Review: Electrified RAV4s, Hybrid vs. Prime

When the current-generation RAV4 crossover was introduced in 2019, Toyota promised both a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid option. We’ve driven both as 2021 model year offerings. Here’s what we learned about Toyota’s electrified RAV4s.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Review: Electrified RAV4s, Hybrid vs. Prime→

Crosscamp Toyota mini-camper van takes on urban-to-outland adventure

The Erwin Hymer Group is making sure it has its camper van bases covered. Not long after the reveal of the overland-grade CrossOver 4×4 vans, its Crosscamp brand of small, modular camper vans revealed a lighter alternative for urban adventurers who nee… Continue reading Crosscamp Toyota mini-camper van takes on urban-to-outland adventure→

Pandemic Chip Shortages Are Shutting Down Automotive Production

Once upon a time, the automobile was a mostly mechanical beast, but no longer. Advanced electronics have weaved their way into the modern car, from engine to infotainment and climate control to the buttons now sprinkled throughout the passenger cabin. …read more

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Carbon-monocoque Toyota Tacoma 4×4 RV is a mini explorer yacht on land

Even with the launch of options like the Hiatus Camper, Toyota-based 4×4 mini-RVs have a way of leaving our American team members deep, deep green with envy. Most recently it was the EarthCruiser XTR. Why can’t we get something just like that in the Un… Continue reading Carbon-monocoque Toyota Tacoma 4×4 RV is a mini explorer yacht on land→

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→