Toyota News
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With 42 miles of electric range and a rated 38 mpg as a hybrid, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime gives a market bestseller leading-edge versatility.
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First drive review: 2021 Toyota Mirai goes faster and farther, but is that enough?
The 2021 Mirai moves to a rear-wheel drive platform borrowed from Lexus and gets improvements to the fuel cell stack, the interior, and the tech throughout.
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Toyota EV with solid-state batteries: 10-minute full charge, prototype reportedly due in 2021
With prototypes powered by solid-state batteries already due for 2021, Toyota could ramp up production of the tech before 2025.
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Toyota confirms battery electric SUV for Europe, EV for US in "short term"
Toyota confirmed EV plans, including one due to the U.S. in the "short term" as well as an electric SUV for Europe. These might be the same vehicle.
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Racier-looking 2021 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car is ready for more infrastructure
The redesigned Toyota Mirai looks like a better cheerleader for hydrogen than before, but it's going to need many more places to refuel.
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Toyota steps up to support Mirai fuel-cell car with 7 more hydrogen stations in California
In preparation for increased sales of a new-generation Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell sedan, Toyota is supporting more fueling stations.
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Toyota hybrid gas mileage and an interior redesign help remake the minivan without corrupting it—although a Sienna Prime sure would be nice.
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Why do owners of Toyota hybrids keep their vehicles so long?
A recent analysis of data suggests that original owners of Toyota (and Lexus) hybrids are keeping them longer.
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2021 Toyota RAV4: 40-mpg Hybrid becomes the norm, as lineup expands
The RAV4 Hybrid lineup is growing with the addition of another version with AWD and a 40-mpg rating.
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Toyota Lunar Cruiser could take hydrogen fuel-cell tech to the moon
The Lunar Cruiser is powered by hydrogen fuel cells and is designed to boldly go where no Land Cruiser has gone before.
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First drive review: 2021 Toyota Venza hybrid reinterprets the market middle at 39 mpg
The Venza earns 40 mpg city, 37 highway, and occupies a midpoint between Toyota best-sellers such as the RAV4 Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, and Avalon Hybrid.
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Toyota solid-state battery tech on schedule for 2025 production, executive says
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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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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2019-2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalled for suspension issue
A manufacturing issue has led Toyota to recall about 9,500 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid models.
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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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2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 36 mpg tops any other three-row SUV without a charge port
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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