Toyotas turning heads with speed in NASCAR playoffs. 'They're ridiculously fast,' Joey Logano says
Read full article: Toyotas turning heads with speed in NASCAR playoffs. 'They're ridiculously fast,' Joey Logano saysPunctuated by its 200th victory in the NASCAR Cup Series, Toyota is proving to have strong contenders for the 2025 championship.
Briscoe wins 2nd straight Southern 500 to advance to 2nd round of NASCAR playoffs
Read full article: Briscoe wins 2nd straight Southern 500 to advance to 2nd round of NASCAR playoffsChase Briscoe held off Tyler Reddick at Darlington Raceway on Sunday night to win the Southern 500 for the second straight year and advance to the second round of the NACAR Cup Series playoffs.
Edmunds three-row hybrid SUV test: Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander
Read full article: Edmunds three-row hybrid SUV test: Kia Sorento vs Toyota HighlanderThe Kia Sorento Hybrid and Toyota Highlander Hybrid are two strong choices for those willing to sacrifice some interior space, especially in the third row, for exceptional fuel economy and a lower price.
NASCAR's first Cup Series race outside US hits travel snags to Mexico City
Read full article: NASCAR's first Cup Series race outside US hits travel snags to Mexico CityNASCARโs first Cup Series race outside the United States was off to a bumpy start with several teams yet to arrive in Mexico City because of travel issues in North Carolina.
Foul Check Episode 26: NASCAR and Martinsville Speedway with Christopher Bell and Clay Campbell
Read full article: Foul Check Episode 26: NASCAR and Martinsville Speedway with Christopher Bell and Clay CampbellBrooke and Eric are joined by Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Toyota in the Cup Series, and Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell.
A look at the 42 deaths linked to severe storms in the US
Read full article: A look at the 42 deaths linked to severe storms in the USA series of storms that kicked up wildfires, tornadoes and dust while barreling across eight states over the weekend have left at least 42 people dead and dozens injured.
Briscoe gives Toyota its first Daytona 500 pole as Johnson and Truex also lock into NASCAR opener
Read full article: Briscoe gives Toyota its first Daytona 500 pole as Johnson and Truex also lock into NASCAR openerChase Briscoe led a banner night for Toyota in qualifying for the Daytona 500 by winning the pole for NASCARโs โGreat American Race.โ.
Toyota's truck division Hino to pay $1.6 billion as part of emissions scandal
Read full article: Toyota's truck division Hino to pay $1.6 billion as part of emissions scandalA Toyota subsidiary has agreed to pay more than $1.6 billion and plead guilty for violations related to the submission of false and fraudulent engine emission testing and fuel consumption data to regulators and the illicit smuggling of engines into the United States.
Consumer Reports survey finds electric vehicle reliability improving but lagging gas models
Read full article: Consumer Reports survey finds electric vehicle reliability improving but lagging gas modelsThe reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a gap with gas-powered automobiles.
NASCAR levies $600,000 in fines and suspends 9 team members for race manipulation ahead of finale
Read full article: NASCAR levies $600,000 in fines and suspends 9 team members for race manipulation ahead of finaleNASCAR has issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
Haas F1 reiterates team is not for sale after aligning with Toyota on technical partnership
Read full article: Haas F1 reiterates team is not for sale after aligning with Toyota on technical partnershipThe first-year team principal of Haas reiterated the Formula 1 team is not for sale even if new technical partner Toyota tried to buy the organization.
Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucks
Read full article: Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucksMany car shoppers like the idea of hybrids, but not the upfront premium that often is thousands more than the sticker price of a non-hybrid model.
Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVs
Read full article: Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVsHonda has a long reputation for building highly fuel-efficient cars and trucks, and now itโs getting serious about EVs with the all-new 2024 Prologue.
NASCAR delivers driver Denny Hamlin a hefty penalty for what Toyota calls a 'grievous mistake'
Read full article: NASCAR delivers driver Denny Hamlin a hefty penalty for what Toyota calls a 'grievous mistake'NASCAR docked Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin 75 points and 10 playoff points, eliminating any shot he had at winning the regular-season title and making his path toward a championship more difficult.
Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024
Read full article: Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024Tyler Reddick took the lead on a restart in the second overtime to win at Michigan International Speedway, opening up another spot for a driver in NASCARโs playoffs.
Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in Poland
Read full article: Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in PolandEight-time world rally champion Sรฉbastien Ogier will remain hospitalized overnight after he was involved in a crash in Poland while preparing for this weekโs race, though his team said he was not seriously injured.
19-year-old dead, another injured after crash in Alleghany County
Read full article: 19-year-old dead, another injured after crash in Alleghany CountyA 19-year-old woman is dead and another person was injured after a single-vehicle crash in Alleghany County Tuesday night, according to Virginia State Police.
Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show
Read full article: Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto ShowThe seemingly never-ending efforts of Chinaโs electric car makers to redefine the automobile are on display at the nationโs largest annual auto show.
Edmunds picks the best used plug-in hybrids that qualify for the federal tax credit
Read full article: Edmunds picks the best used plug-in hybrids that qualify for the federal tax creditIf youโre in the market for a used car and want to score a nice discount, consider getting a plug-in hybrid vehicle that qualifies for the federal tax credit.
Christopher Bell's win caps Toyota's stellar weekend at Phoenix Raceway
Read full article: Christopher Bell's win caps Toyota's stellar weekend at Phoenix RacewayChevrolet dominated the start of the NASCAR Cup Series by claiming three straight wins, starting with William Byronโs Daytona 500 victory.
Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season
Read full article: Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR seasonKyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Hendrick Motorsports its second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season.
Toyota urges owners of old Corolla, Matrix and RAV4 models to park them until air bags are replaced
Read full article: Toyota urges owners of old Corolla, Matrix and RAV4 models to park them until air bags are replacedToyota and General Motors are telling the owners of about 61,000 older Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Pontiac Vibe models to stop driving them because their Takata air bag inflators are at risk of exploding and hurling shrapnel.
Kia EV9, Toyota Prius and Ford Super Duty pickup win 2024 North American SUV, car and truck awards
Read full article: Kia EV9, Toyota Prius and Ford Super Duty pickup win 2024 North American SUV, car and truck awardsThe Kia EV9 large electric SUV won the 2024 North American Utility of the Year award, while the Toyota Prius hybrid took the top car honors, and Fordโs Super Duty pickup won the truck award.
UAW will try to organize workers at all US nonunion factories after winning new contracts in Detroit
Read full article: UAW will try to organize workers at all US nonunion factories after winning new contracts in DetroitThe United Auto Workers union has announced plans to try to simultaneously organize workers at more than a dozen nonunion auto factories.
New Subaru Forester, Lucid SUV and Toyota Camry are among vehicles on display at L.A. Auto Show
Read full article: New Subaru Forester, Lucid SUV and Toyota Camry are among vehicles on display at L.A. Auto ShowAn all-new Subaru Forester, a Lucid electric SUV, and a revamped Toyota Camry are among the new automobiles that will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show starting this week.
Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3
Read full article: Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3Hyundai has joined Honda and Toyota in raising factory worker wages after the United Auto Workers union reached new contract agreements with Detroit automakers.
Toyota is not advising people to park recalled RAV4 SUVs outdoors despite reports of engine fires
Read full article: Toyota is not advising people to park recalled RAV4 SUVs outdoors despite reports of engine firesToyota is not advising owners of 1.9 million recalled RAV4 SUVs to park them outdoors, even though U.S. safety investigators have four complaints about engine fires that can start with the vehiclesโ ignitions turned off.
Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that can move during hard turns and cause a fire
Read full article: Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that can move during hard turns and cause a fireToyota is recalling nearly 1.9 million RAV4 small SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem with batteries that can move during forceful turns and potentially cause a fire.
Toyota more than doubles investment and job creation at North Carolina battery plant
Read full article: Toyota more than doubles investment and job creation at North Carolina battery plantToyota will invest an additional $8 billion in the hybrid and electric vehicle battery factory itโs constructing in North Carolina.
Toyota recalls 751,000 Highlanders in the US to make sure bumper covers and hardware canโt fall off
Read full article: Toyota recalls 751,000 Highlanders in the US to make sure bumper covers and hardware canโt fall offToyota is recalling about 751,000 large SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem with the tabs that hold the front bumper covers on.
