Toyota Tech Explained What Is Toyota’s Fifth-Generation Hybrid System? A plain-English look at the hybrid tech showing up in the new Camry and Prius. If you’ve been looking at a new Camry or the 2027 Prius, you may have come across the term “fifth-generation hybrid system” and wondered what it actually means for you. It’s…
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…
The name Grand Highlander indicates it’s a Highlander with a longer wheelbase and longer cabin. It is indeed bigger, but it’s a different model with a unique design inside and out. However, both the Highlander and the Grand Highlander are 3-row crossover SUVs and share similar drivetrains, so shoppers might want a quick look at…
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…
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…
There are plenty of options on the market when you’re looking for a new pickup truck. One such truck that buyers love is the 2026 Toyota Tacoma. The Tacoma has a long history as one of the most reliable trucks, holding its value better than nearly any other vehicle on the road. But, as there…
Remember the days when your only option was a sedan? You’d pack it full of family or friends and head up the mountains to Mammoth or Lake Arrowhead. Even with tire chains, the ride up into the San Bernardino Mountains was a challenge for even the brazen, especially on icy and snowy roads. That is why buyers have gravitated to SUVs. Toyota has a…
Almost all automotive enthusiasts of a certain age have a vehicle from their past they long for, even though they know that modern technology has surpassed what they had to offer at the time of production. The extreme end of this paradox is the restomod, which incorporates modern components into a vintage model. Toyota showcased…
For several years running, the Toyota RAV4 has been the best-selling SUV in the United States, and it’s easy to see why. Millions of drivers rely on the RAV4 every day for its ideal balance of utility, practicality, passenger comfort, and outstanding fuel efficiency. Just as important, the RAV4 consistently delivers Toyota’s long-standing reputation for quality and…
