Toyota truck fans have been waiting years for a full-size pickup that can go toe-to-toe with the Ford F-150 Raptor in the desert. That wait may be coming to an end. A fresh trademark filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has truck enthusiasts buzzing, and the name on the application is hard to ignore: TRD Hammer.
Read moreToyota’s TRD Hammer Trademark Points to a Desert-Ready Tundra
Toyota pulled a rare trick with the 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid. Instead of charging more for a bigger, better vehicle, the automaker actually dropped the starting price while packing in extra horsepower, longer electric range, and two brand-new trims. If you’ve been eyeing a plug-in hybrid SUV, the latest RAV4 PHEV deserves a long look.
Read moreThe Redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Costs Less and Does More
New car prices have jumped nearly $9,000 since 2019, and a lot of shoppers are stuck trying to match today’s sticker prices with yesterday’s budgets. If that sounds familiar, you might want to look past the crossover aisle and toward a car that’s been quietly packing one of the best value combinations on dealer lots: … Read moreWhy the AWD Toyota Camry Might Be a Smarter Pick Than That Crossover You’re Eyeing
Walk into a Toyota dealership right now, and you’ll notice something odd. There are plenty of Camrys, a healthy stock of the Toyota RAV4 mid-size SUV, maybe even a few 4Runners collecting dust. But Tacoma Hybrids? Good luck finding one. This i-FORCE MAX hybrid version of Toyota’s mid-size truck is selling faster than dealers can … Read moreWhy the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Is Flying Off Dealer Lots in 2025
Walk through any trailhead parking lot and you’ll see the same thing: trucks stacked with thousands of dollars in mods that look incredible but do absolutely nothing for trail performance. Some actually make things worse. If you’re serious about getting further off the beaten path instead of looking the part, it’s time to separate the upgrades that matter from the expensive Instagram accessories weighing you down.
The technology to change the EV industry for the better might be closer than we thought. Mercedes-Benz is already testing solid-state batteries in its EVs on the road. The holy grail of EV batteries is expected to deliver over 600 miles of range. When might it hit the market?
Read moreMercedes-Benz Tests Long-Range, Solid-State Batteries
If you’re not ready to embrace hybrid or electric vehicles, but you still want an efficient ride, check out the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid cars of 2025.
Anxiety over tariffs is putting Toyota and Honda in the same boat. Toyota is building a major battery factory in North Carolina that is expected to have 14 production lines. Four will support batteries for hybrids, and ten will support batteries for EVs. However, Toyota won’t even need all these batteries right away, so who will buy them?
What’s coming for 2025? The next wave of new vehicles brings advanced technology and modern features. Here are some of the best new cars coming in 2025.
Read moreThe Future of Driving: Best New Cars Hitting the Road in 2025
What should you drive? Does it make sense to drive a hybrid, electric, or PHEV? The future of the automotive market might not be in only EVs; let’s explore.
Read moreHybrid vs Electric vs PHEV: Where’s the Future Going?