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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 RAV4 vs. Mazda CX-5 driving report changes our view on these crossovers

By John Goreham on May 20, 2013 - 6:59AM

We drove the hottest new compact crossovers to see which has better real-life performance. Our testing contradicts other experts.

Lexus plans to shock the small crossover market

By John Goreham on May 20, 2013 - 6:47AM

Lexus is planning to dominate the premium small crossover market when it introduces its new vehicle. Two versions are possible, a super-efficient hybrid and a rocket with a V6. Here's how they will do it.

11 of 13 new small SUVs fail to pass IIHS safety test

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2013 - 3:01PM

A new safety test, conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds shocking results for the small SUV segment. See if your vehicle is on the list.

5 fun facts leaked on the 2014 Toyota Corolla

By Patrick Rall on May 9, 2013 - 4:45PM

A Toyota dealership in Kansas recently posted a collection of information on the redesigned 2014 Toyota Corolla and while that information has since been taken down, the good people at Motor Trend were quick to publish what they read for us all to enjoy.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 at the Denver Auto Show. Image © 2013 by Don Bain

Mercedes-Benz, Toyota top Harris Poll EQ in automotive brand perception

By Don Bain on May 7, 2013 - 7:39PM

Mercedes-Benz and Toyota received the highest rating for brand perception among 30 automotive brands on the basis of familiarity, quality and intent to buy in the 2013 Harris Poll EquiTrend Brand Equity Index (EQ).

Mariachi Monumental from Toyota's Serenade a Mom page. Courtesy of Toyota

Toyota provides Serenade a Mom for Mother's Day [video]

By Don Bain on May 7, 2013 - 3:40PM

Toyota knows mariachi music can make magic moments for Hispanic moms and as many of their vehicles are sold to this growing demographic they are doing something very special for Mother’s Day via Serenade a Mom.

Toyota upgrades EV P002 electric race car for hot electric competition at Pikes Peak

By David Herron on May 6, 2013 - 6:42PM

Competition in the electric class at Pikes Peak is heating up with Toyota seeking to hold their title in the face of multiple competitors.

Two reasons RAV4 is fastest selling vehicle in Toyota lineup

By Denis Flierl on May 6, 2013 - 3:33PM

Thanks to two important changes, buyers are purchasing the all-new 2013 Toyota RAV4 at record numbers and they are flying off dealer lots.

A veteran driver may win Pikes Peak in a modern electric race car this year

By John Goreham on May 6, 2013 - 3:14PM

A proven winner with decades of experience at Pikes Peak combined with an amazing electric car may be an unbeatable combination. There are two things the team has that may make a win possible.

Billions of billions of billions of horsepower in planetary motion

What does a billion horsepower look like? Ask Toyota

By Aaron Turpen on May 5, 2013 - 1:09AM

Toyota's engine plant in West Virginia has built ten million powertrains (engines, transmissions) and is now celebrating a billion horsepower - enough horses to stop the earth's spin and wreak havoc on our ecosystem. But they promise to use it only for good.

Bright headlights prompt another Toyota recall

By Anthony Faccenda on May 3, 2013 - 5:15PM

Toyota has announced the recall of certain model year 2007-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser vehicles because the auxiliary headlights do not comply with federal safety standards.

2013 Toyota RAV4 passes critical test buyers need to know about

By John Goreham on May 1, 2013 - 8:56AM

The new RAV4 has been crash tested by the Institue For Highway Safety and the results are a big relief to Toyota.

Tough new Toyota 4Runner pleases buyers with old-school charms

By John Goreham on April 28, 2013 - 10:54AM

The new 2014 Toyota 4Runner stays a rugged SUV, unlike the Nissan Pathfinder which is now on a car-based platform. Is this the last "right-sized" real SUV in the US market?

A surprise winner in the 2014 Mazda CX-5 vs 2013 Toyota RAV4 comparison

By John Goreham on April 26, 2013 - 1:44PM

Consumer reports compared the latest compact crossovers from Mazda and Toyota. Which do you think Consumer Reports chose, the CX-5 with the new engine, or the all-new RAV4? We break it down in detail.

Toyota ME.WE concept is a Mini FJ eco-mashup

By Aaron Turpen on April 25, 2013 - 3:06PM

Hoping to blend solutions for economic, environmental, and human problems in one car, Toyota's new ME.WE concept rethinks how automotive is traditionally approached. The design is both odd and refreshing.

Navigation and stereo rules when shopping for a used car

By John Goreham on April 25, 2013 - 11:35AM

A recent J.D. Power and Associates survey highlights the importance to shoppers of car audio and navigation. Buying a certified pre-owned or used vehicle does not have to mean living with old sound and navigation technology. Here is what you need to know.

A detail of the 2014 Toyota 4Runner info graphic. Image courtesy of Toyota.

The 2014 Toyota 4Runner to build on legendary performance

By Don Bain on April 24, 2013 - 4:32PM

When the 2014 Toyota 4Runner debuts next week, it will build upon a 30-year history of legendary performance any manufacturer would be proud to call its own.

The Swapalease wrapped Chevy Volt. Image courtesy of Scot hall, CEO.

Lease a Ford Fusion or Toyota Camry and save $2,000 per year over buying

By Don Bain on April 19, 2013 - 2:31AM

Information released from AAA shows the cost of owning and operating a car is up to $9,122 annually for the average sedan, but according to Scot Hall of Swapalease, leasing a Ford Fusion or Toyota Camry can save you up to $2,000 per year.

Toyota may have to inspect over a half million vehicles in recall of Corolla and other models

By John Goreham on April 11, 2013 - 7:59AM

Toyota has issued a voluntary recall for the Corolla, Matrix, Sequoia, Tundra and Lexus SC430 of certain years. Click here to see if your car might be included.

The Daily Beast page announcing the Mothers of Invention

Toyota fuels innovation by paying tribute to Mothers of Invention

By Don Bain on April 7, 2013 - 7:08PM

At the fourth annual Women in the World Summit, held April 4-5, Toyota came to the table with $150,000 to fuel the innovation, raw creativity and courage of the Mothers of Invention, three women who are addressing some of world’s most pressing issues with sheer ingenuity.

Neil Patrick Harris How I Met Your Mother

Neil Patrick Harris asks Twitter fans if he should buy a Toyota or Honda

By Anthony Faccenda on April 1, 2013 - 9:24PM

How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris is asking his Twitter followers what’s better, a Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey?

Chevy Volt, Toyota Prius named Best Cars for Commuters by AAA

By Don Bain on March 27, 2013 - 8:24PM

The American Automobile Association is a pretty savvy consumer group, consequently when they identify the best vehicles for commuters it’s probably worth a look, but this list includes a couple of unexpected surprises.

Details and a surprise announcement on the all-new 2014 Toyota Highlander

By John Goreham on March 27, 2013 - 10:32AM

The 2014 Toyota Highlander is all-new and was just revealed. The car hits all the targets and has one interesting feature we didn't see coming that will be great for buyers with bigger families.

New 2014 Scion tC teased - set to debut next week in New York

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2013 - 3:44PM

The list of new model debuts set for next week’s New York Auto Show continues to grow with the 2014 Scion tC being the most recent addition to the group of models being revealed – although very little is known about what to expect from the 2014 tC.

A 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Review: Hybrid efficiency - SUV capability

By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2013 - 5:40PM

While the sport utility vehicle segment is chock full of vehicles desperate to offer good fuel economy, the 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited offers some of the best EPA ratings in the segment while also offering great power, tons of interior space and every modern gadget that you could ask for in an SUV.