Toyota Untold

Think you’re the world’s ultimate Land Cruiser fan? Chances are Greg Miller’s got you beat. After finding himself with six of them in his collection, he realized that no one was preserving the history of the Land Cruiser like he was. That’s when The Land Cruiser Heritage Museum was born. The celebration of all things Land Cruiser is based in Salt Lake City with the goal of inspiring adventure. But today’s story takes us WAY beyond Utah. Greg has driven Land Cruisers on every single continent on earth (not a typo). Land Cruisers have been a part of his life since he was four years old. His dad used to work for Toyota and he would sometimes get to play in the cars and pretend he was actually driving them. Little did he know that he’d one day become one of the world’s leading Land Cruiser experts.In today’s episode, you’ll hear all about Expedition7, the amazing worldwide Land Cruiser-based undertaking that Greg spearheaded, as well as what goes into setting up and running a museum of such scale and polish. How do you transport Land Cruisers around the world? And what can you expect when you go to visit? Don’t miss this adventurous new episode. Resources: The Land Cruiser Heritage MuseumToyota Untold is co-produced with Crate Media.

Timeless ‘60s styling, movie star status, $1 million price tag, and a backstory for the ages – what doesn’t the 2000GT have? Though only a few hundred were ever manufactured, this iconic speedster stands as one of Toyota’s, and the world’s, most memorable vehicles.Why? For starters, Japan’s first supercar blew the doors off of what the world thought of the then-humble Toyota name, giving the upstart brand invaluable credence and credibility in the American marketplace. Often referred to as a halo car, the 2000GT deeply influenced Toyota’s place in the automotive industry and earned a permanent place in performance vehicle history.The perfect model or toy car, the 2000GT sports one of the most attractive shapes and styling packages ever put on the road; but movie buffs will remember it most fondly from its co-starring role in a certain 1967 action film, the fifth installment of a franchise that recently released its twenty-sixth feature, currently showing in theatres around the world. The world’s most famous big screen superspy still rules the box office today – just as the 2000GT remains one of his most revered rides, even if he never actually drove it (more on that in the episode).We’re joined by Ross Scharphorn, professional stunt driver and car chase historian; Derrick Heydari, Product Development Engineer, Toyota North America; and Drew Eleazar, Senior Development Engineer, Toyota North America, for a fun roundtable conversation that zigs and zags from the 2000GT’s inspiration and launch, to its specs, tech, and place in movie history.Shake a martini and fire up your backseat vision phone – we’ve chopped the top and set our sights on Tokyo, Japan, 1967.ResourcesToyota 2000GT Sold At Auction for $1.2mDaniel Craig’s Favorite Bond CarPhotos: 1967 – 1968 Toyota 2000GTCollectible Classic: 1967-70 Toyota 2000GTRoss Scharphorn: IMDB Toyota Untold is co-produced with Crate Media

Grab some popcorn, Josh Brooks has a story to tell. As a boy, a classic vehicle in his neighborhood caught his eye — a stunning ‘79 Toyota Starlet. Like most people, though, he’d nod his head in approval and go on with his life… to school, the park, or wherever a kid might spend his time in the small town of Radstock, England. That’s where the story takes a turn into the uncommon. The experiences shared by Josh, the car, and its original owner in the decades following these sightings were as uncommon as they were endearing. What’s more, they’re truly representative of the family-minded approach that Toyota aims to embody every day.As you may have guessed from the title, yes, the neighborhood Starlet has been marvelously restored to its original state (other than a set of modern tires) and now drives through its hometown with celebrity-like fanfare. Josh is sure that it deserves it’s own “verified check” on social media. You’ll hear the pride he has in it, and its story, come through in his voice. We’re just as proud to share it, here on Toyota Untold. The heartwarming details of this tale, though, are best left to its main character. We promise, by the end of this episode, you’ll be looking for airfare to England on a mission to ride in this amazing one-of-a-kind vehicle — just don’t expect to sit in the back seat.Resources:Toyota People: Josh Brooks, classic Starlet restorerHistory of the Toyota StarletToyota Starlet: Vehicle lineage Toyota Untold is co-produced with Crate Media

