Touch Buttons Cost Half As Much As Physical Controls
CEO Benedetto Vigna says production costs for touch controls are 50 percent lower than those for real buttons. Ferrari will put more traditional controls inside its cars. Existing Purosangue and…
Toyota Recall: Over 550,000 Highlanders Affected
Toyota has issued a recall notice that affects 550,007 vehicles. The recall is for certain 2021 to 2024 Toyota Highlanders and Highlander hybrids. The issue is a seatback mechanism that…
2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Price: $42,920
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid starts at $42,920. That’s $2,340 cheaper than the previous model. Toyota also introduces new Woodland and GR Sport variants for the PHEV. The 2026…
On Display At The Petersen
2026 marks 25 years of the Fast & Furious franchise. The Petersen Automotive Museum will display a handful of iconic cars from throughout the series. The exhibit opens on March…
Subaru Fuel Leak Recall: 70,000 Cars Affected
Subaru recalls nearly 70,000 vehicles for a potential fuel leak. Rising ambient temperatures could cause the fuel tank pressure to increase, pushing fuel up the filler neck and past the…
Toyota Is Testing A Weird New Rally Car. But Why Does It Sound Like That?
There’s some new footage out there showing what we think is Toyota’s new WRC rally car. Even though the prototype is still plenty stubby and very funny-looking, it’s definitely not…
Japan’s Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Can Power Your Home For A Week
The Japanese RAV4 PHEV adds an ‘HV power supply’ mode (V2H/V2L). It can power a typical home for up to 6.5 days at 400W usage. Uses a 100V outlet, offering…
Most Dependable Car Brands: 2026
JD Power’s latest Vehicle Dependability Study reveals that overall industry dependability fell in 2026. Lexus has the lowest score among premium brands, while Buick tops the mass-market brands. The gap…
Suzuki Has Its Own Toyota RAV4. Meet The New Across
The Suzuki Across is the updated, rebadged Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid with revised styling and tech. It has dual digital displays, a head-up display, heated power seats, and a full…
Toyota Isn’t In A Rush To Build A Ford Maverick Rival: ‘Be Patient’
Toyota has no plans for a compact truck anytime soon. Toyota North America COO said, ‘When the market’s right, we may have something.’ The compact truck segment is still fairly…