Farewell Scion tC, hello Toyota 86
As one vehicle under Toyota’s umbrella prepares to go out with a bang, another is reborn with a new name.
Toyota combines two winning recipes in new RAV4 Hybrid
What do you get when you take Canada’s best selling SUV and give Toyota’s award-winning hybrid powertrain? The RAV4 Hybrid.
Top three debuts at New York International Auto Show
Of the many things the Big Apple is famous for, cars are also among them. One of the year’s biggest automotive spectacles — the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) — is going on right now until April 3, and there has been some seriously interesting news coming out of the east coast event.
2017 Mazda MX-5 RF
The fourth generation of everyone’s favourite modern roadster, the Miata, was released last year in soft-top form, and it was only a matter of time before a hardtop version would be announced. And now it has: introducing the MX-5 RF. Sporting fastback looks, it features a retractable rear window and the roof can be fully stowed. Surprisingly, the storage capacity in the trunk remains the same for both models.
In North America, the RF will utilize the familiar SKYACTIV-G 2.0 gasoline engine.
2017 Toyota Prius Prime
Toyota is touting the latest plug-in variant of the new Prius as the being the “best-equipped, most technologically-advanced model to date.” Greater battery capacity and an improved hybrid system give the Prime a 22 per cent reduction in fuel consumption compared to its predecessor, resulting in a projected 1.96 Le/100 km (litres equivalent) and a total range of over 965 kilometres.
Design highlights include very cool quad-LED headlights, lightweight aluminum used for the hood and carbon fibre for the hatch, and an available 11.6-inch interior multimedia screen.
Genesis New York Concept
Following closely behind the debut of the production G90 sedan, Hyundai’s recently separated luxury division now turns its attention to something sportier. The New York Concept is a hint towards the brand’s future styling direction, represented here by a long hood, unique fender vents, tapered rear deck and copper-coloured accents. Inside, a massive 21-inch LG 4K display dominates the dash connected to an interface combining touchpads and 3-D gesture control.
A hybrid powertrain generates 241 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission
Production version of Toyota CH-R subcompact crossover coming
The 2017 Toyota CH-R is based off of the Toyota New Global Architecture, and looks a lot like the original concept vehicle.
All-new 2016 Toyota Prius launches this spring
Toyota’s hybrid ambassador gets a ground-up redesign entering its fourth generation for 2016.
Must-see vehicles from Canadian International Auto Show 2016
These are the production and concept cars from Toronto’s annual auto show that you don’t want to miss.
Most interesting vehicle designs for 2016 model year
The current vehicle offerings on the market feature lots of unique variations in shape, size and appearance.
Toyota talks achievements, goals in 2015 environmental report
In the 15th annual Toyota North American Environmental Report, the automaker outlines where the company is and where it’s headed.
Toyota teases future mobility with three new concept cars
It’s always fun when automobile manufacturers bring out concepts that provide a preview of future styling and engineering direction, predictions for the evolution of mobility, or simply what they’re capable of. Toyota recently debuted three such vehicles, one of which harks back to their roots of building small, lightweight sports cars.
Toyota S-FR
The S-FR concept was created to “reaffirm the fundamental relationship between car and driver,” says Toyota. This entry-level four-seater features a front engine, rear-wheel drive format with independent suspension providing optimal weight distribution and handling. Shifting duties are taken care of by a six-speed manual transmission.
The elongated front end and wide footprint gives the S-FR a classic sports coupe appearance. The model is aimed at the enthusiast demographic that enjoy customizing their vehicles.
Toyota FCV Plus
Toyota has long been envisioning a sustainable society based around hydrogen energy, a power source containing a higher energy density than electricity, can be generated from many different types of raw materials, and is relatively easy to store. The FCV fits into this plan nicely because aside from running off of electricity generated from hydrogen, it can also produce electricity to be used in the home and shared with the community power grid.
The FCV’s fuel stack is mounted in the centre at the front, and the hydrogen tank is installed behind the rear seat. Each wheel also has a dedicated motor. Together, the unique design allows for a spacious interior despite its compact vehicle dimensions of 3,800 millimetres (length) by 1,750 mm (width).
Toyota Kikai
While the Kikai likely won’t be found in stores anytime soon, the purpose of its conception was to “explore and emphasize the fundamental appeal of machines.” Parts normally hidden away underneath body panels and bumpers, like suspension components and headlamps, are exposed to show off their inner workings.
The driver sits front and center to connect him or her more closely with the car, and there is room for two more passengers behind. Through a small window near the pedals, occupants are treated to a view of the tires and suspension working as the Kikai moves along the road.
AJAC announces 2016 Canadian Car of the Year Awards finalists
After a week of testing in Ontario, AJAC has chosen the top three vehicles across nine segment categories vying for the title of Canadian Car of the Year.