Toyota’s stout, crazy-modular $12K tiny truck makes enticing mini-RV

First sneak-peeked in late 2022, the Toyota IMV 0 concept grew into one of the most modular vehicles to ever see its way out into the sunlight. And it quickly transformed from rugged, little concept to production sub-Hilux mini-truck as the Hilux Champ… Continue reading Toyota’s stout, crazy-modular $12K tiny truck makes enticing mini-RV

Photo gallery: 2024 New York International Auto Show

One of the largest automotive shows in the world, the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) happens every year in New York City. For decades, it’s been the home of the World Car of the Year awards and a fulcrum for automotive unveils in North Americ… Continue reading Photo gallery: 2024 New York International Auto Show

The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

Manufacturing a car involves choreographing hundreds of parts, most of which are created somewhere else, to be at the same spot at the same time for final assembly. Given the widespread adoption of “just in time” manufacturing methodology, it’s underst… Continue reading The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

Toyota’s new soft humanoid picks things up with its whole body

Most humanoid robots pick things up with their hands – but that’s not how we humans do it, particularly when we’re carrying something bulky. We use our chests, hips and arms as well – and that’s the idea behind Toyota’s new soft robot.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Toyota’s new soft humanoid picks things up with its whole body

Review: Toyota’s all-electric bZ4X suffers from an identity crisis

As Toyota’s first serious foray into electric vehicles, most of us expected the bZ4X to be … well, something else. Instead, what we got was a confusingly-named station wagon crossover with a puzzling array of capabilities under a tall price tag.Conti… Continue reading Review: Toyota’s all-electric bZ4X suffers from an identity crisis

Customer Information of Toyota Insurance Company Exposed Due to Misconfigurations

Exposed credentials for an email address at an Indian Toyota insurance broker led to customer information compromise.
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Micro-RV builder launches economical Toyota Sienna pop-up camper in US

Following more than a decade of impressive work creating small camper vans for the Korean market, Unicamp has been quickly building up a US presence with a growing lineup of affordable minivan pop-tops. Last year, it entered the market with the Kia Car… Continue reading Micro-RV builder launches economical Toyota Sienna pop-up camper in US

Toyota Germany Confirms Personal Information Stolen in Ransomware Attack

Toyota Germany is informing customers that their personal data has been stolen in a ransomware attack last month.
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Goose Gear’s DIY RV kit turns Subaru or RAV4 into slick camper wagon

Goose Gear has long been offering interior camper kits and accessories for popular vehicles and RV products like the Toyota 4Runner, Jeep Wrangler and GFC Platform Camper. This year, in addition to developing a kit for Scout’s smallest truck camper yet… Continue reading Goose Gear’s DIY RV kit turns Subaru or RAV4 into slick camper wagon