Toyota BZ3 Sedan Leaked In China; Could This Be A Preview Of A New North American Toyota EV?

Toyota really needs more EVs, badly.

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Best Small SUV | Testing (almost) Every Compact SUV

Welcome to the single most important comparison we will have all year. The AutoGuide 2022 Best Small SUV Comparison sponsored by NRS Brakes.

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Toyota More Than Doubles Investment In North Carolina Battery Plant

Toyota’s investing some serious dough in its electrification efforts.

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Be Prepared: What To Do Following A Car Accident

When purchasing car insurance, we all hope we’ll never have to use it. And while there are several steps you can take to avoid accidents, the reality is that more than six million car accidents occur every year in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Sooner or later, most of us will experience an accident, be it a fender-bender or a more severe collision. So, what do you do in the aftermath? Committing this information to memory can help keep an incredibly stressful situation from becoming overwhelming, so let’s go through the steps you should take.

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Toyota BZ4X Vs Volkswagen ID.4: Which SUV EV is Right for You?

The headlines are true. The era of mainstream electric vehicles has arrived. 

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Child Safety In (and Out of) The Car

Driving has become such a normal part of our everyday lives that it’s easy to forget the risks we take when getting into a vehicle.  While some take safety to heart at an early age, it can be an eye opener for others when they become parents and begin a journey with their precious cargo. Luckily, the rules for keeping your children safe while driving are the same for safe driving in general, but car safety also extends beyond on-the-road practices. Knowing how to keep your family safe in, out, and around your vehicle will help instill good safety habits in children, ease stress and worry in parents, and reduce the number of accidents your family is involved in overall.

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Toyota Corolla Cross Vs Volkswagen Taos: Which Small SUV Is Right For You?

The past several years has seen a veritable explosion in the number of handsome, practical, small-but-full-featured crossover utility vehicles on the market.

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Gazoo Racing: How Toyota Built a Brand for Driving Enthusiasts, and What Comes Next

Toyota is known for indestructible trucks and flawlessly reliable cars. But over the years there have also been hints of driving passion, flickering into brilliant flames throughout the decades.

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Get To Know Ken Gushi: Toyota Gazoo Racing North America Team Driver

From ambitious roots, racing relatively pedestrian cars, to competing on the world stage in some of the highest performing race cars, at some of the most iconic tracks motorsports has to offer, drift racing legend Ken Gushi’s story mirrors Toyota’s development of its own performance-focused GR division.

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Totyota Offers Buyback For BZ4X Owners; Recall Fix Not Yet Found

The Toyota BZ4X recall just got a lot more serious.

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Toyota GR86 Vs Subaru BRZ Vs Mazda MX-5 Miata: Simple Pleasures

We’re a practical bunch here at AutoGuide. We like when something serves dual purposes, like this three car comparison of the Toyota GR86 vs Subaru BRZ vs Mazda MX-5 Miata. It’s both a family rivalry and a rematch.

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2023 Toyota Crown Hands-On Preview: 5 Intriguing Facts About Toyota's New Flagship

After a fifty-year absence from the North America, the 2023 Toyota Crown is set to return to our shores this fall as an all-new model.

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Ford Bronco Sport Vs Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road: Which Rugged Compact SUV is Right for You?

Adventuresome SUVs are easy to come by these days, and more are on the way. After all, the crossover SUV is big business these days, and more shoppers than ever are considering models specifically built for adventurous lifestyles, strong off-road capability, and added peace of mind.

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Toyota Corolla Cross Vs Jeep Compass: Which Small SUV Is Right For You?

It seems like every day, the compact crossover segment grows just a bit more crowded and contested, with brand new contenders appearing all the time.

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The Great Toyota Corolla Cross Easteregg Hunt

When Toyota was gearing up to launch its all-new Corolla Cross, it started with a teaser. A single still image showing a silhouette of something special. Just four lines that unmistakably captured the design essence of its new model, even if we didn’t yet know just how accurate to the real thing it would be.

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Adapting To The Future: Insuring Autonomous Vehicles

What does the future of driving mean for the future of insurance? As automotive technology continues to evolve, the needs of drivers, automotive makers, and insurance companies will also shift. With researchers predicting the autonomous vehicle market will be worth 400 billion U.S. dollars globally by 2025, and in advanced economies, highways will be nearly driver-free by 2050 1, it’s important to begin digging into the implications of this transformation for your own insurance needs and the future of driving as a whole.

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Toyota Crown Returns to North America After 50-year Hiatus

Perhaps the best way to think about the return of the Toyota Crown nameplate to Toyota’s lineup in North America after a 50-year hiatus, is that of one door opening as another closes.

