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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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John Goreham covers general Toyota and and Lexus news. You can follow John on Twitter at @JohnGoreham.

2015 Toyota Highlander Limited PLT - V6 AWD

What Can You Expect from 2015 Toyota Highlander: The Safest Crossover in Its Class

By Armen Hareyan on July 1, 2015 - 9:03AM

Two weeks ago I had a chance to test drive the 2015 Toyota Highlander Limited PLT – V6 AWD model. With my family I drove it for a week, which also included a trip from Hickory, NC to Washington, DC. Being one of the safest cars in the world (according to IIHS), I can easily confirm that this is one of the best cars I have test driven in the past five years.

What is unique about new range topping Special Edition 2016 Toyota GT86 Blanco?

By Denis Flierl on June 29, 2015 - 8:02AM

A new special edition 2016 Toyota GT86 will be offered around the globe and it will sit at the top of the range. What sets this sports coupe apart?

Road Trip Facts May Hinder EV Adoption

By John Goreham on June 26, 2015 - 11:48AM

Electric vehicles as a percentage of the total fleet are in decline. One problem may be America’s driving habits. As we head into the 4rth of July driving extravaganza it is worth asking if an affordable EV could do the job.

2015 Nissan Rogue vs 2015 Toyota RAV4 - which is really more sensible?

By Aaron Turpen on June 25, 2015 - 1:31AM

After a week in both the 2015 Nissan Rogue and the 2015 Toyota RAV4, it became clear which was the better family machine.

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD's secret weapon - sensible shoes

By John Goreham on June 17, 2015 - 8:30PM

We drive the updated 2015 RAV4 XLE and find out why it handles and rides so well.

Toyota and Lexus now ranked equally in 2015 Initial Quality Study – Why?

By John Goreham on June 17, 2015 - 3:26PM

In the latest J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study, Toyota’s quality now equal to Lexus.'

Toyota fixes Tacoma’s most annoying issue for 2016

By John Goreham on June 17, 2015 - 2:01PM

For 2016, Toyota finally adds what owners have been asking for a long time.

Prevent your Toyota Tacoma tailgate from being stolen

Keep your Toyota Tacoma tailgate from being stolen

By John Goreham on June 16, 2015 - 1:17PM

We offer ideas to keep your non-locking Toyota Tacoma tailgate from being carried away.

Lexus fans – does this Britt McHenry pic make you cringe or grin?

By John Goreham on June 15, 2015 - 9:15AM

ESPN’s infamous Britt McHenry’s Lexus photo on Instagram makes us wonder. Yes, she's the one that went off on the tow truck employee.

Tesla Motors' low rank on Newsweek green company list is shocking

By John Goreham on June 11, 2015 - 1:35PM

Newsweek’s annual ranking of the 500 largest public companies has an unexpected twist when it comes to Tesla.

2015 Toyota Tundra tops Chevy Silverado on American list

2015 Toyota Tundra tops Sierra and Silverado on American Made Index

By John Goreham on June 11, 2015 - 11:39AM

The Texas-built Tundra tops the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra on a list that ranks how American a vehicle is.

The 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro: Japan's Greatest Half Ton Truck, Ever

By Patrick Rall on June 6, 2015 - 4:26PM

I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and in doing so, I can confidently state that this mean looking trimline is the best half ton truck to come from a Japanese automaker – ever.

6 new Toyota GT86 models get special motorsport classic liveries

By Denis Flierl on June 4, 2015 - 8:17AM

Toyota will give special recognition to their motorsport heritage with six GT86 models at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Will they make it to production?

2015 Toyota Tacoma outsells the Chevy Colorado 2 to 1

2015 Toyota Tacoma outsells all-new Chevy Colorado 2 to 1

By John Goreham on June 2, 2015 - 11:40AM

Toyota’s expanded manufacturing capacity comes on-line, and Tacoma sales jump 31%

2015 Toyota Sienna AWD named best winter van

2015 Toyota Sienna AWD named best all-weather minivan

By John Goreham on June 1, 2015 - 11:42AM

The New England Motor Press name the Toyota Sienna AWD the best vehicle in its class for winter driving.

