Should Subaru revive the Baja with Toyota Tacoma Bones?
Digital artists imagine Subaru's quirky Baja pickup truck reborn with the Tacoma's tough off-road DNA. Kia recently entered the market with the Tasman, while Subaru could cash in on truck demand. Subaru's last pickup truck was the Baja in the mid-2000s, based on the Legacy/Outback. Subaru enthusiasts have been clamoring for the return of the quirky but lovable Baja pickup truck for years. A vehicle like this seems like a perfect fit for Subaru's DNA, especially considering the brand's reputation for ruggedness and versatility. Yet despite the continued buzz from fans, Subaru has stubbornly avoided adding a pickup truck to its lineup—at least until now. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP") { adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); Digital artist Theottle was curious about what a modern interpretation of Baja would look like, so took matters into his own hands. Theottle is based on the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, giving Subaru's long-lost pickup truck…
Toyota invests $1.45 billion to upgrade Tacoma plant production
New investment will create 1,600 jobs at two factories south of U.S. border go through Brad Anderson 14 hours ago The huge investment comes despite Donald Trump's threats to impose steep new tariffs on Mexican-made cars. Many of the trucks Toyota builds in Mexico are sold in the United States and Canada. Trump said cars made in Mexico could be subject to tariffs of 200% or higher. Toyota plans to invest $1.45 billion to upgrade its manufacturing plants in Baja California and Guanajuato, Mexico, to prepare for production of the Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid. However, the timing of this announcement is complicated by Donald Trump's recent re-election in the United States, creating uncertainty over cross-border trade policy and Toyota's long-term strategy in the North American market. Toyota said the investment will create 1,600 new jobs at the two Mexican plants while strengthening the company's presence in the region. By modernizing the two plants, Toyota will be able to adopt more…
Toyota’s 2024 Tacoma transmission fix doesn’t stop the A-Class
The lead plaintiff claims to have experienced a series of transmission problems go through Brad Anderson November 6, 2024 13:55 Toyota is repairing some damaged Tacoma models and will replace the transmissions in future models that fail. A new class-action lawsuit claims Toyota is responsible for fraudulent concealment/omissions and other charges. Two months ago, Toyota issued a technical service bulletin for the 2024 Tacoma, announcing that it would replace the eight-speed transmission and hydraulic transmission of vehicles with a stuck pressure control solenoid actuator or a torque converter clutch actuator locked in the "off" position. Torque device. Apparently, the promise of a fix wasn't enough for Abdul-Sayed, a plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit filed against Toyota. The lawsuit alleges that the eight-speed automatic transmission in 2024 Toyota Tacoma models may fail to shift, enter limp mode or engage poorly, causing damage that could cause the entire transmission to fail. In addition, replacement transmissions and torque converters supplied by Toyota were…
Toyota Tacoma TRD concept looks ready to take on the Raptors
This rugged two-door pickup features retro paint, a sports bar and many other upgrades November 4, 2024 17:30 Toyota unveiled the #84 Tacoma TRD ProRunner Race concept ahead of the SEMA show. This motorsport-inspired pickup is based on the two-door XtraCab and features many components from the Tacoma TRD Pro. Highlights include retro-style graphics, sport bars, and upgraded suspension. The Toyota Tacoma lineup offers everything you need, including the affordable SR, luxury Limited and rugged TRD Pro. However, few cars are as cool as the No. 84 Tacoma TRD ProRunner Race Concept that will debut at SEMA. The model is billed as a "vision of a purpose-built racing car" and is designed to compete in general mid-size off-road competition. It's based on the XtraCab pickup truck and features many components from the Tacoma TRD Pro. Review: 2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid adds winning ingredients This truck has an eye-catching exterior that combines mud bath paint with a retro-style livery that's sure…
Toyota Tacoma Transmission Problem: T-SB-0094-24 Published
