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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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2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport review: a luxury sport sedan worthy of the title

By Patrick Rall on January 11, 2013 - 3:02PM

The 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport is a premium luxury sport sedan fitted with all of the amenities and features that a car claiming to be both luxury and sporty should have – with these attributes combining to create a roomy sedan that is a blast to drive while also being packed to the roof with the greatest of creature comforts.

The 2013 Scion tC. Image courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota output in North America sets peak production in 2012

By Don Bain on January 10, 2013 - 11:11PM

Among other achievements in 2012, Toyota set a new record for North American production with the fabrication of 1.78 million vehicles, outdoing its previous peak in 2007 by over 600,000 units and increasing production over 2011 by 41 percent.

Stripped swimsuit model's Supra found

By Aaron Turpen on January 9, 2013 - 12:58AM

Swimsuit model Jess Barton's stolen Toyota Supra speedster found stripped bare in Florida.

Kaley Cuoco, star of The Big Bang Theory. Image courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota's Super Bowl ad showcases The Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco

By Don Bain on January 8, 2013 - 6:48PM

When the 47th Super Bowl hits the airwaves Feb 3, many of the viewers will be as excited by the new ads from brands like Toyota as the game itself, and that can only be enhanced by The Big Bang Theory’s babe-next-door, Kaley Cuoco appearing in the Toyota spot.

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

Subaru BRZ is TopGear's Fun-est Car of the Year

By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2013 - 8:03AM

The new 2013 Subaru BRZ isn’t the most expensive sports car and doesn’t have the most power but is voted Fun Car of the Year by TopGear Australia against some stiff competition.

These are your top 18 bestselling vehicles in America for 2012

By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2013 - 7:02PM

Sales figures for the 2012 calendar year are in from around the industry and tonight, we take a look at the top 18 bestselling vehicles sold in the good ol’ USA – with all of these 18 cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles selling at least 200,000 vehicles in 2012.

Ford F-Series is the bestselling vehicle for 2012, Toyota Camry takes top car

By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2013 - 2:51PM

We are working on calculating the bestselling vehicles in the US auto industry for 2012 but the two most important positions have already been announced as the Ford F Series is officially America’s bestselling vehicle for the 31st consecutive year while also being the bestselling truck in the industry for the 36th straight year – with the Toyota Camry being the bestselling car for 2012.

Toyota unveiling GT 86/Scion FR-S custom coupes in Tokyo

By Denis Flierl on December 31, 2012 - 8:45AM

Toyota will be unveiling at least five custom GT 86/Scion FR-S coupes at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon.

The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in. Image courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota Prius named Best New Car Value by Consumer Reports

By Don Bain on December 28, 2012 - 4:50PM

Consumer Reports has named the Toyota Prius Best New Car Value, but the distinction is made somewhat dubious by the fact it has been held for four years by the gas burning Honda Fit, that is more or less indistinguishable from other small commuters.

Toyota issues formal comments on the massive economic loss settlement related to unintended acceleration

By John Goreham on December 27, 2012 - 5:31PM

Toyota offers official remarks related to the huge $ 1.1 billion settlement without admitting the vehicles had flaws.

Toyota Lowers Price For its RAV4 EV

By Nicolas Zart on December 27, 2012 - 9:54AM

How would you like to get $17,500 off of Toyota’s RAV4 EV? If you happen to have an old Toyota lying around and are interested, Toyota will match the Federal incentive rebate.

Toyota’s $1.1 billion unintended acceleration payout: what it means for owners

By Anthony Faccenda on December 26, 2012 - 9:53PM

Toyota's $1.1 billion payout is the largest-ever auto civil settlement in history and yet another black eye for Toyota.

Toyota and Lexus will show off autonomous tech at 2013 CES

By Aaron Turpen on December 23, 2012 - 3:08AM

The 2013 Consumer Electronics Show will have Toyota and Lexus showcasing the latest in automated driving technologies.

Toyota Furia Concept could be future sport sedan [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2012 - 4:08PM

Toyota has announced the reveal of a new Toyota Furia Concept and gives us a glimpse of what could be a new future Toyota sport sedan.

The 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain.

Toyota Avalon first vehicle to charge phones wirelessly

By Don Bain on December 20, 2012 - 1:59PM

The 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited becomes the first vehicle in the world to offer Qi in-console wireless charging for enabled cell phones and devices In the optional Technology Package, on both gasoline and hybrid versions.

2013 Toyota Camry, Prius v earn "poor" ratings in new IIHS crash test

By Anthony Faccenda on December 20, 2012 - 1:30PM

The 2013 Toyota Camry and Prius v finished in 17th and 18th place respectively on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's latest test of 18 mid-size cars.

