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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 taking tradeshow participation to next level with LA Auto Show

By Don Bain on November 19, 2011 - 5:05PM

Toyota’s exhibits at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show include social and mobile media apps plus activities allowing attendees to interact with the show in fresh new ways at and around the Los Angeles Convention Center. Download a new smartphone mobile app from Toyota and you can easily navigate through a host of unique programs sponsored by the brand during the show’s run through Nov. 27.

The Subaru BRZ STI Concept from the side

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2011 - 1:57PM

The back end of the Subaru BRZ STI Concept

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2011 - 1:56PM

The front end of the Subaru BRZ STI Concept

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2011 - 1:55PM

2012 Chevy Volt safer than non-hybrid vehicles

Study Shows Hybrids Significantly Safer, Unless You're on Foot

By Keith Griffin on November 17, 2011 - 6:59AM

In the wake of news this week about an increased corporate average fuel economy, or CAFE, comes a study from the Highway Loss Data Institute that claims hybrid vehicles are significantly safer than their gasoline counterparts, unless you're a pedestrian.

Americans back 55 mpg CAFE, Consumer Report survey shows

By Keith Griffin on November 14, 2011 - 8:01PM

Americans may finally be buying into the idea of more fuel efficient vehicles, according to a survey released by Consumer Reports that says the majority of respondents back a corporate average fuel economy (CAFÉ) of 55 miles per gallon.

The 2011 Toyota Prius Plug-in. Photo courtesy of Toyota

Toyota releases 2011 North American Environmental Report

By Don Bain on November 9, 2011 - 2:28PM

Toyota has just released their 2011 Environmental Report for North American detailing the success of the most fuel-efficient auto manufacturer in the United States has had in the fulfillment of their fairly aggressive, five-year Environmental Action Plan (EAP). Not only has the company achieved breakthroughs within the industry’s leading fleet of sustainable, advanced technology vehicles, but has also reinforced its environmental practices and partnerships across all operations.

2012 Toyota Avalon Has Same Price as 2011 Model

By Keith Griffin on November 9, 2011 - 1:57PM

Toyota has issued a news release about the price of the 2012 Toyota Avalon that contains this nugget of news: there is no news. The 2012 Toyota Avalon costs the same as the 2011 model.

Toyota voluntarily recalls 400,000 Toyota and Lexus models

By Don Bain on November 9, 2011 - 2:05AM

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. just announced a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 283,200 Toyota and 137,000 Lexus vehicles to replace the crankshaft pulley on models with a V6 engine only.

The 2012 Lexus LFA supercar. Photo courtesy of Lexus.

Toyoda plans to revamp Lexus, build profits for Toyota

By Don Bain on November 8, 2011 - 3:35PM

Akio Toyoda revealed himself to be a new agent of change soon after the media feeding frenzy played out last year. Toyoda placed greater authority with regional operations to enhance the company’s adaptability. This year, to shake things up, he cut the number of directorial positions to 11, down from 27, to limber up internal processes and allow quicker decision making.

Go for 2012 Toyota Prius V if Active City Driver

By Armen Hareyan on November 8, 2011 - 2:56PM

The Japanese car maker has achieved its objective with the 2012 Toyota Prius, but it had to give up something to reach its goal.

Toyota wins 2011 Green Manufacturing Award

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 7, 2011 - 9:17PM

Toyota has won the 2011 Green Manufacturing Award, for the outstanding environmental achievements of its European operations. The award recognizes companies that show a commitment to environmental manufacturing.

Toyoda committed to change, newfound profitability for Toyota

By Don Bain on November 7, 2011 - 6:16PM

Akio Toyoda, president and CEO of Toyota motors, took the helm right when the $115 billion company posted its first loss in decades. As the first of the Toyoda family to take charge since 1995, he vowed from day one to take his grandfather’s auto manufacturing firm "back to the basics" and return to building cars to make people happy.

Toyota and Discovery Education court teens to teach them to drive safely

By Hawke Fracassa on November 6, 2011 - 11:42PM

Toyota and Discovery Education are teaming to create the Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge. In it, students in high school will be asked to create 2-minute videos "describing how they would encourage safe driving among their peers."