Toyota Tacoma T-SB-0094-24 now includes transmission, torque converter and hybrid modules. November 1, 2024 — Toyota Tacoma Transmission Replacement Technical Service Bulletin T-SB-0094-24 covers 2024 Toyota Tacoma hybrid trucks, the latest TSB cancels T-SB-0076- which only included non-hybrid Tacoma trucks twenty four. According to Toyota, T-SB-0094-24 covers the 2024 Toyota Tacoma and 2024 Tacoma Hybrid trucks, with free replacement of the automatic transmission assembly, torque converter and hybrid module. Replacement parts in the United States are covered by a 60-month or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. For Tacoma transmission replacement, Toyota dealers must find at least one of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs): P07407F – Torque converter clutch actuator stuck P074571 – Pressure Control Solenoid Valve “A” Actuator Stuck P079571 – Pressure Control Solenoid Valve “C” Actuator Stuck P08BA71 – Pressure control solenoid valve “L” actuator stuck P271371 – Pressure Control Solenoid Valve “D” Actuator Stuck P280771 – Pressure Control Solenoid Valve “G” Actuator Stuck P281671 – Pressure Control Solenoid Valve…
Toyota Tacoma transmission issues spark lawsuit
The class-action lawsuit was filed days after Toyota agreed to replace the 2024 Toyota Tacoma transmission for free. November 1, 2024 — A Toyota Tacoma transmission class action lawsuit has been filed four days after Toyota announced it would replace the transmission and torque converter on 2024 models for free. The lawsuit covers 2024 or newer Toyota Tacoma trucks equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission or an 8-speed automatic hybrid transmission. According to the class action lawsuit, the Toyota Tacoma transmission failed to shift, engaged violently, went into limp mode, and suffered transmission damage that caused the Tacoma's transmission failure. The class action lawsuit was filed days after Toyota announced free replacement of the Toyota Tacoma T-SB-0076-24 automatic transmission and torque converter. But the truck owner who filed the lawsuit claimed there was no point in replacing the transmission because the replacement transmission was just as defective as the original transmission. California plaintiff Abdul Syed, who owns a 2024 Toyota…
Bear Grylls and RealTruck unveil SEMA-ified Toyota Tacoma
The trucks will be featured on Bear Grylls' Adventure Garage, which starts airing next year October 24, 2024 19:20 Bear Grylls and RealTruck launched two modified pickup trucks for the SEMA show. The F-150 and Tacoma get a variety of upgrades, including sport bars, a lifted suspension, and a heavy-duty front bumper. Both trucks will appear in an upcoming TV show Bear Grylls' Adventure Garage. The countdown to the SEMA show continues as Bear Grylls and RealTruck team up to build rugged versions of the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tacoma. The purpose of both is to promote Bear Grylls' Adventure Garagewhich will begin broadcasting in 2025. The trucks, which will debut on November 7, are built by the Superlift Suspension team under the direction of Grylls. While the company hasn't released a full build list, the 2024 Tacoma comes with a variety of accessories from various RealTruck brands. More: 2024 Toyota Tacoma is the Swiss Army Knife of pickup trucks…
Toyota Tacoma Transmission Problem: T-SB-0076-24 Published
Some 2024 Toyota Tacoma trucks will feature new transmissions and torque converters. September 30, 2024 — Toyota Tacoma Transmission issues have resulted in some 2024 Toyota Tacoma trucks requiring free automatic transmission and torque converter replacement Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) T-SB- 0076-24. According to Toyota, some 2024 Tacomas may illuminate a warning light, setting one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs): P07407F - Torque Converter Clutch Actuator Stuck P079571 - Pressure Control Solenoid Valve "C" Actuator Stuck PO8BA71 - Pressure control solenoid valve "L" actuator stuck P271371 - Pressure Control Solenoid Valve "D" Actuator Stuck P280771 - Pressure Control Solenoid Valve "G" Actuator Stuck P281671 - Pressure Control Solenoid Valve "H" Actuator Stuck Toyota says that if none of the above DTCs are present, TSB will not apply even if the malfunction warning light is activated. Toyota Tacoma T-SB-0076-24 The following production changes for two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive trucks manufactured in Mexico are valid for trucks…
GCD Launches 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Pre-Runner
After releasing a few episodes Since we are from the Collectible Corner and have personally collected thousands of die-cast cars, we may have just discovered one of the most beautiful and detailed 1/64 scale models on the market. On today’s Collectors Corner, we’ll be taking a closer look at GCD’s 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Pre-Runner. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noQGzWy8AZc[/embed] Be sure to subscribe to the ClassicCars TV YouTube channel to watch all episodes of The Collectible Corner, as well as see fun finds and car reviews!
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