Still going strong (and into space!), the “Fast” film franchise is one the highest-grossing the movie industry has ever seen and shows no signs of slowing down. Sure, superstar names like Vin Diesel and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson take top billing, but the franchise is built on fast cars – none more famous and sought-after worldwide than Paul Walker’s orange Gladiator Supra featured prominently in “The Fast and the Furious” (2001).We’re joined by Craig Lieberman, original owner of the film’s primary, hero vehicle, a 1994 Toyota Supra MK IV. We go behind the scenes and dig into what it was like to lend his expert knowledge and eye-popping cars to such a high-profile production. How did the arrangement come to be? Which actors could really drive? How real were the most dynamic driving scenes? Craig shares his perspective as only someone in the driver’s seat possibly could.After his Supra was “discovered” by movie producers and brought into the fold for filming, Craig provided consultation on all things auto for the first two “Fast” films. His deep knowledge of tuner culture and Japanese performance vehicles were key in the film’s initial (and ongoing) impact on the scene – after having ignited an explosion in the modifications industry and indoctrinating a new generation of auto enthusiasts around the world.We discover what happened to the Supra after filming and hear about Craig’s new and influential place in the scene, boasting over 174k insatiably curious YouTube subscribers and over 129k Instagram followers that pepper him with questions on a daily basis.Craig was a fantastic interview; we’re thankful that he set aside time to talk with us about his (and his car’s) unique place in movie history. Buckle up, this one’s fast. Resources:Craig Lieberman - WebsiteCraig Lieberman - YouTubeCraig Lieberman - InstagramToyota Untold is co-produced with Crate Media

Outdoor enthusiasts around the world depend on Toyota to get them to new and exciting places — and, even more importantly, to get them back.Pack your positive attitude for this adventurous episode of Toyota Untold.  We talk accessibility, capability, and, yes, philosophic outlook with champion angler Gerald Swindle, outdoors YouTuber Mike Pfeiffer, and adventure photographer Dan Krauss.With experience all over the map — off-roading, overlanding, climbing, photography, biking, two Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles, and well over half a million social media followers — this group delivers on advice and relatability, empowering anyone with an adventurous itch to scratch it and watch the magic happen.Resources:Gerald Swindle InstagramGerald Swindle YouTubeLast Line of Defense InstagramLast Line of Defense YouTubeDan Krauss InstagramDan Krauss WebsiteToyota Untold is co-produced with Crate Media

In the early morning on February 11, 2021, 133 vehicles were involved in a pileup on I-35W during historic winter storms in Texas. One of those involved was MedStar paramedic Trey McDaniel, who was headed to work when his 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser hit black ice and he was struck from behind by an out-of-control semi-truck. Trey was launched into the northbound lanes and his car was totaled, but he was able to crawl out of the mangled FJ with only minor injuries — and he immediately started helping first responders care for other victims of the massive accident.We at Toyota were honored to be able to offer Trey a 2021 4Runner TRD Pro as a replacement for the vehicle he lost in the process of helping so many others and to be able to share his incredible story on this show.Resources:Instagram: @treyman780See the wrecked FJ Cruiser and the new 4Runner TRD ProToyota Untold is co-produced with Crate Media

The MR2 is one of the most revered sports cars of its day, blending fun, features, and affordability in a way only Toyota can do. But what was it about this little sports car that created such a long-lasting love affair for so many petrolheads?To figure out why the MR2 is so easy to fall in love with, we talked to three people who are intimately familiar with the car both behind the wheel and under the hood: Jack Ferguson, Toyota’s Senior Quality Engineer; Andrew Eleazar, Toyota’s Senior Development Engineer; and Bill Strong, moderator of the MR2 Owners Club.We talk about how the car earned its name, what gave the unique sports car such an enduring legacy, the MR2’s aftermarket modding community, creating Bill Strong’s V8 MR2, the racing events that MR2 drivers love to participate in to this day, and what these three hope to see in a 21st-century MR2.Resources:MR2 Owners Club ForumMR2 Nationals 2021 (May 29 - May 31 in Dallas)24 Hours of LemonsToyota Untold is co-produced with Crate Media

We know that many of you have attended an auto show in the past – some of you might even be regulars. And for those of you who have never been to one, you should definitely make a point of going sometime in the future. There are fewer more relaxed, low-pressure environments to check out new vehicles. But whether youʼre an auto show enthusiast or a first-timer, youʼre in for a treat today because we have two great guests who are going to give you a behind the scenes view of what it takes to put on these exciting, fun-filled events: Tyler McBride, Toyota Auto Show Manager, and Jackie Henry, Lexus Auto Show Analyst.Please note that this interview was recorded prior to the COVID-19 crisis. But even though so much has changed since this interview, we still want to share what is a fascinating, engaging, and informative conversation.Resources:Stay up-to-date on auto show news and what Toyota is doing in response to COVID-19: pressroom.toyota.com

