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Toyota’s New 2.0-Liter Turbo Engine Makes Big Power

Toyota’s New 2.0-Liter Turbo Engine Makes Big Power

According to Toyota’s Chief Technology Officer Hiroki Nakajima, its new four-cylinder engine lineup is a “game changer.” The upcoming powertrains have 1.5- and 2.0-liter displacements, and while they’re being optimized primarily for electrification, the fun element isn’t being ignored. At least, that’s…

How The Toyota Tacoma Got Its Name

How The Toyota Tacoma Got Its Name

Have you ever wondered where Toyota got the “Tacoma” name for its midsize truck? First launched in 1995 as the successor to the confusingly named N80, N90, N100, and N110 series Toyota Pickup (Hilux in other markets), the Tacoma wasted…