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Toyota has introduced its first BEV, the compact SUV bZ4X

bZ4X: Toyota’s Password to Electric Motoring

CHATHAM, Mass. – Toyota, which brought electrification to American motorists at the turn of the century with its hybrid-electric Prius sedan; added numerous other hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and hydrogen-electric vehicles until its sales today are 25 percent electrified; has…

Wilwood Braking Boosts Toyota's Pickup Prowess

Wilwood Braking Boosts Toyota’s Pickup Prowess

Wilwood Disc Brakes has unleashed a direct-mount braking solution for the 2022 Toyota Tundra, empowering the popular pickup with enhanced stopping power and confidence. Meet the Aero6-DM kits, seamlessly bolt-on upgrades designed to elevate braking performance across daily commutes, demanding…

Stop on a Dime: Toyota Crown PHEV Boasts Powerful Brakes and More

Toyota Crown PHEV Boasts Powerful Brakes and More

Toyota’s Crown lineup welcomes a new member: the Crown Sport PHEV. This plug-in hybrid prioritizes driving fun with its powerful engine, impressive electric range, and showstopping brakes. Let’s dive into what makes this Crown stand out. Thrilling Performance: Gripping Control:…

The 2023 Toyota Crown has earned an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+

Toyota Crown Earns Top IIHS Safety Honors

ARLINGTON, Va. – The all-new 2023 Toyota Crown large sedan has earned an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+ during its first model year in the American market. To qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK+ in 2023, a…

ADVICS released five new part numbers for Toyota and Lexus vehcles

ADVICS Releases Five Toyota, Lexus Brake Pads

TORRANCE, Calif. – ADVICS, the leader in advanced braking technology and member of the AISIN Group of companies, has expanded its brake pad offerings with five new, ADVICS OE (original-equipment) brake pads. This expansion adds approximately five million vehicles in…

Toyota recalls Tundra and Lexus NX models due to faulty EPB

Toyota Recalls Trucks, SUVs for Faulty EPB

PLANO, Texas – Toyota has agreed to recall certain model-year 2022 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup trucks and Lexus NX 250 and NX 350 sport-utility vehicles which may have faulty electronic parking brakes (EPB). The recall population covers 83,725 trucks and…

Toyota recalling 500K models to fix software issue

Toyota Recall to Fix Software Issue

Source: Toyota announcement PLANO, Texas – Toyota is conducting a noncompliance safety recall involving certain Toyota Venza, Mirai, RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Prime, Sienna HV, Highlander HV and Lexus LS500h, LX600, NX350h and NX450h+ vehicles in the U.S. Approximately 460,000 vehicles…

According to a FMI study, the ADAS market will grow by 1.6x by 2032

Toyota Teammate ADAS Tech in New Mirai

Source: Toyota announcement PLANO, Texas – Toyota’s second-generation Mirai, a premium rear-wheel drive luxury fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking coupe-like design, makes another leap into the future of driving with available Toyota Teammate advanced driver assistance technology (ADAS) for…

Toyota is recalling certain C-HR vehicles for non-functioning AEB radar

Non-Functioning AEB Sensor Causes Toyota C-HR Recall

PLANO, Texas — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has agreed to recall certain model-year 2021 Toyota C-HR subcompact crossovers (CUV) to correct non-functioning radar sensors and cameras which provide data for the vehicles’ pre-collision warning system. An estimated less than…

Alcon has launched a brake-upgrade kit for the new Toyota Land Cruiser 300 series

Toyota Land Cruiser Brake Kit from Alcon

Source: Alcon announcement TAMWORTH, U.K. — Alcon has launched a new brake upgrade kit for the recently launched Toyota Land Cruiser 300 (LC300). The announcement coincides with the DSEi exhibition taking place in London 14-17 September 2021. Launched by Toyota…

Akebono has added ProACT premium brake kits for certain Toyota and Lexus models

ProACT Kit for Toyota, Lexus from Akebono

Source: Akebono Brake Corporation announcement Farmington Hills, Mich. — Akebono Brake Corporation has added front brake coverage for a variety of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the ProACT Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line.  Kit also includes Premium 301 Stainless Steel…

The rotors and calipers which are part of the new Alcon upgrade kit for the Toyota Tacoma

Upgrade from Alcon for Toyota Tacoma

Source: Alcon announcement MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Alcon, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of brakes, clutches and actuation for motorsports, original-equipment manufacturers, aftermarket, specialist and armored/defense vehicles, has released a front brake upgrade for the Toyota Tacoma…

ZF and Mobileye will partner to provide ADAS for upcoming Toyota automobiles

Mobileye, ZF Safety Tech Chosen by Toyota

Source: ZF announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany/Jerusalem – ZF and Mobileye, an Intel company, have been chosen by Toyota Motor Corp. to develop and supply advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for use in multiple vehicle platforms starting in the next few years.…

Toyota Hilulx recalled in Vietnam due to brake issue

Toyota Hilux Brake Recall Expands to Vietnam

PHUC YEN CITY, Vietnam – Vietnam has become the latest market undertaking the recall of Toyota Hilux pickup trucks due to a fault within the brake booster. Toyota Vietnam, the nation’s Toyota importer/distributor, will recall 1,935 of the trucks which…

Tundra: the Toyota of Big Pickups

Tundra: the Toyota of Big Pickups

CHATHAM, Mass. – While shooting the lead photo for this post, I was approached by a guy who got out of a very clean, late-model Toyota Tundra. “How do you like the Tundra?” was his first words followed immediately by,…