Tag: toyota
Test Drive: Luxury Hybrids – Not an Oxymoron
January 27, 2021. Alan Rider
It used to be that driving a gasoline-electric hybrid meant forgoing creature comforts the rest of the motoring public takes for granted. Not anymore.
Test Drive: Road To Adventure
January 11, 2021. Alan Rider
Getting up, going to work and coming home to get lost in your smartphone isn’t living, it’s existing. So get a little mud on your boots and have yourself an adventure once in a while. Here are two models designed with that in mind.
Sage Steele Misses Her Toyota Station Wagon
November 10, 2020. AAA Staff
SportsCenter anchor Sage Steele remembers her first car fondly, even with its quirks.
Tarek El Moussa Loved His Toyota Truck
October 30, 2020. AAA Staff
HGTV personality Tarek El Moussa had a blast with his first car, a Toyota he took on many adventures.
Find the Perfect Car for Your Next Road Trip
August 03, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
Road trips are the ideal way of vacationing this year. But what type of car fits your traveling style?
Phil Keoghan and His 1977 Corolla SR Coupe
June 16, 2020. Maggie McMenemy
The New Zealand native remembers cruising around the South Island in his red Toyota.
The World’s Great Car Museums Are Just a Click Away
May 12, 2020. AAA Staff
Get behind the virtual wheel of a Ferrari, Lamborghini or even a Model-T through these electrifying tours.
The Most Popular Cars of All Time
March 10, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
Whether it’s because of their practicality, capability or funky look, these are the most popular cars throughout the decades.
Where the Pavement Ends – Toyota RAV4/Subaru Ascent
December 15, 2019. Alan Rider
Experience life firsthand with the help of these remarkably user-friendly crossover SUVs.
Mileage or Smile-Age? – Toyota Corolla Hybrid/Genesis G70
October 30, 2019. Alan Rider
Folks who wring the maximum MPG out of a fill-up want something distinctly different than those who love to hustle down a curvy stretch of road. These two new models cover both ends of the spectrum.
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover – Chevy Equinox/Toyota CH-R
May 01, 2019. John Lehrer
As with these crossover SUVs, sometimes a good cover delivers a good story, sometimes it hides a bad one.
Champion Hatchbacks – Toyota Yaris/Toyota Pruis
February 11, 2019. AAA Staff
In the categories of dependability, value and jaw-dropping fuel economy, these are your winners.
Toyota Corolla Hatchback Is One of the Best in Its Class
November 15, 2018. John Paul
The 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback isn’t exactly new; it’s a re-imagined version of the Toyota iM that was once the Scion iM. This Corolla hatchback is powered by a new 168-horsepower 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine. Performance from the 168-horsepower engine was pretty good, not exactly sporty but more than enough power for any driving conditions….
How to Clean a Car Seat: Tips for Leather, Cloth and More
October 05, 2018. Roberto Cruz
A quick guide to removing unforeseen stains, spills and other messes in the car.
Environmentally Friendly Car Terms You Need to Know
September 17, 2018. Roberto Cruz
The vocabulary around environmentally friendly cars can be confusing – here’s our breakdown of the car terms an owner of one should know.
Keep Your Car Running Longer
August 31, 2018. Sarah Hopkins
In this guide, you can learn everything from general car care tips to the nitty-gritty business of keeping your car running like a dream.
Hot Hatchbacks – Toyota Corolla Hatchback/Honda Civic Hatchback
August 28, 2018. Alan Rider
Sexy: There’s a word you don’t generally apply to affordable cars. And yet, it’s an apt description of the Toyota Corolla Hatchback. Granted, it’s not bright-red Ferrari kind of alluring. Just the same, this all-new hatchback offers a lot more style than just about any other four-door compact you can name, starting with its distinctly…
Sought-After Sedans – Volkswagen Jetta/Toyota Camry
May 28, 2018. Alan Rider
There are folks for whom the mere suggestion of driving a practical car generates eye rolls. If you’re one of them, the all-new Volkswagen Jetta will quickly wipe away that look of disdain. You see, this new seventh-generation Jetta sedan looks and feels a lot more upmarket than the window sticker’s bottom line would suggest. That…
Around the Horn
April 16, 2018. Roberto Cruz
A new report from Experian shows Americans are borrowing more for vehicle purchases and taking longer to pay back loans. The analysis showed car buyers borrowed an average of $31,099 for new vehicles and $19,589 for used vehicles – both records – in the fourth quarter of 2017. On average, Americans take 69 months to…
Unreliable Cars, Artificial Intelligence and a New CUV
December 18, 2017. Roberto Cruz
The Tesla Model X and Cadillac Escalade have tied as the most unreliable cars on the market, according to a new study by Consumer Reports. The 2017 reliability report found that Model X owners experienced a large number of issues with body paint, hardware and climate control systems. Escalade owners noted issues with power equipment,…