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In 2008, a Belgian couple traversed the Congo in a Toyota Land Cruiser, a drive few have attempted in decades. This is their story of adventure, corruption, and crumbling infrastructure in the world's second poorest country. — Ed. More »
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We often joke about Toyota taking its design inspiration from appliances, but this takes the cake. We wonder if the same messy result occurs when you flip over an FJ. [via TCL] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5272311&view=rss&microfeed=true Just because TLC is bringing a slew of built-to-the-hilt ICON FJ Cruisers to SEMA doesn't mean they've forgotten about the crucial bugeye sunglass-wearing urban white trash market, and so we present their ICON Lexus LX570. The direct descendant of the FJ40, the Lexus doesn't much do what its tougher forefather did — likewise TLC's modifications are primarily for the street, with monster two-piece 24-inch MOZ wheels, black chrome, extra-tinted windows, TRD six-piston calipers on cross-drilled rotors and emulsion-laser-etched carbon fiber printed trim. Yes, printed carbon fiber. Heck, we'll just let you watch the video for the rest. More »
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Back before they became the enormous and bloated choice of bugeye sunglass-wearing urban white trash, Toyota FJ Cruisers were compact, capable off-roading machines. We told you about TLC's plans build up some of their old-looking new trucks with a trio of FJ's for the floor of SEMA. They already build an FH40 version, but now they're adding FJ43 long-wheelbase and an FJ45 pick up with a long-travel coil suspension, Stoptech brakes and a 550 HP LS2 V8. Mighty fine figures for a vintage inspired truck even though they're purpose built off-roaders to begin with Take a look at some new pictures below — we'll bring you the trucks from the show floor this week. Also, hit the jump to see a video from the folks at Streetfire of the truck build in process. More »
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We understand the point they're trying to make, but why does Edmunds Inside Line gotta be like that? Just because three cars all have white roofs, that doesn't mean they all look alike. Sheesh. Open your minds, guys. [Edmunds Inside Line] More »
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I am so getting this, putting it on a chain around my neck and going out for coffee singing, "I can't do nothing for you, man. Flavor Flav's got problems of his own." That's actually a normal morning for me, minus the 10-inch Suzuki Samurai wall clock. One AA battery not included. More »
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Some good friends of ours decided to play "hoon and the hill" with our WRX this weekend. Translation: $1400 for a new clutch. That is sadly not the only financial reason we're not all over this righteous example of Toyota's fully realized Australian potential. A few quick facts: this Troopy is right hand drive, it seats 11 in bench seat comfort and someone dropped a diesel into it so the seller is claiming 20 mpg. Bidding is sitting at $12,000. Get it whiles its hot. More »
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First introduced in 2005, the Holden EFIJY has managed to fly under the Jalopnik radar — until now. Er, actually, until last night when we brought you some photos of it parked next to Chevy's Camaro Convertible Concept at Bob's Big Boy in Burbank. Well, in truth, the Postfather reported on the EFIJY back in October of 2005. A fact which only Davey would remember. Still, cars this bonkers deserve more virtual ink. At Bob's, friendly GM PR person Julie managed to track down a flash drive loaded with all sorts of, well, GM PR stuff, including these shots of the EFIJY. The press release claims that the EFIJY, "delivers retro, mumbo and gizmos in one glorious package." Which is just one more reason why we love Australia so damn much. Their cars have mumbo. Just to reiterate, the EFIJY rides on a stretched Corvette Chassis, packs a 645 hp supercharged LS2 and has the very, very coolest speedometer of all time. Click through the gallery to check out not only the 1953 Holden FJ that the EFIJY is an homage to, but an amazing Camino variant. Mumbo indeed. Full historical document press release after the jump. – Jonny Lieberman More »
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Although we've talked about TLC's Replica Land Cruiser before, the company's released some new photos, and we're still impressed. You see, some thought the original FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser had character, simplicity and genuine utility, while others considered it a clear rip-off of Jeep's CJ series. Nonetheless, purists have few options these days, considering most SUVs are mere soccer-ball carriers with few of the rock-climbing capabilities of old. Most wouldn't be caught dead on backcountry switchback in a Hummer H3. That's why the folks at TLC (no, not the network) created the Icon — a handcrafted remake of the original FJ40. The Icon's got a few things going for it the original never had, but many Cruiserheads considered de rigeur. The engine's a GM Ram Jet 5.7-liter V8 providing 350 hp and 400 ft-lb of torque. Also, check out those custom Westach gauges. Yeah, it's only for show — and starts at $88,000 — but you wouldn't want your off-road beastie looking like someone's baby bus, would you? – Ray Wert More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=232127&view=rss&microfeed=true Now, we're not really marketing types here, but if you're going to combine an off-road SUV with a full vehicle simulation, the logical option would be to shoot for, oh, I don't know, an off-road game. Not so for the marketing types at ToyMoCo. They've gone with a wacky mashup of what can be described as a snowboarding game and a chase sequence that throws you around while inside a shiny blue FJ. We didn't say it makes sense, but hey, who are we to argue with a kajillion dollar juggernaut?– Ben Wojdyla More »
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New survey results from KBB and Harris interactive show new-car shoppers seem to think the "anything but cute" Dodge Caliber is being hyped to death (it was the fairy, wasn't it?). It's high on the new study's buzz scale, but low on the "I'm interested in buying it" scale — though strong sales belie such interpretations. On the flip side, the Mercedes GL scores high in interest, but low on buzz, despite a major ad campaign with spots currently in heavy rotation on TV. Nonetheless, the two most buzzworthy cars, according to the study, were the Saturn Sky and Toyota FJ Cruiser, two models the media's been googley-eyed over since nearly ever. Let's look at it in our own, geek-intensive terms: Google results: More »
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After a scene at the Detroit show in 2003 that had visitors practically hurling their underpants and hotel-room keys at the Toyota FJ concept, it was no shocker that Toyota would consider building the thing. Now, Toyota's released new details on its new off-roader in a customarily long-winded press release with nearly every plot point but price. Edmunds Inside Line has a first-drive piece on the FJ, which answers the question no one thought needed asking (which speaks to Toyota's new-truck reputation): Is it a poseur? Click through for full text of the press release. More »
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For the first time since its unveiling at the Chicago auto show earlier this year, Toyota's 2007 FJ Cruiser SUV will get pedestal space at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas in November — in its final, product-correct form. This time, show goers will get their first view of the interior, obscured in Chicago, which reflects Toyota's modern take on the original FJ's spartan accommodations. We'll be there to see whether Toyota's gutsy move to build a near-exact version of a design concept for production is a success, or a Pontiac Aztec-grade failure. We have our doubts. More »
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