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The Lexus RX's Japanese Cousin Gets Chromed
The Lexus RX's Japanese Cousin Gets Chromed

31 Jan 2014, 09:48 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Japan has always been at the forefront of technology adoption. These folks would much rather build a complicated computer the size of a phone, program a complex virtual personality and 3D model of a...

 
Takeshi Uchiyamada Recieves “Gianni Mazzocchi” Award for Toyota Hybrids
Takeshi Uchiyamada Recieves “Gianni Mazzocchi” Award for Toyota Hybrids

31 Jan 2014, 09:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Leading Italian car magazine Quattrorute recently awarded Toyota Motor Corporation chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada with its “Gianni Mazzocchi” award during its annual event in Milan, Italy. ...

 
“Go Ultra Low” Toyota Campaign Starts in the UK
“Go Ultra Low” Toyota Campaign Starts in the UK

30 Jan 2014, 15:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Toyota is sustaining the UK Government’s new Go Ultra Low campaign set to help people realize that it’s the time to buy ultra-low emission vehicles, like the Toyota Prius Plug-in. The...

 
Toyota 2014 TS040 Hybrid Prototype Teased
Toyota 2014 TS040 Hybrid Prototype Teased

30 Jan 2014, 09:42 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Toyota announced at the end of last year that it will continue to race in the World Endurance Championship, putting out both of its teams in upgraded TS040 Hybrid LMP1 prototypes. With the cars b...

 
Toyota Shedding More Light On Next Prius
Toyota Shedding More Light On Next Prius

29 Jan 2014, 10:12 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The fourth generation Toyota Prius won’t come around for at least another year, but the automaker has revealed some new details about the vehicle’s performance and design. Toyota&rsqu...

 
30,000 Toyota Camry Hybrids Under Brake Problem Investigation
30,000 Toyota Camry Hybrids Under Brake Problem Investigation

28 Jan 2014, 16:02 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) again took a Toyota model in their sights to check them for brake assist problems, after the agency received an increased number of complain...

 
Enjoy a Virtual Toyota Prius Plug-In Ride Wherever You Want
Enjoy a Virtual Toyota Prius Plug-In Ride Wherever You Want

28 Jan 2014, 13:46 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Ever wondered how much fuel you will burn on a trip? Well, if you have a normal gasoline-powered vehicle that’s pretty easy, as you’ll only have to do some basic math involving the dista...

 
Lexus IS 300h Crowned Best Real-World Fuel Efficient Sedan
Lexus IS 300h Crowned Best Real-World Fuel Efficient Sedan

28 Jan 2014, 09:26 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Reading the official fuel economy benchmarking for a car is a thing, but taking that vehicle out in the real world is a whole new mileage story. Unlike in real traffic conditions, the official fuel ...

 
2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Tested by TFL Car
2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Tested by TFL Car

27 Jan 2014, 17:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you want a top-trim Toyota Highlander, the $39,649 Limited grade comes with all you need in terms of comfort and convenience. However, if you want to throw in about $7,000 more, the Highlander Li...

 
Toyota Prius G's Is Geek Chic, but not in America
Toyota Prius G's Is Geek Chic, but not in America

27 Jan 2014, 14:10 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Once in a while, we like to show you a car that challenges your perception of the car world. We think this thing, the Prius G's, does a very good job of that. Not only can you not pronounce it&...

 
Toyota UK Giving Free Prius Test Drive For Good Street Quiz Answers
Toyota UK Giving Free Prius Test Drive For Good Street Quiz Answers

27 Jan 2014, 13:35 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Toyota UK wanted to reward people aware of the hybrid technology through an instant Prius test-drive after they took a short street quiz to test their knowledge. So, they headed down to Electric ...

 
New Photos With the Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R Concept
New Photos With the Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R Concept

24 Jan 2014, 15:46 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R went along as it came out of nowhere, being rapidly covered by the automaker’s newest concepts, like the FCV or the FT-1. However, if you miss it, here are some ne...

 
Japan's Best-Seller Hybrid: Toyota Prius c Tour
Japan's Best-Seller Hybrid: Toyota Prius c Tour

23 Jan 2014, 13:09 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The best-selling hybrid car in Japan is the Toyota Aqua, or the Prius c as we know it here, and there are many reasons for why people like it so much as we will see bellow. First of all, it&rsquo...

 
Lexus GS 300h Posing in Sin City
Lexus GS 300h Posing in Sin City

22 Jan 2014, 16:21 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / No, it’s not Las Vegas and since London here is not quite a place for sinners, the only thing left these photos reminds us are some scenes from the Sin City movie filmed in black and white. ...

 
Toyota Camry Hybrid Tested by CarAdvice
Toyota Camry Hybrid Tested by CarAdvice

22 Jan 2014, 15:42 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / While we wait for the next Camry that Toyota promises to look and feel totally different, let’s take another look at the current model, which can also be had with a hybrid powertrain. The o...

 
2014 Lexus CT Looks Classy in Hong Kong
2014 Lexus CT Looks Classy in Hong Kong

22 Jan 2014, 13:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Lexus has updated the CT model for 2014 to keep it desirable until the new one will come by in around 2 years, and despite the the small additions, the end result is far way better than the other mo...

 
Lexus ES 300h Against Jaguar XF 2.2d by Cars Guide
Lexus ES 300h Against Jaguar XF 2.2d by Cars Guide

21 Jan 2014, 15:37 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If fuel efficiency and luxury is your thing, the Lexus ES 300h might be the car you’re looking for. Or is not? CarsGuide put the Lexus ES 300h against one of its main rivals, the Jaguar XF ...

 
Toyota Unveiling TS040 LMP1 Car in March
Toyota Unveiling TS040 LMP1 Car in March

17 Jan 2014, 17:51 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / At the end of last year, Toyota confirmed that it will continue to race in the next World Endurance Championship with two TS040 Hybrid LMP1 cars using the same drivers as in the last season. Now it ...

 
Lexus Eco-Luxury Interiors Are Made Using Castor Seeds and Kenaf Fibers
Lexus Eco-Luxury Interiors Are Made Using Castor Seeds and Kenaf Fibers

17 Jan 2014, 17:16 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Have you recently stepped into a new Lexus CT? Have you noticed how nice and high quality that interior is? Now here’s the twist - did you know that about 30 percent of it is made out of plant...

 
Lexus Hybrids Heading to WFES in Abu Dhabi
Lexus Hybrids Heading to WFES in Abu Dhabi

16 Jan 2014, 16:33 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) is the biggest event dedicated to renewable energies, energy efficiency and clean technology. And as a matter of fact, Lexus will display two of its finest hybr...