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TAMPA, Fla. (October 15, 2020 | Toyota Newsroon) – Since September 2015, the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) has been working with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) as a Connected Vehicle Pilot site. The next step in the Connected Vehicle space is to begin working with the auto industry manufacturers. To that end, THEA is proud to announce that it is collaborating with Honda R&D Americas, LLC, Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) and Toyota Motor North America to deploy vehicles with connected vehicle technology alre...

Josh Max, forbes.com

"There are two types of hybrid owners – the ones who want to save a buck via great mileage, and those who want to save the environment. Both are admirable endeavors.

Me? I love hybrids. I love that they exist, I love their silence, their mileage and the pickup of (most of them), and I really like them when getting around parking lots. I also love internal combustion engines as one loves French fries – maybe not so good for you in large quantities, but love their sound, their engines, the feeling of “this vehicle is powered by…

Bengt Halvorson | Oct. 9, 2020 | greencarreports.com

Toyota has announced the addition of yet another trim level to its RAV4 Hybrid lineup for the 2021 model year. 

The RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium starts at $33,675, after the $1,175 destination charge, and it sits between the XLE and XSE and in the most popular portion of the lineup. 

All the RAV4 Hybrid versions achieve an EPA-rated 40 mpg combined, 41 city, and 38 highway. Over multiple drives, we’ve easily averaged mid-30s, and its good ground clearance and all-wheel drive makes it well-suited to snowy places or heading out…

By Vaibhavi Khanwalkar | 09/30/20 | IBT

A Toyota-backed Japanese startup has said it successfully tested a manned flying car prototype, crossing a major milestone in the race to a trillion dollar futuristic industry that could transform urban transport. SkyDrive expects to market its flying car in Japan in 2023.

The company said its prototype is the smallest electric flying car. About 6.5 feet tall and 13 feet wide....

PLANO, Texas (September 28, 2020) – Built for the seekers of new experiences and adventures, Toyota’s all-new 2021 Venza delivers on this quest, empowering drivers to discover the unlimited possibilities that await them on the road ahead. Today, Toyota celebrates Venza with the launch of the “Seekers of New” marketing campaign.

“The new campaign beautifully highlights the best that Venza has to offer,” said Ed Laukes, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America. “We’re thrilled to give our guests an elevated...

Big on tech and sanity-saving features, Toyota's new family-minded minivan is also a hybrid for max efficiency.

Craig Cole| | Sept. 21, 2020 | cnet.com
 

There's a new minivan in town, and it looks mighty impressive. The redesigned 2021 Toyota Sienna appears ready to put the hurt on Chrysler's stylish Pacifica and the excellent Honda Odyssey, thanks to its fresh features, luxury touches and class-slaying fuel economy.

If you can get past this not-so-mini minivan's garish front end, there's plenty to enjoy, from this Toyota's super-comfortable second-row captain's chairs and...

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 adds a new XLE Hybrid Premium trim with additional feature content, and the TRD Off-Road variant gets a revised front skidplate, but the enticing bit is the RAV4 Prime, the most powerful model in the lineup. For 2021, that new RAV4 model gets a 302-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain that enables the compact ute to travel up to 42 miles on electric power alone. After that, the 2.5-liter I-4 can take the SUV another 550 or so miles.

Meet The Toyota Supra SUV with a touch of Venza

Aug 24, 2020 by Michael Butler, Carbuzz

Toyota has been coming up with some pretty tasty car designs in recent years, with some of our favorites being the new Corolla and sporty Supra. These cars offer contemporary-cool looks, but there's always room for improvement. Thanks to the wonder of digital editing, designer KDesign AG has come up with a digital rendering of what looks to be a Toyota Supra that has been married to a Toyota Venza. That might sound like a recipe for disaster, but we think it…

Yes, a Toyota will really drive on the lunar surface.

PLANO, Texas (August 20, 2020) – The Toyota Tacoma, America’s best-selling mid-size pickup for 15 years in a row, isn’t stopping to admire its trophy case. Instead, it looks to keep its place atop the pecking order with all-new Special Editions, color adjustments on the TRD Pro and general enhancements across other areas of the lineup.