Just Stay Calm: Tips For Parents of Teen Drivers

You may find the idea of your teenager sitting behind the wheel of your car slightly terror-inducing, but you’ll actually increase the chances of an accident if you don’t allow them to practice. Driver’s education programs are an excellent place to start, but they may only amount to 7-10 hours of actual drive time. The experience needed to become reasonably proficient is closer to 50 hours and that can vary from state to state. Still that’s around two hours per week spread out over six months!1 You’ll be responsible for ensuring your young driver not only learns the basics of driving, but also gains enough experience to drive with confidence.

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Best Full-Size SUV: Testing 4 of the Biggest On Sale Today

Four big, body-on-frame SUVs enter the arena. Only one will win. It’s time to see which is the best full-size SUV.

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Toyota Announces Collaboration With Oncor To Better Understand V2G Capabilities

Toyota wants to better the EV charging ecosystem. 

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2023 Toyota Prius First Drive Review

This is the 2023 Toyota Prius. No, really. I still can’t quite believe it either, and I spent a whole day driving the thing.

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Driving Safely in Winter Weather – To Grandma's House We Go!

One of the joys of the holiday season is the opportunity to see family and friends that live far away. Unfortunately, this often involves more than a simple journey of “over the river and through the wood.” Crowded highways are the new normal, resulting in greater exposure to potential accidents. Many drivers will be travelling in unfamiliar areas, which could lead to distractions from checking the GPS. Winter weather can be unpredictable, making the roads themselves dangerous, and there is always the unfortunate possibility that revelers will hit the road before they’ve completely sobered up. The best defense against unforeseen misfortune is preparedness. If you take the time to prepare your vehicle and make sure your coverage is up to date, you’ll be able to hit the road with confidence!

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Lexus Is Developing A Simulated Stick-Shift For EVs, Will It Catch On?

Would you want a manual-shifting EV? Lexus is developing one.

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The Toyota C-HR Prologue Concept Is a Preview Of A PHEV Future C-HR

Toyota’s next-generation C-HR will come with plug-in power.

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Millennials Really Want A Fully Electric Toyota Tacoma, Says Survey

Truck, Truck, Truck. Young people really want EV trucks, especially from Toyota.

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Toyota Maintenance Cost

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Toyota Warranty Review

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Toyota Extended Warranty Guide

Are you considering purchasing a Toyota extended warranty? In this article, our review team discusses the details of Toyota's extended warranty plans and how these plans compare to other leading warranty providers. We will also explain the benefits of purchasing a third-party extended warranty over a manufacturer extended warranty.

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What's Covered Under ToyotaCare?

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Toyota BZ4X Vs Subaru Solterra: Which SUV EV is Right for You?

Two of the latest all-electric SUVs to hit the market come from the same source. 

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Top 10 Most Fun-To-Drive Cars Under $30,000

The threat of fully autonomous driving is, realistically, decades away. We want to celebrate the fun of driving while we still can, but we also want to do it on a budget.

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Track Testing Toyota GR Sports Cars

Mom was perplexed.

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Becoming an Eco-Friendly Driver

According to the EPA, “greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation account for about 27 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, making it the largest contributor of U.S. GHG emissions.” And with almost 95% of American households owning at least one vehicle, it remains vital that American drivers—particularly those with traditional, gas-powered cars—try to adopt eco-friendly driving and car-care habits. The good news? It’s a lot easier than you might think.

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Toyota BZ Compact Concept is the Electric C-HR With a Digital Assistant

bZ Compact Concept does just what it says: previews a smaller, future Beyond Zero model to slot in under the bZ4X.

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2023 Toyota Prius and Prius Prime Are the Prettiest, Most Powerful Ones Yet

Up to 220 horsepower, 57 combined mpg—and dramatic new looks.

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2022 Toyota RAV4 SE Hybrid AWD Review: Quick Take

Earlier this year, we held our massive 2022 AutoGuide Compact SUV Comparison test presented by NRS Brakes. We’re now going to take a closer look at one of the entries, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

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Toyota Highlander XLE Vs Limited: Which Trim is Right for You?

The Toyota Highlander is a wildly popular mid-size SUV that saw a significant update for the 2023 model year.

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Protection on Land & Sea – Insuring Your Boat, Watercraft, and Motorcycle

There’s nothing like feeling the wind on your face, whether you’re cruising down the highway on your motorcycle or riding the waves on your boat or jet ski. The last thing anyone wants is to have a perfect day on the road or water ruined by an accident, but the situation will be made even worse if you find yourself without the proper insurance coverage to help you in the aftermath. Due to their unique natures, boats and motorcycles require special insurance coverage in addition to your existing homeowner and auto policies. Read on to learn what to look for in a policy, tips for shopping around, and more.

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Toyota Crown Vs Toyota Venza Comparison

These two Toyotas don’t easily fit into any one category. So welcome to a different sort of comparison: the new 2023 Toyota Crown versus Toyota Venza.

