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Engineering Explained Explains the 2020 Toyota Supra: Video

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 John Coyle

The embargo on driving impressions of the 2020 Toyota Supra has expired, and now, enthusiasts are devouring a slew of takes on the highly anticipated sports car. Before it got into the hands of journalists, there was plenty of skepticism about the next generation of Toyota’s legendary giant killer, largely because it was produced in partnership with BMW, and based on the architecture and drivetrain of the German company’s current Z4. But in an era when consumers are gravitating toward crossovers and SUVs, partnerships to produce sports cars are becoming…

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Subaru Forester Honored at 2019 NW Outdoor Activity Vehicle Awards

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 John Coyle

Here’s a fun fact: People in the Northwest like Subarus. And that was made even more clear this week, when the Northwest Automotive Press Association announced its Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year awards, and the Subaru Forester Sport topped the compact class. Subaru is rightly celebrated for its great all-wheel drive system, and that was one of the factors which made it shine during the battery of tests NWAPA members put all the vehicles through. Because while it was slightly down on power in comparison to some of its…

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AutoNation Drive’s Top Five Best Selling 2019 Trucks: Video

May 8, 2019 John Coyle

There’s no vehicle more American than the pickup truck. And while they’re still at home hauling cargo and tackling terrain, modern rigs have come a long way from their workhorse roots. Today, top-spec models can rival six-figure luxury cars for opulence, and that’s made them more popular with buyers than ever before. So let’s take a look at the Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, RAM 1500, Toyota Tacoma, and GMC Sierra, the five best-selling trucks in America. Of course, you shouldn’t buy any vehicle without a thorough test drive. So if you’re…

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Coming to America: 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Edition

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 John Coyle

We’ve been big fans of the Toyota 86 — and its corporate cousin, the Subaru BRZ — since it was called the Scion FR-S. While we’d be remiss if we didn’t think it could use a touch more power, it’s an awesome. affordable driver’s car, and it looks the business. As far as updates go, Toyota has largely kept to the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” strategy, and we’re basically fine with that, especially since a new version is in the works. But the company has kept things…

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A Whole New Corolla: 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE Test Drive

May 2, 2019April 26, 2019 Omar Rana

Whenever the Toyota Corolla is mentioned in a conversation it’s usually followed by words like reliable, affordable, practical, or fuel-efficient. But it’s rare that words like “fun” or “exciting” are brought up. Well, Toyota is aiming to change all that with the new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and the recently unveiled 2020 Corolla Sedan. I recently spent some time with the new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE and was pleasantly surprised by how much fun I had. Of course, that pleasant surprise was due to the fact that my test…