Toyota News, Reviews & Updates

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Electrek Oct 30, 2026 #Autonomous Vehicles #Electric Vehicles

Waymo picks Toyota bZ4X as its next robotaxi, starting in Japan in 2027

Waymo is adding the Toyota bZ4X to its robotaxi lineup. Toyota will build a custom version of the electric SUV with the Waymo Driver integrated right on the line in Japan, and a test fleet will start operating there i...

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Waymo picks Toyota bZ4X as its next robotaxi, starting in Japan in 2027

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Racer Oct 30, 2026 #NASCAR #Toyota

Video quick take: Toyota has dominated in NASCAR this year - and it's about to lose the championship. Again.

Toyota has done just about everything right in the NASCAR Cup Series this year, but once again, it looks like it's going to miss out on the drivers' title. Kelly Crandall takes stock.

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Video quick take: Toyota has dominated in NASCAR this year - and it's about to l

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Electrek Oct 29, 2026 #BYD #Ford

BYD now has 1.02 million workers, more than Toyota, GM, Ford, and Tesla combined

BYD now has more than 1.02 million employees, according to chairman Wang Chuanfu. That’s more people than Toyota, GM, Ford, and Tesla employ combined. And it’s a big jump from the start of the year. BYD reported ab...

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BYD now has 1.02 million workers, more than Toyota, GM, Ford, and Tesla combined

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Road & Track Oct 27, 2026 #Auto Shows #Toyota

Toyota Unleashes 5 Wild ‘Snowhunter’ Winter Off-Road Concept SUVs and Trucks Ahead of SEMA

Forget snow tires and tire chains, Toyota upgraded these trucks and SUVs with snow tracks for polar expeditions or Buffalo winters.

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Toyota Unleashes 5 Wild ‘Snowhunter’ Winter Off-Road Concept SUVs and Trucks Ahe

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SpeedCafe Oct 27, 2026 #Chevrolet #Ford

Lowndes tips GM and Toyota tactics, declares Ford has ‘big problem’

Craig Lowndes expects Chevrolet and Toyota teams to help their single respective Finals Series representatives at Sandown, declaring it a “big problem” for Ford. The post Lowndes tips GM and Toyota tactics, declares F...

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Lowndes tips GM and Toyota tactics, declares Ford has ‘big problem’

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CarBuzz Oct 25, 2026 #Ford #Toyota

Ford Bronco Sport Vs. Toyota RAV4: Which Compact SUV Is Winning In 2026?

The sales figures for Ford’s Bronco Sport make for some interesting reading when compared to the Toyota RAV4. What is going on?

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Ford Bronco Sport Vs. Toyota RAV4: Which Compact SUV Is Winning In 2026?

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Car and Driver Oct 25, 2026 #JDM #Toyota

1981 Toyota Celica Supra on BaT: The Supra Story Starts Here

Vin Diesel wasn’t even driving yet when this first-gen Supra rolled into the showroom.

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1981 Toyota Celica Supra on BaT: The Supra Story Starts Here

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Road & Track Oct 21, 2026 #Safety & Recalls #Toyota

Toyota Land Cruiser Recall Sees Over 105,000 J250-Gen SUVs Dealing with Possible Fuel Leak, Fire Risk

The automaker has conducted a years-long investigation into the issue, and now they’re looking to bring back the vehicles for a fix where needed.

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Toyota Land Cruiser Recall Sees Over 105,000 J250-Gen SUVs Dealing with Possible

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autoweek Oct 21, 2026 #Chevrolet #NASCAR

Toyota Ends Chevrolet’s NASCAR Manufacturer Championship Streak

Toyota’s expanded driver lineup, engine development, and greater collaboration among its teams have produced its first Cup title since 2019.

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Toyota Ends Chevrolet’s NASCAR Manufacturer Championship Streak

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autocarindia Oct 20, 2026 #Electric Vehicles #Hyundai

I own a 2018 Hyundai Creta 1.6 diesel manual and have been very happy with it. It suits my family of three for city use as well as long road trips, including journeys from Kashmir to Kerala and Jaisalmer. However, I now want to upgrade to something bigger. I don't like the looks of the Toyota Innova HyCross, Mahindra XUV 7XO or Tata Safari. I also have reservations about ladder-frame SUVs I test-drove the Mahindra Scorpio N briefly in traffic and found it moved around more over bad roads than my

The Kia Sorento seems to be an ideal fit for you. It is a feature-loaded offering with hybrid and diesel engine options, and it comes with the flexibility of three rows of seats. Being a monocoque, ride quality is goo...

