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2020 Toyota Highlander Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2020 Toyota Highlander Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

My drive of the redesigned-for-2020 Toyota Highlander has an interesting twist. On the invite of Toyota I participated in the line-off celebration of the new Highlander at Toyota’s Princeton, Indiana plant were it is produced. ... Continue reading

2021 Fuel Economy Guide (EPA)

2021 Fuel Economy Guide (EPA)

The U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have released the 2021 Fuel Economy Guide. The Guide provides detailed fuel economy estimates for model year 2021 light-duty vehicles, along with estimated annual fuel costs and other information for prospective car buyers. ... Continue reading

Ultra-Lightweight Intelligent Wheelchair Receives $1M as Winner of Mobility Unlimited Challenge is Announced

Ultra-Lightweight Intelligent Wheelchair Receives $1M as Winner of Mobility Unlimited Challenge is Announced

The winner of the three-year Mobility Unlimited Challenge has now been announced with Phoenix Instinct from the UK receiving $1 million to further develop their intelligent ultra-light carbon fiber wheelchair, bring it to market, and ultimately, transform millions of lives in the disability community for the greater go ... Continue reading

Toyota Preview Of EV Plans +VIDEO

Toyota Preview Of EV Plans +VIDEO

Further details are to be announced in the coming months. At this stage, only a stylised silhouette and details of the platform architecture have been released.The un-named preview model will be based on Toyota’s new e-TNGA platform. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Colin Chapman, the brilliant English founder of Lotus sports cars, once said that the best way to improve vehicle dynamics was to "add lightness." It's an edict that has gone unheeded today as manufacturers burden every new product with enough needless accessories, electric motors, and hybrid batteries to make a camel ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XSE Review by John Helig

2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XSE Review by John Helig

REVIEWED MODEL: 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XSE ENGINE: 2.5-liter 4 TRANSMISSION: Electronic CVT HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 176 hp @ 5,600 rpm (215 hp total)/163 lb.-ft. @ 3,600-5,200 rpm WHEELBASE: 113.0 in. ... Continue reading

Don't Buy an Auto in 2020's "December to Forget"

Don't Buy an Auto in 2020's "December to Forget"

New data from car-buying app CoPilot makes it clear shoppers should wait into 2021 for most vehicle types. In fact, this is the worst time for Americans to buy a vehicle since 2012. ... Continue reading

Toyota Unveils New Hydrogen Mirai - I Guess The Fuel D'jour is Hydrogen

Toyota Unveils New Hydrogen Mirai - I Guess The Fuel D'jour is Hydrogen

Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car, with 30% greater range, on sale on Wednesday in a fresh push to promote the zero-emission technology amid rapidly growing demand for electric vehicles, including its own. Toyota has failed until now to win drivers over to fuel cell vehicles (FCV), which remain a niche technology despite Ja ... Continue reading

Used Car Review - 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid - By Larry Nutson, More Power More Economy More

Used Car Review - 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid - By Larry Nutson, More Power More Economy More

Trend forecasts say more and more new vehicle buyers will choose an SUV, both large and small. And trend forecasts also say more and more new vehicles will have electrified power trains. ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Review by Mark Fulmer A Solid Off-Roader with a Well Deserved Tough Rep Back in the late 70's the Toyota small trucks had a reputation for being tough, reliable work horses. I experienced that first hand as my bass pro fishing nextdoor neighbor could back his boat off river levys and muddy la ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Corolla XSE Review by David Colman + VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

2020 Toyota Corolla XSE Review by David Colman + VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

Automotive analysts have bemoaned the death of the sedan ever since the first SUV appeared more than 30 years ago. But somehow, Toyota still manages to sell 300,000 Corollas every year. ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Avalon Road Trip Scottsdale To Jerome By Steve Purdy

2020 Toyota Avalon Road Trip Scottsdale To Jerome By Steve Purdy

The sun is just up glowing over my left shoulder as I cross I-17 on Carefree Highway just north of Phoenix and pass the last traffic signal. It took nearly an hour to break away from the oppressive suburban environment of Scottsdale and out into the open spaces of the Sonoran Desert. ... Continue reading

Come'on Man, Follow The Science - EV's Will Only Help China Not The Climate

Come'on Man, Follow The Science - EV's Will Only Help China Not The Climate

Bull Shit EV's Only Loved By Ignorant Politicians, China Claque, Wall Street Cons and Car Execs ... Continue reading

Toyota Sienna AWD Limited Premium, Is This The One? - Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

Toyota Sienna AWD Limited Premium, Is This The One? - Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

The vehicle we all love to hate: The minivan. Jokes abound. Is this the one that will allow Mom to drive what is Best? ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE Sedan Review | by David Colman +VIDEO

2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE Sedan Review | by David Colman +VIDEO

THE AUTO CHANNEL 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE Sedan Review In the event that the standard gas engine Corolla's 40 MPG fails to meet your economy requirements, Toyota has introduced an even thriftier Hybrid Corolla that will net you 52 MPG. That's exactly the same fuel economy as the company's revered Prius. ... Continue reading

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