Toyota News
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Toyota could emerge as a serious contender with electric vehicles if it can manage to scale up its own battery design.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime price marked up as battery supply issue pinches production
A supply issue is pinching the rollout of the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid, a much-anticipated version of Toyota's best-selling U.S. model.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: How its 42-mile range and 38 mpg compare to rivals
The RAV4 Prime offers more electric range than the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid.
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2013-2017 Toyota Prius models recalled for potential hybrid-system defect
In 2013-2015 Toyota Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V models, an issue with voltage buildup could cause either a fail-safe mode or failure of the hybrid's inverter.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime first drive review: The way a plug-in hybrid should be
The 2021 RAV4 Prime offers 42 miles of all-electric driving, followed by 38-mpg hybrid operation, plus punchy performance.
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid fuel tank issue: Fix is coming soon
Toyota has started to notify owners about an issue that can prevent the use of the RAV4 Hybrid's rated fuel-tank capacity—and driving range.
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A manufacturing issue has led Toyota to recall about 9,500 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid models.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: 42-mile plug-in could cost less than RAV4 Hybrid
The RAV4 Prime has a price tag—and considering state incentives and the EV tax credit it could be cheaper than the Hybrid.
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2021 Toyota Venza is hybrid-only, and an urbane alternative to the RAV4
Toyota's first hybrid-exclusive model other than the Prius will be the Venza—with an expected 40 mpg.
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2021 Toyota Sienna minivan goes all-hybrid
With an estimated EPA rating of up to 33 mpg, the Sienna minivan now rivals the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid—but there's no plug-in version on offer yet.
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2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Gas mileage drive review
The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid both achieve more than 50 mpg, but they're quite different in many ways.
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Fuel-tank issue for 2019-2020 RAV4 Hybrid: Toyota still investigating
An issue with the fuel tank is preventing some drivers of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid from using their full rated range.
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If you can't (or don't want to) plug in, the 2020 Highlander Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient way to carry up to eight people.
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2021 Toyota Mirai aims for 400-mile range: More details on sporty hydrogen fuel-cell sedan
The chief engineer of the rear-wheel-drive Toyota Mirai says there's almost nothing carried over to this new hydrogen fuel-cell model.
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Toyota vs. electric cars: Smart strategy, or Innovator’s Dilemma?
Over the years, Toyota's caution to focus on hybrids and fuel cells over electric cars has been replaced by recalcitrance.
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2021 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car revealed in concept form—as a sport sedan!
Toyota has reconceived the Mirai to be a showcase for hydrogen fuel-cell technology once again, just in an entirely different package.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime arrives: 39 miles of electric range, sporty performance from crossover SUV
A big battery gives the Toyota RAV4 Prime up to 39 miles of estimated electric range, with acceleration second only to sports cars in Toyota's lineup.
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Toyota and BYD join forces for EV development in China
Toyota is forging another useful global alliance for electric-car and battery technology—this one with BYD.
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Toyota has introduced a new Toyota Yaris Hybrid for other markets in the world; but that doesn't mean anything for the return of the Prius C.
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Toyota LQ concept looks far out, teases tech that could arrive soon for Lexus
Some of the advanced-tech ideas in the Toyota LQ concept look ready for prime time, even if the concept doesn't.
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Toyota boosts warranty on plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and fuel-cell vehicles
The warranty coverage on Toyota hybrids has evolved to boost confidence in the lifetime of the batteries and the longevity of the technology.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid confirmed for LA auto show debut
Range and mpg haven't yet been mentioned for a plug-in version of the Toyota RAV4 that will arrive in 2020 for the 2021 model year.
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2020 Toyota Prius: Up to 56 MPG, now with CarPlay and Alexa for all grades
With more active-safety features and potential to tap into the Apple and Amazon ecosystems, the 2020 Prius keeps on with the mainstream
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BMW i Hydrogen Next fuel-cell X5 SUV could arrive as soon as 2022
A version of the BMW X5, powered by a Toyota hydrogen fuel-cell stack, could be available as soon as 2022.
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