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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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The first U.S. pipeline-fed Shell Hydrogen fueling station opens

By Don Bain on May 10, 2011 - 5:33PM

Shell Hydrogen joined with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. in the grand opening of the very first hydrogen fueling station fed directly by an industrial pipeline. A product of collaboration between Toyota, Air Products, Shell, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Department of Energy (DOE), the facility will provide hydrogen fuel for vehicles in the fuel cell demonstration program for Toyota and other manufacturers.

Gasoline prices surpassing capability of present engine technology

By Frank Sherosky on May 6, 2011 - 2:53PM

While the latest GM media releases say breathing right with VVT (variable valve timing) helps Chevrolet get more from less, and mild hybrids extend driving range, the pace of oil and gasoline price increases have overcome their benefits for city driving.

Toyota offers $1,000 rebate to college grads

By John Matras on May 5, 2011 - 7:37PM

Graduation in grand, or at least it's worth a grand. That's what Toyota--Toyota Financial Services (TFS) in partnership with Toyota Motor Sales - is offering to help recent college grads buy a new car with a $1,000 rebate on certain Toyota and all Scion models.

Search for Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna Ranks First

By Armen Hareyan on May 2, 2011 - 6:40PM

Today we searched for Honda Odyssey and were surprised to see Toyota Sienna ranking first in Google's results. It was an ad, but with a twist.

2012 Toyota FT-86: Future Look with Subaru Engine

By Armen Hareyan on May 2, 2011 - 1:53PM

Toyota unveiled further details about its 2012 Toyota FT-86 concept telling more about its future engine sports coupe.

Real shortage of Japanese cars coming soon as numbers speak

By Armen Hareyan on April 29, 2011 - 11:41AM

Automakers say their Japanese plants are operating at only 50 percent of their usual pace, as the country is struggling to recover from March 11, implying the situation will create a worldwide shortage of Japanese cars.

Mercedes, Toyota Plants in Alabama Shut Down by Violent Southern Storms

By Keith Griffin on April 28, 2011 - 2:55PM

Mother Nature continues to shut down production at Toyota, but this time the affected plant is in Alabama and the problem is a series of violent storms and not the Tsunami and earthquake that struck its home production facilities in Japan. Mercedes was equally hard hit by the horrific storms that have killed more than 268 people as of Thursday afternoon.

African Americans Prefer Toyota Over Other Brands

By Keith Griffin on April 27, 2011 - 10:32PM

Polk, a provider of automotive information, has determined that Toyota was the most popular brand among African American new car buyers in 2010. Ford, Chevrolet and Honda were all practically locked in a statistical tie for second place.

Toyota recalls 51,000 Tundra pickups for driveshaft failure risks

By Patrick Rall on April 26, 2011 - 3:35PM

Toyota Motor Co. today announced a voluntary recall of 2011 Toyota Tundra pickups over a concern of the driveshaft breaking after a single private owner experienced this problem.

Toyota recalls 308,000 SUVs for airbag risks

By Patrick Rall on April 21, 2011 - 4:50PM

Toyota has announced a new voluntary recall of 308,000 SUVs from the 2007-2008 model years over fears of airbags either not working in the event of certain accidents or, in the worst case scenario, opening without reason.

Toyota announces production cuts into June

By Patrick Rall on April 21, 2011 - 11:57AM

Toyota has announced that their North American production facilities will continue operating with a 3-day-a-week schedule until at least June 3rd, with future production up in the air based on the availability of parts from Japan.

EPA praises Toyota’s commitment to environmental excellence

By Don Bain on April 12, 2011 - 9:34PM

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA), its 2011 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of continued leadership in environmental protection through energy efficiency and management. TEMA received the award at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. April 12.

Kbb.com Names Top 10 Green Cars of 2011

By Don Bain on April 12, 2011 - 2:27PM

Gasoline prices have crossed the sensitive $4 a gallon price point in some parts of the country and people are cutting back their driving. With this in mind, the authorities at Kbb.com have selected what they consider the top 10 most fuel-efficient vehicles on the market today.

Toyota announces 3-day production schedule through April 25

By Frank Sherosky on April 11, 2011 - 10:59AM

Toyota announced a 3-day production schedule for the remaining days of Easter week in April, according to a news flash on CNBC this morning. Question is, in light of more earthquake reports, might this new schedule last longer?

SAE 2011 World Congress to include Career Fair at Detroit Cobo Center

By Frank Sherosky on April 10, 2011 - 10:49AM

Once again, the SAE 2011 World Congress will provide more than just engineering exhibitors, but a Career Fair which will provide the opportunity for mobility industry engineers and professionals to explore available jobs and network with auto industry and engineering professionals.

