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2026 Toyota Prius Buyer’s Guide

One of the most innovative, famous, and influential vehicles of the 21st century is the Toyota Prius. As the first hybrid vehicle to break into the mainstream, the Prius helped make battery-electric powertrain technology acceptable and affordable to the masses, paving the way for other automakers to follow. After a successful Japanese run from 1997 […]

Toyota’s New 2026 EV Lineup

While Toyota hasn’t been as boisterous about EVs as other automakers, the brand is steadily working towards making them a prominent fixture of its lineup. In 2025, it sold nearly 200,000 EVs worldwide, marking a 42% increase year-over-year. Including hybrids, Toyota has more electrified models than any other major brand. Toyota is going full speed […]

Do You Need All-Wheel Drive?

Once a novelty limited to certain luxury and performance vehicles, all-wheel drive (AWD) is now prevalent throughout the automotive landscape. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that, as of 2022, nearly 60% of all new U.S. vehicles sold have AWD or four-wheel drive (4WD). Although the exact numbers for the all-wheel variant aren’t available, it’s […]