2006 2012 Toyota RAV4 best pre-owned vehicle

2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 named best pre-owned vehicle

By John Goreham on June 1, 2015 - 10:26AM

According to the NEMPA/WheelsTV’s respected panel, the Toyota RAV4 is the best pre-owned vehicle in the U.S. marketplace.

What does your electric car say about you?

By Douglas Stansfield on May 30, 2015 - 8:27AM

Do you ever wonder how people perceive you while driving your Electric Vehicle? There are so many gas cars that most of them don’t say much about the driver. There are exceptions.

Why Didn't Toyota get a charge out of the Plug In Prius?

By Douglas Stansfield on May 29, 2015 - 10:30AM

In 2010 I was offered the chance to be a subject matter expert in a special program offered by Toyota to test and show their soon to be released 2012 Plug In Prius. One snowy day in January 2010, the car arrived for me. Me and my whole family where extremely excited to say the least. My wife and I and a couple of kids hoped in the back and we went off for a test drive. It didn’t have any EV charge as it had just arrived.

Fans can Get On Track with 2015 Toyota GT86 GT4 racer

By Denis Flierl on May 20, 2015 - 8:47AM

Fans in the UK can #getontrack with the 2015 Toyota GT86 GT4 racer at the 2015 Avon Tyres British GT Championship. What is #getontrack?

Three ways the 2016 Toyota Tacoma will be number one

By John Goreham on May 18, 2015 - 2:14PM

For 2016, the Toyota Tacoma is all-new. Here are three ways the new Tacoma will be tops in the mid-size truck category.

Diesel or 2016 Toyota Tacoma – which would you pick

By John Goreham on May 14, 2015 - 10:44AM

Toyota is dead-set against a 2016 Tacoma diesel. Chevy and GMC began preparing for 2016 Canyons and Colorados with Duramax Diesels this week. Will you jump the fence?

2015 Toyota Prius Sleeper-camper

By John Goreham on May 14, 2015 - 9:38AM

The ultimate on-the road salesperson’s car for upwardly mobile Japanese

Mazda and Toyota announce long-term strategic partnership

By John Goreham on May 13, 2015 - 4:33PM

Mazda announces that it will team up with Toyota. Here’s what it means for owners of the cars.

Toyota hybrid batteries coupled with solar power light up Yellowstone

By John Goreham on May 12, 2015 - 4:49PM

Toyota contributes the batteries to Yellowstone’s Lamar Ranch providing reliable, emission-free power as part of the solar power system.

Is that a 2015 Toyota Camry or a police car behind you? Yes.

By John Goreham on May 11, 2015 - 9:43AM

Have you ever wondered why the police are polite enough to always drive the same three models so we can spot them a mile away. What if Camrys were police cars?

New 2016 Toyota GT86 Special Edition is coming this summer

By Denis Flierl on May 11, 2015 - 7:42AM

Toyota released information on the new 2016 Toyota GT86 and says a new special edition model will be released this summer.

Toyota begins customer ordering for 2016 Mirai fuel cell electric vehicles in California

By John Goreham on May 8, 2015 - 2:09PM

Starting in October the battery electric vehicle will have some more competition.

Toyota reveals cool 2015 RAV4 rally racer

By John Goreham on May 7, 2015 - 3:20PM

Toyota’s 2015 RAV4 goes rally racing. OK it’s not a Subie STI, but is still cool. Sort of.

Yahoo Autos calls 2015 Toyota Tacoma a 10-lowest rated car

By John Goreham on May 6, 2015 - 12:52PM

A publication we respect makes an error in judgment. Here’s why.

2015 Nissan Altima vs 2015 Toyota Camry - a point-by-point comparison

By Aaron Turpen on May 5, 2015 - 1:10PM

In four categories of comparison important to midsize car buyers, we compare two of the top-selling vehicles in the segment. Which comes out the winner?

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