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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 recalls 310k FJ Cruiser worldwide over seat belt defect

By Anthony Faccenda on March 16, 2013 - 1:58PM

Toyota Motor Corp has announced the recall of 310,000 FJ Cruisers due to a door panel issue, which may lead to seat belt retractor detachment.

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

Toyota GT86 / Scion FR-S / BRZ could get hybrid power

By Denis Flierl on March 15, 2013 - 2:04PM

A conversation with a chief project engineer from Toyota reveals that a future high-performance Toyota GT86, Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ may get a power boost from hybrid power.

Toyota's personal mobile electric solution, the i-road

An Electric Toyota OK But When?

By Nicolas Zart on March 15, 2013 - 12:45PM

Toyota’s battery message can leave you baffled despite actual market condition. Yet the company is still looking into distant battery technology.

All-new 2014 Toyota Highlander preview ahead of official release

By John Goreham on March 13, 2013 - 7:43PM

Toyota has announced the 2014 Toyota Highlander. Here are the changes buyers should expect to see.

What new vehicle would we buy right now?

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2013 - 11:44AM

As an automotive journalist, it seems that whenever I tell someone what I do for a living, the first thing out of the other person’s mouth is “what is your favorite car” or “what car would you buy right now” so this week, a few of us here at TorqueNews will offer up the vehicles that we would buy if we were shopping right now.

2014 Subaru Forester vs 2013 Toyota RAV4, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander

2014 Subaru Forester vs RAV4 and Outlander: See who wins

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2013 - 9:52AM

Carsgiude takes the all-new 2014 Subaru Forester and compares it to the new 2013 Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander. See which one comes out on top in a head-to-head test.

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

2013 Subaru BRZ vs Toyota GT 86 comparison [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2013 - 7:55AM

We know that the 2013 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT 86 are awesome new rear-drive two-door coupes, but which car does CarBuyer UK pick in a head-to-head comparison?

Toyota unveiling the iRoad three wheeled electric vehicle concept at Geneva

By David Herron on March 5, 2013 - 3:58PM

Toyota's interesting iRoad concept vehicle, a compact electric three wheeler, on display at the Geneva Motor Show, could change urban traffic patterns when the design is fully baked.

The Toyota Prius family of vehicles. Image courtesy of Toyota.

Polk confirms Prius as California's best selling nameplate for 2012

By Don Bain on March 4, 2013 - 1:57AM

R.L Polk released data late last week confirming the Toyota Prius family of vehicles as the most popular nameplate among California drivers in 2012, based on new car registrations.

Manufacturers get away with recalls

By John Goreham on March 1, 2013 - 2:55PM

Customers don't seem to punish brands or models that have frequent recalls. A recent survey reveals how drivers feel.

Toyota GT86 Open Concept images leaked, previewing the Scion FRS Convertible

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2013 - 11:52AM

The Toyota GT86 Open Concept is set to debut next week at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show but thanks to a handful of leaked images, we get an early look at the concept that will preview the Scion FR-S convertible.

The back seat of the Toyota GT86 Open Concept

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2013 - 11:50AM

The front interior of the Toyota GT86 Open Concept

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2013 - 11:49AM

The back end of the Toyota GT86 Open Concept

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2013 - 11:49AM

The side profile of the Toyota GT86 Open Concept

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2013 - 11:48AM

The Toyota Venza F-1. Image courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota expanding US built model exports in 2013

By Don Bain on February 26, 2013 - 6:39PM

That America is once again a good place to build cars is born out by the fact Toyota exported 124,000 US built vehicles to 21 different countries in 2012 – a figure they plan to expand upon this year.

NHTSA probes 561,000 Toyota Prius hybrids over steering problem

By Anthony Faccenda on February 25, 2013 - 6:03PM

The federal government has launched an investigation into more than 560,000 model-year 2004-2009 Toyota Prius vehicles due to a dangerous steering shaft issue.

2013 Subaru Forester vs 2013 RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5

2014 Subaru Forester vs RAV4, CR-V and CX-5: Who wins?

By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2013 - 9:06AM

Carsguide takes the new 2014 Forester and rates it against the 2013 Toyota RAV4, 2013 Honda CR-V and 2013 Mazda CX-5. See who the Australian road tester picked as the top mid-size crossover.

