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How Capable is the 2024 Toyota Tundra?

The 2024 Toyota Tundra is an exceptional pickup because it comes equipped with an abundance of usable features. These features are what makes the truck so practical for everyday living. The Base model has a 3.4-liter turbocharged engine that makes 348 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque. The Limited model is equipped with a V6 that puts out as much as 389 horsepower. It reaches 60 mpg in 6.1 seconds. Buyers may want to opt for the brand's hybrid engine as it delivers 473 horsepower.

 

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Toyota is planning for a car that knows you as well as you know it

Car owners know our cars. We know when something is off or when something just does not feel right. We know when it needs an oil change or new tires. With Toyota’s new Concept-I vehicle, there might just be a car that knows you as well as you know it.

The Concept-I uses artificial intelligence with “emotion mapping” that accumulates data about your driving habits. It catalogues information about the driver and then uses that information to suggest routes or even to suggest topics of conversation. It’s a vehicle that can truly be called a partner.

 

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Electric Toyota Semi-Trailer Trucks Easily Outpace Diesel Trucks

New footage has been released of one of Toyota's "Project Portal" tests of a hydrogen fuel-cell big-rig truck vs. a traditional diesel truck, and it is astounding.

Both trucks have the same gross weight and are otherwise identical, but on launch, the electric-powered truck blows past the diesel. How?

Toyota's prototype generates over 670 horsepower and 1,325 pound-feet of torque, putting it about on par with a diesel truck. 

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Mother Earth Becomes a Little Greener April 3rd Through May 28, Thanks to Toyota Mirai Eco-Billboard Tech

Toyota's 2017 Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will be on display on billboards across the Los Angeles and San Francisco area between April 3rd and May 28, but they will be more than just buzz for the zero-emission, water vapor-dispersing dynamo. In partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor Americas, the 37 Toyota Mirai accolades will be built by Toyota to be a kind of catalytic converter. With proper...

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2016 Toyota Prius is one of the Best Cars for New Parents

When you think of a family vehicle, you might picture a minivan, like the Sienna, or a crossover SUV like the RAV4. But having kids doesn't necessarily mean you need a massive amount of space. An efficient compact like the Toyota Prius can save you trips to the gas station, putting a little extra breathing room in your chaotic schedule.

It's also a great way to keep your family safe. The 2016 Prius…

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