The vehicle that pioneered the cute-ute segment is all grown up. Ever since its last total overhaul (for the 2006 model year), the Toyota RAV4 has offered seating for seven, cargo capacity comparable to some mid-size SUVs, and V6 performance near the top of its class. The RAV4 can tow 3500 pounds when properly equipped, and buyers have the choice of front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. True to its family-friendly role, the RAV4 comes standard with a long list of safety equipment.
So what was once the cute baby of the family is now the family car. The available 269-horsepower [...]
Tesla Motors the Electric-auto maker, Incorporated stated that in agreement with a deal made with carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation, it will build an electric powertrain system for Toyota’s electric version of the RAV4 sport utility vehicle. Tesla reported Toyota would pay $60 million for its development services. Tesla, based in Palo Alto, California, informed that it had begun the first phase of a services agreement pact with Toyota Motor Corp. to develop an electronic powertrain system, with a motor, power electronics unit, relevant software, an equipment box, as well as a battery, which will all be included into the electric [...]
