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Toyota commits $1.3 billion to Kentucky plant for electric SUV production

Toyota has announced a significant investment of $1.3 billion in its Kentucky facility, aimed at enhancing electrification efforts, including the assembly of a new three-row battery electric SUV for the U.S. market. This investment increases the total investment in the Kentucky plant to nearly $10 billion, underlining Toyota’s dedication to producing high-quality vehicles and ensuring […]

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Toyota expands Crown lineup with Signia SUV

Our coverage of the 2023 LA Auto Show is sponsored by Emporia. Toyota has announced the introduction of the Crown Signia, expanding its Crown series into the SUV segment. The 2025 model, debuting as the second Crown vehicle in the U.S., integrates the longstanding Toyota Crown tradition of quality into a crossover SUV design. The […]

by Chad Kirchner
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Refreshed Toyota Camry goes all-hybrid, adopts Prius looks

Our coverage of the 2023 LA Auto Show is sponsored by Emporia. At a press event held in advance of the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota pulled the sheet off the new Camry sedan. Aside from some design changes, one of the biggest new things is the powertrain. Gone is the gasoline-powered versions of […]

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2023 Toyota Prius Prime review: That’s NOT a Prius!

Remember that Buick commercial from about 10 years ago, the one where everybody’s incredulous the brand could build a car that didn’t smell like a nursing home? “That’s not a Buick!” was the defining line in this ad, a memorable — and highly lampoonable — quip that attempted to prove that GM’s tri-shield division appealed […]

by Craig Cole
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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: Back to its roots with a modern twist

Toyota has announced the return of the Land Cruiser to the U.S. market for the 2024 model year. This reintroduction marks a significant development for the brand, as the new model aims to combine the vehicle’s traditional off-road capabilities with contemporary design and technology. A return to roots The 2024 Land Cruiser is built on the […]

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Toyota building new battery lab in Michigan

To help further the company’s development of batteries for battery electric vehicles, Toyota is building a new battery lab in Michigan and expanding the company’s electrified vehicle development capability here in the United States. The lab, to be built at the company’s R & D headquarters in York Township, Michigan, is a $50 million project […]

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Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Toyota Prius Prime?

As the plug-in hybrid variant of the popular Toyota Prius, the Prius Prime offers an EPA-estimated driving range of 25 miles in EV Mode from its 8.8-kWh battery pack. The vehicle comes with a charging cable that offers Level 1 charging speeds and can be plugged into your standard 120-volt household outlet. In this post, […]

by Jason Siu
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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander first drive review: Toyota gets the hybrid 3-row formula right

In the illustrious world of three-row Toyota SUVs, you find yourself amidst a bounty of tantalizing choices. The incumbent Toyota Highlander – also available in a hybrid avatar – might catch your eye. Or perhaps, the lure of the majestic Sequoia, the new kid on the block with its full-bodied SUV flair, could tickle your […]

by Chad Kirchner
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Redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma is basically a baby Tundra

On Friday, the totally redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma was unveiled. The fourth-generation model breaks plenty of new ground, and will be available with a hybrid powertrain and in a new Trailhunter hard-core off-road trim, though bucking current industry trends, the truck will still offer a six-speed manual transmission. Starting with a proven foundation, the 2024 […]

by Craig Cole
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Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Toyota RAV4 Prime?

The Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling car in the world, moving over 1.1-million units last year. Sitting at the top of the lineup is the plug-in hybrid variant, the RAV4 Prime. It’s a compelling choice if you’re shopping for a PHEV, since it has an attractive electric-only driving range of 42 miles thanks to its […]

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