The Toyota FJ Cruiser, which is no longer with us, was created as a spiritual successor of the legendary FJ Land Cruiser. The Japanese carmaker has once again paid tribute to the beloved FJ at the SEMA Show 2023. But this time, its new creation is more than just chunky looks and a V6 engine. Toyota unveiled the FJ Bruiser concept at the annual U.S. custom auto show, sporting a Toyota Motorsports Garage full tube frame and roll cage under the classic FJ45 pickup body. Perhaps the most dramatic ch

Toyota has designed a new concept vehicle dubbed the Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser. The concept car was shown off for the first time at the 50th anniversary of the Calty Design Research, the Japanese automaker’s American design outpost. The concept car was designed “to conquer rugged terrain on Earth and beyond,” while borrowing some styling cues from the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. Exterior styling ready for space At the front, the BLC has the word “TOYOTA” spelled out in bold letters, similar to the

Lexus is on a roll as the Japanese automaker teases another vehicle to be unveiled soon. The Japanese brand first dropped teasers for its upcoming TX model for the American market and has now dropped two teaser images for the 2024 Lexus GX. The first image shows part of the headlight and front fascia of the next-generation sport-utility vehicle (SUV), while the other photo teases a part of the tailgate covered with dust and dirt. The first of many The first photo showcases that the upcoming GX w

The Toyota Land Cruiser J70 series has been on the market for 39 years and has steadily received upgrades to keep it up-to-date and modern. While it officially exited other markets in 1990 when the new Land Cruiser J80 came along, other places such as Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand have kept the SUV alive and on sale. The last update to the J70 series Land Cruiser was in 2007 when it received the 1VD-FTV, a 4.5-liter turbodiesel V8 engine. The new engine gave the SUV 205 horsepower and

In 2019, a viral video of the Japanese Emperor's convoy stopping to give right of way to an ambulance made the rounds in automotive media. Many claimed that the amusing scene would only happen in Japan. How preposterous to expect the highest dignitary in the land to give way to an ambulance carrying one insignificant commoner, right? Well, right, but also wrong. It’s true that, in many countries, heads of state and dignitaries take precedence on the road for security reasons. But seeing that doe

In the lineup of premium full-size SUVs, the Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most powerful back then and today. It has been known because of its robust powertrain components and premium finishes. It is a popular choice for celebrities and other public figures in the Philippines as it comes with the industry's latest and most effective safety and security features. As it comes back on the market with upgraded and improved properties and features, car enthusiasts turn their heads to check the 20