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Toyota 4Runner Vs Honda Passport Comparison

There will be no off-roading in this SUV comparison.

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Toyota Sold More Than 200,000 Plug-In Vehicles and Will No Longer Be Eligible for $7,500 Tax Credit

Bad news for potential Toyota BZ4X buyers; Toyota hit the 200,000 plug-in vehicle sales mark, which means BEV and PHEV vehicles from the brand will soon not be eligible for federal tax incentives.

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Subaru Solterra, Toyota BZ4X Recalled For Risk Of Wheels Falling Off

The Toyota BZ4X has only been on sale for a few weeks, but it is already the subject of a serious recall.

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Toyota And Redwood Materials Partner Up To Craft End-Of-Life Solutions For EV Batteries

Toyota is thinking of the impact its batteries can have on the future, by crafting of end-of-life solutions. The automaker has plans for a closed-loop system, in which its batteries are recycled back into usable material, to make new batteries.

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Toyota Tundra Vs Chevrolet Silverado: Which Pickup is Right for You?

If you’re one of many shoppers comparing the Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Silverado, you’re faced with a nearly daunting level of selection when it comes to powertrains, features, trim-grades and capabilities.

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Pets & Insurance: Stay Out of The Dog House!

We all love the idea of travelling with our best friends—whether they have two legs or four! But before you hit the road you need to make sure you understand how to keep your pets safe in the car, as well as how they fit into your insurance coverage.

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Toyota Corolla Cross Vs. Honda HR-V: Which Small SUV Is Right For You?

As competition in the small SUV market continues to heat up, Toyota has made a major play to try and capture the attention of younger buyers with the new-for-2022 Toyota Corolla Cross.

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The Truth Behind Common Insurance Myths

We think open discussion and information is good for the insurance business. Otherwise, it’s easy for misconceptions to spread and become common knowledge. Misunderstanding the ins-and-outs of your insurance policy could be a costly mistake, which is why we’re taking the time to tackle some of the most common myths when it comes to auto insurance.

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2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE Review: Hooked on a Feeling

If you had one of the most successful products out there, would you really mess with success?

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2023 Toyota Sequoia First Drive Review: Hybrid Power Makes For Big Improvement

Like the Tundra with which it shares its platform, the 2023 Toyota Sequoia was overdue for a new model.

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Busting 5 Myths About EVs With the 2023 Toyota BZ4x

EVs are one of the hottest topics in the automotive industry, and if recent trends are any indication, they are only going to get hotter.

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2023 Toyota Corolla Adds AWD to Hybrid, Tweaks Styling

Toyota expands the Corolla lineup with more hybrid trims; it remains a sedan-only affair, however.

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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is the One You Want

Corolla Cross debuts fifth generation of the Toyota Hybrid System.

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Nissan Pathfinder Vs Toyota Highlander: Which SUV is Right for You?

Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Highlander. It’s a rivalry that’s been going on for over 20 years. 

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A Practical Guide to Online Insurance Shopping

Shopping for insurance has changed dramatically in recent years. Smaller companies have entered the marketplace (there are now over 6,000 insurance companies and 36,000 independent agencies serving consumers across the US!), new technologies have made pricing more accurate, and comparison shopping has become a regular part of the insurance buying process. Some consumers prefer to work with an insurance agent and others are content to complete the entire process on their own online.

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Toyota Tundra Vs Ram 1500: Which Pickup is Right for You?

There’s no shortage of choice when it comes to half-ton pickups.

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2023 Toyota Sienna 25th Anniversary Edition Celebrates Quarter Century of Minivan

Toyota will limit Sienna 25th Anniversary production to just 2,525 units.

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2023 Toyota Venza Gets Nightshade Edition, Toyota Audio Multimedia

The hybrid SUV will be the seventh Toyota to feature a blacked-out Nightshade edition.

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2023 Toyota Highlander Adopts Turbo Power, Better Infotainment

The best-selling three-row crossover gets clever tech inside and under the hood.

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Toyota Highlander Vs Buick Enclave: Slightly Fancy Face-Off

The gap between mainstream and premium shrinks every year.

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Should You Bundle Your Insurance Policies?

You’ve heard the promise in every insurance commercial: bundle your policies and save!

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Vs Toyota 4Runner: Which SUV is Right for You?

If you’re looking for an extra dash of off-road ability in your mid-sized SUV, chances are you’re looking at these two.

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Toyota GR Supra Manual. That's the Post.

In a move that’s not Supra surprising, Toyota‘s iconic sports car will once again be available with a manual transmission. 

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Your Insurance Renewal Questions-Answered!

Do you tend to stay on cruise control when it comes to renewing your auto insurance? You could be leaving money on the table if you aren’t taking the time to shop around for the best rates and coverage tailored to your needs.

