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Toyota has its eye on the sky as it backs ambitious flying car project

Toyota is showing in an interest in flying cars after it backed a local group of engineers currently developing their own dual-use vehicle.
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An abandoned Toyota Supra haunts the mountains of Japan

An A70 Toyota Supra was found abandoned in the mountains of Japan. It likely ended up in the valley during a race or drift session.
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The GT4586 is a custom-built Toyota 86 coupe that swallowed a Ferrari V8

With time, patience, and a lot of fabrication work, Tuerck and his team dropped a Ferrari V8 in the Toyota 86's tight engine bay.
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Toyota’s ‘Project Portal’ brings a hydrogen-powered big rig to L.A.

Toyota is launching "Project Portal," a testing program for a prototype hydrogen fuel-cell truck at the Port of Los Angeles.
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Toyota unveils robotic leg brace to help give paralyzed patients their mobility back

Toyota unveiled a new robotic leg brace at its head office in Tokyo today, which may help bring mobility back to partially paralyzed people.
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Toyota’s FT-4X concept is ready for adventure so you don’t have to be

Developed for millennials who live and work in the city, it previews what a successor to the rugged FJ Cruiser could look like.
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Toyota’s hybrid boat will begin testing in the Port of Tokyo in 2018

Toyota's Ponam-28V is the first leisure craft with a parallel hybrid drive system. The Tokyo government will begin testing it in 2018.
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Toyota turns the HiLux pickup into a Tonka truck for the young at heart

Toyota's Tonka truck gains six additional inches of ground clearance and a rugged new design, but the concept won't spawn a production model.
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New Toyota Mirai billboards in California help clear the air

These new eco-billboards in California feature the Toyota Mirai FCV and help clean the air by operating like a catalytic converter.
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Microsoft is licensing its tech to car firms, with Toyota first to jump on board

Microsoft has announced a new program intended to help automobile manufacturers embed technology into their vehicles.
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2018 Toyota C-HR first drive

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Toyota’s updated Yaris democratizes safety features, and looks good doing it

The changes only apply to the Euro-spec Toyota Yaris, but the U.S.-spec variant is expected to receive the same upgrades.
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Watch the Toyota C-HR kick M. Bison's butt in new Japanese commercial

Toyota's C-HR subcompact crossover invades the world of Street Fighter II to showcase testimonials from Capcom's world warriors.
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Toyota hits a green milestone with its 10 millionth hybrid sale

Toyota announced on Tuesday that it's now sold 10 million hybrid vehicles since first introducing the technology back in 1997.
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Change the rules so we can test more self-driving cars, automakers tell feds

Auto manufacturers need to test self-driving cars in much greater numbers than currently allowed by NHTSA rules to advance the technology.
2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure

In Toyota RAV4 speak, 'Adventure' means body cladding and black accents

Toyota introduced its RAV4 Adventure at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. The crossover gains black accents, 18-inch wheels, and body cladding.
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Toyota is plotting two new coupes and a spicier Corolla aimed at the GTI

Toyota will travel to the Tokyo show to introduce two coupes that will book-end the 86, and a GTI-fighting hot hatch based on the Corolla.
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Toyota packs big car safety features into the tiny, city-friendly Prius c

Toyota's smallest, most affordable hybrid gets more tech features, additional standard equipment, and subtle visual updates.
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210hp Toyota Yaris is about to become the Ford Fiesta ST’s worst nightmare

Developed with input from Toyota's WRC team, the steroids-infused Yaris gets a turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 210 horsepower.
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Is a more emotional design enough to make the new Toyota Camry exciting?

More stylish than ever before, the 2018 Toyota Camry stands out with a head-turning design and an available sport package.
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AI lets Toyota’s Concept-i detect your emotions, prevent accidents, and wink

The Toyota Concept-i uses an artificial intelligence agent named Yui to build a human and meaningful relationship with the user.
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More automakers sign on to use Ford's SmartDeviceLink app platform

The SmartDeviceLink Consortium was started by Ford and Toyota to help promote the Ford-developed SmartDeviceLink platform.
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Are two factory body kits the first step toward a hot-rodded Toyota C-HR?

Recent rumors indicate the Toyota C-HR will spawn a performance-oriented model inspired by the race-prepped, track-only model.
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BMW may build at least one engine for the next Toyota Corolla

BMW and Toyota's collaboration could extend from their sports car project to the Toyota Corolla. BMW will reportedly build an engine for the compact car.
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Is this how cars will share data with drivers (and car makers)?

Tier 1 automotive user interface supplier UIEvolution changes name to Xevo for anticipated acquisition of machine-learning big data pioneers Surround.io.
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Toyota will put the Yaris on steroids to steal the Ford Fiesta ST’s crown

Tentatively badged Gazoo, the Toyota's hot-rodded Yaris will feature a race-inspired body kit and a 200-horsepower turbo four under the hood.
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Toyota simultaneously focusing on hybrids and battery-powered electric vehicles

Toyota has a thriving hybrid business and will continue to develop hybrid systems while it also works on all-electric vehicle powertrains.
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The Toyota 86 will return for a second generation … will it get a turbo?

Likely developed jointly with Subaru, the next-gen Toyota 86 will be sold alongside the long-awaited Supra.
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From bland to bold? New look teased for the 2018 Toyota Camry

A teaser of the 2018 Toyota Camry sedan has been released ahead of its reveal at the Detroit Motor Show in January.
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Toyota’s CEO will personally lead its new electric car division

Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda will personally lead the Japanese automaker's new electric car division. Toyota is expected to debut an electric car in 2020.
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Forget cars, Toyota wants hydrogen fuel-cell commercial trucks

Toyota will conduct a feasibility study of hydrogen fuel-cell heavy-duty trucks in California, expanding the company's use of fuel cells.
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Strategy shift: Toyota commits to all-electric vehicles, forms special team

Responding to market interest and competitor's plans, Toyota has shifted its position on all-electric cars and formed an electric car development team.
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Will Toyota change course and build a mass-market electric car?

Toyota may reverse its position on battery-electric cars and introduce one in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, according to a new report.
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Old glory gets an upgrade with this Toyota FJ Land Cruiser restoration

The FJ Company introduced its latest FJ Land Cruiser project at the SEMA Show. The Aspen Project aims to blend old styling with new tech.