A girl, a truck and a full day to play. When Toyota introduced the redesigned 2022 Toyota Tundra it was big news that the tow capacity has been increased to 12,000 lbs., that it has tow assistance, and that crawl control has been added for additional capability off road. You can say it, but does…
Used 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: A 7-Passenger SUV Made for the Road
Safety and creature comforts are key to road trip happiness. That and snacks. And the ability to easily access snacks. All are part of the well-designed 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Add the great gas mileage from a hybrid and even those annoying interstate traffic jams get slightly less irritating. Or, at the very least, they…
Rebelle Rally: Empowering Women Off Road
Dunes, Dirt, Dust and Drive make for empowering experiences in the Rebelle Rally. Photo by Kymri Wilt My Rebelle Rally Initiation. “Do you like camping?” I was asked, my editor enquiring about this assignment. “Sure!” I respond enthusiastically, with visions of the many luxury tented camps I’d stayed at all over Africa – you know,…
What Drives Her: How Diversity—and Equity and Inclusion—Are Changing the Face of the Auto Industry
DEI isn’t new, but it’s getting new attention. Meet Mary. She’s the chief executive of one of the largest auto companies in the world. General Motors has more than 155,000 employees, millions of customers and earns billions of dollars each year. It’s a serious business. Mary isn’t just a figurehead; her appointment as CEO wasn’t…
Global Cars: How a Powerful Latina Drives a Japanese Company to the Top in the US
What Drives Her? Behind Patricia Salas Pineda’s rise to the top. Editor’s note: When we first spoke to Patricia in 2016, she was Group Vice President for Toyota North America. She has since moved on from that role, instead becoming a board member for both Frontier Airlines and Levi Strauss. Her inspiring rise within the automotive…
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, So We Toured Iconic Latin Culture Destinations in a Toyota Corolla
Is there a better way to see South Florida’s best sights? I live in Miami. Latin culture is everywhere. So while we regularly enjoy ceviche and mojitos, it’s even better when you get to dive in with with experts who can show you what you’re missing. And, when you get to hang out with one…
The 2022 Toyota Tundra Has Been Redesigned (About Time, Right??) and We Can’t Get Enough of It
This is so good. And it’s just the start. We love pickup trucks. And not for the I-got-this attitude they inspire or how great they look in Miranda Lambert’s Instagram. While we do love them for the great view of the road, towing horse trailers and boats, and letting us not just dream of farming…
2021 Toyota Venza Review: Can This 5 Passenger Luxe Hybrid SUV the Best Family Road Trip Car?
A road trip is only as successful as the car you’re driving. A successful road trip is dependent on a few things, like ensuring everyone is entertained and the perfect route is mapped out. However, one of the most important is the vehicle that’s taking you there. So what makes the best road trip car?…
2022 Toyota GR 86 First Drive Review: Don’t Let This Sexy Little Sports Car Fool You: It’s Fun, Fast and Affordable
The Toyota GR 86 performs as good as it looks, and it looks really good. Sometimes I like to get behind the wheel and just drive. I turn off the music, open the windows, and listen to the rumble of the engine as it filters into the cabin. It’s “me” time, and taking it in…
2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro: The Multi-Tool of the Truck World
Looking for a little escape from the stress of work and life? Hop into a small pickup truck like the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and leave the pavement. In the middle of a really hard day this week I did just that, speeding all over our 4 acres in this fun little truck. Driving…