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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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  1. Jeff Teague covers general Toyota news and you can follow him on Twitter at @Toyotajeff1.
  2. Peter Neilson covers Toyota Prius News and you can follow him on Twitter at @/the_hybrid_guy.
  3. John Goreham covers general Toyota and and Lexus news. You can follow John on Twitter at @JohnGoreham.
Toyota teams with universities for research on safety issues
By KC Kelly on September 14, 2011 - 5:01PM
Toyota Motor Corp. is teaming up with several United States Universities in order to conduct research projects on safety issues facing the auto industry. The collaboration between Toyota and universities will signify a great modification in the way Toyota conducts research.
The Toyota FT-86ii Concept
The Toyota FT-86ii Concept shows up at Frankfurt with little change
By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2011 - 1:59PM
Earlier this month, Toyota offered a teaser video of their FT-86ii sports car ending with a mention of this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show leading many to believe that we would see something new on the Toyota version of the joint venture with Subaru but as the show has come, what we have is the same FT-86ii that we have seen at past auto shows – except it’s orange.
Two 2012 Toyota Camry Sedans
Toyota's interactive online Camry Effect unites Camry owners
By KC Kelly on September 14, 2011 - 1:19PM
The Toyota Camry Effect, brought to light by Toyota, is a brand new initiative to give Toyota Camry drivers in the United States an innovative and interactive online experience. The Camry Effect is a way that approximately seven million Camry drivers in the United States can share their best memories.
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Toyota ramps up production big time on 2012 cars and trucks
By Hawke Fracassa on September 13, 2011 - 6:49PM
Toyota’s production of 2012 cars and trucks for sale in the United States and Canada is at 100% and recovery from the March 11 quake in Japan has exceeded expectations, an executive for the Japanese car company told reporters in Los Angeles today.
The 2011 Toyota Sequoia is a flex fuel on and off-road warrior
By Don Bain on September 12, 2011 - 11:27AM
The 2011 Toyota Sequoia combines the capacities and capabilities of a full size SUV with flex fuel versatility and the surprising handling of a somewhat smaller vehicle.
War of the kiosks at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
By Armen Hareyan on September 12, 2011 - 8:47AM
Automakers unveil the sketches of their kiosk stands at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to lure more people as Toyota has shown its stand at the 64th international motor show.
ES 350 leads Lexus revival
By Hawke Fracassa on September 11, 2011 - 11:58PM
The slump at Lexus is over. The luxury marque sold 10,331 cars last month, an uptick of 6.2% over the same period last year. The ES 350 (pictured), Lexus's entry luxury sedan, was the Japanese company's best-selling car (3,887). Another big boost: Lexus moved 3,238 hybrids in August, an increase of 56.1% over 2010.
Latest Toyota FT-86 Concept coming to Frankfurt
By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2011 - 3:31PM
Toyota has shown off their new FT-86 Concept in the past but when the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show opens next week, the Japanese automaker will roll out their newest version of the FT-86 II – although it is yet another concept version.
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Toyota announces price jump for base 2012 Tacoma
By Keith Griffin on September 8, 2011 - 12:53PM
What do you do when fuel prices are stabilizing - if not falling a little bit - and you have the best selling compact pickup truck in America? If you're Toyota you raise the price of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck just because you can.
Lexus confirms LFA record 'Ring lap time of 7:14.64 with video
By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2011 - 12:21PM
Last Friday we brought you the breaking news that the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition had once again taken to the track from which it derives its name with record-setting results and we now have positive confirmation from the luxury automaker that their LFA supercar indeed set the production car record with an incredible time of just 7:14.64.
The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid named NADA car of the month
By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 2:22PM
The 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid were unveiled last month around the US to mixed reviews but that hasn’t stopped the people at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) from naming the 2012 Camry Hybrid the September 2011 NADAGuides Car of the Month.
No imported 2012 Toyota Camry sedans for the US
By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 9:39AM
Mr. Akio Toyoda loves bragging about how “American” the Camry is and when the 2012 Toyota Camry begins hitting the market later this month – all new Camrys sold in the US will be built in the Japanese automaker’s Georgetown, Kentucky production facility and going forward, none of the Camry sedans built in Japan will be shipped into the US market.
Extras, options drive all-new 2012 Toyota Tacoma
By Hawke Fracassa on September 2, 2011 - 9:16PM
Toyota has loaded lots of options and extras onto its family of 2012 Toyota Tacoma compact pickup trucks to make each of them an enticing buy.
Sound system upgrades big draw for 2012 Toyota Tacoma
By Hawke Fracassa on September 2, 2011 - 7:52PM
Toyota is counting on new sound systems to enhance buyer pleasure and improve the delivery of music and infotainment on its 2012 Tacoma pickup truck, which the Japanese carmaker said today will be available in dealer showrooms next week.
