New Toyota Rav4 adds boxiness, subtracts horses
By Jim Bray Thursday, May 9, 2013
Toyota has taken the wraps off a new RAV4, its popular entry into the small sport utility market. And it’ll probably prove to be popular as well, as so it should despite the dumb Kaley Cuoco advertising campaign.
Toyota Verso road testBy Tim Saunders Thursday, April 4, 2013
There are few vehicles that will transport three generations of the same family. But MPVs (multi-purpose vehicle) solve this difficulty. Traditionally, though there’s one drawback and that is that they’re environmentally unfriendly gas guzzlers, which is why Toyota scrapped its popular Previa.
New Lexus ES 350 the best version yetBy Jim Bray Friday, February 15, 2013
It began life as a Camry-based entry level alternative to Lexus’ flagship LS 400 sedan, and it has maintained that mien as the line has evolved and expanded over the past couple of decades.
Toyota Highlander – pining for the VenzaBy Jim Bray Saturday, February 2, 2013
Toyota’s Highlander SUV/crossover has been soldiering on for several years now and serves its customers well. And while it’s is a fine vehicle – if more than a tad bland – it’s getting old in this current generation, and even other Toyota products seem to have passed it by.
Toyota Venza a secure ride, even skirting Sandy
By Jim Bray Friday, November 30, 2012
Venza crossover has had a re-do for the 2013 model year, but that doesn’t mean the big wagon-compatible vehicle has lost what made it attractive.
Toyota Corolla S: safe, secure, bulletproof, blandBy Jim Bray Saturday, November 17, 2012
The 2013 Toyota Corolla is pretty much like the 2012, the 2011, and the 2010, but with a little more stuff.
Toyota Yaris Hybrid road testBy Tim Saunders Friday, November 2, 2012
The British are passionate about queues, according to research from Onepoll.com.
Toyota Camry hybrid: cheap to drive, but not the best driving experienceBy Jim Bray Friday, October 12, 2012
Toyota’s new generation Camry can be a surprisingly nice ride, but it appears that the quality of the driving experience may depend on the trim level.
Toyota Canada establishes September records for sales of trucks, hybrids and luxury vehicles
By News on the Net Tuesday, October 2, 2012
TORONTO, - Toyota Canada Inc.‘s sales momentum continued in September with 16,834 Toyota, Lexus and Scion passenger cars, SUVs and trucks - up 21.9% from the same month in 2011. The Toyota Camry remained #1 in the intermediate segment, several vehicles experienced best September sales ever and TCI’s proven hybrid vehicles continued to set new sales records.
Lexus GS adds some sport to its luxury quotientBy Jim Bray Saturday, September 29, 2012
It began life as an Italian-designed Japanese luxury sedan and has evolved into an even better, and more interesting – albeit no longer Italian-designed - Japanese luxury sedan.
Scion FR-S: the poor person’s Porsche?By Jim Bray Friday, September 14, 2012
Lusting for a Cayman or a 911 but can’t afford the sticker price? Join the club! But now, thanks to Toyota and Subaru, there’s a car that can give you an excellent percentage of the Porsche’s fun, but for less than half the price.
Toyota Canada finishes summer with 24.9% year over year gain in AugustBy News on the Net Tuesday, September 4, 2012
- 25.3% year-to-date growth
- Camry #1 in intermediate segment year-to-date
- TCI hybrids record
TORONTO, - Toyota Canada Inc.‘s strong summer sales continued in August, as all-new vehicles and refreshed designs drove all three brands to establish best-ever August records for a number of models and segments.
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