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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 Highlander model years overlap on dealer lots creating big incentives

By John Goreham on January 20, 2014 - 9:28AM

New 2013 Toyota Highlanders and also the redesigned new 2014 model year Highlanders are now on dealer lots. That is a recipe for huge incentives for dealers to move the '13s.

Can you guess how many liters of gasoline Toyota's hybrids have saved?

By John Goreham on January 15, 2014 - 3:21PM

Toyota’s global hybrid sales top 6 million. The amount of gasoline saved is pretty amazing. What would you guess?

Toyota's video game inspired FT-1 shows Camry's next front end look

By John Goreham on January 13, 2014 - 9:59AM

Toyota introduces FT-1 design concept to celebrate 40 years of its Calty Design Research Center with a prototype at the Detroit Auto Show. We think it shows the next Camry front end.

New 2014 Scion FR-S Monogram Series adds a Lexus touch to Toyota's sports car

By John Goreham on January 10, 2014 - 10:10AM

Scion will produce a limited number of FR-S with luxury amenities not previously available on the back to basics sports car. These treatments also hint at where the 2015 FR-S will be positioned in the market.

Toyota is the number one retail brand in America in 2013

By John Goreham on January 7, 2014 - 1:40PM

Toyota is the top seller of automobiles to American families in 2013. Camry is still the top selling car and across the board Toyota models met or exceeded expectations.

Camry regains its Consumer Reports Recommended rating

By John Goreham on December 31, 2013 - 10:38AM

"Don't call it a comeback. I've been here for years" would seem to be Toyota Camry's theme song.

Toyota's 3 most surprising green car achievements of 2013 and Prius isn't included

By John Goreham on December 28, 2013 - 12:03PM

Toyota earned three amazing green car honors this year. The most impressive thing about the achievements is how diverse they were. The Prius did not make this list in case you are wondering.

Why Toyotas make such great winter beaters

By John Goreham on December 24, 2013 - 10:29AM

Toyotas have that special something that makes them a great older car for winter abuse. Here is one writer's entirely biased view of why an old 'Yoda makes him smile.

Toyota's new FCV fuel cell sedan concept hints it may skip EVs

By John Goreham on December 18, 2013 - 3:16PM

Toyota has the most green car cars in the world. However, it has no EV of its own. Does its new concept car mean it might just skip over EVs?

Modern gasoline powered cars approaching hybrid mileage levels

By John Goreham on December 18, 2013 - 12:18PM

Gasoline powered vehicles are starting to match the first generation of hybrids in terms of combined MPG. Here's how they did it without using any electric drive.

Are you as loyal as a Corolla owner?

By John Goreham on December 16, 2013 - 4:10PM

The real reason for the 2014 Toyota Corolla's success can be found not on the specifications sheet or window sticker. To really understand why so many people buy these cars we need to travel back in time.

As EV sales hit the wall, Toyota's green hybrids dominate the global market

By John Goreham on December 9, 2013 - 12:11PM

Toyota's hybrids have saved dramatically more fuel and CO2 than all of the world's EVs combined. Unlike EV sales, Toyota's 7-figure hybrid sales are accelerating in the US and all over the world.

2013 Toyota Venza Review: A Stylish Family Hauler That is Surprisingly Fun to Drive

By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2013 - 11:14AM

The 2013 Toyota Venza XLE does what very few family crossovers can do, offering an interior setting that is plush, loaded and roomy with a chassis and drivetrain that supplies far more fun than you would expect from a vehicle in this class.

Toyota joins Tesla in race for affordable green car you won't hate

By John Goreham on December 2, 2013 - 5:06PM

Toyota and Tesla are both trying to create a compelling, emotional green car that will sell in huge numbers. Who will do it first?

2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid puts up huge numbers

By John Goreham on November 29, 2013 - 9:38AM

The 2014 Toyota Highlander has some impressive numbers and we aren’t just talking about fuel economy.

