Category Archives: Toyota

Toyota Blind Spot Monitor

How does Toyota Blind Spot Monitoring work?

In addition to Toyota Safety Sense and the Star Safety System, Toyota has a few other safety technologies for drivers to be aware of. Toyota’s Blind Spot Monitoring feature includes a Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert to help detect and alert you to vehicles in your blind spot. Let’s take a closer look at how these features work and how you can use them to improve safety on the road.  Read the rest of this entry >>

Toyota Connected

Toyota integrates Amazon Alexa capability in new models

At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Toyota unveiled its partnership with Amazon as well as plans to incorporate Amazon Alexa capability into its lineup. The innovative technology allows users to access information and utilize features using verbal commands. Although Amazon Alexa is currently available for in-home use, expanding capability to vehicles opens up a wide array of possibilities. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front Quarter View of the 2018 Toyota Tacoma

Top #toyota4x4 pictures on Instagram

Although Toyota is renowned for so many outstanding accomplishments, the off-road capability of its vehicles is one of the most notable feats. From a base Tacoma model to a 4Runner TRD Pro, drivers are able to find a durable Toyota equipped with four-wheel drive that is built to take the road less traveled. After purchasing, many Toyota owners take to Instagram or other social media platforms to show off their rugged vehicle. We browsed #toyota4x4 on Instagram, and here are a few of our favorite pictures. Read the rest of this entry >>

Second-generation Toyota Safety Sense features and updates

The Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) suite, which is currently standard equipment on nearly the entire Toyota lineup, has proven to be one of the most high-tech collections of safety features. It helps prevent and protect against potential collisions, improving on-road safety for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Recently, Toyota announced the second generation of Toyota Safety Sense will be include as standard equipment on the majority of its models come mid-2018. Here’s what we know so far about the updates to the latest version of Toyota Safety Sense. Read the rest of this entry >>

Toyota family holiday tree commercial

What song is in the Toyota family holiday tree commercial?

Last night, Toyota debuted a heart-wrenching ad that highlights the sentimental value of a family tree and a daughter’s quest to keep the tree alive. It evokes great emotion and draws attention to the value of family and meaningful memories during the holiday season. It ends with this sentiment: Let’s bring everyone closer this holiday. We invite you to view the touching commercial below as well as learn what song is playing in the background. Read the rest of this entry >>

Toyota Guardian and Chauffeur Autonomous Modes

What are Toyota’s Guardian and Chauffeur Autonomous Driving Modes?

Recently Toyota Research Institute released a video showcasing its Guardian and Chauffer platforms for autonomous driving. Guardian is for drivers who will mostly be in control of the vehicle, but it is designed to intervene if necessary. Chauffeur, on the other hand, is primarily autonomous and can detect all kinds of obstacles on the road, including unique situations and those that regular drivers may be unable to see. Check out the video below to see how Toyota’s futuristic autonomous technology is built to improve safety and convenience on the road. Read the rest of this entry >>

Bluetooth connectivity

Bluetooth® Pairing Instructions for Toyota Entune 3.0

One of the best perks of driving home in a brand-new Toyota is being able to take advantage of the high-tech convenience features it offers. Fortunately, the 2018 Toyota model lineup, which features the new Entune 3.0 system, allows drivers to easily connect compatible devices via Bluetooth® wireless technology. Feel free to utilize the pairing instructions below to learn how to connect your phone or device to your Toyota vehicle. Read the rest of this entry >>

Toyota Safety Sense

What 2018 Toyota models have Toyota Safety Sense?

As one of the most innovative and forward-thinking automakers, Toyota always seems to be ahead of the curve in terms of safety. In fact, nearly the entire 2018 Toyota lineup comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense suite of high-tech safety features as well as a number of other safety technologies. Here are the 2018 models that are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense: Read the rest of this entry >>