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Compact Toyota pickup as a concept with an open tailgate and extended cargo bed on a road

New Cars, Technology, Industry September 8, 2026

Toyota patent points to compact pickup with clever tailgate

A new patent application shows how Toyota could create additional cargo space in a possible Ford Maverick rival: with a hidden tailgate solution that is used only when needed.

Volkswagen Tukan pickup in three-quarter view on a road, with a short load bed and modern front-end design

New Cars, Industry, Technology August 25, 2026

Volkswagen Tukan: New Pickup Uses the MQB Platform

With the Tukan, Volkswagen is showing a pickup based on MQB. The model is intended to be more than a converted crossover and could build a new bridge between passenger-car comfort and utility.