Toyota announces Japanese availability of battery electric C+pod

Many car trips are made with no more than one other passenger aboard, over relatively short distances at residential speed limits. Toyota’s new battery electric C+pod was designed with just such scenarios in mind.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, T… Continue reading Toyota announces Japanese availability of battery electric C+pod

Glorious Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 RV ready to leave 2020 behind

The merging of two of the toughest “cruisers” on dry land is officially complete. Australian off-road RV builder EarthCruiser has completed its Toyota Land Cruiser “Extreme” (XTR). The new expedition rig combines the off-road capability and dependabili… Continue reading Glorious Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 RV ready to leave 2020 behind

Toyota Tacoma camper trailer is an overlanding multitool

One of America’s greatest overlanding motor vehicles has transformed into its latest overlanding camping trailer. The Toyota Tacoma is the choice of off-road and overland enthusiasts around the country and has served as the basis of countless camper tr… Continue reading Toyota Tacoma camper trailer is an overlanding multitool

Cybercriminals Batter Automakers With Ransomware, IP Theft Cyberattacks

While the industry focus is on vehicle hacking, when it comes to the automotive industry cybercriminals are opting for less complex and sophisticated attacks – from phishing to ransomware. Continue reading Cybercriminals Batter Automakers With Ransomware, IP Theft Cyberattacks

Subaru unveils all-new 2022 BRZ sports car as a purist’s dream

Subaru has taken the wraps off its all-new BRZ sports car, continuing the purists’ fun box into a new generation. The BRZ has an all-new design, a new engine with a bit more muscle, and retains the rear-drive formula that has made the car doggedly popu… Continue reading Subaru unveils all-new 2022 BRZ sports car as a purist’s dream

Toyota and Hino team up on hydrogen fuel cell truck for North America

Having put hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered trucks to the test around ports in Los Angeles over the past few years, Toyota has now announced plans to take the technology further afield. The Japanese auto giant has teamed up with truck subsidiary Hino to deve… Continue reading Toyota and Hino team up on hydrogen fuel cell truck for North America

Review: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid ups the ante by lowering output

For the 2020 model year, Toyota totally revamped the Highlander three-row crossover. As one of the make’s best sellers, the vehicle enters its fourth generation with a mixture of old and new in its design. Significantly, for the hybrid option, the High… Continue reading Review: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid ups the ante by lowering output

Testing of fuel cell bus as mobile power source for disaster relief begins

When disaster strikes, the power often goes out, and it may be a good while before it’s restored. Toyota and Honda start testing the Moving e system this month, a fuel cell bus designed to serve as a mobile power source to help meet a community’s emerg… Continue reading Testing of fuel cell bus as mobile power source for disaster relief begins

SkyDrive’s SD-03 single-seat eVTOL aces first public test flight

After taking to the air in April on what was billed Japan’s first manned multirotor test flight, Tokyo-based SkyDrive has now revealed that its new slicker SD-03 model made its first public demonstration flight earlier this week.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading SkyDrive’s SD-03 single-seat eVTOL aces first public test flight