Posts Tagged ‘Toyota’
Toyota Forced To Shut Down Production In Japan After Earthquake
Toyota is suspending production at nine plants in Japan. The stoppages are due to supply disruptions caused by a weekend earthquake that hit the northeast part of the country. The world’s biggest automaker said the interruption is a result of various being negatively impacted by the earthquake. The plant shutdowns begin on February 17 and…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Toyota Mirai: A Cutting-Edge Hydrogen Sedan
Toyota has been producing hydrogen fuel-cell cars since 2014. However, the world is only starting to take notice now, especially with the introduction of the all-new 2021 Toyota Mirai. The new 2021 Mirai is a huge improvement over the outgoing model. It offers better styling, improved handling, increased performance, enhanced refinement, and ultimately, more range.…
Read MoreToyota Surpasses Volkswagen To Become Top-Selling Automaker
Toyota has overtaken Volkswagen to become the world’s top-selling automaker. New sales numbers show that Toyota took the sales mantel from VW in 2020. The global slump in demand caused by the pandemic apparently hit VW harder than others. It’s the first time Toyota has been the global sales leader in more than five years.…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Toyota Tacoma: The Continuation of a Strong Legacy
Toyota’s lineup includes a number of vehicles with years’ worth of pedigree. The Tacoma pickup truck is just one of those models. While it may compete with big names like Ford, Ram, Nissan, Honda, and Jeep, there’s something to be said for Toyota’s finding the right combination of value, capability, and reliability — and sticking…
Read MoreInside The 2020 Toyota Sienna: A Modern Minivan Marvel
It’s both a wonder and a given that minivans still exist in today’s automotive sphere. Many predicted (dare we say, even hoped) the minivan would give way to sporty, stylish crossovers and the days of sliding doors, blunt-nosed designs, and soccer-mom-pleasing features would fade like embarrassing high school memories. Over the years, however, these passenger…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Toyota Venza: The Long Lost Lexus Sibling?
Without the badging giving it away, the 2021 Toyota Venza would look at-home on any luxury dealership lot. Put it alongside the Jaguar E- and F-Pace, Lincoln Aviator, or the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. We’re not kidding — most people wouldn’t know the difference. The delicate front grille and simple body lines lend themselves to a pedigree…
Read MoreToyota Is Developing A Lunar Cruiser For Moon Exploration
Toyota is shooting for the moon – literally. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), which is Japan’s version of NASA, and Toyota have announced plans to co-develop a manned, pressurized vehicle for exploring the moon. It will be powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The new vehicle has been named the “Lunar Cruiser.” It’s a nod…
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