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These Are The 2026 Pickup Trucks That Can Tow The Most

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Modern trucks are vastly more capable than their counterparts from a generation ago, and these are the models that are best at towing and trailering.

Toyota Crawl Control: What It Does And Which Vehicles Have It

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:05:00 +0000

If your car is creeping through a parking garage as you look for a spot, is that the time to use Toyota's Crawl Control? No, it's something entirely different.

Here's How Much A 2020 Toyota Tacoma Has Depreciated After 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:25:00 +0000

Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks are known for being reliable and comfortable. Here's how much a 2020 model might have depreciated after five years.

New Toyota Hilux Gets Its First Fully Electric Powertrain, But The EV Won't Go Far

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:49:56 +0000

The electric Hilux only gets 150 miles of range on the European WLTP cycle.

What Does Toyota's TRD Acronym Stand For?

staff@jalopnik.com (Abigail Longstreth) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:05:00 +0000

There's a lot of history behind Toyota's TRD badge. Here's how the letters are linked to success on the track and what they mean for a vehicle's performance.

This Toyota Has The Best 5-Year Resale Value Of Any New Car, According To KBB

staff@jalopnik.com (Nishant Jayaram) — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:05:00 +0000

Toyota is well-known for producing reliable vehicles that hold their value overtime. However, according to KBB, this model has the best 5-year resale value.

Toyota Took Over A Napalm Factory In Long Beach To Manufacture Truck Beds And Avoid The Chicken Tax

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 12:25:00 +0000

Since Toyota imported incomplete vehicles rather than trucks, the rolling cab-and-chassis were only subject to a 2.5% import tax rather than the 25% tax.

I Need A Cheap And Sturdy Truck To Haul Furniture! What Should I Buy?

staff@jalopnik.com (Tom McParland) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:25:00 +0000

Downsizing a two-Focus household and adding a cheap truck to the fleet should be an easy challenge, right?

Toyota Hilux Champ Is A $14,000 Cult Classic Truck, But You'll Never See One In The U.S.

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:25:00 +0000

If Toyota did sell the Hilux Champ in the U.S., which it surely never will, it would likely cost well into the $20,000 range due to tariffs and the chicken tax

I Can't Believe Toyota's New TRD Pro Color Is Actually Worth Writing About, But This Light Blue Is Fantastic

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 16 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

New TRD Pro versions of the Toyota 4Runner, Sequoia, Tacoma and Tundra finally come in a bright, real color.

Consumer Reports' 10 Best Used Cars Under $20,000 Are A Great Way To Dodge Republican Tariffs

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:25:00 +0000

If the thought of new car price increases have you shaking your piggy bank sadly, these used cars offer plenty for their sub-$20k stickers.

Every Naturally Aspirated V8 You Can Still Buy

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:20:00 +0000

The naturally-aspirated V8 engine may be a dying breed, but that doesn't mean you're all out of options yet.