White House poised to announce winners of competition to produce hydrogen fuel
Read full article: White House poised to announce winners of competition to produce hydrogen fuelThe White House is poised to announce the winners of a $7 billion federal competition to produce and deliver hydrogen fuel, a key component of its clean energy program.
Hundreds of flying taxis to be made in Ohio, home of the Wright brothers and astronaut legends
Read full article: Hundreds of flying taxis to be made in Ohio, home of the Wright brothers and astronaut legendsThe same Ohio river valley where the Wright brothers pioneered human flight will soon manufacture cutting-edge electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
Strong demand drives US new vehicle sales higher in the first half of the year
Read full article: Strong demand drives US new vehicle sales higher in the first half of the yearDemand for new SUVs, trucks and cars in the U.S. picked up steam in the second quarter, but the stronger sales kept prices high for consumers.
Ferrari topples Toyota in return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after 50-year absence
Read full article: Ferrari topples Toyota in return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after 50-year absenceFerrari ended a 50-year absence from the 24 Hours of Le Mans by toppling mighty Toyota in the centenary running of the most iconic sports car race in the world.
Kobayashi to make NASCAR debut as 1st Japanese driver to race with Toyota in Cup Series
Read full article: Kobayashi to make NASCAR debut as 1st Japanese driver to race with Toyota in Cup SeriesOne of the top sports car racers in the world will make his NASCAR debut when Kamui Kobayashi drives for Toyota on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course in August.
Toyota: Data on more than 2 million vehicles in Japan were at risk in decade-long breach
Read full article: Toyota: Data on more than 2 million vehicles in Japan were at risk in decade-long breachToyotaโs much-touted online service for its drivers had a data breach spanning over a decade, risking outside access to information on more than 2 million vehicles.
Two children left with minor injuries after crash involving Carroll County school bus
Read full article: Two children left with minor injuries after crash involving Carroll County school busTwo kids were hurt after a crash involving a Carroll County school bus Monday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
Bell says Wallace apologized on flight home from Las Vegas
Read full article: Bell says Wallace apologized on flight home from Las VegasBubba Wallace and Christopher Bell shared a flight home from Las Vegas, and Wallace apologized during the trip to his fellow Toyota teammate for the incident that crippled Bellโs championship chances.
VSP looking for those responsible for ATM thefts in Dickenson, Buchanan counties
Read full article: VSP looking for those responsible for ATM thefts in Dickenson, Buchanan countiesOn Tuesday, the Virginia State Police said that their Bureau of Criminal Investigationโs Wytheville Field Office is searching for the people that destroyed bank ATMs in Dickenson and Buchanan counties.
Chase Elliott needs nearly 7 hours to win at Nashville
Read full article: Chase Elliott needs nearly 7 hours to win at NashvilleChase Elliott salvaged a crummy day for Hendrick Motorsports and interrupted a potential Toyota rout by winning the rain-drenched race at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night.
Virginia State Police searching for car in connection to Bedford County hit-and-run
Read full article: Virginia State Police searching for car in connection to Bedford County hit-and-runVirginia State Police are asking for your help in finding a car they say was involved in a hit-and-run back in April that left a motorcyclist injured.
Hamlin sent to sensitivity training after "Family Guy" tweet
Read full article: Hamlin sent to sensitivity training after "Family Guy" tweetNASCAR has ordered Denny Hamlin to begin sensitivity training this week after he posted a meme on Twitter that used a clip from the comedy โFamily Guyโ to mock reigning champion Kyle Larson.
U.S. auto sales fall in Q1 as chip shortage slows factories
Read full article: U.S. auto sales fall in Q1 as chip shortage slows factoriesU.S. new-vehicle sales were expected to fall around 15% in the first quarter compared with a year ago, as the global computer chip shortage continued to slow factories amid high consumer demand.
New auto sales up in 2021, but long way before full recovery
Read full article: New auto sales up in 2021, but long way before full recoveryU.S. new vehicle sales rebounded slightly last year from 2020โฒs dismal numbers, but forecasters expect them to be more than 2 million below the years before the coronavirus pandemic.