Since the Lexus LC500 Convertible was revealed at the 2019 Los Angeles auto show, people have been salivating, just waiting to get their hands on it. And the wait is almost over. This feat of engineering is equipped with the same luxurious interior and 471-hp 5.0-liter V-8 engine as the original coupe, that same familiar roar of the engine, but now just a little bit sexier.We got a chance to sit down with two members of the Lexus team that created this beautiful car — Chad Deschenes and Josh Burns — to talk about what it’s like when you’re behind the wheel of this car.Resources:Explore the Lexus LC500 Convertible: www.lexus.com/future/LC-ConvertibleStay up-to-date on what Toyota is doing in response to COVID-19: pressroom.toyota.comThe opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and/or host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Please note that Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc. is not responsible for any errors or the accuracy or timeliness of the content provided. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

We sit down with some of the people who are creating the sound systems in Toyota and Lexus vehicles and they teach us about everything that goes into designing, creating, and testing car sound systems — from the trained listeners who are actually paid to sit in cars and listen to music (that’s gotta be a dream job for a lot of teenagers out there), to how they make sure those thumping bass speakers don’t make your car rattle louder than the music, and beyond.Our guests are Nicki Cogar (Senior Audio Evaluation Engineer, Toyota Research & Development),  Brad Hamme (Senior Manager of Acoustic Engineering, HARMAN International), and Kyle Roche (Product Planning Manager, HARMAN International).Resources:Learn more about multimedia options in Toyota vehicles: www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia Stay up-to-date on what Toyota is doing in response to COVID-19: pressroom.toyota.com This podcast is brought to you by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (“Toyota”) and may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without prior permission of Toyota. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and/or host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Toyota. Please note that Toyota is not responsible for any errors or the accuracy or timeliness of the content provided. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

What do Black Panther, Minority Report, and “The Office” have in common? Some of your favorite characters are driving Toyota and Lexus vehicles! But how do products find their way into these projects? What characters make the best Toyota/Lexus drivers? What do we do with all of those awesome cars once filming wraps? To help us answer these questions and more, we sit down with MaryJane Kroll, Media Manager in the Lexus Division of Toyota Motor North America.Resources:Stay up-to-date on what Toyota is doing in response to COVID-19: pressroom.toyota.com

We know this is a tough and uncertain time for everyone, so we wanted to share this special conversation with Bob Carter, executive vice president of sales for Toyota Motor North America. We discuss Toyota’s role during this time, how the car industry is responding, and what the future looks like.Resources:Stay up-to-date on what Toyota is doing in response to COVID-19: pressroom.toyota.com

Most of us don’t really think about everything that goes into designing, building, and marketing a car when we drive a new car off the lot. But there are some incredible people putting a lot of time, love, and care into every step of the process! So, we are bringing you behind the scenes of manufacturing and marketing the new 2020 Toyota Highlander. Our guests are Kathi Jenkins, the Vehicle Marketing and Communications Manager for Highlander and C-HR, and Millie Marshall, who was the President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana up until September of 2019 and played a key role in making sure those 2020 Highlanders got built safely and efficiently.Resources:Learn more about the Highlander: www.toyota.com/highlanderSee what Toyota is doing in response to COVID-19: pressroom.toyota.comThis podcast is brought to you by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (“Toyota”) and may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without prior permission of Toyota. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and/or host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Toyota. Please note that Toyota is not responsible for any errors or the accuracy or timeliness of the content provided. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Every year, football’s biggest game launches the year’s biggest television ads, and Toyota and Lexus are no exception. This year it was Toyota’s turn with “Heroes,” an epic super hero—Super Mom—spot featuring Stumptown and How I Met Your Mother star, Cobie Smulders. We’ll hear from our own big game ad experts, Mia Phillips and Dan Nied, as well as Saatchi & Saatchi Executive Creative Director, John Payne, to go behind the scenes to learn how it all comes together by kickoff.For more on the spot and to see the dramedy unfold, click here.This podcast is brought to you by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (“Toyota”) and may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without prior permission of Toyota. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and/or host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Toyota. Please note that Toyota is not responsible for any errors or the accuracy or timeliness of the content provided. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Rebelle Rally is one of the most unique driving events of the year. Created by Emily Miller, Rebelle Rally is the first women’s off-road navigation rally raid in the United States. Drivers join as teams of two, working together to navigate and drive across more than 2,000 kilometers of desert in Nevada and California. And in this episode, we are lucky enough to chat with Rachelle Croft and Taylor Pawley, the winners of the 2019 Rebelle Rally.Resources:Learn more at RebelleRally.comWatch Rachelle & Taylor in action: Expedition Overland S4 EP8: The Great Pursuit - "Dreams Made Real"Follow Taylor on IG: @Taylor.PawleyFollow Rachelle on IG: @rachelle_croft This podcast is brought to you by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (“Toyota”) and may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without prior permission of Toyota. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and/or host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Toyota or Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Please note that Toyota is not responsible for any errors or the accuracy or timeliness of the content provided. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.Modifying your vehicle with non-Genuine Lexus parts can negatively affect your warranty, safety performance and street legality. Other trademarks and trade names appearing on the vehicles are those of their respective owners.

