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Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

man explains what happened when he needed to change batteries on his car(l) Toyota Feather Flags(c) Mechanic holding car battery(r)

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‘That’s all the gas money you saved’: Man needs new Toyota Prius battery. Then the dealership gives him a quote

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Screenshot of Tiktok user @n3rdriot; Photo of a Toyota Camry in a Dealership showroom

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‘1000 for a Camry is crazyyyyy’: Woman with ‘excellent credit’ goes to buy Toyota Camry. Then the dealership gives her the quote

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

3 panel image of a person explaining and a Toyota car dealership sign.

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‘Toyota deals are going crazy’: Expert says you should never pay MSRP at the dealership. Then he shows just how much you can get off the sticker price

Toyota sign(l), Man talking(c), Toyota at auction(r)

2018 Toyota Camry with 341K miles

‘I smell a roll back’: 2018 Toyota Camry with 341K miles goes for $10.3K at auction. Is that a good deal?

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

3 panel image: on the left a person explains, in the middle a state map of Montana, and on the right a Toyota logo.

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‘Welcome to your average Montana coffee shop’: Woman parks. Then she notices seemingly everyone is driving this same Toyota model

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Lexus Dealer Sign(l) Man shares reason to buy a lexus over a toyota(c) Toyota Dealer Sign(r)

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‘I got all this in a Toyota Avalon’: Expert says you should buy a used Lexus for $15,000 over a Toyota. Then he says why

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Screenshot from @rudycars2 of a Honda Accord and a Toyota camry split by a VS sign.

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‘Listen carefully’: Expert exposes the difference between the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord—and which is better

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Screenshots of Tiktok user @rudycars2 pointing at various cars; Caption: "Unreliable Vs Reliable Cars"

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‘I stand by Honda’: Car reviewer shares the most ‘reliable’ used car. It’s this popular Honda model getting the best grade

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Rav 4 trunk mat in back of car on left. Toyota logo on car on right.

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‘Mine has been in my guest closet for like 2 years’: Expert says Toyota RAV4s have a secret storage compartment for the privacy cover. Then he pops it open

Left: Screenshot from Tiktok user @menjicar of his Tacoma Steering wheel; Center: Photo of a Toyota Tacoma; Right: Screenshot from @menjicar's Tiktok of the underside of his Tacoma

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‘Always invest in a cat shield’: Man starts his Toyota Tacoma. Then he realizes a part’s been stolen

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

3 panel image: a person explains inside a car, text over: It's so BASIC.

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‘Never seen such a base model vehicle’: Toyota driver gets a new Camry as a rental. Then they realize it’s shockingly different

Toyota logo on car on left. Person comparing Toyota and Honda cars in parking lot in center. Honda logo on car on right.

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‘Like Batman vs. Superman—one is the clear winner’: Expert reveals whether Honda or Toyota is the better manufacturer. Here’s the difference

Photo of a woman's hands on a steering wheel; Screenshot of Tiktok user @iamomarsanchez.

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‘8 times outta 10’: Man says attractive women always drive this make—and this model

Photo of a Toyota RAV4; Screenshot from @scallopmoon_'s Tiktok of a RAV4 console

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‘Something else supposed to be there?’: Woman buys new Toyota RAV4. Then she sees strange console feature. What’s its purpose?

Tiktok user @askforadam holding a Toyota remote; Screenshot of @askforadam's Toyota truck.

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