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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.

Diesel Toyota Tundra pickup trucks may come soon

By John Goreham on February 24, 2014 - 4:49PM

Toyota has been back and forth on a diesel truck. The new Ram’s welcome reception may move things along.

2013 Toyota Prius number one vehicle in California

By John Goreham on February 19, 2014 - 4:42PM

The Prius is the most commonly sold vehicle of any type in California and dominates the green car market in the Golden state.

Wireless Prius charging makes conventional EVs seem old fashioned

By John Goreham on February 19, 2014 - 3:57PM

Why plug in a car when one can simply park and walk away? In a few years we will look back on plug-in electric cars and think they are quaint.

Toyota revives the Supra name

By John Goreham on February 18, 2014 - 2:56PM

In a little noticed trademark filing Toyota lets the cat out of the bag. Here is our prediction of what the car will become.

Toyota announces recall of Prius, RAV 4, and Tacoma over software issues

By John Goreham on February 17, 2014 - 9:52AM

Almost one million US Toyotas and some Lexus vehicles affected in this recall.

Special Edition Toyota Camry Hybrid SE adds to evidence of 2015 model update

By John Goreham on February 6, 2014 - 12:21PM

This new Toyota Camry hybrid SE limited edition could be more evidence of a 2015 Camry redesign.

Toyota Corolla tops all hybrids, diesels, EVs in small family car cost of ownership

By John Goreham on February 5, 2014 - 10:41AM

Kelly Blue Book’s annual ranking of the 5-year cost to own of various car types has an interesting side-story. The hybrids and diesels are ranked worse than larger economy cars and Corolla beats all the EVs of similar size.

Lexus sales speed up as Toyota stalls in January

By John Goreham on February 3, 2014 - 7:29PM

January was a down month for Toyota and Scion, but Lexus is still accelerating.

Toyota halts sales of Corolla, Camry, Sienna, Tundra, Tacoma, and Avalon over seat material

By John Goreham on January 31, 2014 - 9:07AM

Material used in seats with heaters is not approved for use in the US. Fire risk cited.

Why a compressed natural gas plug-in electric hybrid makes sense

By John Goreham on January 29, 2014 - 12:52PM

Since the Prius arrived about 14 years ago all of the hybrids in America have been gasoline electric. Why not marry the two cleanest methods of propulsion we have?

Should you be concerned the Prius C failed this new test?

By John Goreham on January 28, 2014 - 2:27PM

Shoppers considering a Prius C should be aware that the car rated poor on a new crash test. Here is the scoop on why they should still consider the Prius C.

The 4 main reasons fans will love the 2014 Toyota Highlander

By John Goreham on January 27, 2014 - 9:17AM

Here are the 4 main things that make the 2014 Toyota Highlander even better than the previous generation besides the obvious.

2013 Toyota Highlander Limited Review: Luxury Amenities without the Luxury Price

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2014 - 1:51PM

While the new 2014 Toyota Highlander is arriving in dealerships around the country, there are still plenty of 2013 Highlander models on lots throughout the US and recently I had a chance to spend time in one of these 2013 models – an experience which left me impressed by the level of luxury offered by this relatively inexpensive SUV.

Virginia repeals the Prius tax

By John Goreham on January 24, 2014 - 1:53PM

Under new democratic governor, and former electric vehicle company founder, the Virginia tax on hybrids is now history.

2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in is quietly the 4rth best-selling electrified vehicle in the US

By John Goreham on January 21, 2014 - 3:54PM

Toyota held off on introducing the Prius Plug-in until the regulatory rules and tax incentive programs were in place. Since its introduction its sales have been steady, just like most electric models.

Toyota Prius Charging

By Armen Hareyan on January 21, 2014 - 3:18PM

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?

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