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.

The finalists in each of the six 2023 World Vehicle of the Year categories have been announced. Once again this year, there is a very strong Korean presence in several of the categories. The winners will be announced at the New York Auto Show in early April.

Toyota is recalling some 130,000 units of its new-generation Tundra pickup due to a problem with the bed cover, which can fly off while the vehicle is in motion. The part in question is an accessory belonging to Toyota, not sourced from a supplier.

Reports out of Japan have the next generation of the Toyota GR Supra going electric, according to BestCarWeb. Nothing has been confirmed, of course, but if the reports are to be believed, the model could debut for 2026.