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Toyota Mirai recall (2026261)
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the combination meter in the instrument cluster not to display when the vehicle is started. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including warning lights and malfunction tell…
Toyota Mirai recall (26V341000)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid, 2024 Lexus GX, Toyota Mirai, and 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators. As su…
Toyota Bz4x recall (2022389)
Issue: On certain vehicles, there is an error in the vehicle identification number (VIN). As a result, it is not possible to determine the make of the vehicle using the VIN alone. Safety Risk: This small error does not affect safety. Corrective Actions: This is n…
Toyota Mirai, Rz, Bz4x recall (25V744000)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview…
Toyota Bz4x recall (24V548000)
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius…
Toyota Mirai recall (24V124000)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Mirai, Lexus LS500, LS500H, 2023-2024 Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, 2024 Lexus LC500, and LC500H vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Due to incorrect programming of the parking…
Toyota Bz4x, Solterra recall (22V444000)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Subaru Solterra and Toyota BZ4X vehicles. The hub bolts on the wheels may loosen, causing a wheel to detach from the vehicle after low-mileage use.
Toyota Mirai recall (22V239000)
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU softw…
Best plug-in hybrid SUVs you can buy in 2026
Looking for the best plug-in hybrid SUVs? You're in the right place. Plug-in hybrids, also called PHEVs, give you the best of both worlds. You get electric driving for short trips and a gas engine for longer ones. No range
Toyota invests $1 billion in Kentucky and Indiana plants
Toyota Motor North America is marking the 40th anniversary of its manufacturing operations in Georgetown, Kentucky, with a new round of investment aimed at expanding production capacity and supporting its electrification strategy. The company announced it will invest $1 billion
The best selling new cars: March 2026
America’s fastest-selling cars — March 2026 Photo credit: Toyota The following slideshow highlights the 10 fastest-selling vehicles in the United States based on market days' supply in March 2026, according to data compiled by CarEdge. Market days supply measures how
The 2027 Toyota Highlander debuts as a three-row battery electric vehicle
Toyota has announced the 2027 Highlander, marking the fifth generation of the midsize SUV and its transition to a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) powertrain. This model represents the first three-row BEV for Toyota in the United States market and the first
The best selling new cars: February 2026
America’s fastest-selling cars in February 2026 Photo credit: Tesla These are the fastest-selling new vehicles in the United States for February 2026, ranked by market day supply. This metric estimates how long it would take to sell through existing inventory
Toyota hints at a versatile new EV with interior-focused teaser
Toyota has released a new teaser image offering a dimly lit look inside an upcoming vehicle, paired with the tagline: “Big energy. Bigger versatility. A new adventure starts February 10th.” The image centers on the cabin, revealing a wide interior
Toyota drops a dark teaser for an upcoming electric SUV
Toyota has released a moody teaser image hinting at a new vehicle, showing little more than a rear silhouette and a full-width LED light bar. The image suggests an SUV or crossover form factor, though Toyota has not confirmed the
The fastest selling new cars: January 2026
The fastest-selling new cars in America right now Photo credit: Toyota These are the fastest-selling new cars in the U.S. based on market day supply, which measures how quickly vehicles are selling relative to available inventory. Low day-supply figures indicate
Toyota brings new Mapbox-based navigation system to 2026 RAV4
Toyota and Mapbox are extending their technology partnership to support Toyota’s next-generation in-vehicle navigation experience, beginning with the 2026 Toyota RAV4. The new navigation software will be part of the Toyota Audio Multimedia system and is designed to deliver more
Are the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra the same? Explained
If you have looked at the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra side by side, you might think you are seeing the same electric SUV with two different badges. The resemblance is not accidental. These EVs were developed jointly by Toyota
Are Toyota bZ4X models reliable? What owners should know
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
Why the humble kei car is actually the most important EV on the planet right now
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
The fastest selling new cars: December 2025
Fastest-selling cars in America, December 2025 Photo credit: Iv-olga / Shutterstock.com 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
Base 2026 RAV4 Hybrid starts at $33,350 including destination
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.
