If you’re shopping for an electric SUV, you’ve probably wondered: Is the Toyota bZ4X reliable? Toyota vehicles are known for durability, and many shoppers expect the brand’s first dedicated EV to follow suit. The truth is more balanced. The bZ4X isn’t unreliable, but it also isn’t the bulletproof benchmark people associate with Toyota. A new … Read more
The automotive landscape in Japan is undergoing a quiet yet significant transformation, reshaping how the country moves. For decades, the kei car has been the backbone of Japanese transportation. Strict physical dimensions and engine-displacement regulations constrain these light automobiles, yet they account for roughly 40% of all new cars sold in the country. They are … Read more
Fastest-selling cars in America, December 2025 This slideshow highlights the new vehicles with the lowest market days’ supply in December 2025. Market days supply measures how long it would take dealers to sell all current inventory at the model’s recent sales pace, with lower figures indicating stronger demand and faster turnover. The list is dominated … Read more
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
