Toyota has released pricing for the 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, outlining the model’s structure for the upcoming model year. The hybrid lineup continues with multiple trim levels and a choice between front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations in the lower and mid-level grades. For 2026, the destination charge for the RAV4 Hybrid is $1,450, and it applies across … Read more
When it comes to electrified vehicles, I’ve seen a litany of ways to describe them. Though essentially, there are five ways to describe an electrified vehicle (as long as you don’t include hydrogen). There’s a 48-volt mild hybrid (which isn’t a real hybrid), there’s a standard hybrid, there’s a plug-in hybrid, there’s a range-extended electric … Read more
Toyota has begun production at its new battery manufacturing plant in Liberty, North Carolina, marking the company’s first battery facility in the United States and its only one outside Japan. The new site represents a $13.9 billion investment and is expected to create up to 5,100 jobs as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to … Read more
A modern, purpose-built cabin for a new generation The cabin of the 2025 Toyota Hilux BEV has been reimagined to align with its electrified platform, blending functional design with modern technology. The dashboard features clean, horizontal lines that emphasize width and strength, while the materials maintain a utilitarian but refined look consistent with Toyota’s commercial … Read more
Toyota Hilux BEV brings electric power to a familiar shape The first fully electric Toyota Hilux introduces battery-electric propulsion while keeping the overall proportions and stance of the long-running pickup line. The vehicle’s exterior design follows Toyota’s “Tough and Agile” styling philosophy, which emphasizes a solid, upright front end combined with functional surfacing. The sealed … Read more
Toyota has announced the first fully electric version of the Hilux pickup, marking a significant change in the model’s development and expanding its powertrain portfolio to include battery-electric propulsion. The new Hilux BEV joins Toyota’s broader electrification strategy, which includes hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell options across its global lineup. The Hilux, a … Read more
America’s fastest-selling cars in November In November 2025, Toyota and Lexus dominated the list of the fastest-selling vehicles in the United States. Using the same market day supply metric that measures how quickly inventory turns, these models represent the strongest demand across dealerships nationwide. A low market-day supply indicates that vehicles are selling faster than … Read more
Toyota revives Scion name for a hybrid off-road experiment Toyota has revealed the Scion 01 Concept, a side-by-side off-road prototype developed by engineers in North America. The concept uses the Scion name, a brand Toyota discontinued in 2016, to represent experimentation and creative freedom within the company. This marks the first use of the Scion … Read more
Toyota has revealed a new concept vehicle under the discontinued Scion brand. The Scion 01 Concept is a side-by-side off-road prototype developed by Toyota’s North American engineering team as a design and technology experiment. The concept explores hybrid performance in an all-terrain context, combining components from Toyota’s existing truck lineup with experimental design elements associated … Read more
Toyota brings hydrogen power to the Tacoma with wild new concept The Toyota Tacoma H2-Overlander Concept was developed as a demonstration of how hydrogen fuel cell technology could integrate with off-road platforms. Designed on Toyota’s TNGA-F architecture, the truck combines a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) system with battery-electric technology. Its exhaust output consists … Read more
