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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 Has 3 Of the Most Dangerous Cars and One Pickup In New Study

By Denis Flierl on November 21, 2024 - 7:45AM

Which are the most dangerous cars? A new report from iSeeCars reveals Toyota has three of the deadliest cars and one truck on the list. Check out all 23 models in my report. These vehicles are up to five times more likely to have had a fatal crash.

How Garages and Car Owners Lose During Insurance Claims

This Is a Story That Breaks My Heart That a Very Good Toyota Rav4 Customer Had To Go Through

By Timothy Boyer on November 20, 2024 - 4:20PM

Toyota mechanic says he will no longer work with insurance companies because of what they recently did to his customer.

Essential Emergency Tools for Your Toyota Prius

By Peter Neilson on November 20, 2024 - 3:13PM

Stay safe this winter with must-have tools for your Toyota Prius! From jump starters to tire socks, gear up for emergencies & enjoy the journey.

The J250 Land Cruiser aftermarket is going crazy as owners modify their SUVs

What Are Some Popular Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Mods?

By Dimitar Angelov on November 20, 2024 - 7:43AM

Some of these Toyota Land Cruiser mods are a necessity while others are just there for a personal touch.

8 Japanese Sports Cars Begging For An LS V-8 Engine Swap

By Dimitar Angelov on November 18, 2024 - 11:54AM

While great in their own right, these Japanese sports cars are perfect candidates for GM's fabled LS V-8 engine swap.

Toyota’s Most and Least Expensive Models To Maintain Revealed

By Denis Flierl on November 17, 2024 - 7:35AM

How much does maintaining a new Toyota RAV4, Prius, Camry, or Tacoma cost? Which Toyota models are the most expensive to maintain? A new report from CarEdge ranks all new Toyota models and gives the ten-year and five-year maintenance costs. Find out here.

Reliability, Yes. But What About Everything Else?

16 Car Brands Beat Toyota, Reveals Latest Consumer Reports' News

By Timothy Boyer on November 16, 2024 - 11:26AM

Toyota is the best…right?! So how can 16 other car brands beat it? Here's an important point you need to remember when shopping for a new car.

My New Toyota Tacoma Looks Good But Sounds Wimpy, “Truck Engines Don’t Sound Good Anymore, Trucks Deserve To Sound Good, Too”

By Denis Flierl on November 16, 2024 - 9:55AM

If you own a 2024 Toyota Tacoma, Dodge Ram 1500, Ford F150, or Ford Bronco and don't like the wimpy sound, there's an answer. Check out the latest performance exhaust upgrades for pickup trucks. They're engineered to improve tone, volume, and performance.

Inexpensive Ignition Test Tool for DIY Misfiring Engine Diagnosing

Toyota Misfire Diagnosis Without Using an Expensive Scanner

By Timothy Boyer on November 15, 2024 - 11:44AM

Here are the resources you need to avoid firing the parts cannon at a misfiring Toyota engine and/or avoid overpaying a garage for a common engine misfire diagnosis you could DIY repair.

Why China Is Kicking Japanese (and everyone else's) EV Butt

By Rob Enderle on November 14, 2024 - 6:07PM

The Chinese EV car makers are chewing up the Japanese car makers. They are likely to chew through South Korea and the US over time unless the relevant governments work to restore domestic car competitiveness before the Tariffs go away.

Goodyear Helps Explain the Difference Between Winter and All-Weather Tires

By John Goreham on November 14, 2024 - 3:52PM

With colder temps upon us and wicked winter weather around the corner, Goodyear helps to clarify the difference between two types of tires that both earn the severe snow duty rating.

Image of Goodyear WeatherReady2 tire by John Goreham

Review: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 All-Weather Tires - A New Segment Benchmark?

By John Goreham on November 14, 2024 - 1:37PM

We begin a long-term, multi-part review of a very exciting new all-weather tire. Can the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 match the best in its class?

Long Term Maintenance Costs Vary Widely Between Car Brands

"The Difference To Maintain A Car On Average Between Some Brands Can Be Thousands Over A 10-Year Time Frame," Warns Consumer Reports.

By Timothy Boyer on November 13, 2024 - 10:25AM

An updated list of cars that are the least and most expensive to maintain shows some surprising 5-year and 10-year costs between traditional American-made makes and which brands to avoid buying used after the first 5 years.

2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Hybrid XSE Review: Amazing SUV With Long Range

By Armen Hareyan on November 12, 2024 - 11:36PM

The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid elevates the already popular RAV4 with its blend of practicality, efficiency, and simplicity that has made the base model a hit, selling like hot popcorn at the movies.

Toyota Has A $500M Monumental Task Replacing Nearly 100,000 Tundra Engines, Dealer Says, “We Have 4 Stores, If 50 Customers Come In All At Once, It Will Be Challenging”

By Denis Flierl on November 9, 2024 - 11:15AM

Toyota faces a series of challenges as they begin replacing more than 100,000 engines in Tundra pickups and Lexus LX for a new recall in December. Do you have a 2022 or 2023 Toyota Tundra pickup? You may have a long wait, and here’s what you need to know.

