Toyota has given the Yaris Hatchback a mid-cycle makeover for the 2015 model year. Now filled with fresh details, this dependable subcompact shines. 2015 Toyota Yaris Hatchback SE is the top of the line trim level for the car, which is a Canadian favourite. For 2015, it's received improvements to it's suspension, steering and handling, as well as new standard features, and increased content. “No stripped-down subcompacts here” was how a press release from Toyota began. The Yaris Hatchback is looking to reclaim it's market share in Canada, which has recently been trod upon by the likes of the $9.98 Nissan Micra and super cheap Mitsubishi Mirage. Little cars are popular in Canada, especially in the province of Quebec where 65 percent of Canadian Yaris' are sold, and so the market is surprisingly competitive. Toyota, preferring to compete on quality rather than price, is hoping to bypass the price wars by offering significant levels of quality and content, for a higher, though reasonable, price. One interesting new feature on the Yaris is a unique, single-bladed wiper system. Also added for 2015 is a 6.1-inch Display Audio System.

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.