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Toyota

Read the latest Toyota news and recent events.Toyota is one of the world's largest automakers and is known as the quality, durability, and reliability leader in the industry. Toyota's Camry, Corolla, RAV 4 and Highlander define their class. Toyota makes trucks in its Texas plant and most of its cars are made in the markets they serve.

When you think of dependable vehicles in the automotive world, the Toyota brand belongs near the top. Toyota’s entire fleet of cars, trucks and SUVs is known for incredible quality and reliability over time.

The Toyota lineup in the United States consists of many popular vehicles including Camry, Prius, RAV4, Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner, Highlander, Corolla, Avalon, Sienna, Yaris, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, Corolla Hatchback, C-HR, Supra, 86, Prius Prime and Mirai. Many other popular Toyota models and variations exist all over the world as well.

At Torque News, our team covers the Toyota brand in full detail. We provide you with in-depth vehicle reviews, trim level comparisons, how-to tips and Toyota breaking news and developing stories. We also try to include helpful and useful videos in many of our stories so you can get the most information for your time.

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Want to test drive a car? Just ask

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 1:11PM

People who go to the auto show in Orange County, Calif., through the end of this weekend will be able to test drive dozens of 2012 cars, trucks and vans -- everything from the new Volkswagen Beetle to the Fiat 500 and Chevrolet Sonic.

A computer generated look at the Subaru BRZ

A real Subaru BRZ Concept coming to LA

By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2011 - 12:19PM

Leading up to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Subaru teased us with the news that the Subaru BRZ Prologue (shown in the gallery on the right) would be coming to the German show but while that car turned out to be more of a display of the drivetrain, when the 2011 LA Auto Show opens we will get our first look at the Subaru BRZ – body and all.

Toyota promotes artistic expression in teens

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 10:20AM

The Neutral Zone, a youth drop-in center outside Detroit in Ann Arbor, Mich., that promotes personal growth of teen-agers through artistic expression, held a grand opening of its newly redone visual arts space this week, showcasing teen art and celebrating their accomplishments with music, dance, interactive art displays and tours.

2012 Volkswagen CC, 2012 Ford Mustang, 7 others are NADAguides 'recommended buys'

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 2:02AM

The new Quarterly Car Buyers Market Report issued Wednesday by NADAguides identifies nine current "recommended buys" from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Land Rover, Toyota and Volkswagen.

Options and extras on 2012 Toyota Venza appeal to the eye and the ear

By Hawke Fracassa on September 21, 2011 - 11:04PM

The 2012 Toyota Venza, which was introduced today and whose television ads began airing today, comes with fewer options than the option-fat 2011 models. Here's a breakdown of what extras made the cut for 2012:

Sporty 2012 Toyota Venza is ready to drive

By Hawke Fracassa on September 21, 2011 - 10:45PM

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has simplified the Venza for 2012, offering the cute as a button car in LE, XLE and Limited models instead of complicating things with an army of option packages. The 2011 Venza, whose MSRP starts at $27,125 and is still available in some Toyota showrooms, offers one trim level that can be equipped with options galore and is such a good value it was named to the current NADAguides "recommended buy" list today.

Toyota closes 11 plants due to typhoon, joins Nissan and Mitsubishi

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2011 - 11:43AM

Toyota Motor Corp has announced that like Nissan and Mitsubishi, it will close 11 plants in Japan earlier than usual today (Wednesday September 21st) with a major typhoon bearing down on the Japanese coastline – a move likely based in part on the massive amounts of damage done by the tsunami that devastated Japan earlier this year.

Toyota unveils Land Cruiser 60th Anniversary Movie at Frankfurt Show (VIDEO)

By KC Kelly on September 20, 2011 - 4:56PM

Approximately sixty year ago, Toyota started a journey across roads, muddy terrains, mountains, cities and any other environment of which one could think. Today, Toyota is still going strong and is celebrating the Land Cruiser’s 60th anniversary.

The Subaru BRZ Prologue from the Frankfurt Motor Show

The Subaru BRZ Prologue makes its debut in Frankfurt - sort of

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 2:22PM

Leading up to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Subaru announced that we would get our first good look at their joint venture with Toyota, named the Subaru BRZ Prologue and while the company made good on offering a closer look at the new rear wheel drive sports car, we still don’t know what the Subaru version will look like.

The small scale example of the Subaru BRZ Prologue

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 2:18PM

A front end look at the Subaru BRZ Prologue

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 2:15PM

Toyota Driving Expectations drivers test a course

Toyota teaching teens to drive defensively with Driving Expectations events

By Hawke Fracassa on September 20, 2011 - 9:34AM

Toyota will help teen-agers and their parents learn to drive better by enhancing their skills with special driver-improvement training in October through its Toyota Driving Expectations program in California, Connecticut, Colorado and Washington state.

