Toyota Announces Collaboration with Oncor to Accelerate EV Charging Ecosystem

Toyota Announces Collaboration with Oncor to Accelerate EV Charging Ecosystem

•Toyota and Oncor Electric Delivery have agreed to collaborate on a pilot project around vehicle-to-grid (V2G), a technology that allows vehicles to flow energy from their battery back onto the electric grid.

• The effort will be led by Toyota’s Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions (EVCS) team, marking an important first collaboration with a public utility for Toyota in the U.S. around Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).

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KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID NAMED A WINNER IN MOTOR1.COM 2022 STAR AWARDS

The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid has been recognized in the Motor1.com 2022 Star Awards, taking the top honors in the Best SUV category. Boasting improvements in design, performance, and roominess from the previous Sportage, the hybrid version of the fifth generation 2023 Sportage paves the way toward electrification in Kia’s ongoing cadence of more alternative fuel offerings guided by the brand’s ‘Plan S’ global strategy.

"We are thrilled the esteemed editors at Motor1.com have recognized the relentless effort we put into making the hybrid version of our longest running nameplate...

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Lexus Is Developing a Manual Transmission for EVs

As the Polaroid camera and vinyl records did before it, the manual transmission is making a comeback. Largely thought to be clunky, outdated, and inconvenient (especially in ever-expanding urban areas), the stick shift is finding its way into an unlikely place: electric vehicles.

Lexus, Toyota’s luxury auto brand, is working on making a manual transmission for EVs. According to the auto publication Evo Magazine, Lexus is hoping to “[augment] an entire combustion-powered driving experience in a low-carbon EV,” combining a highly engaging driving experience with a more efficient...

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2023 Toyota Crown

Who knew the future of cars would be so interesting? We sure didn't, but after doing some research we found out that there are some pretty cool cars coming out in 2023. One of our favorites is the new Toyota Crown! Click Here to learn more about this car and why we love it.

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First-Ever GR Corolla

Introducing the first-ever 2023 GR Corolla. Coming fall 2022.

  • 1.6L, 3-cylinder direct/port injected turbo engine delivers 300 hp and 273 pound-feet of torque
  • GR-Four AWD system with customizable front-rear power settings
  • Available in two grades: Core and launch-year-exclusive Circuit Edition
  • Born from rally racing and tested to meet the highest standards set by master driver Akio Toyoda and professional TOYOTA GAZOO Racing drivers
  • Genuine Toyota sportscar, precision built at the GR Factory at Toyota’s Motomachi Plant
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Toyota GR Supra, Tacoma Win 2021 SEMA Awards

LAS VEGAS (November 1, 2021) – This year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show marked another milestone, as the GR Supra and Tacoma received 2021 SEMA Awards, the first time Toyota models have won such a distinction. The Toyota GR Supra is the 2021 SEMA Sport Compact of the Year, and the Tacoma took home top honors, winning the 2021 SEMA Mid-Size Truck of the Year award.

“We congratulate Toyota on having two vehicles selected by SEMA Show exhibitors to win the Sport Compact of the Year with the Toyota Supra, and Mid-sized Truck of the Year with the Toyota…

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Absolute Powerhouse: Next-Generation 2022 Toyota Tundra

Sept. 19, 2021 | Toyota Newsroom

  • Standard i-FORCE 3.5L twin-turbo V6 produces up to 389 horsepower, 479 lb.-ft.
  • Available i-FORCE MAX powertrain produces up to 437 horsepower, 583 lb.-ft.
  • Up to 12,000-pound maximum towing capacity
  • Bold exterior styling complements spacious, well-equipped interior
  • Available 14-inch touchscreen highlights all-new Audio Multimedia system
  • 12.3-inch Instrumentation Panel display available
  • Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 active safety standard on all grades
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2022 Toyota Tundra Slow Burn Debut Continues With Modern Suspension Announcement

Aug. 11th, 2021 | PowerNation

The unveiling of the 2022 Toyota Tundra is starting to feel more like a Netflix series, where we don’t receive our answers until the season concludes. Well, they’re playing this one well because information seeping out of Toyota has been coming at a snail’s pace. If you’ve been waiting for the new truck, you’ll be pleased with the new suspension that’ll be fitted on the rig.

The 2022 Toyota Tundra has taken a giant leap into contention with the big three by adding a coil spring rear suspension, abstaining from…

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