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The Toyota GR Corolla Isn't Going Anywhere. But Its Three-Cylinder Might

We have a soft spot for the Toyota GR Corolla. Whether you choose the automatic or the manual model, you really can’t go wrong with the plucky little performance hatchback. Much of its charm comes from the turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine, which makes a healthy 300 horsepower. Unfortunately, that three-cylinder…

Toyota Wants to Use Its New Gas Engines for Everything

Toyota Wants to Use Its New Gas Engines for Everything

Toyota is adamant that the internal combustion engine still has a bright future despite the rise of electric vehicles. The world’s largest carmaker has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to ICE by partnering with fellow Japanese brands Subaru and Mazda on a new family of gas engines. Smaller and lighter four-cylinder…

Toyota Will Make Fun Cars for a 'Long, Long Time'

Toyota Will Make Fun Cars for a 'Long, Long Time'

Who knew Toyota would be the savior of performance cars? Beyond the GR Yaris, GR Corolla, 86, and the Supra, Gazoo Racing has been dropping hints about bringing back iconic nameplates. Chief Technology Officer Hiroki Nakajima confirmed a new Celica last November. We might also get an MR2 since the…

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Toyota's New 2.0-Liter Turbo Engine Makes Big Power

According to Toyota's Chief Technology Officer Hiroki Nakajima, its new four-cylinder engine lineup is a "game changer." The upcoming powertrains have 1.5- and 2.0-liter displacements, and while they're being optimized primarily for electrification, the fun element isn't being ignored. At least, that's the case for the 2.0-liter turbo engine the engineers mounted…

Toyota Claims Its New Combustion Engines Are a Game-Changer

The Chief Technology Officer argues the new engines are completely different than current ICEs.

Toyota Admits Hydrogen-Fueled Mirai Has "Not Been Successful"

Despite slow sales of Toyota's hydrogen sedan, the brand won't give up on the technology.

Toyota Wants To Get Into Home EV Charging And Energy Management

"We want to step into new areas of business," top executives confirmed at the Japan Mobility Show.

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Toyota Announces EV Battery Breakthrough

Toyota Announces EV Battery Breakthrough

Toyota has made a technological advance that might reduce the weight, size, and price of batteries by half.

Toyota To Launch 10 New BEVs By 2026, Teases Lexus Fastback

Toyota To Launch 10 New BEVs By 2026, Teases Lexus Fastback

Toyota promises its next-generation BEVs developed by a new, specialized business unit will double driving range by using batteries with far greater efficiency.

Toyota Teases Swoopy Electric Lexus, Next-Gen EVs Coming In 2026 To Double Driving Range

Toyota Teases Swoopy Electric Lexus, Next-Gen EVs Coming In 2026 To Double Driving Range

Meanwhile, a three-row electric SUV will go into production in the US in 2025.

Cold as ice

Illuminated ice sculptures create a fantastical atmosphere in extremely cold weather at the Ice Fall Festival in Kamikawa, Hokkaido. Visitors have their temperature checked at the entrance to the venue, which contains 30 sculptures of various sizes, each reminiscent of a frozen waterfall. "I came to the nearby Sounkyo district…

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