Respect for people is at the heart of Toyota’s DNA. Join Kelsey and Tyler as they dig into the practical and cultural rewards for businesses when they hear from all voices. Our experts on the topics of diversity, inclusion and bringing the full self to work are: Toyota Motor North America Group Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Diversity Officer Sandra Phillips Rogers and former U.S. Labor Secretary under President Clinton and member of the Toyota Diversity Advisory Board, Alexis Herman. And of course, our Resident Millennial is Kelsey.Resources:Top Reasons Why Toyota is a Leading Company for Diversity: https://pressroom.toyota.com/top-reasons-why-toyota-leading-company-diversity/This podcast is brought to you by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (“Toyota”) and may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without prior permission of Toyota. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and/or host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Toyota. Please note that Toyota is not responsible for any errors or the accuracy or timeliness of the content provided. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Great drivers may be born, not made, but it still takes a lot of dirt, sweat, and rides to the track from Mom and Dad to create a champion. Like any other sport, racing needs to spot and develop young talent, and at Toyota, that’s the gig of Toyota Driver Development, or TD2. Join Tyler as she gets the scoop from the newest crop of TRD drivers to come through the program: Brittney Zamora, Harrison Burton, and Holley Hollan, as well as one of its first graduates, (aka “the gold-standard”): Christopher Bell. Plus, we’ll hear from TD2 director, Jack Irving, on what it takes to become a star of the speedway.Resources:Learn more about Toyota Racing: www.toyota.com/racingBrittney Zamora Racing: brittneyzamora.comHarrison Burton: twitter.com/hburtonracingHolley Hollan: twitter.com/Holley_HollanChris Bell: www.cbellracing.comThis podcast is brought to you by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (“Toyota”) and may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without prior permission of Toyota. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and/or host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Toyota. Please note that Toyota is not responsible for any errors or the accuracy or timeliness of the content provided. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.NASCAR® is a registered trademark of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (“NASCAR”) and is used under license by NASCAR.

Back in January 2019, President Akio Toyoda unveiled the much-anticipated 2020 Supra at the Detroit Auto Show. Then, in July 2019, thousands of Supra super fans celebrated as they were able to finally get up close, hear the engine, and drive their very own 2020 Supra off the lot. In this episode, we’re going to talk to two people from the incredible Supra community: Miguel Jimenez, who runs the largest Supra event in the country, and Stephan Papadakis of Papadakis Racing, who actually reworked the engine on a stock Supra to give it over a thousand horsepower.Resources:Supra in Vegas on Instagram: @suprasinvegasWatch Papadakis Racing’s 2020 Supra B58 Engine BuildPapadakis Racing on Instagram: @papadakisracingListen to Episode 4: The Supra is Back  This podcast is brought to you by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (“Toyota”) and may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without prior permission of Toyota. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and/or host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Toyota. Please note that Toyota is not responsible for any errors or the accuracy or timeliness of the content provided. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Last year, devastating wildfires swept California, destroying the community of Paradise, California. But Allyn Pierce, a local nurse from Paradise, drove his Toyota Tundra — AKA the Pandra — through the flames several times to help his neighbors and colleagues make it to safety. Since then, Allyn has been enjoying his new truck and inspiring others by sharing his story, truly making the best out of a horrible situation, and he’s really become part of the Toyota family. So we sat down to learn what life is like for Allyn and the Pandra one year later.Resources:Follow Allyn on Instagram: @the_pandraListen to Episode 2: Allyn Pierce’s “Marshmallow Tundra”This podcast is brought to you by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (“Toyota”) and may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without prior permission of Toyota. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and/or host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Toyota. Please note that Toyota is not responsible for any errors or the accuracy or timeliness of the content provided. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Mobility matters because it connects people. So, on this episode, we’re taking a look at the future of mobility, celebrating how innovative engineering is bringing people together, and even learning about a little bit of #loveatlexus. We start by talking to Dr. Gill Pratt and Eddie Alterman about Autonomy, the first comprehensive documentary that takes a deep dive into self-driving cars. Then Matt Kubarek shares how Toyota, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and University of Kentucky Football are partnering to lift up kids, their families, and their spirits. Finally, we learn what happens when two Lexus dealership co-workers fall in love on the showroom floor.Resources:Autonomy will be in theaters and on demand November 15th. Learn more on Twitter or Instagram.This podcast is brought to you by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (“Toyota”) and may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without prior permission of Toyota. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and/or host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Toyota. Please note that Toyota is not responsible for any errors or the accuracy or timeliness of the content provided. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.