The Toyota Land Cruiser Se Concept is heading for the Tokyo Motor Show previewing a future electric Land Cruiser. Just about every proper rufty tufty SUV on the market now is as much a big, gadget-laden, high-riding Hatch as it is a workhorse built to go anywhere and shake off whatever terrain it meets with […]
New Toyota Hilux GR Sport II builds on last year’s Hilux GR Sport
The New Toyota Hilux GR Sport II arrives as a new range-topper with improved handling and suspension added to last year’s Hilux GR Sport. There was a time when pick-ups were just workhorses, used by trades to lug stuff to site with double-cab versions ferrying people too. But in recent years, pick-ups have become something […]
Electric Toyota FT-3e SUV and sporty electric Toyota FT-Se GR TEASED
Ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota teases two new concepts with the electric FT-3e SUV and a sporty electric FT-Se. The Tokyo Motor Show (which is now, officially, the Mobility Show) is looming and home car makers are starting to preview what’s going to be on offer. And today it’s Toyota’s turn to tease […]
New Toyota C-HR Full model range and prices announced
The new Toyota C-HR goes on sale with a choice of Hybrid and PHEV powertrains, five model choices and prices from £31,290 Back in June, the new Toyota C-HR arrived, and it’s effectively a new Prius (which we don’t get in the UK), wrapped up in a still funky, but more grown-up body, improved materials […]
Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Plug-in Hybrid arrives to top the RAV4 offerings
The Toyota RAV4 gets a new range-topping model with the RAV4 GR Sport PHEV, with cosmetic titivations and sportier suspension. The current Toyota RAV4 is a hybrid-only offering in the UK, with the RAV4 PHEV sitting at the top of the range. And now there’s a new PHEV – the RAV4 GR Sport Plug-in Hybrid. […]
Lexus is STILL the most reliable car brand in the UK (and guess which came 2nd)
The annual What Car? reliability survey has found Lexus to be the most reliable car brand in the UK for the 7th year running. It’s never been a secret that Lexus (and Toyota) make cars built to last, which is why (as long as you have main dealer servicing) you effectively get a 10-year warranty. […]
Toyota reveals ‘BREAKTHROUGH’ battery tech – but solid state not until 2027
Toyota reveals ‘breakthrough’ battery technology to arrive from 2026 delivering up to 497 miles of range and big cost reductions. The pace of progress in battery technology may be moving apace – one of the many reasons car buyers are reluctant to buy in to EVs – with the latest advancement of the tech at […]
New Toyota Land Cruiser gets retro looks and modern tech
The new Toyota Land Cruiser is revealed with retro looks modern underpinnings, new tech and a new 2.8-litre diesel engine. If you want an unbreakable off-roader, you’ll probably choose the Toyota Land Cruiser. And now there’s a new one. Revealed overnight, the new Land Cruiser comes with retro ‘Tonka Toy’ looks, a flat front end, […]
New Toyota C-HR REVEALED as the Prius ‘Replacement’ in the UK
The new Toyota C-HR is revealed with a new look, more tech and much the same hybrid powertrains as the new Toyota Prius. We got our first look at the new Toyota C-HR back in December with a concept version, and now the production C-HR is revealed looking pretty much the same ahead of going […]
Toyota Solid State battery UPDATE – now expected in production Toyota’s by 2027
Toyota releases its latest update on future solid-state batteries for EVs, promising production cars with a 745-mile range by 2027. We’ve been following Toyota’s efforts to deliver a commercially viable Solid State battery for EVs since 2011 and, although progress is clearly being made the predictions of when this will happen have been something of […]