The 2013 Toyota Camry gets a spruced up interior, more technology

By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2013 - 1:11PM

Even though the new Toyota Camry was introduced for the 2012 model year, the Japanese automaker has made some interior alterations to the 2013 Camry in response to some of the less than savory reviews of the popular sedan – including more tech goodies in the less expensive trimlines.

Toyota Still a Great Mechanic's Brand - 2013 RAV4 As Proof

By Aaron Turpen on February 20, 2013 - 1:48PM

For the do-it-yourself maintenance mechanic, Toyota is still one of the top brands to own and the 2013 RAV4 continues that legacy.

The 2013 Toyota RAV4 Limited. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

The fourth generation Toyota RAV4 hits sweet spot for value and style

By Don Bain on February 14, 2013 - 10:04PM

The all-new 2013 Toyota RAV4 has lost the identifying rear-mounted spare tire, but has gained richly in added value in the fourth generation of the Recreational Activity Vehicle.

The Toyota GT86 TRD brings new aggressive design to the UK tuner crowd

By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2013 - 6:22PM

Since the Toyota GT86, the Scion FR-S and the Subaru Boxer were introduced, the tuner crowd around the world has been clamoring for higher performance variants of the new Japanese rear drive sports coupe and while it doesn’t pack any more power – the new Toyota GT86 TRD carries a more aggressive design that could eventually come to those Toyobaru coupes sold in the US.

Updated 2013 Toyota Avalon may alienate elderly drivers

By Anthony Faccenda on February 11, 2013 - 6:21PM

Despite being immensely popular amongst the older car buyers, Toyota has opted to revamp the 2013 Toyota Avalon in several ways that may turn off elderly drivers, says Consumer Reports.

Scion FR-S is transformed into race-ready vehicle [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2013 - 9:23AM

The new 2013 Scion FR-S is already an icon with its fans and is now a race-ready model that will be the official race vehicle for the 2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race.

New 2014 Toyota Tundra has a tough new look and comes with firsts in the segment

By John Goreham on February 7, 2013 - 3:20PM

Revealed today at the Chicago Auto Show, the new Tundra has a new body, a new interior, and brings new levels of safety to the pickup truck segment.

The TorqueNews Top Vehicles of the 2013 Detroit Auto Show - GM takes the cake

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2013 - 5:14PM

Over the past few weeks we have taken a close look at the new debuts at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit’s Cobo Hall and with such a big year at hand – the folks here at TorqueNews put our heads together to come up with our favorites from Detroit in a variety of categories.

The first look at the Scion FR-S Convertible

Toyota GT86 Open Concept to preview Scion FR-S Convertible in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2013 - 3:29PM

Toyota Motor Corp has announced that the Toyota GT86 Open Concept will debut at the upcoming 2013 Geneva Motor Show and when it does – the world will have its first look at will likely become the Scion FR-S Convertible and possibly the Subaru BRZ Convertible.

Toyota recalls 385,000 Lexus IS vehicles over dangerous visibility issue

By Anthony Faccenda on January 30, 2013 - 7:48PM

Toyota's recall of 385,000 Lexus IS sedans comes in the same day that the automaker recalled 907,000 Toyota Corolla and Matrix vehicles over an airbag issue.

Toyota recalls 907k Corolla, Matrix models over unwanted airbag deployment

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2013 - 12:25PM

Toyota Motor Corp has announced a global recall of 907,000 Toyota Corolla and Matrix models over a concern that an electric fault in the supplemental restraint system could cause the airbags to open unnecessarily – with 752,000 of those affected vehicles in the United States.

Toyota recalling 16 popular models including Camry, Prius and Corolla for airbag risks

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2013 - 5:44PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of select Toyota models including the Prius, the Camry, the Corolla and many more over a concern that the airbag system may be incorrectly calibrated – although the specifics of this new recall have kept the number of vehicles actually recalled to a relatively low figure of just 3,235 vehicles.

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