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 The Toyota Tacoma has secured the Truck of Texas title for the second consecutive year. The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) announced the win following its 32nd annual Texas Truck Rodeo , a two-day evaluation held at Eagles Canyon Raceway. This victory is part of a dominant five-year trend: Toyota pickups have now earned the top honor four times since 2022, with the full-size Tundra winning in alternating years. The Tacoma’s win is statistically notable; it is the first midsize truck to claim the overall award, breaking a long-standing precedent set by full-size competitors. Brock Cartlidge, Senior Manager of Toyota Vehicle Marketing and Communities , connected the award to commercial performance. “The Tacoma concluded the 2025 calendar year with its highest sales volume on record,” he stated. “This award aligns with its 21-year tenure as the U.S. market leader in midsize pickup sales .” The recognition from TAWA’s journalist members signals a shift in competitive ben...

  Powertrain, Range, and Platform After years of polite small talk at the EV table, Toyota has finally committed to a full sentence. The 2025 Toyota Urban Cruiser EV isn’t a toe-dip into electrification—it’s a reasonably confident cannonball into the B-segment EV pool. Built on a dedicated BEV platform (read: not borrowed from a hybrid or 2009 Camry), the Urban Cruiser doesn’t just recycle an existing chassis and hope for the best. Two battery options are available: a 49 kWh pack for the conservative commuter and a 61 kWh pack for those brave enough to venture outside the city limits without checking their charger app every five minutes. Both utilize lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry, which is Toyota’s way of saying: “We like batteries that don’t set themselves on fire.” The front-wheel-drive variants are the only ones detailed (so far), though an AWD model is coming. And while the Urban Cruiser EV comact SUV won’t win any drag races, it won’t embarrass itself at the on-...

  Gearheads, rejoice! Toyota's Gazoo Racing (GR) lineup is getting even hotter with the addition of a new Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) for the 2025 GR Corolla . This isn't your average automatic, folks. This 8-speed marvel promises to deliver the thrilling performance expected from a GR vehicle while offering a smoother, more accessible driving experience . Perfect for Purists (and Everyone Else): Let's be honest, the 6-speed manual transmission is a cherished companion for many driving enthusiasts. The GR Corolla will continue to offer the manual option , ensuring purists can still experience the pure joy of gear changes. But the new DAT opens the GR Corolla's door to a wider audience. This includes drivers who prefer the convenience of an automatic or those who might find a manual transmission challenging. DAT Delivers: Here's what makes the GR Corolla's DAT special: Driver-focused shifting: This transmission isn't just about changin...