It’s no secret that manual transmissions are moving closer to their demise, as automakers look to optimize cost and efficiency. A prime example of this can be seen inBMW’s departurefrom both manual transmission and dual-clutch transmissions for its M offerings. However, the stick isn’t gone yet and might just be seeing a slight resurgence thanks […]
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Aug 4, 2023
Closer Look at Toyota’s New “1958” Land Cruiser
Toyota has revealed its new 2024 Land Cruiser in three different variations, namely the “1958,” “Land Cruiser” and “First Edition” with its lowest tier trim looking like the best bang for your buck. With an explosion of interest and continued infatuation with retro vehicles like the Land Rover Defender, Ford Bronco and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, it […]
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Aug 1, 2023
A First Look at the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota has just announced the return of itsLand Cruiser– the brand’slongest running nameplateand cult favorite for off-roaders and urban utility seekers alike. For 2024, Toyota’s Land Cruiser brings with it a slew of modern upgrades, amenities, features and tech, while keeping with what made the Land Cruiser so popular throughout the 20th century. First off […]
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Jul 7, 2023
Miyagata-Style Toyota Century Hearse Surfaces at US Auction
Once a popular way to take your last ride in Japan, Miyagata-style hearses, designed to resemble ornate Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, have become a niche yet sought-after collector vehicle in the United States. Most recently, a 1996 Toyota Century example of the vehicle type showed up on Cars & Bids, the online auction marketplace […]
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Jun 9, 2023
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition: How Hardcore Is Too Hardcore?
Toyota‘s marketing for itsGazoo Racingdivision of vehicles has been full speed ahead since its GR 86 launch in 2021. Alongside the compact coupe came a more powerful GR Supra, a sports car for the masses with its plentiful power and superb handling characteristics. The third car to release, however, took audiences by surprise when it […]
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May 17, 2023
T-Demand Slams, Stances, and Styles the 2023 Toyota Prius
When we got its hands on the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium earlier this year, we asked if it could finally be considered “cool.” Evidentially, we weren’t the only ones inspired by the Japanese hybrid’s fetching new look, as the tuning company T-Demand has revealed its extravagant take on the iconic automobile. With T-Demand’s […]
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Apr 5, 2023
An Early Look at the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium
Toyota has just revealed its latest Prius Prime model for 2023 and, with its clear restyling and hybrid performance improvements from the previous generation, it could be the new choice for the discerning car consumer in a “sea of electricity.” The all-new Prius – which was announced earlier this year – arrived with fanfare around […]
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Feb 14, 2023
Toyota Aims To Release a New EV Under the Lexus Brand in 2026
Under its newly-minted CEO, Koji Sato, Toyota has announced that it will be focusing its efforts on creating new electric vehicles “unique to Toyota and Lexus.” While the company has been dabbling in hybrid models for some time now, it only has one fully electric car, the bZ4X SUV. The company now says it plans […]
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Jan 25, 2023
A 1994 Fourth-Generation Toyota Supra Is Up for Auction
A 1994 Toyota Supra is currently up for auction. Listed on no reserve on Bring a Trailer, the luxury grand tourer comes with 11,000 miles, just 300 of which were added under the current owner, and is one of the five generations of the Supra that have been produced since the vehicle’s debut in 1978. […]
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Jan 16, 2023
Toyota Crafts Hydrogen and Electric AE86 Restomod Concepts
Over the weekend at the Tokyo Auto Salon show, Toyota unveiled two new sustainable takes on its beloved AE86 series cars. Remixing the classics with sustainability in mind, the first is a Toyota Corolla Levin which has been converted into a BEV Concept and the second is a Toyota Sprinter Trueno H2 Concept powered by […]