BTCC starlet Pearson taken under Huff's wing British Touring Car Championship up-and-comer Ronan Pearson has been taken under the wing of his childhood hero Rob Huff under a new management deal. Autosport · May 21, 2025
The New Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Has a Huge Total Range Diesel engines used to be the de facto choice for Europeans interested in covering long trips without the hassle of frequent refueling. Once the efficiency king, diesel has largely fallen out of favor due to stringent emissions regulations in the EU. However, Toyota is confident it has found a better… Motor1 · May 21, 2025
Toyota Comes Up With A 'Tesla Killer' - New Crossover bZ5 To Rival Model Y At Half The Price Toyota's new bZ5 crossover rivals the Tesla Model Y with double the range and half the price. Is this the Tesla killer we've been waiting for? International Business Times UK · May 21, 2025
Toyota Boss: All Cars Must Be Fun In early 2017, former Toyota CEO and President Akio Toyoda issued a company-wide decree: “No more boring cars.” He backed up that statement with exciting products like the GR Yaris, GR Corolla, and the Supra. Pictured here, the GR GT3 concept is all but confirmed to spawn a road-going version,… Motor1 · May 21, 2025
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Has Real Sports Car Cred The concept of a "sporty" RAV4 sounds like an oxymoron, doesn't it? Sure, some brave, brilliant souls have turned early RAVs into off-road machines. But that story entertains us because a RAV4 shouldn't be out there bashing rocks, not because of its history as an enthusiast vehicle. Motor1 · May 21, 2025
The 2026 Toyota RAV4's Hybrid System Is Brilliant. Here's Why Toyota’s Hybrid System (THS) doesn't get enough credit. On the market for nearly two decades, THS is one of the most elegant pieces of engineering the car world has ever seen. But it’s a system that isn’t terribly well understood. Knowing how it works, at least vaguely, is key to… Motor1 · May 21, 2025
The New Toyota RAV4 Goes Hybrid-Only. Here's Why That's A Big Deal Toyota’s best-selling crossover will only be available as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid. That’s good news for everybody. InsideEVs · May 21, 2025
2026 Toyota RAV4 Debuts With Hybrid-Only Power and a New Sporty Trim The Toyota RAV4 is one of the brand's most successful vehicles. Last year alone, Toyota sold 475,193 units of the RAV4 in the US, third only to the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F Series. But last year's RAV was already six years old and riding an outdated platform, so it… Motor1 · May 21, 2025
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Borrows A Key EV Feature The plug-in RAV4 is better than ever for 2026 with 50 miles of electric range and DC fast-charging. Yes, really. InsideEVs · May 21, 2025
Toyota: Tariffs Will Lead to Higher Prices, Fewer Sales, Pricier Repairs Trump's tariffs have had an incredibly destabilizing effect on the automotive industry. It's not just tariffs on completed cars—it's all the parts that go in them. In a press conference Monday night, Toyota Motor North America Chief Operating Officer Mark Templin clearly spelled out the negative effects of tariffs, without… Motor1 · May 20, 2025
8 Crossover Vehicles That Are More Than Worth The Money When it comes to finding the perfect balance between practicality, comfort, and value, crossover vehicles have become the go-to choice for many drivers. Whether you’re a busy parent, a weekend adventurer, or someone who simply wants a reliable daily driver, crossovers offer a unique blend of SUV capability and car-like… Clever Dude · May 20, 2025
Toyota's Simulated Gearbox Is Coming to America The only fully electric Lexus just received a big makeover. Changes to the outside are minimal, but underneath, the 2026 Lexus RZ crossover has been totally overhauled with new battery and motor tech, along with a standard NACS charging port and a simulated paddle-shifted transmission. Motor1 · May 20, 2025
Fourth WRC Hyundai car "still a chance" for 2025, says Abiteboul Hyundai returned to form in Portugal but it will postpone any decision to run a fourth car until it is happy with its upgraded World Rally Championship challenger’s performance. Motorsport · May 20, 2025
Fourth WRC Hyundai car “still a chance” for 2025, says Abiteboul Hyundai returned to form in Portugal but it will postpone any decision to run a fourth car until it is happy with its upgraded World Rally Championship challenger’s performance. Autosport · May 20, 2025
Autosport · May 20, 2025 Lopez named as Toyota Hypercar reserve for WEC's Le Mans 24 Hours Jose Maria Lopez will be on standby at next month’s Le Mans 24 Hours as a Toyota Hypercar reserve driver for the World Endurance Championship’s blue-riband event.
Motor1 · May 20, 2025 2026 Toyota RAV4 Debuts Tonight: Watch the Livestream Update: The 2026 Toyota RAV4 has been fully revealed! Here are all the details.
InsideEVs · May 20, 2025 The 2026 Lexus RZ Gets A Tesla Plug, 300 Miles Of Range, Simulated Shifts Until now, the Lexus RZ has been kind of like a golf cart: often found in fancy California gated communities, and seldom driven far, because it can't drive that far anyway. This didn't exactly endear it to critics or even many Lexus fans, especially as the luxury brand's competitors started…
Motorsport · May 19, 2025 NASCAR's longest race to feature full field of 40 cars for the Coke 600 For the first time since the season-opening Daytona 500, NASCAR will reach 40 entries for a Cup Series race. Along with the usual 36 charted teams, four open entries will take part in NASCAR's longest race on Memorial Day Weekend.
Autosport · May 19, 2025 How Ogier pounced on Rally Portugal win that got away from Tanak Even Sebastien Ogier had to admit that on pure pace Ott Tanak had him covered. It’s not often the eight-time world champion utters such words.
Motorsport · May 19, 2025 Rally Portugal criticism forces WRC, FIA to rethink their plans The World Rally Championship and the FIA are working to address future event schedules after Rally Portugal’s extreme itinerary drew widespread criticism from drivers.
Autosport · May 19, 2025 Rally Portugal criticism causes WRC & FIA to address event schedules The World Rally Championship and the FIA are working to address future event schedules after Rally Portugal’s extreme itinerary drew widespread criticism from drivers.
Motor1 · May 19, 2025 Toyota Contacted Nissan After Honda Merger Failed: Report On December 23, 2024, Nissan and Honda signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore a potential merger. However, the negotiations didn’t last long before the two Japanese automakers parted ways. On February 13, 2025, the companies officially ended talks, partly because Nissan was against becoming a Honda subsidiary. While…
InsideEVs · May 18, 2025 2026 Toyota bZ First Look: Ready For Prime Time Toyota has been busy on the electric vehicle front.
Motorsport · May 18, 2025 Sebastien Ogier laments “most demanding” rally ever at WRC Portugal Sebastien Ogier declared his record-extending seventh Rally Portugal triumph among the most physically demanding rallies of his storied World Rally Championship career.
Autosport · May 18, 2025 Ogier: Rally Portugal among most physically demanding of WRC career Sebastien Ogier declared his record-extending seventh Rally Portugal triumph among the most physically demanding rallies of his storied World Rally Championship career.