F1 veterans Jarno Trulli and Mika Salo to test Waltrip Toyota NASCAR in Florida 1 month ago on Autoblog

Up until a few years ago, seeing a driver switch from one motorsport discipline to another was practically unheard of. A Formula One driver might compete at Le Mans, sure, but with few exceptions, that was about the extent of it. Now we've got drivers interested in switching between F1, rallying ...

VIDEO: 24 Hours of LeMons: Toyota MR2 dicing with a Buick LeSabre at The Lamest Day 1 month ago on Autoblog

You might have heard of this 24 Hours of LeMons traveling sideshow by now. You know, a bunch of $500 cars dropping mufflers all over the place as they pointlessly race around a track. Cruel weirdos dressed up like judges forcing confused, sweaty drivers to write, "Even though I wrote I will not ...

Toyota Highlander production commences in Indiana 1 month ago on Autoblog

The 2010 Highlander is now officially Toyota's 12th North American-built vehicle, with the midsized crossover rolling down the line at the Japanese automaker's Princeton, Indiana plant. Toyota has also streamlined its worldwide production in the process, as building the Highlander here in the ...

VIDEO: Walk around of Toyota FT-86, Honda CR-Z ahead of Tokyo show 1 month ago on Autoblog

Although the Tokyo Motor Show is just a week and half away, Japan's largest automakers have already previewed their biggest debuts (save one) to their hometown media. So until we can lay eyes on the Toyota FT-86 "Concept," Honda CR-Z Hybrid "Concept" and Mitsubishi PX-MiEV 'ute, we'll have to ...

Toyota's solution for troublesome floormats: Tie them down 1 month ago on Autoblog

Good news for those of you who happen to own a Toyota or Lexus vehicle sans floormats, as the Japanese automaker has reportedly come up with a solution to the 3.8 million-vehicle recall announced last week. We haven't reviewed the documentation ourselves, but it sounds as if the answer is to zip ...

VIDEO: Production spec Lexus LF-A opens the taps outside the 'Ring 1 month ago on Autoblog

The Lexus LF-A supercar has been a long time coming and Toyota has finally confirmed (in an ambiguous press release) that the production version is headed to the Tokyo Motor Show next month. The LF-A (or LF-L) is a lock for production and rumors have the Japanese supercar going on sale in the UK as ...

Purported renderings of Subaru's FT-86 Sports Coupe emerge 1 month ago on Autoblog

It's only been a couple of days since Toyota released initial details and photos of its TF-86 coupe concept scheduled for debut at the upcoming Tokyo show, but we've already been waiting for the other shoe to drop. The project nicknamed "Toyobaru" by the media and fansites is to be a test case for ...

NHTSA launches probe into 2000-2001 Toyota Tundra frame rust claims 1 month ago on Autoblog

Coming hard on the heels of its largest U.S. recall in history is news suggesting that Toyota could again face the wrath of the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. That's because the government agency is finally turning its eyes on the frame rust problem for 2000-2001 Toyota Tundras, a ...

Funny Car Commercial of the Day: Toyota and the Beautiful Woman 1 month ago on Autoblog

It's always fun when advertisers take a well-known marketing cliche and turn it onside its head. Such is the case with today's Funny Car Commercial of the Day, where we see a beautiful woman walking the streets of Norway with predictable results from the men she passes along the way. Men both ...

VIDEO: Toyota FT-86 Concept finds its way into Gran Turismo 5 1 month ago on Autoblog

That didn't take long. Hot on the heels of the Toyota FT-86 Concept's reveal, we've got videographic proof that ToMoCo's new boxer-powered 2+2 is bound for the virtual circuits of Gran Turismo 5. Make the jump to see a darkened shot of the C-4S flat-four underhood, followed by the FT-86 ...

Toyko 2009 Preview: Toyota FT-86 Concept brings back the Hachi-Roku 1 month ago on Autoblog

Toyota's President Akio Toyoda has said the automaker is in desperate need of an excitement injection, and here's the first dose: the Toyota FT-86 Concept. Inspired by the Corolla-based AE86 sports coupe of the '80s, the FT-86 concept was designed by the automaker's ED2 styling studio in ...

