Under any other circumstances, Toyota might be concerned that the Tundra did not win the Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA’s) coveted “Truck of Texas” award for 2025. But in this case, bad news is good news, because its smaller sibling took the title instead, beating out all other mid-size pickups to take home the award…
If you’re in the market for a new full-size pickup truck and haven’t quite come around to the idea that a turbocharged V6 can pile on the mileage the same way an old-fashioned V6 or V8 can, consider this truck. It appeared on a dealer lot in October of 2024 sporting more than 200,000 miles…
Toyota has beat the drum for hybrid powertrains longer than virtually any other automaker. Pivoting from the global push to full battery-electric options by doubling down on gasoline-electric options in every segment it serves, Toyota truly has a hybrid vehicle for any buyer. Don’t believe us? Check out this list for yourself. 4Runner That’s right,…
Shortly after the redesign of the Tundra in 2022 came the redesigned Sequoia, built off the Tundra platform. It is Toyota’s full-size truck-based SUV, competing against Tahoes, Yukons, and outside the Sharp Automotive world, Ford Expeditions, and Jeep Wagoneers. A very attractive trim in the model lineup is the 1794 Edition, which is the focus…
Toyota plays to win. While it launched its dedicated 3-row crossover, the Grand Highlander, significantly later than many competing brands, it made the wait worthwhile by carefully analyzing the 3-row crossover market and the models designed to address it. It identified the gaps and executed its best ideas and engineering to fill them. This strategy…
There was a time when 4×4 pickup trucks were quite rare. They appeared after Dodge introduced the Power Wagon during World War II. An aftermarket company modified 4×4 trucks for Chevrolet in 1951, GMC launched its first 4×4 in 1956, and Ford followed suit in 1959. Even then, 4×4 trucks remained uncommon until the 1980s,…
Becoming a parent is a wild experience that changes many things in life. One thing that sometimes needs to change is the parents’ vehicle choice, as many need a larger model to accommodate the little one or ones. The GMC Acadia is a great option for many parents, but some wonder how well car seats…
If you’re shopping for a new family SUV and you have your sights set on the 2025 Toyota Highlander, you may be asking yourself whether you should spring for the larger Grand Highlander instead. While they’re separated primarily by size, it can be difficult to appreciate the differences without a more detailed breakdown. So, what…
If you’re looking for a rugged but dependable 4×4 from a brand with a heritage of building long-lasting, dependable off-roader SUVs, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser is probably already on your radar. Fear not. You don’t need to check every box on the Land Cruiser’s option list to walk away with a competent 4×4. The…
Diesel engines aren’t as widely available on dealers’ lots as they were several years ago, but they remain the go-to option for heavy-duty trucks (HD) and towing machines. Chevrolet and GMC are the two lone automakers still offering a diesel option in a light-duty pickup truck, as the Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 are both…
