byFrank A. Aukofer There’s no better indication of the relentless onslaught by crossover utility vehicles than the 2019 Toyota RAV4, which arrives with a medley of 13 stylish versions, including gasoline and hybrid powertrains with all-wheel or front-wheel drive. As... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer At least Toyota is not fudging anything with its first 2019 Corolla, coming right out and naming it the all-new Hatchback. Time was, that could be the kiss of death — or languishing on the sales... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Where once it was Toyota’s flagship cruiser, the 2019 Avalon presents itself as more of a sleek and agile littoral combat ship. A flagship, of course, need not be a leviathan. It is wherever the admiral... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Though it’s nothing like the little Dutch boy with his finger in the dike, the 2018 Toyota Camry could perform a similar function. It is an all-new four-door sedan that is intended to slow the tsunami... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Although it continues to be a pokey performer against most other passenger cars, the 2017 Toyota Prius hybrid sparkles on ride and handling, safety, comfort and—most important to its buyers—fuel economy. It is the most successful... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Detroit, Mich.—Bucking the tide of compact crossover sport utility vehicles, three new sedans from Japan’s Toyota and South Korea’s Kia captured onlookers’ attention here at the 2017 North American International Auto Show, which runs through Jan.... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer If you’re a fan of a big sedan for its room and comfortable ride, you likely have resigned yourself to owning, if not a gas guzzler, at least something that takes away mileage bragging rights. But... Continue Reading →
