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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's Anticipated Modular Revolution
The Box Office: Why Toyota’s New "Box-Modular" Chassis is the Skateboard Killer the Industry Needs
By Rob Enderle on
Toyota is ditching the industry-standard "skateboard" EV chassis for a revolutionary modular "box" design, promising more interior space, cheaper repairs, and a strategic shield against rising Chinese EV price threats.
A 2027 Toyota Highlander battery-electric vehicle charges
Why Shoppers Will Buy Toyota Electric Vehicles In A Country Where 94% Of New Vehicle Shoppers Currently Ignore EVs
By John Goreham on
As EV adoption in America stalls, Toyota is about to come on strong. Here’s why a veteran auto industry analyst thinks Toyota will do just fine with EVs in the years ahead.
White Toyota Prius hybrid sedan parked near the water at golden hour, angled front view highlighting sleek exterior lines.
A 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Owner Says He "Trusted Toyota And Their Dealers" Until Dash Cam Revealed Techs "Hitting Things in My Interior" When Unable to Start Engine While in EV Mode
By Noah Washington on
"I trusted Toyota and their dealers," says one Prius Prime owner whose dashcam captured a technician being "physically aggressive" with his interior after failing to understand the car's basic EV-mode startup.
2027 all-electric Toyota Highlander stirs controversy
Denial Turns to Anger Among Owners of Toyota Highlanders As Model Switches to All-Electric Powertrain for 2027 Redesign - Will Acceptance Be the End Result, Or Will Owners Shun This Change?
By John Goreham on
The news that the beloved Toyota Highlander is moving to a battery-electric powertrain has owners and fans dumbstruck. Many are asking who wanted this change. Unhappiness is now the mood among many owners.
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross in Soul Red Crystal captured in motion on highway, demonstrating dynamic performance and sleek aerodynamic profile
A New 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Broke Down with 'Reverse Not Working' After Only 3 Weeks and 270 Miles, But Toyota Corporate Intervention Expedited a Part That the Dealer Could Not Source
By Noah Washington on
After a 2026 Corolla Cross broke down at 270 miles, Toyota Corporate expedited a critical part, bypassing dealer delays.
2027 Toyota Highlander in white strikes a classic pose
Toyota Confirms 2027 Highlander Will Move to Battery-Electric ONLY With New Generation With No Hybrid, No Gas Engine Option - We Have All the Specs and Images
By John Goreham on
Toyota has confirmed that the new 3-row Highlander will switch to a battery-electric-only powertrain for 2027. Here is what we know:
A Toyota RAV4 Hybrid awaits a buyer at a Toyota dealership
Average Prices For the Largest U.S. Auto Segment, Compact Crossover SUVs Defying Inflation and Tariffs as 11 Brands See a Drop In Average Transaction Prices
By John Goreham on
New vehicle average transaction prices remain lower than peak levels in January, with the most popular vehicle segment seeing a drop of about 0.4%.
2025 Subaru BRZ
Miata Owner Is Hesitant About Switching To a Subaru BRZ Due To Potential Engine Failure And RTV Issues, But Are The Fears Well-Founded?
By Dimitar Angelov on
Sometimes, the internet exaggerates problems, and it’s one of those times where the car community clarifies things, for prospective owners.
2026 Toyota Tundra and 2026 Ford F-150
2026 Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra Buyers Are Bailing: The $1,200 "Kill Switch" Dealers Refuse to Disable
By Denis Flierl on
"Is the car I just bought really mine?" That’s the $50,000 question Ford and Toyota fans are asking this year. With new monitoring tech watching your every move, some are even trading down just to stay in control.
Infrared thermal analysis showing vehicle temperature distribution
A Toyota Prius Owner Uses Thermal Imaging to Show the Driver’s Seat Heater Stalls at 56°F While the Passenger Seat Reaches Nearly 67°F, Pointing to a Faulty Heating Element
By Noah Washington on
A methodical Prius owner has used thermal imaging to prove his driver’s seat is stalling at a chilly 56°F while the passenger side reaches a cozy 67°F.