REPORT: Toyota chief admits company is in rough shape, "grasping for salvation" 2 months ago on Autoblog

Akio Toyoda appears to have brought with him the art of plain speaking to the office of company president, a position he's occupied at Toyota since June. Like most every other automaker these days, Toyota has been struggling, having seen its sales targets slip from 10 million units to a 2009 ...

2010 North American Car of the Year nominees announced 2 months ago on Autoblog

Here in the car journalism biz, this is that time of year when everyone is evaluating all the recently introduced cars to determine which ones truly stand out. Here in town, the crew from Car and Driver are doing their 10 Best testing this week. Elsewhere other magazines are doing their own ...

Toyota floormat recall gets explained 2 months ago on Autoblog

Wondering what the deal is with all those potentially dangerous Toyota floormats? After all, just about every car sold in America is equipped with or at least offers optional floormats, sometimes with multiple choices. So, why are Toyota's mats being singled out? The short answer is because the ...

REPORT: Judge orders Toyota not to not destroy car crash information 2 months ago on Autoblog

According to Bloomberg, Toyota has been ordered by Texas Judge T. John Ward no to destroy any of its crash data, and research projects related to product liability or crashworthiness. The temporary restraining order, which is in effect until after a October 7 hearing (at which it will be determine ...

What's Worth What? AdAge looks at values of automakers' marketing accounts 2 months ago on Autoblog

Although auto industry money is a bit tight at the moment, in order to sell vehicles, automakers have to buy advertising. Lots of advertising, in big, expensive campaigns with high production values and creative that's at the vanguard of style. Advertising agencies that can handle the needs of ...

Toyota recalling 3.8M vehicles over floormats, its largest ever in U.S. 2 months ago on Autoblog

The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has just issued a safety alert to owners of particular Toyota and Lexus models from 2004-2010 (see list below) that will soon involve a full recall of some 3.8 million vehicles. The issue involves a nagging problem Toyota has had with floor ...

Autoblog Podcast #147 2 months ago on Autoblog

Episode #147 of the Autoblog Podcast is ready for your consumption. Chris calls in to Sam and Dan, and the trio bites into a few timely topics. BMW's move to put its turbo 4.4 liter V8 into the M5 is our first subject of conversation, before moving on to more powertrain news with the rumors ...

Toyota Prius gets visual makeover from Tommi Kaira 2 months ago on Autoblog

Without actually, you know, tuning anything on the powertrain of the 2010 Toyota Prius, Japanese tuning company Tommi Kaira has unveiled its tarted-up version of the third-generation iconic hybrid. The efficient sleekness of the original front end has been replaced by a new front lip spoiler ...

REPORT: Toyota increases 2009-2010 global sales forecast by 3% 2 months ago on Autoblog

There have been subtle signs that demand for new cars and trucks are improving. Several automakers plan to increase production over the next few months, and Toyota is no different. Reuters is reporting that the World's Largest Automaker has raised its sales forecast by 3% to 6.7 million units ...

VIDEO: Toyota trucks - Nothing soft gets in 2 months ago on Autoblog

Toyota made plenty of noise with the beefy commercials that launched the latest Tundra, but since then, it's been relatively quiet from the "Oh, what a feeling!" guys and gals. Thankfully, there's Australia. For the AU market, Toyota's agency has whipped up a witty campaign that depicts our ...

Toyota seeks $2 million from California for training NUMMI workers 2 months ago on Autoblog

Back in February, New United Motor Manufacturing Co. (NUMMI), the now defunct joint agreement between Toyota and General Motors in Fremont, CA, entered an agreement with California's Employment Training Panel that would provide training to 1,400 workers. Since the time of the agreement, GM has ...

2010 Toyota 4Runner debuts with four-cylinder, Trail grade model 2 months ago on Autoblog

Turns out the Texas State Fair has more to offer us today besides the 2011 Ford Super Duty. Toyota has also chosen the state shindig to debut its all-new 2010 4Runner SUV. Besides the all-new exterior and interior, the big news is the addition of a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine and a new Trail ...

Frankfurt 2009: 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid can't get any greener 2 months ago on Autoblog

One day, children will be taken to a Museum of Momentous Moments, and there among artist's impressions of the missing link and the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs will be an example of the first Toyota Prius. The placard next to it will declare that it is the car that turned green... ...