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I own a 2018 Hyundai Creta 1.6 diesel manual and have been very happy with it. I

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Electrek Oct 19, 2026 #Electric Vehicles #Subaru

Subaru’s next EV will be smarter, more efficient, and less like a Toyota

Subaru is testing its own tech for its next-generation EVs, breaking away from its longstanding partnership with Toyota. more…

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Subaru’s next EV will be smarter, more efficient, and less like a Toyota

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Car Expert AU Oct 19, 2026 #Electric Vehicles #Toyota

Chery’s Jetour to tackle Toyota RAV4 with turbo-petrol, PHEV mid-size SUVs

Jetour is set to follow a very narrow lane among Chery's growing stable of brands here, with more rugged designs and perhaps more off-road capability.

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Chery’s Jetour to tackle Toyota RAV4 with turbo-petrol, PHEV mid-size SUVs

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The Autopian Oct 19, 2026 #Ford #New Car Reveals

Ford Has Found One Way It Can Beat Toyota In Sales

General Motors will almost certainly outsell Toyota in the United States this year. Next year? It’s probably going to be a lot closer. By then Ford will have likely recovered from an F-150 shortage caused by a supplie...

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Ford Has Found One Way It Can Beat Toyota In Sales

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Racer Oct 18, 2026 #Endurance Racing #Hypercars

Toyota steamrolls all comers in Barcelona WEC 6 Hours

The Japanese manufacturer’s Hypercars dominated throughout the race in wet, drying, and fully dry conditions, securing Toyota’s eighth FIA WEC manufacturers’ world championship in 14 seasons with a 1-2 finish.

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Toyota steamrolls all comers in Barcelona WEC 6 Hours

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Auto Express Oct 18, 2026 #Electric Vehicles #Toyota

Toyota RAV4 Plug-in hybrid Excel long-term test - pictures

Images from our latest Toyota RAV4 long-term test. Pictures taken by Auto Express senior photographer, Pete Gibson.

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Toyota RAV4 Plug-in hybrid Excel long-term test - pictures

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MotorBiscuit Oct 16, 2026 #Electric Vehicles #Safety & Recalls

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrids Recalled for Possible Loss of Power at Speed

Imagine cruising down the highway in a 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid when the SUV suddenly loses power, leaving you unable to maintain speed. That unsettling possibility has prompted Toyota to recall 30,978 vehicles...

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2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrids Recalled for Possible Loss of Power at Speed

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The Autopian Oct 16, 2026 #Rolls-Royce #Toyota

Toyota Is Bringing Its Version Of Rolls-Royce To The United States

For decades, Toyota has sold a car that’s even more premium and distinguished than even the nicest Lexus sedan. The Century has long represented the pinnacle of Toyota luxury, comfort, and status. It even housed Toyot...

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Toyota Is Bringing Its Version Of Rolls-Royce To The United States

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Motor1 Oct 15, 2026 #Electric Vehicles #Toyota

Toyota Recalls 30,000 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrids Over Motor That Can Shut Down

Owners of the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid face an ECU software fault that can cut power at speed, fixed by a free dealer update.

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Toyota Recalls 30,000 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrids Over Motor That Can Shut Down

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SpeedCafe Oct 13, 2026 #Ford #JDM

Chaz Mostert to race ex-Mustang chassis on Gold Coast

Walkinshaw TWG Racing’s decision to revert Chaz Mostert to its spare Toyota Supra reunites the 2025 champion with a chassis he previously campaigned as a Ford Mustang. The post Chaz Mostert to race ex-Mustang chassis ...

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Chaz Mostert to race ex-Mustang chassis on Gold Coast

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CarBuzz Oct 13, 2026 #Electric Vehicles #Mazda

Toyota, Subaru, And Mazda Just Built The Hybrid-Era Combustion Engine Volkswagen Refuses To

Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda jointly developed new 1.5L and 2.0L hybrid-era engines as Volkswagen doubles down on EVs.

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Toyota, Subaru, And Mazda Just Built The Hybrid-Era Combustion Engine Volkswagen