A poll shows that most Toyota Highlander owners do not want an electric-only one.
Disbelief Is Main Reaction From Toyota Highlander Owners Following Announcement That Highlander Will Be Battery-Electric Starting with the 2027 Model Year - Many Owners Dismayed, Some Happy
By John Goreham on
We posted the news this morning that the 2027 Toyota Highlander will be battery-electric to the most popular Highlander group online. Reactions are trending negative, but some are thrilled.
Toyota's 2027 Highlander battery-electric vehicle is revealed in an image.
Toyota Teases Out New 2027 Highlander Image and Confirms That It’s All-Electric
By John Goreham on
The new Toyota Highlander will be all-electric, according to new information that Toyota released this morning.
Buying a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser sight unseen
Buying A Used Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series Sight Unseen: Pros And Cons
By Dimitar Angelov on
The high-mileage SUV was acquired by the TFL YouTube channel, and proves that some risks are worth taking.
2025 Toyota Tundra and Tacoma
Trading a 4th-Gen Tacoma for a 2025 Tundra Hybrid: Is the ‘Recall Discount’ Worth a $60,000 Risk?
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine scoring a flagship pickup for thousands under market value, only to realize it might have a ticking time bomb under the hood. Is this the ultimate savvy buy or a high-stakes gamble on a lemon? One owner reveals the truth behind the deal.
Maias' 2021 Toyota Highlander
“I’m Done With The ‘Pay-To-Play’ Era: My 2021 Toyota Highlander Key Fob Remote Start Is Useless Without A Monthly Bill - It’s Corporate Greed Disguised As Technology”
By Denis Flierl on
Your Toyota key fob hides a powerful secret, but there’s a cold reality waiting for Highlander owners in 2026. This owner found the hidden remote start sequence, only to realize his SUV is holding his comfort hostage behind a digital paywall.
Toyota bZ On An Oregon Back Country Road
The Toyota bZ Comeback: Why the Tortoise is Finally Outrunning the Electric Hares
By Rob Enderle on
Toyota’s once-criticized electric SUV, now simplified to the “bZ,” has staged a massive comeback. January 2026 data shows it outpacing rivals, signaling a consumer shift toward established reliability over flashy tech.
Conrad's 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE
“I’m a Retired Attorney and I’m Not Letting This Go”: Why the 2024 Toyota Prius’s 19-Inch Tires Are a $1,200 Reliability Nightmare
By Denis Flierl on
“I’m sitting in the shop again.” This Toyota Prius owner isn’t just mad, he’s building a case. Discover why the sleekest new hybrid on the road has a hidden defect that’s costing owners thousands in premature rubber swaps before their first oil change.
2026 Toyota Tundra and Chevy Silverado
“I Was a Die-Hard Chevy Silverado Guy Until I Swapped for a 2026 Tundra Platinum - Now I’m Panicked I Made a $70,000 Mistake”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the grass really greener, or just more expensive? One lifelong Chevy loyalist ditched his Silverado for a 2026 Toyota Tundra Platinum, but buyers' remorse is hitting hard. With $70K on the line, is the engine reliability hype a total nightmare?
2024 Toyota Tundra and oil change sticker
“They Want Your Engine to Fail”: A 2024 Tundra Owner Claims Dealers Are Quietly Reversing Toyota’s 10K Oil Policy - Here’s Why Master Techs Agree
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Tundra owner recently caught his dealer quietly reducing oil change intervals to 5K miles, contradicting Toyota’s 10K-mile manual. Is the 10K "marketing myth" finally dead? Master Techs say YES. Here’s why your V6 is at risk.
2025 Toyota Sienna damage - melted exterior plastic trim
Sienna Owner Gets Called Out After Blaming Toyota "Cheap" Build Quality for Damage
By Dimitar Angelov on
The damage on this 2025 Toyota Sienna seems to be caused by a very unlikely, but very real phenomenon, and fellow owners are worriled by the potential dangers.
