Toyota News and Reviews

Toyota has garnered some criticism for its stance on full-electric vehicles, preferring to offer customers a range of technologies including hybrid and gasoline options. But it has four new battery technologies in development that promise huge leaps in performance and range.

The American Consumer Satisfaction Index surveyed almost 9,000 vehicle owners, and found that hybrid and electric car owners had higher levels of satisfaction than gas car owners. But EV owners did still face challenges with reliability and charging. What brands ranked best? Read on to find out.

For the first time in history, the best-selling vehicle in the world is electric. Tesla's Model Y just beat out the Toyota Corolla on the global sales charts. The Tesla Model 3 also ranked in the top 10.

Toyota has revised its electrification strategy, with governments and competitors applying increasing pressure to reach zero emissions. Toyota now plans to introduce 10 new EVs in the next three years, including a three-row EV SUV. Plus, its next-generation platform promises double the range.

Batteries aren't the only path to zero emissions. But hydrogen, a credible alternative, has been limited by the need to store the gas in large, pressurized tanks. A new experimental race car from Toyota running on liquid hydrogen may provide an interesting way forward for driving enthusiasts.

If you love old sports cars, you might be worried about what a zero-emissions future might look like. Will you have to give up the sound and driving thrills of your old ride? With two new concept cars, Toyota's showing what may be possible by retrofitting hydrogen combustion or electric power.