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5 Ways the Toyota Corolla Cross Quashes the Competition

The compact crossover segment is brutally competitive. It has been for years and it’s only getting harder to make a product that truly stands out.

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2023 Toyota BZ4X First Drive Review: The RAV4 of EVs is Here

You’d be forgiven for thinking the 2023 Toyota bZ4X should have debuted years ago.

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2023 Toyota GR Corolla: 5 Cars That Should Be Worried

Toyota finally unveiled the 2023 GR Corolla, and it’s set to rock the hot hatch market.

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Cheapest Minivan: Frugal Family

We’re going to keep beating this drum: the best family vehicle remains the humble minivan.

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2023 Toyota GR Corolla: The Compact Hatchback Turns Into 300 Hp, AWD Rocket

In a world of electric cars and crossover SUVs, it can feel like there’s no place left for a small sporty performance car. Toyota is laughing at that idea because the automaker has just launched an all-new Gazoo Racing model. Say hello to the first-ever GR Corolla, a 300 hp, all-wheel-drive compact hatchback.

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How to Buy Sports Car Insurance

Thinking about buying a new sports or performance car? The cost of insurance is probably one of your top concerns. However, performance car insurance may not necessarily make your premium skyrocket. In short, be careful how you shop, choose the right agency partner, and understand what insurance carriers consider potential risk.

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2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition Review: Podium Finish

When you think “color-focused special edition,” a lot of cars pop into the ol’ mind theater before the Toyota Highlander.

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How To Shop for Truck Insurance

Looking at bringing home a new truck? It might be time to review your insurance policy to make sure you have the right coverage. Truck insurance for your pickup is largely the same as car insurance for your car. So, switching to a pickup doesn’t necessarily mean you have to switch to a different policy, but there are differences. Here are some tips to help you shop for truck insurance that fits your needs.

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Get the Most Out of Your Auto Insurance With Independent Insurance Agencies

When it is time to shop for car insurance, the most common way to do it is through an agent. But not all insurance agents are the same. Some work directly for one insurance company, while others are independent insurance agencies that can help you find the best value for your specific insurance needs. Here’s how you can get the most out of your auto insurance by using an independent insurance agency.

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Expensive Trucks: Big Rigs For Deep Pockets

It’s no secret that pickup trucks can be seriously expensive—but these models take that to a whole new level.

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2023 Toyota Sequoia Hands-On Preview: 5 Things We Learned About the Big Hybrid SUV

To call the 2023 Toyota Sequoia “overdue” is an understatement.

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Top 10 Cheapest New Cars to Buy

The days of the $10,000 new car are long gone. However, when you take into account the added safety and convenience features of today’s cars, they might just be better value than ever before.

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Protecting Your Toyota Investment - Why You Should Have the Right Insurance Policy That Provides OEM Replacement Parts

Nobody ever wants their vehicle to be damaged in a crash, but we all know it’s possible. That’s why we carry insurance, to help make sure that our vehicle is brought back to its original condition without a large one-time cost to us. But, after being worked on, can you be sure that your vehicle comes out of the shop with repair parts that meet factory specifications? You can, with the right insurance coverage.

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2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone First Drive Review: Fancy Flagship

Loads of leather, more chrome than a ’50s diner, and a strong, two-syllable trim name. Yep, Toyota’s firmly in the lux-truck realm.

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Toyota Corolla Cross Vs Subaru Crosstrek Comparison: Crossfight

Round two, fight!

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2023 Toyota Sequoia: New Style and Powertrain for the Toyota's Full-Size SUV

In this country, there’s a large market for large SUVs and manufacturers are more than happy to appease these customers. Shoppers in this category seek a machine which can carry three rows of passengers, tow several thousand pounds, and has more than enough power to merge safely on the highway. For 2023, Toyota has reupped its efforts in this game, introducing a new Sequoia.

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Teaser Confirms 2023 Toyota Sequoia, Premiere Set for Next Week

Early this week Toyota teased that a new SUV was on its way and now the brand has confirmed it is indeed the 2023 Toyota Sequoia. 

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Toyota Teases New Large SUV: We Evaluate the Possibilities

Today’s news is brought to you by the word cryptic. As in the cryptic nature of the teaser Toyota just sent out. 

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Are You Properly Insured for Ride Share Driving?

If you’ve entered the rideshare side hustle game, or are considering it, you’re not alone.  More than one million Americans are already driving for at least one of the two big rideshare companies, Uber, and Lyft. You’ll need to think about your ride as well as gas prices and more vehicle maintenance, but are you properly insured for rideshare driving? You should be, and products like  Toyota Auto Insurance can help you make sure you are.

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