Electric vehicle deliveries January 2026
Entering the Fifth Month Since Federal Subsidies Ended, EV Deliveries Are Dramatically Lower Than Prior Years, As Hybrids Continue To Surge - You’ll Never Guess Which Brand Bucked the Trend
By John Goreham on
Battery-electric vehicle shoppers remain scarce. Manufacturers are reporting sales increases overall, but EV sales are an anchor restraining stronger growth. Hybrids show the biggest growth. Here is what the data available says about EV market health head
2025 Toyota Sienna accident while attempting to merge onto a main road
Toyota Sienna Owner: "Tankful for 10 Airbags" and "We Had Zero Issues With The Middle Seats, Following a Serious Crash
By Dimitar Angelov on
The owner’s 16-year daughter was driving when the accident happened, but thank God, everyone walked away uninjured.
2026 Toyota bZ shown in white in an urban setting
Toyota Suddenly Has a Top-Selling Battery-Electric Vehicle In America In Its New bZ - “Don’t Call It a Comeback”
By John Goreham on
The January EV delivery data is limited, but what we do have shows Toyota kicking butt and taking names all of a sudden. Partly because EV deliveries in general are so terrible. Here is the weird news we didn’t see coming.
2022 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab V6 SR5
Toyota Dealer’s 60K Service "Must" Is Under Fire: 2022 Tacoma Owner Says, “I’ve Owned 5 Tacos and Never Changed Plugs at 60K - This Is Overkill”
By Denis Flierl on
Is your Toyota dealer upselling you, or has the Tacoma changed? One 5-time owner was shocked by a 60K spark plug demand: “I’ve never changed them before 100K -this is overkill!” Here’s the truth behind the 3.5L V6 mystery.
Toyota Sienna silver minivan parked in suburban with green lawn and trees
A 2025 Toyota Sienna Owner Says His Van Is “Made of Cheap Plastic” After Exterior Trim Began Melting in February Sun in Nebraska, And Claims Neither the Dealership Nor Toyota Corporate Would Help
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Toyota Sienna owner says his brand-new van is "made of cheap plastic" after exterior trim began warping under the low-hanging Nebraska sun.
12,000 Miles In, My 2023 Toyota Tundra Got a Reduced Engine Power, Visit Dealer Message, Which Cost The Insurance $8,000 For a New Turbo
12,000 Miles In, My 2023 Toyota Tundra Got a "Reduced Engine Power, Visit Dealer" Message, Which Cost The Insurance $8,000 For a New Turbo
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected dashboard message at just 12,000 miles turned one 2023 Toyota Tundra into an eight thousand dollar turbo repair and what happened next may change how you think about modern truck reliability.
2026 Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4 Remained The Brand's Bestseller For 2025, But The Runner-ups May Surprise You
By Dimitar Angelov on
Minivans seem to be making a comeback, amidst the SUV and truck-dominated market, and here’s what we can expect in 2026.
Lexus JZ engine teardown - dark oil stains , sludge buildup
Toyota Master Technician Says "You Should Never Buy An Older Lexus", And That Cars Like BMW And Land Rover Are "Honest Cars"
By Dimitar Angelov on
A mechanic's word is often taken for granted, but this one could be a classic case of a gaslighting attempt.
2019 Ram Laramie
"Now I'm Not Sure”: Why I Bought My Daughter a 220,000-Mile Luxury Ram Instead of a Reliable Toyota or Honda”
By Denis Flierl on
Forget the "boring" sedan. This dad chose high-end leather and a smooth ride over traditional reliability, but at 220k miles, the gamble is real. Is a luxury truck worth the risk, or is he headed for a breakdown? See the plan to save it!
2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum
“It’s Scary”: This 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Owner Just Dropped $2,500 on a Platinum Warranty - Why I Agree
By Denis Flierl on
Even a Toyota isn’t safe from tech-overload. Why this 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum owner is dropping $2,500 on a warranty despite the brand’s “bulletproof” reputation. Is the new sensor-heavy luxury a ticking time bomb?
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