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NASCAR 'future proofs' for hybrid power with Next Gen Cup Series cars
NASCAR rolled out its 'next gen' cars on Wednesday and said it's preparing for a shift to hybrid powertrains.
Toyota's first electric vehicle will hit the road in 2022
Toyota announced today it plans to sell around 70 different electric cars globally by the end of 2025, including 15 new fully electric models.
Toyota's new Mirai and Lexus LS models come with Advanced Drive assistance tech
Toyota has launched Advanced Drive, a new driver assistance technology, with the latest Toyota Mirai and Lexus LS vehicles.
Lexus' LF-Z Electrified concept offers a peek at upcoming EVs
Lexus has unveiled the LF-Z Electrified, a concept car that hints at the brand's EV future.
Toyota is launching three electrified vehicles in the US this year
Toyota has revealed that it’s debuting three electrified versions of its vehicles in the US this year.
Toyota is developing autonomous taxis with help from Aurora
A mere two months after acquiring Uber’s self-driving car unit, autonomous vehicle startup Aurora is partnering with the world’s largest automaker.
Toyota teases an electric SUV that will launch in 2021
Now that electric vehicle sales are starting to take off, however, Toyota is has unveiled a pure EV SUV for the European market.
Toyota's second-generation Mirai has a 400-mile range
The new hydrogen-powered car can boast of a more efficient fuel cell and longer range, but the same question of refueling won't go away.
Watch a Toyota-backed flying car's first public, piloted test flight
Toyota-backed SkyDrive has conducted its first piloted test flight for a flying car, edging closer to airborne taxis.
Toyota recalls 752,000 Prius cars over flawed hybrid software
Toyota is recalling 752,000 Prius cars due to a glitch in the hybrid software that could lead to an engine stall.
Toyota's RAV4 plug-in hybrid will be available this summer for $40,000
Toyota’s RAV4 Prime will be available for purchase this summer, and its prices will start at $38,100, not including the company’s $1,120 fee for delivery, processing and handling.
Toyota’s 2021 Sienna minivans will all be hybrids
Toyota's new, 2021 Sienna is notable for two reasons. In tandem, the 2021 Sienna produces a maximum of 243 horsepower, which is noticeably less than what you'd find in the current crop's naturally aspirated V6 engines. Toyota's answer to all of the above is "Sure, why not?"
America is falling in love with electric SUVs
Established automakers and startups alike are hoping to cash in on the American public's paradigm shift towards electric transportation. For a long time, however, EV technology simply wasn't mature enough to handle much more than toting families across town. But thanks to recent advances in battery design, electric vehicles are driving farther and hauling more weight than ever, opening the market for EV SUVs and pickup trucks.
After Math: Let's take a drive
Though Tesla reported its Q4 earnings last Tuesday, the auto industry has sent this week making moves and announcing news. GM is bringing its semi-autonomous Super Cruise system to nearly two dozen models by 2023, ChargePoint is teaming with NATSO to bring a billion dollars worth of the EV charging stations to the nation's highways, and Uber is making claims about finally becoming profitable by the end of the year -- though we've been hearing bold claims like that from the ride-hailing service before. Here are a few of the week's top transportation headlines.
Toyota and Panasonic will start producing EV batteries in April
Toyota and Panasonic have announced a new agreement to start jointly developing and manufacturing electric vehicle batteries. The two Japanese companies say they're creating a company called Prime Planet Energy and Solutions that will begin producing square-shaped prismatic cells on April 1st. The company will employ approximately 5,100 people initially.
Toyota invests $394 million in flying taxi startup Joby Aviation
Toyota just invested $394 million in the flying taxi startup Joby Aviation. The two companies say they will work together, Joby sharing its all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) expertise and Toyota lending its knowledge of manufacturing, quality and cost controls to the development and production of Joby's future aircraft.
Toyota Kinto combines leasing, car sharing and other services in Europe
Toyota wants to evolve from a car-maker to a mobility company. To do that, it's launching Kinto, a new brand that will provide full-service leasing, car sharing, carpooling and subscription-based leases. Unfortunately, those offerings will only be available in Europe.
Toyota is building an insane smart city near Mount Fuji
Most automakers have test tracks. Toyota decided to take that idea to an entirely different level by transforming a former factory into a town where people will live, work, and research mobility.
Toyota's RAV4 Prime will be the second fastest vehicle in its lineup
With more than 430,000 units driving off Toyota's showroom floors this year, the RAV4 isn't just the company's best-selling SUV, it's America's as well. At the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, the automaker officially debuted another hybrid-electric variant -- this time a plug in -- that will surely further cement Toyota's leading position in the market. Behold the 2021 RAV4 Prime.
Toyota will offer rides in self-driving cars at the Tokyo Olympics
Toyota has revealed details of an upcoming public test for its level-4 automated vehicle and "Chauffeur" self-driving tech, and sports fans headed to Tokyo next year for the Olympic Games will have the chance to try it out. The automaker is offering rides in the car between July and September in the busy waterfront district of Odaiba.