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Talking Cars 468: Driving the Toyota Crown Signia
Main theme: In this podcast episode, we give our first driving impressions of the all-new 2025 Toyota Crown Signia, which we recently purchased for CR’s auto test program. As the name suggests, this new model is based on the Toyota Crown sedan. Where it differs from the sedan is that it doesn’t just look like a hatchback, it actually is…
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Toyota Sienna Minivans Recalled to Fix Defective Third-Row Seats
Due to a manufacturing error, the bolts used to attach the third-row seatbacks may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the vehicles may not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards. In a written statement, Toyota said that the seatbacks may not perform as intended and could increase the risk of injury to seated occupants. To fix the problem,…
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Toyota Tacoma Pickups Recalled for Brake Failure Risk
Vehicles recalled: Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks with all-wheel drive, 16-inch brakes, and 17-inch wheels manufactured between Jan. 2, 2024, and Jan. 17, 2025. The problem: Mud and dirt buildup on the rear brake lines can cause a leak, leading to a loss of brake fluid and increasing the risk of a crash. The fix: A repair is not immediately available.…
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Suzuki teams up with Toyota on its first EV: the E Vitara
Suzuki and Toyota have been working together on a new 4WD-capable electric SUV, and in Italy yesterday, Suzuki revealed the fruits of the collaboration: a new compact called the E Vitara. It’s the automaker’s first EV, and it’s scheduled for production at Suzuki Motor Gujarat in India starting next spring. The E Vitara will launch in Europe, India, and Japan…
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Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Recalled for Braking Proble
Vehicles recalled: Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles manufactured between June 1, 2022, and Sept. 10, 2024. The problem: The electronic control unit for skid control within the vehicle’s brake actuator assembly has faulty software. As a result, it may not properly control brake fluid pressure, which could lead to reduced brake performance in corners. The fix: Toyota dealerships will perform…
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Talking Cars 454: Driving the Toyota Land Cruiser
Main theme: In this podcast episode, we give our first impressions of the all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser. This iconic SUV, which has long been known for its off-road capability and bulletproof reliability, has been reformed into a smaller, less expensive, and more fuel-efficient model. But possibly the biggest change of all is the switch from a V8 engine to…
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Toyota confirms breach after stolen data leaks on hacking forum
Toyota confirmed that its network was breached after a threat actor leaked an archive of 240GB of data stolen from the company’s systems on a hacking forum. “We are aware of the situation. The issue is limited in scope and is not a system wide issue,” Toyota told BleepingComputer when asked to validate the threat actor’s claims. The company added…
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