Toyota Tacom resale value
Best-selling Toyota Tacoma adds value, versatility for 2012
By Hawke Fracassa on September 2, 2011 - 5:02PM
The wildly popular Toyota Tacoma made its debut today as a 2012 model. Even in a gasping economy, the Japanese juggernaut has traditionally been the best-selling compact pickup truck in America, blowing out its closest competitor on the showroom floor by a 2-to-1 margin with annual sales of more than 106,000 units.
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition shatters production car ‘Ring record
By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2011 - 11:43AM
There has been no official word yet but according to multiple sources, the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has shown that its name is more than a marketing scheme as this specially tuned Lexus supercar has reportedly set the new production car record on the Nürburgring Nordschleife course with a stunning lap of just 7:14.
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The 2012 Toyota Camry for Russia introduced as a premium business sedan
By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2011 - 2:59PM
Last week, Toyota USA unveiled the 2012 Toyota Camry with a redesigned look inside and out and now we have a look at the version of the 2012 Camry destined for the Russian market – with a look quite different from what American buyers will be getting later this year.
The back end of the Ukrainian version of the 2012 Toyota Camry
By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2011 - 2:53PM
The front end of the Ukrainian version of the 2012 Toyota Camry
By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2011 - 2:52PM
NADAguides picks best back-to-school vehicles
By Hawke Fracassa on August 27, 2011 - 10:05PM
NADAguides has taken into account safety, price, fuel efficiency and cost of ownership in compiling its 2011 choices for best back-to-school vehicles. This list is intended to satisfy drivers and their parents. Vehicles that fit all criteria include models from Chevrolet, Ford, Kia, Nissan and Toyota.
2012 Camry to feature HD radio, iTunes tagging
By Don Bain on August 26, 2011 - 5:59AM
Toyota has announced it will add HD Radio Technology with the popular iTunes Tagging feature to the 2012 Camry, the new model of the reigning best selling car in America making its debut at dealerships this fall.
2012 Toyota Camry lack of dual-fuel option exhibits conservative mindset
By Frank Sherosky on August 25, 2011 - 12:23PM
Despite all the claims by Toyota Motors (NYSE: TM) that the 2012 Toyota Camry is the most American of cars and designed from the ground up, it surely lacked the vision and gutsy marketing with its conservative, single-fuel capability.
2012 Toyota Camry
The first 2012 Toyota Camry commercials hit the web
By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2011 - 9:44PM
The 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid were unveiled just over 24 hours ago and we already have our first taste of advertising for the redesigned sedan as Toyota USA has offered up a handful of commercials on their official YouTube channel – all of which show the performance capabilities of the Camry with the help of NASCAR/Toyota Camry driver Kyle Busch.
U.S. News’ 2011 Best Cars for Families
By Don Bain on August 24, 2011 - 3:59PM
The U.S. News Best Cars for Families in 2011 has been released with Toyota and Honda each getting five picks, followed by Ford with three and Hyundai with one.
Toyota driver Kyle Busch loses his license for 128 in a 45
By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2011 - 3:08PM
After getting busted doing 128 in a 45mph zone in May of this year, Toyota Camry driver Kyle Busch got his day in court with the verdict being a loss of his driver’s license for 45 days along with community service and a hefty fine (for the average person).
The 2012 Toyota Camry will feature HD Radio Technology
By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2011 - 1:45PM
The 2012 Toyota Camry will introduce the Japanese automakers new Entune along with their Display Audio or HDD Navigation systems and today, Toyota announced that the new Camry will be the first Toyota vehicle to feature HD Radio Technology.
The 2012 Toyota Camry prices up close
By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2011 - 11:29AM
Yesterday, Toyota pulled back the sheets on the 2012 Camry and Camry Hybrid with TorqueNews correspondent Hawke Fracassa on-site for an in-depth look at the two models and today, we bring you a closer look at the 2012 Toyota Camry pricing.
2012 Toyota Camry frenzy hits fever pitch
By Hawke Fracassa on August 23, 2011 - 8:07PM
Toyota has a lot riding on the 2012 Camry, and it's confident that America's best-selling car will live up to its enormous build-up. What's the big deal? The Camry has been the top seller for 13 of the past 14 years in the United States.
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IMPRESSIONS: 2012 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid
By Hawke Fracassa on August 23, 2011 - 7:18PM
The 2012 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid sailed through the streets of suburban Detroit more deftly than the other Camrys I drove today. Smooth, quiet and almost as responsive as it needed to be.
IMPRESSIONS: 2012 Toyota Camry SE
By Hawke Fracassa on August 23, 2011 - 6:46PM
After all of the hype and hoopla, I expected a lot more than I got from the 2012 Toyota Camry SE when I drove it today.
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