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Why Is Toyota Showing a V-8 Engine In a 2026 RAV4 Video?

Right off the bat, it’s highly unlikely that Toyota will shoehorn a V-8 engine into the new RAV4. The compact crossover was engineered with four-cylinder engines as the foundation of its full hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Doubling the cylinder count in a vehicle focused on efficiency doesn’t make much…

Motor1 · May 23, 2025

9 Strange Features These Car Brands Tried—And Drivers Absolutely Hated

When it comes to innovation, car manufacturers are always looking for the next big thing to set their vehicles apart. Sometimes, though, these attempts at standing out result in strange car features that leave drivers scratching their heads—or worse, regretting their purchase. From odd design choices to tech that just…

Clever Dude · May 22, 2025

Lexus's First EV Has Fake Shifts

The Lexus RZ is the brand's first dedicated battery-electric vehicle—a swept-back crossover with some visual inspiration from the former Lexus CT hatchback. It's a huge deal for Lexus to have a nice-looking competitor in the space, but one of the RZ's key features got lost in the initial assault of…

Motor1 · May 22, 2025

Keke Palmer became a millionaire at 12—but even with $1 million, she’d still only pay $1,500 in rent and drive a Lexus: 'I live under my means'

Other successful elites like Warren Buffett, Mitzi Perdue, and Mark Cuban live under their means in quaint houses and apartment rentals.

Fortune · May 20, 2025

Toyota's Simulated Gearbox Is Coming to America

The only fully electric Lexus just received a big makeover. Changes to the outside are minimal, but underneath, the 2026 Lexus RZ crossover has been totally overhauled with new battery and motor tech, along with a standard NACS charging port and a simulated paddle-shifted transmission.

Motor1 · May 20, 2025

Lopez named as Toyota Hypercar reserve for WEC's Le Mans 24 Hours

Jose Maria Lopez will be on standby at next month’s Le Mans 24 Hours as a Toyota Hypercar reserve driver for the World Endurance Championship’s blue-riband event. 

Autosport · May 20, 2025

The 2026 Lexus RZ Gets A Tesla Plug, 300 Miles Of Range, Simulated Shifts

Until now, the Lexus RZ has been kind of like a golf cart: often found in fancy California gated communities, and seldom driven far, because it can't drive that far anyway. This didn't exactly endear it to critics or even many Lexus fans, especially as the luxury brand's competitors started…

InsideEVs · May 20, 2025

This Lexus IS500 Special Edition Is the Rarest V-8 of All

Believe it or not, the Lexus IS500 is the last naturally aspirated V-8 luxury sedan still on sale in the US today. To honor that fact, Lexus is rolling out a special IS500 Ultimate Edition trim for North America that's limited to just 500 units.

Motor1 · May 20, 2025

The 2026 Lexus ES EV Gets 300 Miles Of Range And A Tesla Port

The 2026 Lexus ES is here, and it's a big deal. The Japanese brand's long-running luxury sedan is going electric. 

InsideEVs · May 15, 2025

The Volvo XC90 Is Starting To Show Its Age: Review

The XC90 was a world-beater when it debuted in 2015, with a stylish design, a modern interior, and an impressive selection of powertrains. But 10 years on, and mostly unchanged—save a few mild updates—some of that sheen has faded. The XC90 still looks great, and its new mild-hybrid inline-four is…

Motor1 · May 14, 2025