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2022 Ford Mustang Vs 2022 Toyota GR Supra Comparison

When I was growing up, my best friend’s mom had an all-white Fox body Mustang. It was the coolest car on the block.

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Toyota Corolla Cross Vs Mazda CX-30: Which Small SUV Is Right For You?

It’s the era of the utility vehicle, and the market for small SUVs seems to be particularly hot right now as more and more North American new car buyers move away from sedans.

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2023 Toyota Crown First Drive Review: The Emperor's New Groove

Remember this figure: Twenty thousand. Give or take.

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The Toyota BZ3 Debuts As A China-Only EV Sedan, With 372 Miles Of Range

This China-only EV Toyota sedan deserves a home here in North America, too.

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Protecting Your Life on the Road: RV Insurance

Strict travel restrictions and stay-at-home orders at the beginning of the pandemic led to decreased sales of Recreational Vehicles, but the mobile lifestyle has since experienced a resurgence as more jobs become remote-friendly, social distancing becomes a feature of everyday life, and people are looking to make up for lost travel time. The perks of RV living, whether it is full- or part-time, are appealing to many—it offers individuals and families easy access to travel, flexibility, and a more affordable lifestyle. But how do you protect your home-on-wheels, as well as the people and property inside? The answer is RV insurance. This coverage is a unique combination of the coverages you find in auto and homeowner insurance policies that will help with peace of mind on and off the road.

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2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD First Drive Review: All-Weather Fuel Miser

It’s not often the new version of a car is priced lower than its predecessor.

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2023 Toyota Highlander First Drive Review: It's Turbo Time

A light refresh focuses on improvements under the hood and atop the dashboard.

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Toyota Corolla Cross Vs Honda HR-V Comparison: Heavyweight Battle of Little SUVs

Toyota and Honda’s first foray into the small compact SUV market didn’t go all that well.

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Toyota Finally Finds Remedy For Wheels Falling Off BZ4X

After a long stop sale, the Toyota BZ4X’s issues seem to be ironed out.

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Insuring Your Home: Owning Vs Renting

Whether you are paying a mortgage or rent, it is important to insure your home against potential disasters. But it is also vital that you understand the difference between homeowner’s and renter’s insurance—though similar, the two are tailored to fit the unique needs of your living situation. Below, you will find an overview of each type of policy before we dive more deeply into renter’s insurance and the ways it can help protect you (and your possessions) regardless of the coverage provided by your landlord.

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Protecting What's Precious: An Overview of Home Insurance

Buying a home is a lengthy, complex process that tests the patience of even the most organized individuals. When it comes to protecting the place you call home, it is imperative that finding appropriate insurance coverage is part of the home buying process. If you are financing your home most banks and mortgage lenders require home insurance to approve your loan, but regardless of how you go about purchasing, home insurance is a practical step you can take that can help you mitigate financial hardship down the road. Like car insurance, not all policies are created equally, making it important to shop around to find the right combination of coverage and price. To help, we have put together a practical overview of all the information you will need to decide on a policy that fits your lifestyle and budget—read on and shop with confidence!

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2023 Toyota GR Corolla Review First Drive: Sporty Toyota International

Sometimes, it pays to be patient. That’s how we end up with this, the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla.

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2023 Toyota GR Supra Manual First Drive Review: Sticks the Landing

Toyota would never admit it, but I like to think a single letter is (at least partially) responsible for this manual-transmission 2023 GR Supra: Z.

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Toyota BZ3 Sedan Leaked In China; Could This Be A Preview Of A New North American Toyota EV?

Toyota really needs more EVs, badly.

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Best Small SUV | Testing (almost) Every Compact SUV

Welcome to the single most important comparison we will have all year. The AutoGuide 2022 Best Small SUV Comparison sponsored by NRS Brakes.

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Toyota More Than Doubles Investment In North Carolina Battery Plant

Toyota’s investing some serious dough in its electrification efforts.

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Be Prepared: What To Do Following A Car Accident

When purchasing car insurance, we all hope we’ll never have to use it. And while there are several steps you can take to avoid accidents, the reality is that more than six million car accidents occur every year in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Sooner or later, most of us will experience an accident, be it a fender-bender or a more severe collision. So, what do you do in the aftermath? Committing this information to memory can help keep an incredibly stressful situation from becoming overwhelming, so let’s go through the steps you should take.

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Toyota BZ4X Vs Volkswagen ID.4: Which SUV EV is Right for You?

The headlines are true. The era of mainstream electric vehicles has arrived. 

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Child Safety In (and Out of) The Car

Driving has become such a normal part of our everyday lives that it’s easy to forget the risks we take when getting into a vehicle.  While some take safety to heart at an early age, it can be an eye opener for others when they become parents and begin a journey with their precious cargo. Luckily, the rules for keeping your children safe while driving are the same for safe driving in general, but car safety also extends beyond on-the-road practices. Knowing how to keep your family safe in, out, and around your vehicle will help instill good safety habits in children, ease stress and worry in parents, and reduce the number of accidents your family is involved in overall.

