Most SUV's only look tough enough to take off road. Few are actually capable, but the Toyota 4Runner, one of the original SUV's is most definitely capable. The 4Runner is a pick-up truck based SUV and the sister of the Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck. Off-roading enthusiasts have loved the 4Runner's go-anywhere capabilities for nearly 30 years. The fifth generation 4Runner is getting a refresh, one that will further distinguish it from the minivan mom crowd that seems to have embraced the SUV in recent years. It's new rugged exterior design will leave no doubt that this is the truck that goes up to the cottage, rather than picking up groceries and kids after soccer practice. Inside though, it will possess all of the creature comforts and conveniences that mom or dad could want for making that long drive up north.

Toyota is recalling about 50,000 Tundras due to a problem with the rear axle. Nuts on the axle assembly could loosen over time.

Toyota has issued a first recall of its brand-new bZ4X EV to deal with a loose wheel-hub bolt issue. The recall affects some 2,700 units. Subaru has followed suit with a similar recall of some 2,600 units of its Solterra EV. In both cases, few if any of the models had actually made their way into buyers’ hands yet.

Speculation has Toyota working on a performance version of its bZ4X SUV under the GR (Gazoo Racing) banner dedicated to racing and automotive performance, with other models possibly to come as well.