Review: 2022 Subaru BRZ continues the rear-driven goodness

The Subaru BRZ, and its twin the Toyota 86, has been redesigned as a second generation of the entry-level sports car. Its engine is now Subaru’s 2.4-liter, and the interior gets a little more upscale and driver-focused … but the car’s “starter race c… Continue reading Review: 2022 Subaru BRZ continues the rear-driven goodness→

Toyota unveils turbocharged GR Corolla hot rally hatch

With the Subaru WRX having gone sedan-only and the Volkswagen GTI and R seemingly on their final tour, Toyota has decided to save the hot hatch market with a Corolla-based hatchback. Born from rally racing, the Corolla GR features adjustable all-wheel … Continue reading Toyota unveils turbocharged GR Corolla hot rally hatch→

Suspected cyberattack on parts supplier forces Toyota to shut down Japan plants

Toyota said Monday that it was suspending operations at all 14 of its plants in Japan after a domestic supplier of parts, Kojima Industries Corp., was hit by a suspected cyberattack. Toyota described it as a “system failure” at Kojima in a short statement posted online. A Kojima spokesperson told ABC News that the company was working to fix the problem, which essentially blocked the company’s computers from communicating with Toyota. “We are not sure yet if it is a cyberattack, but we suspect it might be one,” the spokesperson said. As of Monday morning, U.S. Eastern time, Kojima’s website was unreachable. There was no information available about the suspected attackers or their methods. The incident comes as corporations and governments in Japan, the U.S. and Europe are on guard for potential Russian cyberattacks related to the clampdown on Russia’s financial system in response to its invasion of Ukraine. Reuters […]

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Could hydrogen engines keep the combustion party alive for revheads?

Hydrogen combustion engines are inefficient, costly to maintain and worse for the environment than fuel cell or battery powertrains. But they’re also noisy and fun, so automakers are starting to pitch them as a greener option for die-hard motorheads.Co… Continue reading Could hydrogen engines keep the combustion party alive for revheads?→

Self-drifting Toyota Supra gets sideways to avoid on-track obstacles

There’s a growing number of things we expect from modern automated vehicle technology, but that list definitely does not include going full-blown screeching, smoking drift mode at speed. That’s the benchmark Toyota Research Institute hit recently in a … Continue reading Self-drifting Toyota Supra gets sideways to avoid on-track obstacles→

New 437-hp hybrid Toyota Sequoia sniffs out adventure on and off road

Standing amidst off-road nameplates as iconic as “Land Cruiser,” “Tacoma” and “4Runner,” the Toyota Sequoia has always been easy to forget. But with the Land Cruiser off the American market, the Sequoia is getting ready to step up and shine as the rugg… Continue reading New 437-hp hybrid Toyota Sequoia sniffs out adventure on and off road→

New Cars Will Nickel-and-Dime You – It’s Automotive As a Service

Every few years, someone pushing a startup to investors comes up with an acronym or buzzword which rapidly becomes the new hotness in those circles. One of the most pernicious …read more Continue reading New Cars Will Nickel-and-Dime You – It’s Automotive As a Service→

Toyota concept fleet jumpstarts BEV era and teases all-electric Lexus

Toyota has long received criticism for dragging its feet on electric vehicles and focusing so much attention on less-favored alternatives like hybrids and hydrogen fuel cells. This week, the company looks to shed that reputation and e-turbocharge its f… Continue reading Toyota concept fleet jumpstarts BEV era and teases all-electric Lexus→