Even If You Are Not a Mechanic You Should Do This With Your Toyota

"But It's A Toyota, Why Would I Open The Hood?"

By Timothy Boyer on November 9, 2024 - 10:30AM

The Toyota maintenance tip you will not see in your owner's manual but should do it at least once in your car's lifetime. Especially if you almost never raise its hood.

Charging Your EV Model Can Mean a Long Wait

Charging Some of These Popular Electric Cars Takes Longer Than You Think

By Timothy Boyer on November 8, 2024 - 10:48AM

A list all EV shoppers need to see reveals which are the fastest- and slowest-charging EVs in public and in your home, as calculated by experts at Consumer Reports; Including the Toyota model that is the slowest.

2016 Toyota Tundra ABS and Speedometer Issues

240,000 Miles In, My 2016 Toyota Tundra SR5's Random Braking Problems Arose Without Warning

By Armen Hareyan on November 7, 2024 - 11:06PM

Rick, a 2016 Toyota Tundra owner, recently encountered a perplexing issue with his truck. Without warning, the ABS light would illuminate, and the brakes would subtly engage, causing the speedometer to fluctuate erratically.

"I Tested The Mechanic Who Ripped Off My Subscriber" ―You Can Too With This Advice!

By Timothy Boyer on November 7, 2024 - 12:39PM

Should you trust a garage with a 5-star rating online? Only if you can verify that the garage and its mechanics have really earned that rating. Here's how with advice from an honest mechanic.

"Replace This Tensioner Pulley Now, or You Will Do It Later Anyway...When The Engine Blows" ―Toyota Warning

By Timothy Boyer on November 7, 2024 - 10:33AM

Is there any reason why you should replace the timing system components on a used Toyota with low mileage? There is if your Toyota meets this criterion.

Toyota is hinting at the next-gen GR86 with the Rally Heritage Concept

Toyota GR86 Rally Legacy Concept Gives Plausible Insight To What The Next-Gen 86 Would Be

By Dimitar Angelov on November 7, 2024 - 5:49AM

The GR86 Legacy Concept foreshadows the future of Toyota's GR86. Features much of what we will find, but likely no all-wheel drive

The revival of Toyota's FJ Cruiser will, likely, include a hybrid four-cylinder or a powerful V-6

Proof that Toyota Is Reviving The FJ Cruiser

By Dimitar Angelov on November 5, 2024 - 7:15AM

In case you needed more proof that Toyota is reviving the FJ Cruiser, here it is.

Toyota May Not Make The Transition To EVs and This Is Very Difficult-To-Swallow Reality

By Armen Hareyan on November 2, 2024 - 10:08PM

Toyota's transition to electric vehicles may not be a choice as not every transition is a choice.

Toyota’s 5 Most Loved Models Don’t Include The RAV4

By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2024 - 10:44AM

A new report from iSeeCars reveals that Toyota has the highest percentage of long-term owners at the brand level and is ranked number one as the most-loved now. Which are the most-loved Toyota models? Why is the Toyota RAV4 ranked so low?

Traditional Jack Stands Do Not Match Modern Car Jack Points

"Body of Car Fell Through Jack" ―Don't Make This Common DIY Mistake, Warning

By Timothy Boyer on November 2, 2024 - 10:35AM

One car owner looking for help opens a can of worms in Reddit comments, which points to a vital car warning many DIY car owners think they have it right…but don't.

2024 SEMA Toyota 4Runner TRD Surf Concept

3 SUV Trends That Need To Make A Comeback and Toyota May Be Bringing Them Back

By Dimitar Angelov on November 1, 2024 - 4:49AM

These trends are no longer common in the SUV segment, but Toyota among other carmakers, may be bringing them back.

I Think This Is Toyota's Kodak Moment That Killed The Company, Unless Toyota Does Something Really Big With EVs

By Armen Hareyan on October 30, 2024 - 6:41PM

Toyota is having a Kodak moment, output drops, and finally is getting a new electric SUV from Suzuki.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Report They are Getting Harassed By Toyota Prius Drivers on the Road

By Tinsae Aregay on October 30, 2024 - 10:19AM

Multiple Cybertruck owners report receiving negative comments from Toyota Prius drivers on the road. Looking at the issue a bit more, there appears to be a major divide taking place in the electric vehicle world.

I Am Reluctant To Give Up My 2004 Toyota RAV4 With 200,000 Miles, But I Have Two Complaints

By Armen Hareyan on October 30, 2024 - 8:05AM

A longtime RAV4 owner's honest take on Toyota's modern compact SUV designs and reliability.

Greg's 2022 CrewMax Toyota Tundra, which he surrendered

I Just Surrendered My 2022 Toyota Tundra CrewMax For It New Engine With Not Time Frame

By Armen Hareyan on October 29, 2024 - 9:12PM

The 2022 Toyota Tundra owner gets a RAV4 as a loaner due to an engine recall, but he asked for it.

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