon, namely the Mark X G Sports Carbon Roof, a model which could inspire a future production version. Under the bonnet, power is provided by a 3.5-liter V6 unit offering 318 horses and 380Nm of torque. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via six-speed automatic transmission. Toyota Mark X G...
Previewed by a series of teasers last year, the Japanese folks at Toyota unveiled the 86 TRD Griffon Concept at this year's edition of the Tokyo Auto Salon which just opened its gates. As its name suggests, the model is developed by the Toyota Racing Development and comes with several sporty features able to improve even more the performance of...
Toyota officially announced that the new Avalon will get a special feature which will be appreciated by all the customers. To be more precise, starting next year, the Technology Package offered on the new Avalon sedan will include a wireless charging pad which will make sure that you never run out of battery in the car. 2013 Toyota Avalon According...
Toyota released official pricing details on the new RAV4, a model which will arrive in the States starting early 2013, in January. Under the hood we will find a single 2.5-liter four-cylinder unit capable to deliver 176 horsepower and 232Nm of torque. It is linked to a six-speed automatic transmission and is able to return EPA-estimated fuel economy figures of...
Wald International prepared a new tuning kit for the Toyota 86, a model known as the Scion FR-S in the United States. Scheduled to be unveiled at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon which will open its gates in January, the new kit is basically a styling package which brings no performance tweaks. Toyota 86 by Wald International At the exterior,...
The Japanese people from Toyota released official UK pricing on the 2013 Verso MPV, a model which is expected to begin deliveries in January next year. Priced from £17,495, the new Toyota Verso is available in both five- and seven-seat configurations and three trim levels. The base model is the five-seater fitted with a 1.6-liter petrol engine delivering 130 horsepower....
