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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 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.

2014 Toyota Corolla with new Corolla LE ECO and Corolla S

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.

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.

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