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1982 Toyota truck
Toyota News

Toyota’s Maverick-Fighting Small Pickup Confirmed, ‘Not a Matter of If’ but When

To feature a unibody construction and hybrid power, the truck has apparently been in the works for years.

Toyota bZ4X badge
News

Here’s the Graveyard of Every Abandoned EV Naming Scheme so Far

Building EVs is hard. So too is naming them, judging by this list of all the naming schemes automakers have abandoned to date.

Mario Kart World gameplay screenshot.
Video Games

Mario Kart World Almost Came Out for the Original Switch. Good Thing It Didn’t

In another world, Mario Kart World released on the original Switch years ago, looking and playing quite differently than it does today.

Lotus Emira V6 in Seneca Blue on Angeles Crest Highway
Lotus News

The Lotus Emira’s V6 Can’t Pass Emissions So It May Get a V8 Instead

The Emira's current supercharged V6 won't be emissions-compliant for much longer, and Lotus needs something that Americans will want to buy.

Pioneer SXT-C10PS installed in an old Mercedes.
Infotainment

The ‘Cassette Deck’ on Pioneer’s New Retro Head Unit Is Actually a USB Port

Pioneer's new single-DIN head unit looks like an '80s car radio, but there's modern connectivity behind what looks like a tape deck.

2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T Supercharged Exterior
Genesis Reviews

2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe Review: It’d Be Great If It Picked a Lane

The bones of a great performance SUV are here, but as it sits, the GV80 Coupe isn't as sporty or comfy as it ought it to be.

Toyota V8 animation
Toyota News

Spotted: Toyota Snuck a V8 Into Its New Plug-In Hybrid Explainer Video

Toyota recently shared a new video explaining how its latest PHEV system works featuring a surprising guest star: a V8 engine.

Honda Acty
News

Common Sense Prevails: Texas Legalizes Kei Cars

Starting in September, you can legally title and drive a kei vehicle in the Lone Star State as long as it's over 25 years old.

1993 Toyota 4x2 Truck
Toyota News

It’s Game Over for Everyone Else if Toyota Finally Sells a Compact Pickup in the US

Here's why we think Toyota is well-positioned to move in on the Ford Maverick's turf.

Image of dump truck crashed through home in New Jersey.
News

Look at the Hole This 73,000-Pound Dump Truck Punched Through an NJ House

Somehow, no one suffered any life-threatening injuries from the runaway 73,000-pound dump truck loaded with concrete sand.

Interstate 5 on March 16, 2020 in Seattle, Washington
News

These Speed Cameras Are Sending People Notices in the Mail, But They’re Not Tickets

More than 8,000 drivers in Washington have received speeding notices in the mail over the past month—but they're not being fined for those infractions. Yet.

Ferrari 296 in green
Ferrari News

Ferrari Designs Haven’t Hit the Same Since It Broke up With Pininfarina

Was the 458 the last truly pretty Ferrari?

Image of Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester, and Honda CR-V
Honda News

2026 Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V Hybrid vs Subaru Forester Hybrid: Specs Compared

The new RAV4 looks to be a compelling contender in a competitive segment, but can it keep its best-seller status? Here's how it stacks up against the CR-V and Forester.

Waffle House
News

You’ll Be Able To Fast-Charge Your EV During Your Next Waffle House Brawl

Late-night, post-party meals just got a whole lot better. Select Waffle House locations are getting 400-kilowatt fast chargers in 2026.

2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport
Toyota News

Toyota Really Made a RAV4 GR Sport With 320 HP, Tuned Suspension, and Summer Tires

Coming exclusively as a PHEV, the Toyota RAV4 GR Sport is a bit more than just an appearance package.

2026 Toyota RAV4 teaser
Toyota News

The Next-Gen 2026 Toyota RAV4 Is About To Be Revealed

The Toyota RAV4 is long overdue for an overhaul, and the next generation model will bring a new design, a raft of updates, and more hybrid versions.

2026 Toyota RAV4 Limited
Toyota News

2026 Toyota RAV4 Revealed With a Full Hybrid Lineup and Up to 320 HP

The next-gen RAV4 brings a full hybrid lineup across all trims, a boxy new design, and even a GR-tuned sport version with a ridiculous 320 hp.

Photo of a red Toyota GR Corolla on a racetrack pit lane.
Toyota News

Toyota ‘Can No Longer Sell Cars Just With Model Updates’, CEO Says

Toyota CEO Koji Sato says he believes a car must be inherently fun and connect with people's passions to sell in today's challenging market.

Polestar Concept BST
Lotus News

Cash-Strapped Lotus Raises Its Hand to Build Polestar 6 Roadster

In this economy, everyone needs a second job. Even Lotus.

Honda
Honda News

Honda CEO Is All About Hybrids Now That EV Adoption Is ‘Pushed Back 5-6 Years’

Honda's previous plan to move 2 million EVs by 2027 has now become "700,000 to 750,000."