REPORT: Toyota to use Prius badge on all hybrids? 2 months ago on Autoblog

Lets do some word association. We'll start with the word "hybrid." We're guessing most of you thought of the Prius -- understandable considering Toyota's dual-powered hatch defined the gas-electric market and accounts for the majority of the segment's sales. The next words are "Synergy Drive." ...

Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy 2 months ago on Autoblog

TOYOTA'S HYBRIDS COULD BE BANNED FROM THE AMERICAN MARKET In a shocking development Toyota faces a lawsuit filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission that seeks to ban the import of all hybrids to the American market. Toyota is being sued by Paice LLC for patent infringement on its hybrid ...

VIDEO: The JDM Toyota Prius is Superman. Or something 2 months ago on Autoblog

Here in the U.S., the advertising campaign for the 2010 Toyota Prius is all about shiny happy dancing people-flowers and that hypnotic mind-control song that plays in the background. It's humble. It's green. It's all very weird. But there's no disputing the message: if you love the Earth, you ...

Frankfurt 2009: Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept needs a shorter name 2 months ago on Autoblog

And now for your viewing pleasure, we bring you these live shots of the Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept (seriously, could Toyota have come up with a longer name?). Technically, the vehicle shown in our image gallery below is listed as a concept car, but every indication is that it's not all ...

Frankfurt Preview: Toyota lets out the goods on new European Land Cruiser 2 months ago on Autoblog

Like anyone else who's been around for 60 years, the Toyota Land Cruiser has put on weight and girth over the years. Also like some 60 year-olds we've met, the big Toyota has just gone under the knife for cosmetic upgrades and hit the gym to keep the muscles toned. Set to debut this week at ...

Back to the Future Toyota Tacoma: Pickuptrucks.com tests Marty McFly's reborn ride 2 months ago on Autoblog

Today, we hearken back to the days when Toyota's trucks were simply called, uh... Toyota Trucks. Suddenly, its 1985 all over again. We may be getting somewhat tired of the constant retro influences invading today's automotive marketplace, but we'll gladly give the Japanese automaker a pass if it ...

Frankfurt Preview: More on Toyota's new lithium-ion Plug-in Prius 2 months ago on Autoblog

Toyota's new generation plug-in hybrid Prius will be shown for the first time next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and now we've got some new images and details. As expected, the PHEV Prius will be equipped with a lithium-ion battery pack. The hybrid synergy drive system has been upgraded for ...

More next-gen Toyota 4Runner shots hit the interwebs 2 months ago on Autoblog

Those anxiously awaiting the scheduled September 24 reveal of the 2010 Toyota 4Runner are going to want to take a good look at the gallery below, which contains a few more high-resolution images of the Japanese automaker's body-on-frame SUV. As we noted the last time we saw spy shots, the ...

REPORT: Toyota whistleblower lawsuit may spur even more legal action against automaker 2 months ago on Autoblog

We knew this was coming. When one time Toyota lawyer Dimitrios Biller filed a federal racketeering suit alleging that the Japanese automaker withheld evidence in several rollover suits, it was pretty obvious that lawyers would want to reopen past suits in light of the claims. Biller's suit alleges ...

Texas truck sales uptick seen as bellweather for auto sales? 2 months ago on Autoblog

When auto sales began to circle the drain in 2008, no single segment was hurt more than pickup trucks. Sales were cut in half in many instances, pummeling the domestics from Detroit more often than their foreign competition. Truck sales even dropped in Texas – easily the world's largest ...

Forbes names 12 hardest new cars to find 2 months ago on Autoblog

With many automakers scaling back production to better balance supply with demand, it's not surprising there are several hard-to-find models right now. Forbes Magazine made some calls and did a little research and turned up what they say is the top 12 most difficult to find cars. After the run ...

Toyota Prius importation under threat due to U.S. patent trade case? 3 months ago on Autoblog

With every new vehicle introduced by Toyota powered by the automaker's proprietary Hybrid Synergy Drive comes a matching complaint filed by Paice LLC for patent infringement. In the latest case, Paice has filed a grievance with the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington alleging that ...

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