In the year 2000, the first Toyota Prius hit the streets. Since then, the 15 years of the Prius have seen huge engineering and ecological advancements for a scene-stealing vehicle. The first generation Prius wasn’t the prettiest ride on the road. As AutoGuide described it, the first Prius was a kind of “funny looking Toyota…
For some people, waxing your car is a luxury reserved for supercars and car owners that treat their cars like babies. However, we would like to note that waxing is actually great for any car owner, providing an extra protective layer and potentially increasing your car’s value. According to Popular Mechanics, waxing your car can…
What do cars like the Toyota Prius and the Toyota TS040 Hybrid LMP1 race car have in common? Well, they’re both hybrids. And they both use regenerative braking, an advanced technology that lets them recuperate some of the energy lost under braking as electric power. For the TS040 Hybrid, it’s a way to increase horsepower…
Toyota has introduced a new suite of technology called Highway Teammate that it believes will make having a person at the wheel largely unnecessary by 2020. Highway Teammate uses a combination of cameras, LIDAR, and millimeter wave radar to get a complete picture of the road. Then it uses advanced software to process all of…
We’re starting to feel a break in the summer heat, and everyone’s ready to break out the fall coffee flavors and put on their sweaters. But the beginning of fall is also a great time to give your car a little attention and start preparing it for weather changes and the harsh winter months, so…
Some companies like to talk a big game when it comes to eco-friendly innovation, but Toyota is really working hard to implement some of its strategies for environmental technologies. By taking various measures with issues surrounding cars and mobility, Toyota is hoping to make the world more eco-friendly, one design at a time. According to…
Despite the small hydrogen refueling infrastructure in the US, Toyota is moving forward on the innovative Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV). Using state-of-the-art technologies, this model promises to be more powerful, efficient, and affordable than its gasoline counterparts. According to AutoBlog, the Toyota Mirai FCV is set to start selling in places like California, where…
Taking your car in for repairs can be a nightmare, especially if you don’t know all of the correct terms. That’s why we’ve put together a list of essential car terms, to help you better understand your vehicle. Below is a list of basic car components. According to Car and Driver, your mechanic may frequently…
Toyota is teaming with some unlikely partners in order to further develop the hydrogen infrastructure in Japan. First announced back in February, Toyota will be working with Honda and Nissan in order to improve alternative fuel technologies. According to Toyota, this unprecedented move is part of a larger Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) project. With…
Though you may not have to deal with any snow on the ground this summer, the warmer months bring their own special driving challenges. Stay safe this year with these summer driving tips: Never leave a child or a pet in a locked car when it is warm outside. This can be a fatal mistake….
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