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Toyota Assembly Plant in Texas Turns Twenty

The Truth About Cars

Whilst we don’t generally run news of this sort, it is worth noting that this month represents a full two decades since Toyota put shovels in the ground to build what would become their San Antonio truck plant, a spot which currently cranks out Tundra and Sequoia machines. Images: Toyota] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Toyota Tacoma hybrid, 450-mile Chevy Silverado EV, Ziggy at DFW: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Robotic charging is being tested in Texas. And the 2024 Toyota Tacoma goes hybrid—at least for some of the lineup. The hybrid models headline a 2024 Toyota Tacoma pickup lineup revealed Thursday night. Chevy’s Silverado EV will come with an EPA range rating of up to 450 miles. But as with.

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Used Car of the Day: 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder

The Truth About Cars

Today we're going back to the early Aughts for this 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder. There does some to be minor cosmetic work necessary, including a need for new seats, and damage from a minor parking-garage collision with a Range Rover appears to be repaired. You can find this car for sale in Austin, Texas for $8,000.

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Used Car of the Day: 1976 Toyota Celica GT

The Truth About Cars

Meet this 1976 Toyota Celica GT liftback with a five-speed manual. It's based in Texas, has about 65K miles on it, and the asking price is $22,500. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter. Click here for more.

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News: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

At a time when American drivers are losing interest in sedans, Toyota is coming out with an all-new full-size sedan, but with a twist. The 2023 Toyota Crown, in Toyota-speak, is a “raised sedan” that offers a cross between a sedan and SUV, with a ride height falling between the two. Just stay “Hey, Toyota!,”

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Used Car of the Day: 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser

The Truth About Cars

Today we're going with a pretty clean 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Recent maintenance includes key fluid changes, a new battery, and new spark plugs. This FJ has spent most, if not all of, its life in Texas and Florida. This one seems to be pretty stock, with only the kind of minor imperfections that come with age.

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Used Car of the Day: 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5

The Truth About Cars

Today we bring you a very clean-looking 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5. New parts include new spark plugs, new distributor cap and rotor, new spark plug wires, new tires, new master cylinder, and new valve cover gasket. Check out this Texas-based truck here.

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