Electrification branding when there are many types of electrified vehicles
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
Toyota opens first U.S. battery factory in North Carolina
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
Inside the 2025 Toyota Hilux BEV: A work truck gone electric
A modern, purpose-built cabin for a new generation Photo credit: Toyota 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
Toyota’s first electric Hilux keeps its rugged form intact
Toyota Hilux BEV brings electric power to a familiar shape Photo credit: Toyota 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
Toyota introduces all-electric Hilux pickup for 2026
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
The fastest selling new cars: November 2025
America’s fastest-selling cars in November Photo credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com 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
Inside Toyota’s hybrid Scion 01 Concept built for dirt and data
Toyota revives Scion name for a hybrid off-road experiment Photo credit: Toyota 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
Toyota revives Scion name for hybrid off-road concept
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
This Tacoma H2-Overlander is Toyota’s cleanest off-road concept yet
Toyota brings hydrogen power to the Tacoma with wild new concept Photo credit: Toyota 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,
Tacoma H2-Overlander Concept demonstrates hydrogen off-road capability
Toyota has revealed the Tacoma H2-Overlander Concept, a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) designed to demonstrate the off-road potential of alternative powertrains. The concept truck combines hydrogen fuel cell and battery-electric technologies on the TNGA-F platform, producing water as
This is what happens when Toyota turns its bZ EV into a track car
Toyota’s first all-electric SEMA build steps onto the stage Photo credit: Toyota The bZ Time Attack Concept marks Toyota’s first-ever battery-electric vehicle to debut at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Built from the 2026 model-year bZ all-wheel-drive platform,
Toyota presents performance-focused bZ Time Attack EV prototype
Toyota unveiled the all-electric bZ Time Attack Concept at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The concept marks Toyota’s first battery-electric SEMA project, designed as a track-focused prototype for time attack circuits and hill climb events. It was developed
Meet Chibibo, Toyota’s four-legged delivery bot from the future
Toyota’s Chibibo is a delivery robot that looks like it’s from the future Photo credit: Toyota Toyota’s Chibibo made its public debut at the Japan Mobility Show, a compact, four-legged delivery robot that blurs the line between functional logistics tool
Toyota’s Kayoibako is the modular EV van we didn’t know we needed
The box that thinks outside itself Photo credit: Toyota Toyota’s Kayoibako concept isn’t just another futuristic van — it’s a rethink of what a vehicle can be. The name comes from industrial “return boxes” used in Japanese manufacturing, and the
Toyota imagines a future where anyone can move cargo safely
Toyota KB Lifter rethinks last-mile mobility Photo credit: Toyota Toyota’s KB Lifter is a compact, self-propelled cargo platform that’s part of the brand’s modular “Kayoibako” ecosystem. Unveiled at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, the device is designed to handle short-distance
This tiny Toyota might be the smartest delivery vehicle yet
The coms-x shows Toyota’s micro-mobility vision Photo credit: Toyota Toyota’s new coms-x concept represents an evolution of the automaker’s small-format electric transport idea, originally previewed by the earlier COMS. Revealed at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, it’s a compact, one-seat
The Toyota Kago-Bo is a rolling lounge for the autonomous era
Toyota Kago-Bo side profile Photo credit: Toyota The Kago-Bo features a compact, upright silhouette designed for maximum interior space within minimal exterior dimensions. The design emphasizes accessibility, with large doors and a flat floor to ease entry and exit. Its
Toyota built a tiny AI pod car just for kids, and it’s adorably weird
Front three-quarter view Photo credit: Toyota Toyota’s Kids mobi concept features a compact, pod-like design intended specifically for children. The exterior is dominated by smooth curves and a bright orange finish, emphasizing playfulness while retaining Toyota’s branding across the side
Toyota’s Boost Me shows how personal mobility can level the playing field
Designed for athletic inclusivity Photo credit: Toyota Toyota’s Boost Me concept is a compact, self-balancing mobility device aimed at enabling users of varying physical abilities to participate in sports on equal footing. Its minimalist design—featuring large wheel hubs, a neon-accented
Toyota’s Walk Me is a four-legged mobility chair that can climb stairs
Toyota Walk Me tackles stairs with robotic precision Photo credit: Toyota Toyota’s Walk Me concept uses four articulated legs to navigate environments that challenge traditional wheelchairs. The design allows the personal mobility unit to climb stairs, step over uneven ground,
This electric chair from Toyota is built for the trail, not the sidewalk
A new approach to off-road mobility Photo credit: Toyota Toyota’s Challenge Me concept is an electric mobility device designed to extend accessibility beyond paved paths. It uses large, knobby off-road tires and an articulated frame that allows it to tackle
Cyber Love proves Toyota thinks your next car should understand your feelings
Introducing the Cyber Love concept Photo credit: Toyota The Toyota Cyber Love is a striking vision of what happens when mobility, emotion, and technology converge. Unveiled at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, the concept explores how vehicles can become more
Toyota’s new HiAce concept turns a work van into a digital workspace
The HiAce concept unveiled Photo credit: Toyota The Toyota HiAce Concept made its debut at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, serving as a preview of the next generation of Toyota’s globally recognized commercial van. The concept emphasizes modernization, digital integration,
The Corolla concept proves Toyota isn’t done reinventing its most famous car
The Corolla evolves for “you” Photo credit: Toyota The Toyota Corolla Concept represents a bold reinterpretation of one of the world’s most enduring nameplates. Rather than merely updating the familiar sedan, Toyota is using this concept to signal a philosophical
Toyota built a half-finished truck, and that’s the whole point
Introducing the IMV Origin Photo credit: Toyota The Toyota IMV Origin is a modular truck concept unveiled at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Developed under Toyota’s long-running “Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle” program, the IMV Origin embodies the company’s latest thinking
This Camry GT-S Concept shows Toyota’s vision for a sportier midsize sedan
Front-end detail emphasizes the Camry GT-S Concept’s performance design Photo credit: Toyota The Toyota Camry GT-S Concept is based on the 2025 Camry XSE AWD Hybrid and represents a design study focused on enhancing the sedan’s performance-inspired appearance. The concept
Toyota reveals Camry GT-S Concept at 2025 SEMA Show
Toyota has introduced the Camry GT-S Concept at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The vehicle is a design study based on the 2025 Camry XSE AWD Hybrid, intended to explore how a production sedan could be enhanced with