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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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Class action suit against Toyota over pre-collision system filed by a familiar firm

By John Goreham on October 9, 2013 - 9:53AM

Toyota has been sued once again by a law firm that recently settled a case against the automaker for $1.8 billion. This one will be much smaller in scope, but could signal the start of a landslide of similar cases.

Our review of the 2014 Corolla highlights three improvements buyers will love

By John Goreham on October 8, 2013 - 4:44PM

Details of the changes to the new 2014 Corolla. There are really three big changes that buyers will like most.

Three things Toyota did to boost the 2014 Corolla LE Eco's fuel economy to number one

By John Goreham on October 7, 2013 - 9:29AM

Toyota did three things to push the 2014 Corolla LE Eco to the top of the fuel economy world. Two are relatively technical, but easily understood. The third was ridiculously simple and inexpensive.

2014 Toyota Corolla's gasoline engine bests diesel rivals' MPG and emissions

By John Goreham on October 7, 2013 - 9:04AM

In just the latest example of gasoline cars busting the diesel myth the 2014 Toyota Corolla LE Eco's 35 MPG combined beats its diesel competitors' fuel economy. A close look at the match up reveals the Corolla also has the lowest emissions and lowest fuel cost to operate per mile in any situation.

Shift Wars - The Japanese CVT battle over shifting matters

By Aaron Turpen on October 6, 2013 - 11:06PM

Two Japanese rivals, Nissan and Toyota, are battling it out with continuously variable transmission (CVT) technology, with the focus being primarily on whether to shift or not to shift. That is the question behind the Shift Wars. Now let's consider the answer.

How the 2014 Toyota Corolla will change your mind about CVT transmissions

By John Goreham on October 4, 2013 - 3:57PM

Most new 2014 Corollas will come with a new constantly variable transmission. Our testing reveals why you will love this new transmission when you try it.

Toyota posts impressive sales for September and new vehicles are just hitting dealer lots

By John Goreham on October 1, 2013 - 5:19PM

Toyota's sales matched the industry average for growth in September. The real news is that the new Corolla, Tundra, and Highlander are just starting to play a role.

The auto industry is America's largest employer

As our government shuts down, our auto industry heats up the economy

By John Goreham on October 1, 2013 - 11:04AM

It can be argued that the Auto Industry is fueling America’s economic recovery, not benefitting from it. Toyota CEO Jim Lentz thinks so and made his case at a recent auto show. In a great contrast to the shut down of the government, a quick review of the auto industry's contribution to the economy is refreshingly positive.

Toyota Chairman calls for a third of cars to be hybrids by 2016

By John Goreham on September 30, 2013 - 8:17PM

Toyota's Chairman and father of the Prius calls that car Toyota's most important for the future an calls on automakers to make 5 million cars hybrids for the US market by the end of 2016.

Toyota, Lexus, Scion top green car list

By John Goreham on September 30, 2013 - 10:45AM

In its new Green Car Guide, the Southern California Auto Club found the RAV 4 EV to be the top ranked green car, and other Lexus, Toyota, and Scion vehicles fill the top spots.

2014 Toyota Corolla helps US workers with in-sourced jobs

By John Goreham on September 30, 2013 - 9:33AM

The media loves to slam "big companies" for out-sourcing American jobs. However, when the jobs are being in-sourced, like these from Toyota, not much is made of it.

Toyota recalling 615,000 Sienna vehicles

By John Goreham on September 27, 2013 - 12:40PM

Toyota is recalling its popular Sienna Van for many of its model years. Click here to see if your vehicle is on the list, and what to do if it is.

The 2014 Toyota Tundra pulling a 9,000lb trailer

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2013 - 6:54PM

A quick spin in the 2014 Toyota Corolla LE Eco

By John Goreham on September 20, 2013 - 11:29AM

The new 2014 Toyota Corolla LE Eco will be one of the top sellers in the new Corolla line. Our quick spin in the car revealed one big surprise and confirms the worst fears of its competitors.

Toyota racing hybrid makes its US debut in Texas

By John Goreham on September 16, 2013 - 4:07PM

The Toyota TS030 racing hybrid will visit the US this week to race at the Circuit of the Americas.

2014 Toyota's AWD Sienna family van makes a great utility vehicle

By John Goreham on September 16, 2013 - 12:07PM

In addition to hauling a hockey team, the all-wheel-drive 2014 Toyota Sienna van can also haul vacation home toys and the occasional project list for home improvement.

Toyota releases details of 2014 RAV 4

By John Goreham on September 11, 2013 - 4:28PM

The second year of the 2014 Toyota RAV 4 does not offer any power or safety improvements. Will that slow the tremendous sales surge the vehicle has had?

A Quick Spin Review of the 2014 Toyota Tundra

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2013 - 7:20PM

I recently had a chance to log some miles behind the wheel of the 2014 Toyota Tundra and there weren’t just any miles – they were miles driven in some of the most scenic roads in the United States as we traveled around the Smokey Mountains.

The interior of the 2014 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2013 - 7:17PM

The rear end of the 2014 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2013 - 7:16PM

The side of the 2014 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2013 - 7:15PM

The front end of the 2014 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2013 - 7:15PM

Toyota's challenge - marketing the 2014 Corolla to its oldest and youngest buyers at once

By John Goreham on September 5, 2013 - 10:22AM

The Corolla is the world's best-selling nameplate. However, it has arrive at that spot in an odd way. Its buyers tend to come from the oldest and at the same time youngest groups of new car buyers. How does Toyota market the car given that reality?

Toyota will recall Highlander Hybrids, and Lexus RX 400h, IS 350 and GS 350 vehicles

By John Goreham on September 5, 2013 - 8:07AM

Toyota and Lexus will recall a quarter million vehicles. Read on to see why, and if your car made the list.

Toyota sales strong, but details matter

By John Goreham on September 4, 2013 - 8:15PM

Like almost all manufacturers Toyota's sales are strong. However, looking deep we can see that some models are doing amazingly well, and some others are actually behind last year. We break it down.

Toyota announces details of the amazing next generation Prius

By John Goreham on August 28, 2013 - 7:36PM

The next generation will be the fourth for the Prius line of hybrids and plug-in hybrids at Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM). After 20 years of effort Toyota now dominates the green vehicle market and plans to keep pushing forward.

2014 Toyota Corolla prices will keep that car number 1

By John Goreham on August 27, 2013 - 10:19AM

The 2014 Toyota Corolla may be the brand's most important car. The new prices for the new Corolla will ensure that the many buyers go home happy.

Is Toyota quitting on Scion

By John Goreham on August 23, 2013 - 4:56PM

The rumor mill has started to hum about Toyota considering changes to Scion.

Do you hate manual lumbar adjustment on power cars seats

By John Goreham on August 15, 2013 - 5:01PM

If so, you are not alone according to J.D. Power and Associates

2013 Toyota RAV4 Review: All Grown Up in Every Way

By Patrick Rall on August 14, 2013 - 9:50AM

While the 2013 Toyota RAV4 introduces the new generation of the popular compact SUV without the optional V6 or the EV drivetrain, the sporty looking crossover has improved in pretty much every way.

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