Cars

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Since 2019, the Toyota RAV4 Prime model has brought the flexibility of plug-in hybrid driving to customers. With 42 miles of battery-powered all-electric range that can be recharged at home or a public charging station, and a manufacturer-estimated 38 MPG combined rating when in hybrid mode, it's a RAV4 made to put the power of choice in drivers' hands. For the 2025 model year, it continues with a winning blend of powerful electric and hybrid-electric driving and changes its name to RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), or simply RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid.  

The switch to the RAV4 Plug-in name is intended to help consumers more easily identify the powertrain choices among RAV4 models. In addition to the model naming change, the Toyota logo on the front and rear of the vehicle will no longer have a blue "halo" within.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Toyota Alabama officially assembled its 10-millionth engine, an i-FORCE MAX 2.4-liter, to power an all-new hybrid Tacoma.  

The engine plant, which first broke ground in 2001, assembles a third of all Toyota engines in North America.  

"We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone and look forward to seeing where the next 10 million engines will take us," said Jason Puckett, president of Toyota Alabama. "I feel a great sense of pride knowing team members are powering the heart of some of the most popular, reliable and safest vehicles on the road."  

Toyota Alabama's 2,000 team members assemble upwards of 777,000 engines a year.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – In 2016, the Prius Prime was introduced to the world as a plug-in hybrid model that offered the best of both worlds, operating on battery electric power for a limited range or hybrid gas-electric power for longer-range drives. In 2022 a new Prius Prime model was introduced, with a manufacturer-estimated EV range of up to 44 miles and an impressive 6.6-second 0-60 time. It's a powertrain option that has become a great choice for many drivers, giving them the power to take on a daily commute in all-electric mode or head for that destination road trip that's across the country.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – The building blocks of future mobility start by equipping communities with the resources they need for their own future.  

To do this, schools must increasingly provide hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and students must have the opportunity to gain industry knowledge.  

In the spirit of improving the communities where we live and work, Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) announced today that it is providing an additional $250,000 to Plano ISD to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programming and curriculum.  

Toyota previously provided financial support for STEM education in its home community as it announced the relocation of its North American headquarters to Plano in 2014. At that time, Toyota provided $1 million to the innovative Plano ISD Academy High School campus.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – The GR Corolla lineup is expanding for model year 2025 with the addition of the available 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) with paddle shifters. Now there is an option for both hardcore enthusiasts who enjoy the thrill of a manual transmission and those who'd rather focus on dynamic handling in the automatic transmission.  

Developed and inspired by track driving, the GR Corolla has been tested by rally and racing drivers on some of the most complex courses in the world like the Fuji International Speedway. Through their development efforts, the GR team increased engine torque on the GR Corolla from 273 lb.-ft. to 295 lb.-ft. – matching that of the 2023 Morizo special edition.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – The 2025 Toyota Corolla family is getting hotter with the addition of the new Corolla FX special edition. Packed with some new sporty features, the Corolla FX special edition gives customers a new bold and athletic grade in a Corolla line up of great affordable options to choose from.  

The 2025 Toyota Corolla is available in four grades: LE, SE, FX special edition and XSE. Standard features include a 4.2-inch multi-information display (MID), four USB-C ports for charging and Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The 2025 Toyota Corolla also comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, which comes with leading safety features like Lane Departure Assist with Steering Assist and Proactive Driving Assist, which includes Obstacle Anticipation Assist and Deceleration Assist.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Having the right tools and resources to learn is key for students in every community, but critical needs extend beyond school supplies.  

As part of Toyota USA Foundation's Driving Possibilities initiative, grants of up to $5.8 million over five years to Lee County and Pontotoc City Schools give students and teachers access to innovative tools and programs designed to provide foundational skills, build confidence, and align them with an individualized path to success.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – In April 2000, a new class of cutting-edge Toyota SUV was revealed in the U.S.: the 2001 Highlander. The model was Toyota's first midsize SUV built on a platform that was shared with a car, the Toyota Camry. The Highlander ushered in a new era for the brand in the segment. Thanks to its car-like handling, an elevated ride height, and the spacious versatility consumers loved about SUVs, customers quickly took a liking to the model, as it sold more than a million units in its first seven years of production.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – The Toyota Sienna's sporty blend of angular good looks, spacious functionality, and standard Hybrid powertrain has redefined the segment for families and adventurers alike. For 2025, the Sienna keeps on innovating by adding a standard radar-based Advanced Rear Seat Reminder system capable of detecting movement in the rear seats after the vehicle has been turned off and locked. The Sienna also brings fresh interior style with new convenience features, technology, colors, and materials.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SiriusXM today announced that Toyota is now participating in its new three-year Extended Service Subscription program designed to empower automakers and dealerships in the United States to deliver even more value to new-vehicle buyers.  

Through this program, participating Toyota and Lexus retailers across the nation are now able to include the Extended Service Subscriptions to SiriusXM's leading audio entertainment services with the purchase of select new vehicles, expanding the Toyota and Lexus Connected Services features available for customers while providing greater flexibility in payment options.