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The 2020 Toyota Highlander at the New York International Auto Show

What Features Come Standard on the New Toyota Highlander?

The Toyota Highlander is a reliable, safe, and roomy three-row SUV that’s the perfect choice for families. In its 20th year of production, the Highlander remains popular because it continues to provide solid value at all trim levels.  The standard Toyota Highlander is the L trim level for 2020 that starts at an MSRP of …
The Toyota 4Runner on display at the 108th Annual Chicago Auto Show

How Safe Is the Toyota 4Runner?

The 2020 Toyota 4Runner is a rugged, venerable midsize SUV that has been in production since the early ’80s. For good or for bad, this off-roader has seen relatively few major changes in recent years. But is the Toyota 4Runner up to date on safety? The IIHS and NHTSA, two important automotive safety organizations, have …
The Toyota 4Runner displayed at the Annual Chicago Auto Show

How Reliable Is the Toyota 4Runner?

Toyota is a brand that consistently receives praise for its reliability. It recently ranked third on Consumer Reports’ list of top 10 automakers that make the most reliable cars. But does that sterling reputation apply to all vehicles in the carmaker’s lineup, even the ones that haven’t been updated all that much?  One example we’re …
2020 Toyota Highlander on display

Does the Toyota Highlander Have Apple CarPlay?

The Toyota Highlander is a great SUV option on the market. It hasn’t been redesigned since 2014, but it has gotten a few minor upgrades since then. In 2017, it got a new V6 engine option as well as standard Toyota Safety Sense. Last year, more optional upgrades were introduced like LED fog lamps. For …
Jeep Gladiator Rubicon vs. Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro towing tug-of-war

Toyota Tacoma-Jeep Gladiator Tug-Of-War Shows What These Towing Videos Actually Prove

Ever since Tesla showed its Cybertruck pulling an F-150 uphill, towing tug-of-war videos have surged in popularity. One YouTube team even attempted a Tesla-Ford rematch and highlighted how difficult it is to compare ICE trucks with electric ones. But are tests like this actually useful, or pure publicity stunts? Recently, Edmunds.com took two popular off-road …
2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD parked on the street

Best Used Cars to Buy In Each Category

The great thing about used cars is that there are millions of options. That’s also the problem. All pre-owned vehicles are not created equal, and the chances of picking a lemon are higher than used car salesmen would like you to think. Thankfully some automakers create high-quality vehicles that will continue to hold its value …

Japanese and European Vehicle Makers Have A Big Problem Now

Ford and GM have a huge advantage over their Japanese and German rivals. We’re seeing it in the number of Japanese companies in the hottest segments with the oldest models, and European companies rich in cars but almost nonexistent in trucks and SUVs. It took a while for this to happen, but US manufacturers are …
The 2020 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro on display

Why the Toyota Tundra Won KBB’s 5 Year Cost to Own Award

Consumers often rely on the reviews and evaluations of the experts when buying a new or new-to-them vehicle. There are crash test reviews, performance reviews, and consumer complaint reviews. But, what about evaluating a vehicle based on the cost of ownership? Kelley Blue Book offers a five-year cost to own award and performs an overall …
2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro vs 2007 Toyota 4Runner

Is a Used Toyota 4Runner as Good as a Brand-New One?

When it comes to daily-drivable off-road SUVs, it’s tough to beat the Toyota 4Runner. True, the SUV’s design is old-school, and it was missing certain safety features until recently. But its design also means it’s practically bulletproof; that and its very-real capability means the Toyota 4Runner holds its value extremely well. Only the Jeep Wrangler …
1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser

In 2020, You’ll Be Able to Import Japan’s Hummer, the Toyota Mega Cruiser

American off-road enthusiasts are finally free to import some iconic and capable SUVs, like the Nissan Patrol and Mitsubishi Pajero. And while the latest Suzuki Jimny and Lada Niva aren’t yet importable, US automakers have clued in. Jeep, for instance, is making a Jimny competitor. But Toyota, arguably, has the most desirable vehicles. Its non-US …
Honda vehicles for sale at a dealership

Best Used Cars Under $15,000

Shopping for a used car makes a lot of sense in this day and age. You’ll save money on car insurance, registration, and taxes, and you won’t have to worry about depreciation, which is the loss in a car’s value over time. It also makes sense because cars are more reliable than ever; many have …
A Toyota 4Runner model on display

Does the Toyota 4Runner Have Apple CarPlay?

Toyota cars are known to have excellent reliability ratings. The automaker also has one of the highest percentages of brand loyalty. This means that customers are more likely to buy another Toyota in the future. The company offers a wide selection of vehicles. The Toyota Camry is a good midsize sedan option, and the Toyota …
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It’s 2020! Did Electric Vehicle Sales Tank In 2019?

The charts and analysis are so confusing. Are electric vehicle sales up or down? Are all of the other countries seeing a rise in electric vehicle sales except the US? Did electric vehicle sales tank in 2019? The standard response to the number of EV sales in the US is 2%. It’s 3% in California. …