Minority council makes Toyota 'Corporation of the Year' again

By Hawke Fracassa on November 6, 2011 - 5:44PM

Toyota won a big honor this week: For the second time, it was named "Corporation of the Year" by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The award recognizes the Japanese car company's "continued commitment to minority suppliers and diverse communities."

2011 Toyota Highlander cargo area

By Keith Griffin on November 6, 2011 - 3:50PM

2011 Toyota Highlander dashboard

By Keith Griffin on November 6, 2011 - 3:47PM

2011 Toyota Highlander Front Fascia

By Keith Griffin on November 6, 2011 - 3:44PM

2011 Toyota Highlander has a new front and rear fascia

2011 Toyota Highlander Review: Crossover Amazingly Capable in Nor'easter

By Keith Griffin on November 6, 2011 - 3:36PM

It's easy to underestimate a vehicle's capabilities – to take it for granted. Such was the case with the 2011 Toyota Highlander. It was a crossover utility vehicle that seemed to have been passed by other more worthy competitors.

2012 Toyota Sienna will be exported by Toyota from Indiana for first time

By Hawke Fracassa on November 1, 2011 - 11:10AM

The 2012 Toyota Sienna that's assembled by American auto workers in Princeton, Ind., will be sold in showrooms in South Korea, beginning this month.

Close-up: The 2011 Toyota Venza is the ultimate blend of car, truck

By Don Bain on October 31, 2011 - 7:14PM

The Toyota Venza made a good impression on us when we first checked it out back in 2009. It was a nice size and shape, with oversized wheels and a roomy interior, but at that time we didn’t get to drive it very far. Recently we had the opportunity to take the 2011 Toyota Venza on an extended road trip, finding it even more likable than we at first imagined.

Interest in Detroit Three vehicles on the grow

By Hawke Fracassa on October 30, 2011 - 9:00PM

NADAguides said this week in its Brand Share Report that the Detroit Three were the only carmakers that showed growth in consumer interest on NADAguides.com during the third quarter of 2011, boosting their overall consumer share by more than 10%.

The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in named Urban Green Car of the Year.

Toyota Prius Plug-in named 2012 Urban Green Car of the Year

By Don Bain on October 28, 2011 - 5:32PM

The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in has been named the 2012 Urban Green Car of the Year by Decisive magazine as part of The Urban Wheel Awards, after selection by a panel of independent automotive journalists.

The Long Beach Racers Tacoma TRD race truck

Long Beach Racers Tacoma TRD Baja race truck revealed at 2011 SEMA Show

By Don Bain on October 28, 2011 - 3:50PM

The debut of the Long Beach Racers Toyota Tacoma TRD Baja race truck is just one of the featured Toyota exhibits at the 2011 SEMA Show.

Toyota and Japanese automakers production still stopped in Thailand

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 27, 2011 - 9:20PM

The effect of the halted production in Thailand has now spread worldwide, as Toyota announced today that it is reducing production at North American and South African operations. These include operations in Canada, and the United States.

2012 Hyundai Veloster wins Urban Car Award

2012 Hyundai Veloster Tapped as Urban Car of the Year

By Keith Griffin on October 27, 2011 - 4:59PM

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster has been chosen the Urban Car of the Year by Decisive Magazine for its hip and edgy image as well as it being an entry-level model. The Range Rover Evoque and Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid were also honored.

The production Toyota FT-86 leaked in Japanese brochure

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2011 - 11:01AM

The production-ready Toyota FT-86 is expected to make its grand debut in December at the Tokyo Motor Show but thanks to a leaked Japanese brochure, we may have an early look at the new rear wheel drive sports car in production form.

The 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport to drop at SEMA 2011

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2011 - 2:51PM

Toyota’s luxury brand will use the 2011 SEMA Show to unveiled the new 2013 Lexus GS350 with the high performance F Sport package – adding an aggressive look along with improved handling and braking capabilities to the newly refined luxury sedan.

The front of the 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport

A look at the 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport at rest

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2011 - 2:48PM

The 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport from the rear

The 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport from the back

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2011 - 2:46PM

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