Torrance-based Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc. announced Wednesday that 75,000 Prius hybrids are heading to U.S. dealerships by year-end to meet an increasing demand, according to the Daily Breeze. The launch of the new Prius v remains on schedule for this fall, the company also confirmed. more ›

52,000 first generation Priuses sold in the U.S., model year 2001 - 2003, are part of a global recall of 106,000 cars, Toyota announced on Wednesday. The voluntary recall will fix a steering problem that could make it difficult for drivers to maneuver the car when turning left. more ›

Though not the first or only hydrogen fueling station in the region, a new place for drivers of fuel-cell vehicles is open for business in Torrance, and its how it brings in the fuel that makes this station distinctive, according to the L.A. Times. " The public Torrance station, operated by Shell on land leased from Toyota, is the first in the country to pull hydrogen from an existing and active pipeline." more ›

The Greater Los Angeles area once again renews its passion for the automobile and welcomes back the Los Angeles Auto Show. Over the next 10 days, car manufacturers from around the world will present their latest creations, in some cases, for the first time ever. more ›

Owners of luxury sedans and coupes might want to tone it down a few Sammy Hagars. Turns out several models of swankmobiles made the recently released list of "most-ticketed cars on the road" according to MyFoxLA. more ›

To help rev up the excitement for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach this weekend, Tecate sponsored an evening of fun and spectacle called "Thunder Thursday on Pine." On hand to capture some images of the stunts, riders like Danica Patrick, and the Tecate Miss Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach finals was LAist Featured Photos pool contributor Bill Geal. more ›

As part of an investigation conducted by Toyota and the federal government, testing on the Prius James Sikes of San Diego says he could not bring to a stop could not yield duplicate results, thereby "casting doubt on the driver's story," according to an AP story published by KTLA. more ›

A man who claimed that Toyota said his 2008 Prius wasn't on the recall list when he brought it to a dealer apparently became part of the latest incident in which the vehicle accelerated and wouldn't stop. On Sunday, James Sikes said he was driving on... more ›

Remember last year when Toyota partnered with advertising firm Saatchi & Saatchi to make low quality looking floralscapes along various local freeways? They're ads for the Prius line without specifically being an ad. Well, it looks like this week some guerilla artists took it upon themselves to advertise Toyota's current recall and controversy over mechanical failures, which led to some deadly consequences. more ›

Some 8.5 million vehicles worldwide have been recalled by Toyota and the company has been under some intense scrutiny by the public and federal government. Now, Los Angeles is entering the picture, the city attorney's office announced today... more ›

Along with the world-class Indy Cars there were other races, including the Firestone Indy Lights, Team Drifting, Speed World Challenge and the American Le Mans Series that pits state-of-the-art BMW's, Acuras, Porsches etc. against one another. Huge crowds filled the stands on Sunday for the final event and were treated to some beautiful weather and intense competition as Dario Franchitti's Target car took the big prize. more ›

In the words of Reese Bobby, "If you're not first, you're last." more ›

As the "Big Three" American automakers and the federal government get closer to determining what kind of bailout--if any--the struggling businesses can receive, things don't seem to be all that much better for overseas rival Toyota. more ›

If you're in need of an escape from the forced awkward conversations with relatives that turkey and a day off from work brings, head downtown to the Convention Center and check out the LA Auto Show. All of the manufacturers you've heard of and a bunch you've never heard of, found enough money in their budgets to make the trip and fortunately they brought some of their best new cars with them. Ford premiered the 2010 Mustang, Mini unveiled an all-electric ride and Nissan busted out a cube-shaped vehicle cleverly titled Cube (For more new cars making their premiere at the LA Auto Show Jalopnik has their Top 10 Reveals). more ›

When I bought my first car, I first went to the Toyota in Valencia. I walked out soon after when they tried to sell me a car by comparing it to finding a woman and then highlighting how cool spoilers were. What a bunch of fucking morons. Apparently, the troglodyte breed at Toyota goes up the corporate ladder. Siel Ju, aka GreenLAGirl, at the LA Times sticks it to Toyota after visiting the LA... more ›