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When Toyota announced the specifications of the 2026 RAV4 range in Australia, things looked promising. Even the base model RAV4 GX will come equipped with a 10.5-inch infotainment screen and 12.3-inch ...

Starting your vehicle these days involves considerably more technology than in the days of simply inserting and turning a mechanical ignition key. The physical key has given way to push-button start, ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

Pricing for the 2026 Toyota RAV4 starts at $33,350 for the LE Hybrid front-wheel-drive model and goes up to $44,750 for the all-wheel-drive Limited Hybrid model. The RAV4 is now offered exclusively as ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Toyota starts battery production in Liberty, NC, ships first batteries and runs four lines Toyota employs about 2,500 workers and ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

You may know the signs of a key fob with a bad battery: having to press the button multiple times or getting close to the car for activation to kick in. Sometimes the functions engage, and at other ...

Toyota faces significant headwinds from potential 25% U.S. auto tariffs, which could impact profitability and pricing for key models. The company is accelerating electrification, discontinuing ...

We really are living in the future when your car just magically knows you're there without you having to do anything. The jingling of keys used to be the universal symptom of turning a car on, but ...