Toyota shipped four historically significant models to the Shanghai show. Continue reading
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Rust in peace: Toyota Hilux
Likely cannibalized for parts, this Toyota Hilux is ending its days in rural Australia. Continue reading
News: Toyota will update the 70-Series Land Cruiser instead of retiring it
The 32-year old 70-Series will receive a new frame and a more efficient engine, among other upgrades. Continue reading
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Topical advertising: Snow (part two)
It’s officially winter time in the northern hemisphere. Ski stations are gearing up for their busiest seasons, holiday preparations are in full swing and annoyed commuters are getting ready to fire up the snow blower. What vintage car would you most like to take on a trip to the mountains? What one would you trust … Continue reading
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Ran When Parked visits Toyota’s History Garage museum in Tokyo
Ran When Parked recently visited Toyota’s History Garage museum in Odaiba, an entertainment-focused area of Tokyo, Japan. The museum is part of the Palette Town complex that is also home to a huge Toyota showroom, an even bigger maze-like shopping center called Venus Port, a Ferris wheel, a casino and so forth. Continue reading
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Caption contest: Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40
How would you caption this late-1960s Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 press shot? Continue reading
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Ran When Parked visits Japan
Work recently took us to Japan, the land of Wasabi Cars, Japanese Nostalgic Car and, of course, Tomica models. Having never been to Japan before, we decided to take a couple of well-deserved days off in order to do some sight-seeing in and around Tokyo. Domestic automakers indisputably rule the market in rural areas of … Continue reading