2012 Toyota Camry's price reduced by recycled robots

By Don Bain on September 19, 2011 - 9:42PM

The 2012 Toyota Camry will go on sale at showrooms next month and is likely to have a price reduction from the $21,955 base price that the 2011 Toyota Camry sold at thanks to robot machinery recycled from the NUMMI plant in Fremont, CA.

Toyota stock trading at New York opening bell on 9/19/2011

Toyota stock affected by more than plans to relocate key parts manufacturing

By Frank Sherosky on September 19, 2011 - 9:55AM

It’s amazing how much change an earthquake and tsunami can bring to the parts portfolio management within the auto industry, especially for a world giant like Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM), which currently exports parts for hybrid cars to its factories outside Japan, including America, but talk is easier than action, and world economics have a powerful influence.

Toyota to build hybrid drivetrain components in USA in 4 years

By Gordon Block on September 17, 2011 - 10:37PM

Toyota wants to diversify the production of hybrid drivetrain parts like batteries, inverters, and electric motors to the United States and other countries abroad within four years' time.

Toyota Prius 2012 Interior

By Armen Hareyan on September 16, 2011 - 7:09PM

Toyota Prius 2012 Engine

By Armen Hareyan on September 16, 2011 - 7:08PM

Toyota Prius 2012 Driver's Seat

By Armen Hareyan on September 16, 2011 - 7:07PM

Toyota Prius 2012 Rear View

By Armen Hareyan on September 16, 2011 - 7:06PM

Toyota Prius 2012 Side View

By Armen Hareyan on September 16, 2011 - 7:05PM

Bob Carter, Toyota Division Group vice president

Bob Carter on Toyota Prius Plug-in preview at Green Drive Expo

By Don Bain on September 16, 2011 - 6:26PM

Bob Carter, Toyota Division Group vice president and general manager, was on hand for the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in media preview at the Green Drive Expo, held today in the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond CA. Among the usual promotional hype Carter had a few interesting things to say.

Toyota Prius Adds Styling and Fun for 2012

By Kate McLeod on September 16, 2011 - 5:06PM

Toyota Motor Corporation (Public, NYSE:TM) is on to its second million in sales for Toyota Prius, the best-selling hybrid in America bringing some fun to its 2012 model.

Toyota reveals pricing on the Toyota Prius V and Plug-in

By Don Bain on September 16, 2011 - 4:08PM

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. has announced the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices at the annual Green Drive Expo for two new hybrid vehicles, the Toyota Prius v and Prius Plug-in. The all new Prius v and Prius Plug-in are the two newest additions to the Prius Family, soon to be followed by the city-friendly Toyota Prius c, which will launch in next year.

2012 Toyota Highlander Rear Side View

By Armen Hareyan on September 15, 2011 - 10:03PM

2012 Toyota Highlander Interior

By Armen Hareyan on September 15, 2011 - 10:00PM

2012 Toyota Highlander Side View

By Armen Hareyan on September 15, 2011 - 9:57PM

2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid showcases Toyota's best technology

By Hawke Fracassa on September 15, 2011 - 9:22PM

Toyota continues its quest for efficiency with the 2012 Highlander Hybrid, a 4-wheel drive crossover utility vehicle that starts at $38,000 for the base model and $44,000 for the Limited edition. The two 2012 hybrid models were rolled out today by Toyota.

Extras make 2012 Toyota Highlander a great family crossover

By Hawke Fracassa on September 15, 2011 - 8:41PM

Toyota's three engine options, a choice between front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive, three rows of seating and great options and accessories make the 2012 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Highlander Hybrid solid crossover utility vehicles for families in search of roomy and reliable transportation.

Toyota adds fuel-efficient four-cylinder option to 2012 Toyota Highlander

By Don Bain on September 15, 2011 - 7:35PM

The Toyota Highlander, fresh from a vehicle revision in 2011, now offers a 25-mpg highway rated, four-cylinder engine to complement the popular 2012 Toyota Highlander V6 and Hybrid models. The three-row crossover moves into 2012 continuing to offer the exceptional value cited by numerous third-party authorities.

2012 Scion xD gets a price increase but Bluetooth, HD Radio now standard

By Keith Griffin on September 14, 2011 - 9:25PM

Toyota USA has announced a price increase for the 2012 Scion xD that arrives in dealers in October but you have to really dig deep into the press release to find the news.

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