2013 Toyota RAV4 gets needed dynamic design changes

By Denis Flierl on December 19, 2012 - 9:01AM

The 2013 Toyota RAV4 remains true to the original RAV4 concept, but the new SUV gets a much needed new contemporary design language.

2013 Toyota RAV4 price to start at $24,145

By Anthony Faccenda on December 18, 2012 - 10:04PM

Toyota has increased the price of its base model RAV4 by $650, but decreased the price tag of the higher end RAV4 Limited. Each all-new 2013 Toyota RAV4 model features an extensive interior and exterior overhaul.

Update - Toyota to pay staggering billion dollar plus fine for issues related to unintended acceleration

By John Goreham on December 18, 2012 - 11:44AM

Toyota's recent record $17 million setting fine regarding unintended accelletation now dwarfed by new settlement

The 2013 Lexus LS. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

Toyota on track to retake global sales leadership

By Don Bain on December 17, 2012 - 8:37PM

Even though auto sales in the US have still not returned to the peak levels set five years ago, globally the car industry is having a peak year, with sales in China, India and even Brazil bringing world totals to over 80 million – a new world record.

Toyota to fix trunk release defect on Lexus ES, IS, and GS

By Anthony Faccenda on December 12, 2012 - 1:32PM

Toyota has not announced a recall schedule, but did reveal that it has identified a solution for its trunk release problem on Lexus ES, IS, and GS and that a recall should soon follow.

The new Lexus IS to debut at 2013 Detroit Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on December 10, 2012 - 4:02PM

The 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit’s Cobo Hall is expected to be a biggie in terms of new model debuts and among those new model introductions will be the new Lexus IS – with an entirely redesigned look drawing much of its styling inspiration from the sporty Lexus LF-CC Concept.

Toyota announces 2013 prices for Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius c and Scion xB

By Aaron Turpen on December 9, 2012 - 12:31AM

Toyota has released pricing information for some of its top-selling cars, including the 2013 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2013 Prius c, and 2013 Scion xB. Plus price adjustments for most of its other vehicles, including the Venza, FJ Cruiser, Sienna, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Highlander, Tacoma and others.

Nancy Fein, Toyota's new Group Vice President of Customer Service.

More cars have glass roofs as fewer corporations have glass ceilings

By Don Bain on December 6, 2012 - 2:30AM

Have you noticed the ascension of women lately? There are now more women drivers on the road than men, 20 female senators in the US Congress and an ever increasing number in top management positions at auto manufacturers like Toyota who just named Nancy Fein as Group Vice President of Customer Service.

An infographic from the 2012 North American Environmental Report. Image courtesy

The shining example of Toyota's environmental stewardship

By Don Bain on December 4, 2012 - 3:09PM

Few companies have made further progress in not only complying with higher CAFE requirements, but also in reducing the energy used to manufacture vehicles, greenhouse emissions from facilities and even the waste materials produced in the process as Toyota in North America.

Details on the all new 2013 Toyota RAV4 buyers cannot ignore

By John Goreham on December 3, 2012 - 3:34PM

Toyota's segment-leading CUV 2013 Toyota RAV4 is all new in 2013. TN spotlights the changes you need to know about.

Toyota GT86 convertible could debut in Geneva next March, possibly with hybrid power

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2012 - 2:02PM

It has been widely rumored that Toyota Motor Co is planning a convertible version of the Toyota GT86 and according to insider comments, the drop top rear wheel drive sports car could make its public debut next March at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show – giving American buyers an idea of what to expect when the Scion FR-S convertible arrives in the future.

A rendering of the Smart INSECT concept. Image courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota using skateboard technology to craft commuter car of tomorrow

By Don Bain on November 28, 2012 - 10:59PM

During his speech to members of the Motor Press Guild today, Jim Lentz, Toyota Motor Sales President and CEO, talked about connected cars, future concepts and projects, including how Toyota is using skateboards to build an even more connected commuter car.

Toyota unveils the 2013 RAV-4 which now fits the mold

By John Goreham on November 28, 2012 - 9:29PM

Toyota has moved squarely into the CUV mold with the upcoming 2013 RAV-4 ending four unique features.

Toyota Motor Sales President and CEO Jim Lentz delivers MPG keynote address at t

Toyota's Jim Lentz outlines how auto industry is improving America

By Don Bain on November 28, 2012 - 8:45PM

In his speeches at the J.D. Power NADA Western Automotive Conference yesterday, as well as before the Motor Press Guild today, Jim Lentz, Toyota Motor Sales President and CEO, highlighted the progress the industry has made and portrayed a future wherein auto manufacturers will continue to create a better tomorrow for us all.

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