Toyota News & Breaking Stories

Merkules wraps up tour with Snoop Dogg in Vancouver, Brass Camel rocks prog-rock, Mother Mother's homecoming concert, and new Van Halen book.

Kyle Larson aims to make history by completing "the double" at Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

Anthony Noto's fear of failure has driven him to success, leading SoFi to strong earnings and a promising future.

Tesla's first quarter adjusted earnings plunged 48%, but plans for a lower-priced model send shares up 8% in after-market trading.

Toyota revamps body-on-frame lineup with 2025 4Runner. New model shares powertrains with Tacoma, offers turbo and hybrid options, and improved off-road capabilities.

Forbes accidentally leaks details about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, including new hybrid options, improved towing capacity, and off-road features.

WSSU senior Rajah Caruth wins first NASCAR Truck Race in Las Vegas, becoming third Black driver in history to win.

William Byron wins the Daytona 500, giving Hendrick Motorsports its ninth victory, tying Petty Enterprises for most in NASCAR history.

Denny Hamlin helps teammate Christopher Bell win Daytona 500 qualifying race. Toyota sweeps, Hamlin leads the way. Weather may impact Sunday's race.

Paramount Global sells out commercial inventory for Nickelodeon's Super Bowl simulcast, offering unique ad opportunities for toy, retail, and food brands.

Toyota recalls 1.12 million vehicles worldwide over air bag issue. 1 million vehicles in the US affected. Owners to be notified in February.

iHeartRadio Y100's Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One, the final stop of the national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour.

Oscar and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jessica Yu is set to direct a comedy film called "Quiz Lady" starring Sandra Oh and Awkwafina.

Ford has reached a tentative agreement with the United Automobile Workers (UAW) that includes a 25% wage increase and improved retirement benefits. The deal could influence future contracts with other automakers and potentially lead to increased costs. It is seen as a potential deterrent against labor unrest during Ford's transition to electric vehicles. Non-union automakers may face pressure to increase wages in response to Ford's move. The ability to produce innovative electric vehicles will be key in maintaining market position.

General Motors (GM) has increased its contract offer to a 20% wage hike for US autoworkers in a bid to avoid a strike. Ford Motor has also confirmed it offered a 20% hike and other benefits. The United Auto Workers (UAW) is demanding 40% raises and major improvements in benefits. The UAW has outlined plans for a series of strikes targeting individual auto plants if agreements are not reached. The UAW is asking for 40% raises and major improvements in benefits. A full strike would hit earnings at each affected automaker by about $400 million to $500 million per week.

Pixar's iconic Pizza Planet truck Easter egg continues in Elemental, appearing in two different scenes with design changes to match the film's world. This confirms the enduring tradition that fans love and anticipate in every new release.

Super Bowl advertisers achieved significant gains in engagement and effectiveness, according to research by EDO. Advertisers spent $3.7bn on ads during the NFL regular season, which had an engagement rate 20% higher than the broadcast primetime average. During the playoffs, advertisers spent $632m, achieving an engagement rate 19% higher than the primetime average. Super Bowl LVII saw advertisers spend $757m, with an engagement rate 221% higher than the primetime average. The NFL had five of the top ten programs for TV advertising effectiveness, with Thanksgiving Day and Thursday Night Football games proving particularly impactful.

Philadelphia police officer charged with murder after fatally shooting Eddie Irizarry; body camera footage released. Family urges peaceful protests.

Kyle Larson finally won the Southern 500 after 11 winless starts, surviving a challenging race at Darlington.

Toyota has officially unveiled the all-new Land Cruiser Prado, which will be sold in the US as the Land Cruiser 250. The SUV features two distinct front facias and is based on Toyota's body-on-frame TNGA-F platform. It measures 4,925 mm long and has been made 50% more rigid than its predecessor. The Prado will be available with a range of engine options, including a 2.7-litre petrol, a 2.4-litre turbo petrol and a 2.8-litre turbodiesel. The Land Cruiser Prado is expected to go on sale in South Africa in the first half of 2024.

Pocono Raceway sells out NASCAR race, sees largest crowd since 2010.

William Byron wins rain-shortened Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.