There’s a new infographic showing where the Toyota 4Runner is most popular in the USA. When they were anticipating Toyota’s latest TRD Pro vehicle announcement, the team at Olathe Toyota Parts Center wondered just how popular Toyota’s 4Runner still is. The popularity of this SUV was determined on both a total volume and per capita basis. The […]
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REPLACE THE POWER SOURCE IN TOP ELECTRIC VEHICLES?
A new graphic compares the capacity and cost of three electric vehicle replacement battery assemblies. Focusing on three cars – the Nissan Leaf, the Chevy Volt, and Toyota’s Prius Prime – the team at Olathe Toyota Parts Center decided to pit Toyota’s popular hybrid against two other alternative energy vehicles to see how their energy sources stack […]
A NEW SPOTTER’S GUIDE MAKES IDENTIFYING A LAND CRUISER’S GENERATION EASY
It’s been 60 years since the Land Cruiser was introduced to American customers, and Olathe Toyota Parts Center has created the Land Cruiser Spotter’s Guide to celebrate. Although the Land Cruiser is Toyota’s longest running nameplate, not everyone can identify the vehicle’s generation at a glance – until now. The guide offers three key identifiers for each […]
DESPITE 30-YEAR AGE DIFFERENCE, THE 1988 MR2 SUPERCHARGED AND 2018 86 HAVE A LOT IN COMMON
A new chart pits the 1988 Toyota MR2 Supercharged against the 2018 Toyota 86 and reveals some striking similarities. Despite the almost 30-year age difference, both Toyotas run an impressive ¼ mile, go from 0 to 60 in less than seven seconds, and get decent mpgs. While both of these Toyota sports cars were built to be […]
NEW EBOOK EXPLAINS AUTO PARTS AND SYSTEMS FROM A TO Z
A new auto parts guide promises to teach vehicle owners all they ever need to know about vital auto parts and automotive systems. Published by Olathe Toyota Parts Center, the guide is intended to be a resource for enthusiasts and beginners alike. The book’s conversational tone and clear diagrams guide the reader through the inner workings of […]
NEW ENGINE GUIDE REVIEWS THE HISTORY AND SPECS OF 21 TOYOTA ENGINE FAMILIES
Olathe Toyota Parts Center is offering a new Comprehensive Guide to Toyota Engines, detailing all Toyota engine families available from the mid-1980s to today. Offered as a free download, the book details 21 different Toyota engine families, with history, current applications, and detailed specs for each. The guide was written by the experts at Olathe Toyota […]