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Larry P. Vellequette is Toyota, VW reporter for Automotive News.

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The 2024 Toyota Tacoma features a new optional hybrid powertrain, improved ride and a big technology upgrade to fend off midsize pickup rivals.

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The redesigned 2023 Toyota Prius Prime gets a bigger battery to give it 19 more miles of EV range, a bigger four-cylinder engine and a noticeably higher price.

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is a bigger, grander Highlander

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2023 Volkswagen ID4 to start at $45,945

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2023 Toyota Crown blends sedan, crossover in fastback wrapper

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Toyota's Bob Carter to retire as N.A. sales boss; Jack Hollis to succeed him

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2023 Lexus UX adds new infotainment system, safety features

The 2023 Lexus UX, the brand's smallest crossover, will go on sale this summer featuring the new Lexus Interface infotainment system.

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