2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback: Practical, Reliable, and Unexpectedly Fun

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Revamped style and comfort meets unmatched reliability and value. The 1980s marked a decline in the popularity of hatchbacks, driven by a series of uninspiring models presented over the years. This led to consumers viewing them negatively for an extended period. However, a few exceptional models persisted, maintaining some life … Read more

2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid (Adding Style and Sportiness to the Mix)

2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid

A bold evolution with a sleeker design, better performance, and enhanced safety features. In the transition towards electric vehicles, the Toyota Prius often gets overlooked. This hybrid vehicle has been pivotal in popularizing electrification among the public and has consistently set the standard. The 2023 iteration is an all-new Prius … Read more

2023 Toyota Sequoia (Hybrid Power and Cutting-Edge Tech)

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Revamped Toyota Sequoia roars into 2023 with hybrid power and cutting-edge tech. Fifteen years is a long time between new models. That’s how long Toyota Sequoia fans have been waiting for an overhaul of this three-row, full-size sport utility vehicle. Based on the same platform underpinning the Toyota Tundra pickup … Read more

The History of the Toyota MR2 in the US

Toyota MR2 history

OH CRAP! IT’S MR. TWO! This automotive supervillain has junk not in the front, not in the trunk, but in the rear-middle of its bodacious figure. It’s the Toyota MR2 mid-engined sports car, and it’s responsible for popularizing affordable, mid-engine enthusiast cars for those that want to get around a … Read more

2023 Toyota GR86 (Budget-Minded Driving Fun)

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Sporty cars are typically very expensive, but there remains a breed of entry-level models to satisfy budget-minded consumers. The Toyota GR86 and its Subaru BRZ sibling are two of them and along with the Mazda MX-5 Miata, prove that driving fun is attainable. The GR86 marks its 10th anniversary this … Read more

Behind the Wheel of a 2023 Toyota GR Supra

2023 Toyota GR Supra

In an age where electrified vehicles enjoy enormous recognition, it’s refreshing when manufacturers remember traditional enthusiasts. The Toyota GR Supra is a modern sports car from the world’s leader in hybrid technology, a proper reminder that the internal combustion engine remains important. That Toyota pragmatically partnered with BMW to revive … Read more

The 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Sips Fuel, Delivers Comfort

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The Toyota Highlander is a three-row, midsize crossover utility vehicle with room for seven or eight. It’s the crossover complement to the Toyota Sienna van, with both models ideal for growing families. The Highlander Hybrid is the fuel efficiency champ in this segment, matching the hybrid-only Sienna with a combined … Read more

2022 Toyota RAV4 Off-Road, or Not?

Toyota RAV4 Off Road

The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover SUV, a model available in standard, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid configurations. It now outsells the midsize Camry sedan and compact Corolla sedan and hatchback and is one of the best-selling vehicles in America. With such a strong nameplate driving sales, the automaker is … Read more

Heated Seat Subscriptions and Other Tomfoolery

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Car manufacturers are pushing subscriptions on buyers to bolster their bottom lines. If automakers have their way, you may soon pay a monthly charge for heated seats, remote start, infotainment system connectivity, and a host of other features or services included in the upfront price. Yes, tomfoolery abounds in an … Read more

2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Review

2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Latest edition Toyota Avalon hits all the right marks. After three consecutive weeks of driving hybrid electric vehicles, little did I know that the best one would be saved for last. While the Toyota Prius and the Lexus CT 200h both have a place among hybrids — the Prius for … Read more