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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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Toyota Venza, Tacoma rock NADAguides best buys

By Hawke Fracassa on June 27, 2011 - 4:37PM

NADAguides in its 2011 Second Quarter Car Buyer's Market Report selected six models from Toyota, Acura, Dodge, GMC and Hyundai as Top Recommended Current Buys. The vehicles that offer great values and good deals from the showroom floor are the Toyota Tacoma Double Cab V6 Manual, Toyota Venza I4 AWD, Acura TL, Dodge Challenger R/T, GMC Terrain SLE-2 and Hyundai Azera Limited.

Cargo room is king on 2012 Toyota Prius v

By Hawke Fracassa on June 22, 2011 - 4:59PM

Toyota has a lot riding on its old standby, the Prius. But it's hardly a risk. The best-selling hybrid car in the world might be 14 years old, but as the Prius name gets older, the 2.1 million-plus people who keep buying it are saying with their wallets that it's getting better. And for 2012 there's a new choice: Three versions, so far, of the Prius v, which is big on cargo space and stingy on fuel consumption.

2012 Toyota Prius v is ready to drive right now

By Hawke Fracassa on June 19, 2011 - 2:18PM

The Midwest regional regional press launch of the family-oriented 2012 Toyota Prius v, the second member of the Prius lineup, is scheduled for this morning at the Eagle Crest Conference Resort in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR: TM) stock price on lower end of 16 week channel

By Frank Sherosky on June 16, 2011 - 9:35PM

It is uncanny how often stock prices preempt and help define market cycles, even before headline events. Such is the case with Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR: TM) which today announced a return to full production in the U.S. in September.

AIAG, SAE team to give auto engineers enhanced training

By Hawke Fracassa on June 15, 2011 - 7:38PM

The AIAG nonprofit performance-enhancement group for manufacturers is partnering with SAE International to launch a joint global sourcing engineering certificate program to benefit the automotive industry, the groups announced Wednesday.

Toyota nurtures science in schools with cash

By Hawke Fracassa on June 13, 2011 - 10:36AM

Toyota today awarded $500,000 in 2011 TAPESTRY grants to 50 U.S. science teachers, furthering a 21-year-old program that to date has given out more than $10 million to almost 1,200 teachers in America.

NHTSA investigates the electric vehicle segment for fire risks

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2011 - 10:36AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation that is slated to spend the next three years investigating whether modern electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries pose a significant fire risk to consumers from overcharging.

Toyota Motor Company stock price action is robust within market sell-off

By Frank Sherosky on June 9, 2011 - 6:19PM

Toyota Motor Company (NYSE: TM) stock, despite the carnage of multiple recalls and a slowdown from the earthquake and tsunami, has strong price action within the recent market sell off.

Facebook voters pick nonprofits that will get free cars, trucks from Toyota

By Hawke Fracassa on June 9, 2011 - 11:22AM

The public in an online vote on Facebook has chosen the first 25 nonprofit organizations that have won a free Toyota car or truck every day through Aug. 16. Toyota will award one more vehicle per day every day until 100 vehicles are given away.

Toyota requests dismissal of shareholder suits over unintended acceleration

By Patrick Rall on June 8, 2011 - 11:14AM

Toyota Motor Corporation has been hit with a great many lawsuits stemming from their concealing known problems of unintended acceleration and while the automaker’s requests for dismissal have been rejected several times, they have once again requested that a group of lawsuits be throw out – this time focusing on the claims filed by their shareholders over the drop in company stock when the massive wave of recalls hit.

Cadillacs to be built outside of North America in 2012

By Patrick Rall on June 7, 2011 - 12:07PM

While speaking with a group of media before the first annual shareholders meeting since the company IPO, General Motors Dan Akerson stated that they plant to begin building Cadillacs outside of North America by the end of 2012.

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) goes solar route to power its England plant

By Frank Sherosky on June 7, 2011 - 8:57AM

Has the earthquake and tsunami forced Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) to rethink it relationship to the power grid? According to the BBC, thousands of solar panels are now being installed at Toyota's Derbyshire manufacturing plant in a bid to bypass the grid, cut bills and save energy.

SAE webinar to teach compliance with J1772TM Conductive Charge Coupler

By Frank Sherosky on June 7, 2011 - 12:50AM

Thanks to the internet, designers, engineers and technicians will be able to view a web-based seminar called a webiner for the SAE J1772TM-Electric Vehicle and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler.

Toyota to resume full operations globally by November

By Gordon Block on June 6, 2011 - 2:38PM

After the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Toyota is announcing a return to 100% production capacity worldwide by November and 90% domestic capacity by the end of the month.

2011 Chevrolet Volt Earns Five-Star Overall Safety Rating

By Keith Griffin on June 3, 2011 - 1:51PM

Not only can you drive green with the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, you can also drive safely because it has garnered a five-star overall vehicle score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program.