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Toyota Corolla Cross Vs Volkswagen Taos: Which Small SUV Is Right For You?

The past several years has seen a veritable explosion in the number of handsome, practical, small-but-full-featured crossover utility vehicles on the market.

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Gazoo Racing: How Toyota Built a Brand for Driving Enthusiasts, and What Comes Next

Toyota is known for indestructible trucks and flawlessly reliable cars. But over the years there have also been hints of driving passion, flickering into brilliant flames throughout the decades.

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Get To Know Ken Gushi: Toyota Gazoo Racing North America Team Driver

From ambitious roots, racing relatively pedestrian cars, to competing on the world stage in some of the highest performing race cars, at some of the most iconic tracks motorsports has to offer, drift racing legend Ken Gushi’s story mirrors Toyota’s development of its own performance-focused GR division.

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Totyota Offers Buyback For BZ4X Owners; Recall Fix Not Yet Found

The Toyota BZ4X recall just got a lot more serious.

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Toyota GR86 Vs Subaru BRZ Vs Mazda MX-5 Miata: Simple Pleasures

We’re a practical bunch here at AutoGuide. We like when something serves dual purposes, like this three car comparison of the Toyota GR86 vs Subaru BRZ vs Mazda MX-5 Miata. It’s both a family rivalry and a rematch.

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2023 Toyota Crown Hands-On Preview: 5 Intriguing Facts About Toyota's New Flagship

After a fifty-year absence from the North America, the 2023 Toyota Crown is set to return to our shores this fall as an all-new model.

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Ford Bronco Sport Vs Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road: Which Rugged Compact SUV is Right for You?

Adventuresome SUVs are easy to come by these days, and more are on the way. After all, the crossover SUV is big business these days, and more shoppers than ever are considering models specifically built for adventurous lifestyles, strong off-road capability, and added peace of mind.

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Toyota Corolla Cross Vs Jeep Compass: Which Small SUV Is Right For You?

It seems like every day, the compact crossover segment grows just a bit more crowded and contested, with brand new contenders appearing all the time.

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The Great Toyota Corolla Cross Easteregg Hunt

When Toyota was gearing up to launch its all-new Corolla Cross, it started with a teaser. A single still image showing a silhouette of something special. Just four lines that unmistakably captured the design essence of its new model, even if we didn’t yet know just how accurate to the real thing it would be.

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Adapting To The Future: Insuring Autonomous Vehicles

What does the future of driving mean for the future of insurance? As automotive technology continues to evolve, the needs of drivers, automotive makers, and insurance companies will also shift. With researchers predicting the autonomous vehicle market will be worth 400 billion U.S. dollars globally by 2025, and in advanced economies, highways will be nearly driver-free by 2050 1, it’s important to begin digging into the implications of this transformation for your own insurance needs and the future of driving as a whole.

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Toyota Crown Returns to North America After 50-year Hiatus

Perhaps the best way to think about the return of the Toyota Crown nameplate to Toyota’s lineup in North America after a 50-year hiatus, is that of one door opening as another closes.

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Toyota 4Runner Vs Honda Passport Comparison

There will be no off-roading in this SUV comparison.

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Toyota Sold More Than 200,000 Plug-In Vehicles and Will No Longer Be Eligible for $7,500 Tax Credit

Bad news for potential Toyota BZ4X buyers; Toyota hit the 200,000 plug-in vehicle sales mark, which means BEV and PHEV vehicles from the brand will soon not be eligible for federal tax incentives.

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Subaru Solterra, Toyota BZ4X Recalled For Risk Of Wheels Falling Off

The Toyota BZ4X has only been on sale for a few weeks, but it is already the subject of a serious recall.

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Toyota And Redwood Materials Partner Up To Craft End-Of-Life Solutions For EV Batteries

Toyota is thinking of the impact its batteries can have on the future, by crafting of end-of-life solutions. The automaker has plans for a closed-loop system, in which its batteries are recycled back into usable material, to make new batteries.

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Toyota Tundra Vs Chevrolet Silverado: Which Pickup is Right for You?

If you’re one of many shoppers comparing the Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Silverado, you’re faced with a nearly daunting level of selection when it comes to powertrains, features, trim-grades and capabilities.

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Pets & Insurance: Stay Out of The Dog House!

We all love the idea of travelling with our best friends—whether they have two legs or four! But before you hit the road you need to make sure you understand how to keep your pets safe in the car, as well as how they fit into your insurance coverage.

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Toyota Corolla Cross Vs. Honda HR-V: Which Small SUV Is Right For You?

As competition in the small SUV market continues to heat up, Toyota has made a major play to try and capture the attention of younger buyers with the new-for-2022 Toyota Corolla Cross.

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The Truth Behind Common Insurance Myths

We think open discussion and information is good for the insurance business. Otherwise, it’s easy for misconceptions to spread and become common knowledge. Misunderstanding the ins-and-outs of your insurance policy could be a costly mistake, which is why we’re taking the time to tackle some of the most common myths when it comes to auto insurance.

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