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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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Study finds more than a quarter of teens text on each trip they make

By John Goreham on July 24, 2013 - 9:54AM

The same study finds their parents use mobile devices significantly more. Are prevention efforts focusing on the wrong groups?

Toyota RAV4 fails important crash test

By John Goreham on July 11, 2013 - 1:12PM

In May we warned readers that there were reasons to wait before buying the 2013 Toyota RAV4. This week the RAV4 failed the small frontal overlap crash test its direct competitors have done well on, casting doubt on its safety.

Toyota challenges eco-savvy influencers to fuel efficiency contest

By David Herron on July 10, 2013 - 7:35PM

Toyota is challenging 7 eco-savvy eco-influencers to a contest of fuel efficiency in a Toyota Prius Plug-in.

2012 Toyota Yaris recall for steering system failure

By Aaron Turpen on July 3, 2013 - 10:31PM

Toyota is voluntarily recalling certain 2012 Yaris subcompacts over a relay fault that could result in a loss of power steering.

The iconic Toyota Prius. Image courtesy of Toyota

At Sweet 16, Prius hits 3 million in global sales

By Don Bain on July 3, 2013 - 4:39PM

It has only been 16 years since the iconic Prius hybrid was released in Japan and, in that short time, this completely new kind of car has sold over 3 million units globally.

Toyota Camry hits 10 million units sold

By Patrick Rall on July 2, 2013 - 2:45PM

Toyota Motor Sales USA announced this morning that the Toyota Camry has officially hit the 10 million mark for sales here in the United States – a milestone that comes in the same year that the Camry celebrates its 30th anniversary in the US market.

2013 Scion FR-S attempts very risky first at Pikes Peak

By Denis Flierl on June 28, 2013 - 11:53AM

Scion Racing gears up to take on Pikes Peak and is attempting a very scary first with the 2013 Scion FR-S race car.

The Kirobo robot. Image courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota's Voice Recognition to get big boost from Kirobo in space

By Don Bain on June 26, 2013 - 5:15PM

Toyota’s Voice Recognition system is probably one of the best at interpretive voice recognition, handling nuances of accent and variations of basic commands fairly well, but to make it even better a robot named Kirobo will travel to the International Space Station to learn to talk with astronauts.

2014 Honda Odyssey arrives with big improvements and one accessory that really sucks

By John Goreham on June 25, 2013 - 4:26PM

The world's most popular maxi-van is refreshed with some very attractive improvements in fuel economy, safety, cell-phone ease of use, and hygiene.

All-wheel drive is the last gas guzzler option

By John Goreham on June 24, 2013 - 10:25AM

As the world turns to fuel economy at the expense of driving pleasure, All-wheel drive is the 200 pound gorilla in the room.

Toyota's "Father of the Prius" wants a new Supra from BMW joint venture

By Patrick Rall on June 13, 2013 - 9:00AM

Takeshi Uchiyamada is known within Toyota Motor Corp as the Father of the Prius but the soon-to-be-chairman has set his sights on a new goal – developing a modern Toyota Supra under the joint venture with BMW.

Which costs less per mile, Nissan Leaf or Toyota Prius

By John Goreham on June 12, 2013 - 10:48AM

We compare the Leaf and the Toyota in costs per mile for fuel and power and find an interesting result. Also, will the price of gas or electricity be more stable over the next ten years?

New eGallon rating offers amazing fuel cost comparisons for EV buyers

By John Goreham on June 11, 2013 - 2:05PM

Wouldn't you like to know the actual cost to run an electric car versus other green car choices? Don't trust the sound bytes. Here are the facts.

2014 Toyota Corolla with new Corolla LE ECO and Corolla S

Three surprising facts about the new 2014 Toyota Corolla [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 9, 2013 - 6:14PM

The all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla has just been unveiled and there are three facts about the new compact car that are a bit surprising. What is all the Corolla hype about?

Toyota recalls Prius and Lexus HS 250h over contaminated brake fluid

By Anthony Faccenda on June 7, 2013 - 10:18PM

Toyota is recalling 242,000 Toyota Prius and Lexus HS 250h vehicles worldwide due to a brake fluid leakage problem.

Breaking down the most hyped compact in America: 2014 Toyota Corolla

By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2013 - 8:33AM

Toyota has finally revealed the 2014 Corolla, the most hyped new compact to come out in the last 10 years. We’ll break it down and see if it was worth the wait.

How a new offer from one auto maker could save you thousands

By John Goreham on June 6, 2013 - 11:59AM

General Motors and other brands such as Toyota are now offering free scheduled maintenance for a couple years to new car buyers. Here is why that could be a big deal to any driver, of any car.

Three new 2014 Toyota Corolla features are teased before release

By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2013 - 7:09AM

The release of the all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla is just three days away but Toyota isn’t done teasing us yet. See the three new features they have released.

Two major changes are coming to the 2014 Toyota Corolla

By Denis Flierl on June 1, 2013 - 11:52AM

Toyota has revealed another teaser image of the new 2014 Toyota Corolla to wet our appetites. What is Toyota planning for the new Corolla?

2013 Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S / Toyota GT 86

Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S named to 2013 All-Stars team

By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2013 - 7:38AM

Automobile Magazine has named the Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S one of its 2013 All-Stars and says the BRZ is, “exactly the sort of sporting car that will have enormous influence.”

2014 Subaru Forester climbs to top of mountain in small SUV class

By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2013 - 6:50AM

Consumer reports has just endorsed the all-new 2014 Subaru Forester as the best small SUV in it’s class. See what small SUVs didn’t pass the grade.

A review of the 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium: a big plush sedan without luxury pricing

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2013 - 5:36PM

The Toyota Avalon was redesigned for the 2013 model year with a bold, upscale exterior design coupled with a big, plush interior that offers many of the comforts of a large luxury sedan without the high price that comes with a luxury moniker – showing just how far the Avalon has come over the past two decades.

The front seats of the 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2013 - 5:31PM

The dash of the 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2013 - 5:31PM

The rear end of the 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2013 - 5:30PM

The side profile of the 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2013 - 5:29PM

First official teaser image of the 2014 Toyota Corolla hits Facebook

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2013 - 4:19PM

The first official teaser image of the 2014 Toyota Corolla was posted on the company’s official Facebook page earlier today and while this shot doesn’t show much – it does appear as though the back end of the next generation Corolla could closely resemble the Toyota Furia Concept from the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.

BMW and Toyota could debut a hybrid sports car later this year

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2013 - 12:17PM

BMW and Toyota announced in late 2011 that the two massive automakers had entered into an agreement to jointly develop new technology including fuel cell, diesel and hybrid drivetrains but rumors indicate that the first co-designed vehicle from Toyota and BMW could be a sports car – and it could debut as soon as late this year.

3 ways that TRD has already improved the 2014 Lexus IS

By Patrick Rall on May 20, 2013 - 12:50PM

The 2014 Lexus IS is a great looking luxury sport sedan with performance capabilities to match the aggressive looking exterior but the folks at Toyota Racing Development have already offered up a handful of aftermarket components to improve the handling and aerodynamics while also enhancing the looks of this sleek compact 4-door.

2 important reasons to wait before buying a Toyota RAV4 - Updated

By John Goreham on May 20, 2013 - 8:04AM

The 2013 RAV4 has only been on the market about 2 months, but holding off a couple more months may save you gas, or maybe even save your life.

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