Toyota will use racing tech to build a road-going hypercar
Who said all Toyotas are boring? The Japanese automaker will build a hypercar based on the GR Super Sport concept, using powertrain components lifted from the 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning TS050 Hybrid race car. The road-going hypercar may even race at Le Mans eventually.
Toyota wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans after years of near misses
Toyota has come close to winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, arguably the world's most prestigious race, numerous times. But the Japanese automaker has never been able to finish the job. That changed this year, with Toyota taking an emotional 1-2 finish at the legendary French race.
Hellcat-powered Toyota Prius hot rod is what happens when worlds collide
While the Toyota Prius isn't exactly sought-after by enthusiasts, American Racing Headers is here with a Hellcat engine to change that. The V8 engine has been tuned to make 1,000 horsepower and dropped on a custom-fabricated tubular frame. The PriuSRT8 runs the quarter mile in 9.3 seconds.
Subaru will launch its first plug-in hybrid with a little help from Toyota
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid will be the Japanese automaker's first production plug-in hybrid model. It will also be the second Subaru developed in collaboration with Toyota, which will supply the new model's hybrid system. Will it be more successful than the last Crosstrek Hybrid?
2018 Toyota owners are tuning out the automaker’s Entune 3.0 App Suite
Toyota owners are complaining of numerous problems with the automaker's Entune App Suite infotainment system, particularly the latest Entune 3.0 system installed in new versions of the best-selling Toyota Camry midsize sedan. Owners claim the Entune system is slow to load and unreliable.
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 doesn’t mess with a successful formula
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 debuts at the 2018 New York Auto Show. Toyota didn't stray too far from the formula that has made the RAV4 America's best-selling crossover.
The hatch is back, and packed with tech. Meet Toyota’s 2019 Corolla Hatchback
Developed to replace the Corolla iM, the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatch boasts tech and safety features normally found on bigger and more expensive models.
Toyota halts autonomous car tests on public roads following Uber crash
Toyota has suspended public tests of its autonomous cars, citing the emotional toll Sunday's fatal Uber accident may have had on its own test drivers.
Selfless move? Uber may be selling its self-driving technology to Toyota
Uber is in the process of negotiating a deal with Toyota in order to install a self-driving system in one of the company's minivans.
Hidden beneath the GR Concept’s composite fenders is the next Toyota Supra
The Toyota GR Supra Concept revealed at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show is a stripped down racing model that previews the next generation Supra production car.
Toyota dedicates a new research company to autonomous tech
Meet Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development, a brand new company which will focus on advancing the development of self-driving technology.
Toyota and Hyundai announce massive, separate recalls of trucks, SUVs
Toyota announced a recall of 65,000 brand-new Sequoia and Tundra vehicles this week, while Hyundai separately announced the recall of roughly 43,900 Santa Fe vehicles.
2018 Toyota 4Runner: Release date, prices, features, and specs
Despite its unique-for-the-brand lack of driver assist tech, the reliable and sturdy 2018 Toyota 4Runner continues its true-SUV appeal.
How a teenager made his own electric car from a junked Toyota Celica
After watching his older brother ask their parents for gas money, Adam Lansing hatched a plan to build his own electric car.
Top car trends of CES 2018
CES 2018 presented a host of significant advancements in automotive tech. Here are a few that stood out from the crowd.
2018 Toyota Camry: Everything you need to know
The 2018 Toyota Camry is the first year of the eighth-generation of Camrys, with new exteriors, engines and transmissions, and loads of tech.
2019 Toyota Avalon ditches humdrum design for something more dramatic
The 2019 Toyota Avalon ditches its humdrum design for something more dramatic at the 2018 North American International Auto Show.
Is there an Echo in here? Toyota, Lexus add Amazon Alexa to select 2018 vehicles
Toyota has announced that it will introduce Amazon Alexa into select Toyota and Lexus infotainment systems in 2018, with more to come in 2019.
Boxy Toyota e-Palette concept is designed to transport both people and pizzas
The Toyota e-Palette concept is the basis for a new mobility service that encompasses both ridesharing and home delivery.
Toyota Platform 3.0 self-driving car prototype has better vision, sleeker looks
Toyota will bring its latest-generation prototype autonomous car to CES 2018. It features better sensors than predecessor cars.
Toyota’s low-slung concept car brings Le Mans technology to the street
The Toyota GR Super Sport concept shows one way to apply technology from Le Mans race cars to a street-legal supercar.
Toyota FT-AC concept brings the fun back to SUVs
Debuting at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Toyota FT-AC concept aims to add rugged styling and a sense of adventure to the everyday SUV.
Like a mechanical shadow, Toyota’s new robot mimics your movements in real time
Toyota's latest, third-generation humanoid robot is capable of exactly mimicking its operator’s movements.
Toyota to produce more hybrid electric vehicles in China and India
Toyota announced its plan to accelerate electric vehicle initiatives in China and India, with ambitious plans for 2020.
Toyota to put its driverless car through ‘extreme’ testing in California
Toyota is gearing up to put its latest autonomous vehicle technology through "extreme" testing on a closed driving course in California.
The Toyota Hilux becomes an RC car for grown-ups (batteries not required)
Starting with a modern-day Toyota Hilux, the company has built a remote-controlled car for grown-ups with a surprisingly accurate design.
From microcars to pickups to hybrids, here are the best cars for new drivers
What are the best cars for new drivers? From SUVs to hatchbacks, and even electric cars, here are 10 possibilities.
Mazda, Toyota hold hands as they surf the industry’s electric car wave
Mazda, Toyota, and Denso will jointly develop modular electric car components capable of power a wide selection of electric cars.
Toyota’s latest self-driving car prototype has two steering wheels
Toyota built a new self-driving car prototype with two steering wheels to test how humans and machines can share driving duties.
Toyota patents a device that could make car pillars transparent
Toyota patented a system that uses mirrors to let drivers see around car roof pillars, effectively rendering them "invisible."
Toyota will use the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to showcase self-driving cars
Toyota will bring a fleet of self-driving cars to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, according to an executive.
Toyota may come out with a game-changing electric car for 2022
Toyota is planning a long-range electric car that will be able to recharge in just a few minutes, according to a new report.
Toyota’s latest robot can help the disabled with tasks around the home
Watch Toyota's video showing the debut outing of its Human Support Robot designed to carry out everyday tasks for those with disabilities.
Why Toyota’s first-ever Le Mans win continues to elude
An updated hybrid engine and new aerodynamics proved to be least of Toyota Gazoo Racing’s worries
Did Toyota lose the 24 Hours of Le Mans because of a simple thumbs-up?
Toyota's TS050 Hybrid was widely expected to win this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, but it dropped out of the race due to a clutch failure
24 Hours of Le Mans again proves to be one of the toughest tests in racing
The 24 Hours of Le Mans proved especially brutal this year. Once again, Porsche came out on top, scoring its 19th win at the legendary race.
Become a 24 Hours of Le Mans expert with this quick primer
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is arguably the most prestigious event on the racing calendar, but what’s it really all about? We’ve got the full story on this epic endurance race right here.
Toyota is researching heart-monitoring cars that could prevent crashes
Toyota is looking to embed technology into cars that can predict drivers' medical emergencies and bring the vehicle to a quick and safe stop.