From the April 2002 issue of Car and Driver. We've been meaning to get these two squared off since the Lexus SC430 made its debut just over a year ago, and a quick scan of the stats will tell you why: ...

The Toyota Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport is one of the more convincing arguments Toyota Malaysia has made in recent memory. You can finally have a crossover SUV that is fuel-efficient and exciting at the ...

It was 1989 when Toyota launched Lexus and debuted the 1UZ engine—an all-aluminum 32-valve V8 that quite literally redefined what a luxury car engine could be. The duty that it served during this time ...

Lexus has spent more than three decades earning the reliability that most luxury brands would love to borrow. From the original LS 400 that humbled German sedans, to early RX and ES models, the brand ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

The age of electrification is upon us, but even the most devoted EV enthusiast would admit that there’s something special about the internal combustion engine. As we all know, the very best car ...

There's a reason Toyota has one of the most loyal followings in automotive history, and it has everything to do with what's under the hood. The company has a long history of building engines that keep ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

Manufacturing shortcuts and tighter tolerances compromise reliability across major brands. Modern engines face high failure rates, prompting massive recalls from major automakers. Downsizing, ...

From simple design to proven performance, here’s why the naturally-aspirated V8 engine continues to earn a reputation for reliability. Naturally-aspirated V8s are simple, reliable engines with fewer ...