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Chances are if you're at all familiar with cars, you've heard of the Toyota Motor Company. It has been around since the 1930s, delivering cars, trucks, and SUVs of varying quality and price to drivers. Toyota has grown to become a global juggernaut as well, manufacturing its vehicles in multiple different countries. While there are some used Toyota models you should steer clear of at all costs, there are also loads of new and used ones worth buying. Of course, it finds its roots in and is currently headquartered in Japan, so it's no surprise that many of its models are built there.

How To Tell If A Toyota Was Built In Japan

When shopping for an SUV, it's important to find one that suits all your needs. Do you need seating for up to seven people? Is in-cabin technology important to you? Do you need it to be able to tow or carry a lot of weight? If that last point hits home for you, then it's important to find an SUV with a lot of power.

Japan's 14 Most Powerful 2024 SUVs

If you see what automakers dominate the sales charts in the United States, it will mostly be composed of Asian and American brands. The Japanese, in particular, have been dominating the automotive sales charts in the United States. Take the trucks away from the big three Americans, and the Japanese brands in particular will be the most popular in the United States.

The Most Underrated Japanese Auto Brand

Nissan dealers in the United States are living through a traumatic experience. Profitability has plummeted to its worst in 15 years, leaving almost 40% of Nissan's 1,071 dealers hemorrhaging money. It's a grim scene, but these aren't my words–according to a report from Automotive News, average net profit has cratered by a staggering 70% in the first half of 2024.

Nissan Is Bleeding Market Share And Dealer Profitability

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Around 70% of profits disappeared from Nissan dealerships in 2024 versus last year, according to a new report. Profits have fallen significantly at Nissan dealerships in the US in 2024. The loss in revenue can be partially attributed to a lack of hybrid offerings, with a hybridized Rogue still several...

Nissan Dealer Profits Have Fallen Off a Cliff

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When it comes to car names, it doesn’t get much more straightforward than this. Unveiled in Monterey, California, the Acura Performance EV Concept is a design study that was built as a preview of an upcoming high-performance Acura model powered by an electric drivetrain. Look beyond some of the...

Acura Performance EV Concept unveiled as a preview of things to come

Ford has issued a number of recalls of vehicle makes and models including:. Automotive Fleet has a roundup of details on these recalls. 2023 Bronco Sport, 2023-2024 Maverick, 2023 Mustang Mach-E: Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail. Ford is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, 2023 Bronco Sport, and 2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles....

Ford Issues Various Recalls of Over 110,000 Pickups, SUVs, and Vans

Honda was relatively late to the game on electrification. Only now are we seeing the Prologue and Acura ZDX on the road—both of which use GM's Ultium platform. But even as EV enthusiasm wanes, a new bespoke platform for Acura's next electric SUV and an entire range of 0 Series products means Honda has no plans of slowing its EV roll.

Honda's EV Plans Have 'Not Changed'

The 2025 Nissan Kicks starts at $23,220 with the mandatory $1,390 destination fee included. The new Kicks is only $490 more expensive than the outgoing Kicks and still costs less than $25,000 to start. All-wheel drive is available on the Nissan Kicks for the first time and it adds anywhere...

The 2025 Nissan Kicks Is Still Really Cheap

Frank B. Rhodes, Jr., great-grandson to Chrysler founder Walter P. Chrysler, wants to buy his namesake's brand, as well as Dodge, Plymouth, and Mopar, from Stellantis. Rhodes, Jr. released a short video explaining why and how these brands should be brought back to American ownership. He's currently seeking investors to...

Chrysler's Heir Wants to Save Dodge and Chrysler From Stellantis

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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New reports indicate that cars made of new forms of steel could provide stronger and lighter cars that are also much more fuel-efficient. According to reports shared by Knowable Magazine, new types of steel are being created by combining lightweight polymers with carbon fiber-spun interiors and underbodies to help reduce the weight of the vehicle and make more fuel-efficient cars.
This is also something that we’re seeing heavily invested in when it comes to battery-powered electric vehicles, as they require lighter materials to help them offer longer rangers on their more limited electrical charges. However, safety is also an important aspect...

Carmakers found a way to make every car more fuel efficient

Wealthy Chinese businesspeople love to waft around in traffic in the absolute lap of luxury, and the local market has really figured out the best way to create a luxurious passenger experience. For starters, it’s electric, mostly for noise reasons, but also because China is significantly more electric-minded than we are here in the U.S. market. Most importantly, however, it’s a van. Vans are just the best shape to fit six adults in comfort. This van, the Zeekr 009, is a damn big one, and it’s exciting enough that it just might change your idea of what a Chinese-built vehicle is.

China is making luxury electric vans that far surpass anything in the U.S.

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The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 142,288 vehicles. This includes BMW, Chrysler and Toyota vehicles.

BMW, Chrysler, Toyota among 142K vehicles recalled last week: Check car recalls here

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According to WTKR, Big Lots is closing about 315 of its stores across the United States. An earlier version of this story stated that 42 stores in Virginia would close. However, an updates states that only nine stores in Virginia are closing.

Big Lots will close nine stores in Virginia

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

Toyota and BMW are expanding cooperation in development of fuel cell-powered cars. Toyota will contribute hydrogen fuel cell technology to help BMW commercialize hydrogen cars. Toyota stock sells for a 7.2 P/E and pays a 2.9% dividend. BMW will help Toyota grow -- not that Toyota needs help. Toyota Motor...

Why Toyota Motor Stock Popped on Tuesday

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Over the last few years, Infiniti has been in the doldrums, with traditional rivals - and newcomers such as Genesis - surpassing the brand in the desirability stakes. But that's all about to change. First, the 2025 QX80 was launched, and it will soon be followed by an array of new models, including a Lexus RX model and a small electrified crossover, reports Automotive News .

Infiniti's Great Comeback Includes New QX65 And An Electrified Crossover

The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 743,617 vehicles. This includes BMW and Tesla vehicles.

BMW, Tesla among 743,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

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(iSeeCars) – Older vehicles make up a much larger portion of the used car market than they did a decade ago. Since 2014, the number of used cars being sold that are 10 years old or older has increased by 30 percent, with sedans, wagons, and hatchbacks leading the growth, according to a new study […]

Consumers Battle High Prices by Buying Older Used Cars

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Nissan Almost Imported the Skyline GT-R to the US in the Nineties

Nissan famously never imported its legendary line of Skyline GT-R sports cars into North America. It turns out that nearly wasn't the case, according to a...

Nissan Almost Imported the Skyline GT-R to the US in the Nineties

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