Toyota stopping US production in wake of earthquake

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 7:56PM

Toyota Motor Corp has announced that they will stop production for five days over the course of the next month at almost all of their North American assembly and engine plants in an effort to preserve components as the full force of the Japanese hits the industry.

Toyota Prius reaches one million sold in the U.S.

By John Matras on April 6, 2011 - 12:55PM

The Toyota Prius continues to reign as the most popular and biggest selling hybrid automobile in the world, Toyota announcing that the model reached one million sold in the United States since its introduction in 2000.

Toyota announces price increases for nearly all US models

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2011 - 5:08PM

Toyota Motors recently issued their numbers for March 2011, showing that they were the only major automotive group to see a decline in March sales from 2010 and on top of that, the Japanese automaker has announced that most US models (including Scion and Lexus) will be receiving price increases.

Toyota wins 'unintended acceleration' case in New York

By John Matras on April 1, 2011 - 5:45PM

Toyota won an "unintended acceleration" case in New York against an emergency-room doctor who claimed that his 2005 Scion tC "suddenly and without warning accelerated", not stopping until it hit a tree. Toyota countered that Dr. Amir Sitafalwalla stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake.

Toyota Yaris downtime to continue after Japanese earthquake

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2011 - 12:36PM

Toyota has been working to repair their battered assembly plant in the Miyagi prefecture but due to a lack of natural gas flow to the plant, production of the Toyota Yaris is likely to remain stopped until late April.

Toyota to resume Japanese production of Prius, Lexus Hybrids Monday

By Don Bain on March 24, 2011 - 7:56PM

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced this morning production would resume for three models in their plants in Japan. TMC will resume Japanese production on Monday for the Prius lineup along with the Lexus CT 200h and HS 250h.

Japanese earthquake and tsunami may cause domestic delays of Prius V minivan

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2011 - 7:58PM

The 9.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11th caused a great deal of damage, complicated by the ensuing tsunami, aftershocks and nuclear power risks and because of the impact to the Japanese supply chain, Toyota may be forced to delay the Japanese launch of their new Prius V minivan.

Auto prices to go up as Japanese earthquake, Libyan conflict impact market

By Don Bain on March 22, 2011 - 8:58PM

Japanese auto production has fallen to only 35 percent of their former output as a result of the Tohuko earthquake and tsunami, according to IHS Automotive Insight. Still the situation in Libya has an impact as well. "It's volatility that really drives people to smaller cars," said Aaron Bragman, an analyst for the auto authority.

Nissan resumes production after earthquake - Toyota, Mazda, Suzuki and Honda to follow

By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2011 - 12:32PM

Since the earthquake hit Japan on March 11th, the country has been battling strong after-shocks, a tsunami and nuclear power risks forcing Japanese automakers to cease production but starting today, Japan’s largest car companies attempt to get back into the swing of things.

Toyota granted access to financial information in unintended acceleration cases

By Patrick Rall on March 17, 2011 - 11:42AM

Toyota Motor Corp. has been granted access to the personal financial information of the 81 plaintiffs suing the automaker for economic losses stemming from the unintended acceleration issues after the legal counsel for the plaintiffs had attempted to block the automaker’s access to this personal information.

Opinion: Toyota Losin' for a Reason

By Armen Hareyan on March 16, 2011 - 7:48PM

The notion that Toyota's damaged reputation is simply the result of growing “too big too fast” must have come from the Recall King's marketing department. Defective products - in and of themselves - cannot possibly account for the barrage of government fines, criminal charges, lawsuits, and investigations.

Toyota unintended acceleration lawsuit evidence dispute

By Patrick Rall on March 16, 2011 - 12:42PM

Lawyers representing both Toyota Motor Corporation and the huge group of individuals suing the automaker for claims relating to “unintended acceleration” have reportedly almost come to terms on to the plaintiffs accessing Toyota’s electronic coding that controls their throttle system.

Honda, Mazda, Subaru keep plants closed until next week, Mitsubishi re-opens

By Patrick Rall on March 16, 2011 - 11:39AM

Mazda and Subaru have announced that their Japanese production facilities will remain shut down until at least next week in the wake of the earthquake and ensuing tsunami, although Mitsubishi has re-opened their plants with the hopes of assessing their situation for production.

Toyota continues production stoppage until next Tuesday

By Patrick Rall on March 16, 2011 - 10:42AM

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that they will keep all 12 of their main production facilities in Japan closed through at least next Tuesday, March 22nd in the wake of the earthquake that measured 9.0 on the Richter scale and the ensuing tsunami.

Toyota to decide tomorrow whether to resume production

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2011 - 8:07PM

Toyota Motor Company has announced that it will decide tomorrow (Wednesday March 16th) whether or not it would resume production after halting production due to shortages caused by Tier 1 and Tier 2 supply companies.

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