Toyota is experimenting with AI and autonomus vehicle technologies that will not only help expand the kinds of driver assistance technologies that will benefit consumers but also improve vehicle safety. A recent project involving newly developed self-drifting Supras is a glimpse into this tech and it has potential real-world applications.
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Toyota Wants To Build More Sports Cars, Says It Needs Partners To Do It
Toyota wants to give enthusiasts more sports cars, but the company says it needs partners to help make this a reality.
Akio Toyoda Flips New Rally Car
One thing you can say about Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda: he’s ready to push things to the limits, as he proved while testing out a new rally version of the automaker’s GR Yaris at the R&D center in Shimoyama, Japan. While most executives tend to prefer covering up their mistakes, Toyoda left his out for everyone to see.
Toyota, 3 Other Japanese Automakers, Acknowledge Cheating on Safety and Emissions Tests
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda “sincerely” apologized Monday for the automaker’s role in a cheating scandal that has swept through the Japanese auto industry. The industry giant, along with Honda, Mazda and Suzuki have pleaded after a government investigation in their home market revealed they rigged emissions and safety tests. Production of some of the vehicles have been halted, as a result.
Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Enter Triple Alliance to Accelerate Combustion Engine Development
Toyota, Mazda and Subaru are showing that combustion engines still matter with triple alliance that aims to streamline and accelerate their development.
Gazoo Racing Chief Admits Brand Needs Performance SUV To Expand
Gazoo Racing’s CEO admits that the brand needs an SUV entry to help it get a bigger piece of the sales pie.
Tesla Faces A New Probe As Earnings Tumble, New Product Previews and More In This Week’s Headlight News Podcast
This week's edition of the Headlight.News podcast covers a rollercoaster week for Tesla as it faces a new safety probe from the NHTSA and also sees its earnings tumble. Meanwhile, we preview several new products and also review the 2025 Toyota Camry before looking...
First Drive: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander – Bigger Is Better
With more space than its shorter stablemate, the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is the perfect automotive family servant.
Honda Facing Possible Recall of 3 Million Vehicles; Toyota Recalls New Prius
Two major Japanese automakers are under NHTSA’s microscope. In the case of Toyota, the Japanese giant has ordered the recall of 55,000 of the latest-generation Prius hybrids sold in the U.S. That service action could be dwarfed, however, if the federal safety agency moves forward on a probe targeting 3 million Honda vehicles. Headlight.News has more.
2025 Toyota 4Runner Brings Back Roll-Down Rear Window, Debuts April 9th
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is slated to bring a major revamp to long-running nameplate but fans will be pleased to see that Toyota has kept the power-operated rear window for the new model year.
Toyota Teases 2025 4Runner – A Long Time Coming
Toyota plans to make some big news in a couple weeks and it’s giving a big hint at what’s on the docket with the first tease of the next-generation 4Runner. If these images offer any indication, the new 4Runner will get an evolutionary design makeover, but it’s also likely to get more significant updates when it comes to capabilities and technologies.
Next Gen FJ Cruiser Rumored To Use New Truck Platform
The latest round of rumors suggests the next-generation FJ Cruiser will use a small truck platform. Find out more at Headlight.News.