Safety Technology Toyota Safety Sense 3.0: A Full Breakdown for High Desert Drivers What each feature actually does, what changed from the previous system, and why it matters on High Desert roads. What Is Toyota Safety Sense 3.0? Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is the driver-assistance suite now standard on nearly every Toyota passenger vehicle, including…
It’s hard to find that perfect combination of everything you wish for in an automobile. However, Toyota may have a solution. Think of a sedan that combines the efficiency of a hybrid, a sporty look and feel, the traction of all-wheel drive, and is available at a price that won’t break many wallets. That sounds like the 2026 Corolla Hybrid SE AWD. What makes it such…
While offering more hybrid models than anyone else by far, Toyota only had one EV on the market until recently. Now it has three. They are variations of the bZ (formerly bZ4X) theme with the same basic platform, battery pack, and front-end styling. The largest and most rugged of the three is the bZ Woodland, featuring a long, low…
If you’ve had your current vehicle for a while and haven’t paid much attention to the car industry since then, it may surprise you that the Camry model line is now 100% hybrid. If, however, you do follow automotive ins and outs, this will come as little surprise. Since that first all-hybrid model line, the…
The Toyota Sequoia is one of the most beloved Toyota SUVs ever produced. They are great for families, but they’re also often purchased for overlanding and off-roading. The versatility the Sequoia provides is unmatched. And with the 2026 model, there is even more to fall in love with. The Toyota Sequoia from A Mom’s Perspective In a new review by AutoGuide, automotive creator Jana…
The Toyota Highlander has been part of our lineup since 2000. It introduced consumers to a larger SUV that can carry more than a RAV4 but still offers the utility to bring families together, along with a car-like ride. It is also one of the first Toyota SUVs to gain a hybrid driveline. Twenty-six years and four generations later,…
The all-new 2026 Toyota RAV4 promises to be a crossover that can appeal to everyone. So far, Toyota has managed to do just that with plenty of options for buyers to choose from. Whether you want a solid, simple cruiser that tackles the day-to-day job of being a family vehicle in the core RAV4 models,…
SUVs have stolen the spotlight for years, but minivans remain the most practical vehicle choice for those who need to carry a lot of people and/or things. It makes even more sense when the minivan is a hybrid. It keeps them efficient yet responsive for all their daily duties, and, as they are arguably the…
Did you know that the newest versions of our off-road icon are available in a wide variety of trims and drivelines? It’s true. The 2025 Toyota 4Runner offers the power of choice. You have two four-wheel drive systems available across 12 trim levels. It is also available in a rear-wheel-drive version. In fact, MotorTrend recently reviewed a two-wheel-drive trim. Here is what they call a “base” model –…
Toyota began a new chapter in offering battery-electric vehicles with the bZ4X a few years ago. It was very practical and offered the latest technology available at the time. Now, a newly revised BEV SUV has arrived for 2026, with a more simplified name: bZ. The letters “bZ” mean “Beyond Zero.” This is Toyota’s strategy towards creating vehicles that…