Toyota's Confirmation of Camry Changes in 2015 and Our Updated Predictions

By John Goreham on November 27, 2013 - 10:12AM

Toyota's group Vice President confirms that the 2015 model year will be a year of change for the Camry. Based on his comments, here are our updated predictions for the America’s number one selling car.

The five greatest Toyota Camry features ever

By John Goreham on November 26, 2013 - 2:50PM

The 2014 Camry is now in its seventh generation. Here is a top down list of the coolest Camry features ever.

All-new 2014 Toyota Highlander packs family value

By John Goreham on November 25, 2013 - 10:43AM

The 2014 Toyota Highlander is now available as either an 8 or 7 seat sport ute. Once again supersized, the new Highlander is perhaps the best place to start a family vehicle search.

2015 Toyota Camry and 2015 RAV 4 may have turbo power

By John Goreham on November 21, 2013 - 11:07AM

With Lexus announcing a 2.0 liter turbo engine for its lineup it is only a matter of time before it migrates to the 2015 Camry and RAV 4.

2014 Toyota Tundra and Tacoma embarrass F-150 and Silverado with resale value award win

By John Goreham on November 20, 2013 - 7:38AM

Toyota taking the overall best resale brand award is no surprise. However, Toyota trucks won all the categories most coveted by Ford, GM, and Ram. Time for a wake-up call for F-150, Silverado and Ram?

Will the 2015 Toyota Camry hand the number one spot to Accord by dropping the V6?

By John Goreham on November 19, 2013 - 12:23PM

The new Camry is due for a full redesign. Will Toyota keep a V6 option for the Camry in 2015, or will it hand all the customers looking for an affordable sporty sedan the keys to a new Honda Accord V6?

Toyota's FJ Cruiser nears its last safari

By John Goreham on November 14, 2013 - 1:51PM

The FJ Cruiser is ending its run, but those who want the best one ever built still have time to step up and get an "Ultimate Edition" FJ that will surely become a cult classic.

Toyota to build FR-S based rally car

By John Goreham on November 11, 2013 - 5:10PM

The World Rally Championship website has broken the news that Toyota will build a new version of the FR-S for rally racing. Good news, but will it have any more power?

2014 Scion FR-S voted Hottest Sports Compact

By John Goreham on November 7, 2013 - 1:46PM

The Scion continues its winning streak at SEMA, taking home the trophy for the most important tuner car award in the world.

Toyota shows gorgeous convertible Scion FR-S at Tokyo auto show

By John Goreham on November 6, 2013 - 3:55PM

Toyota has a Scion FR-S convertible it could sell now in the US market, but as we explain, Toyota has some good reasons not to.

Toyota on track to match Chevy, Ram light pickup truck sales

By John Goreham on November 4, 2013 - 3:19PM

Toyota has already passed GMC in pickup truck sales. Now, very quietly, Toyota's sales are growing rapidly, while Chevy's are dropping by double digits. It may not be long before Toyota is tied for number two in all but HD pickup sales.

Three reasons why the Toyota Prius outsells the entire electric car market

By John Goreham on November 4, 2013 - 8:11AM

The Toyota Prius remains the most popular green car choice in America. There are three reasons why this is so, and why it will not change in the coming years.

Toyota creates the ultimate triathlon RAV 4

By John Goreham on November 1, 2013 - 12:05PM

For those that take swim, bike, run seriously, there are few better platforms to build a support vehicle on than the 2014 Toyota RAV 4

Why aren't Lincolns, Cadillacs, and German cars more reliable?

By John Goreham on October 29, 2013 - 9:38AM

Consumer Reports clarifies that it isn't Japanese brands that are reliable - it is Lexus/Toyota/Acura that are year after year. Let's take a moment to call out the losers bracket.

Toyota loses unintended acceleration case put before a jury

By John Goreham on October 28, 2013 - 6:02PM

This is the first loss for Toyota in which the vehicles' designs were found to be the cause of the deaths and injuries.

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