Tacoma, Scion tC bright spots in Toyota May sales results

By Hawke Fracassa on June 1, 2011 - 2:09PM

Toyota sold 108,387 vehicles in May, a 27.9% decline over year-ago numbers, the Japanese carmaker reported Wednesday. One bright spot: The Tacoma pickup truck (pictured) beat the trend and posted sales of 9,091 units, up 14.1 percent compared to last May.

Toyota Camry accelerates through the front of a Detroit area Lotus dealership

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2011 - 8:58AM

Just when Toyota’s problems centering around “unintended acceleration” seemed to be fading, a Birmingham, Michigan car dealership specializing in European exotics had a late model Toyota Camry slam through their front windows – damaging a limited edition Lotus and doing extensive damage to the business.

Toyota Recalls 52,000 Original Prius Models for Steering Fix

By Keith Griffin on June 1, 2011 - 6:32AM

Don't turn the steering wheel too hard if you own a 2001 through 2003 Toyota Prius because you could loosen the nuts in the steering gear box according to a volunteer safety recall announced for the first hybrids to hit the United States.

Everyday people help mankind, Toyota harness 'Ideas for Good'

By Hawke Fracassa on May 31, 2011 - 4:15PM

The people have spoken. Toyota after hearing from voters in an online poll has selected five winners in its "Ideas for Good" initiative, which asked everyday people how they would use Toyota technologies outside of the automotive arena to make the world a better place.

Close-up: The 2011 Toyota Yaris Liftback

By Don Bain on May 30, 2011 - 7:49PM

The 2011 Toyota Yaris, in any of its variations, is the essence of the modern commuter – efficient, easy to drive, technologically up to date, inexpensive to operate and far safer than small cars were just a few years ago.

Nissan Extends Special Pricing to Military Personnel

By Keith Griffin on May 27, 2011 - 11:40AM

Active duty military personnel and members of the reserves will get a break through the Nissan Vehicle Purchase Program, the Japanese manufacturer announced just in time for the Memorial Day holiday, which honors those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our freedom.

NASCAR Toyota driver Kyle Busch nailed for 128 in a 45

By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2011 - 11:59AM

NASCAR racer Kyle Busch makes a living roaring around stock car tracks in his Toyota Camry race car at speeds nearing 200mph but the young gun is in hot water after being ticketed for careless driving and reckless driving for traveling at speeds almost three times the legal limit near his home in North Carolina.

2012 Toyota Prius v aims for family-friendly buyers

By Hawke Fracassa on May 23, 2011 - 6:30PM

Toyota's 2012 Prius v (v for versatility) goes on sale this fall as the consummate fuel-efficient midsize hybrid, with room for five people.

Combustion engine improvements threaten alternative vehicles, electric cars

By Don Bain on May 23, 2011 - 2:39PM

"We forget sometimes that the current contender continues to improve," said Linda A. Capuano, Marathon Oil’s vice president for emerging technologies, at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business’s 59th Annual Management Conference. If combustion engines continue to increase efficiency and lower emissions, alternative fuel vehicles may take longer to replace them than previously thought.

Toyota stock trading within a technical range ideal for traders

By Frank Sherosky on May 23, 2011 - 12:14PM

Toyota stock (NYSE: TM) is still finding its way after the carnage of multiple recalls and a slowdown from the earthquake and tsunami. This swing action, though, is ideal for swing traders and option traders.

New 'Friend' is Facebook for Toyota owners

By Hawke Fracassa on May 23, 2011 - 11:23AM

Toyota has become a Facebook wannabe, on a small scale, with "Toyota Friend." "Friend" is the fledgling interactive Internet gated community birthed today by Toyota and partners Microsoft and Salesforce.com.

NHTSA closes investigation of Toyota Corolla steering systems

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 10:08AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed a 15-month investigation into the electronic power steering system in the 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corolla, stating that no problems were found with the system and allowing Toyota to avoid yet another reputation-damaging recall.

Toyota recalling Tundra pickups for tire pressure monitor problems, again

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2011 - 9:00PM

For the second time in less than three months, Toyota has issued a recall for tire press monitor system problems and like the one we brought you in March, this new Toyota recall pertains to select Tundra pickups.

Judge rules Toyota must face economic loss lawsuits

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2011 - 5:38PM

Toyota Motor Corp. originally requested that lawsuits against them for economic loss stemming from their unintended acceleration issues be thrown out since plaintiffs may not be able to prove that loss but a US district judge has ruled that the courts will allow the economic loss suits.

Toyota stock closes up despite lousy Q1 report and no full-year earnings outlook

By Frank Sherosky on May 11, 2011 - 10:27AM

Despite a lousy Q1 report where Toyota Motor Corp. posted a 77 percent drop in net profit, the stock opened trading in New York on an even keel on Wednesday due to net profit for the full fiscal year. By the close it was up.

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