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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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2012 Honda Civic CNG Green Car of the Year semi-finalist

Finalists for 2012 Green Car of the Year Announced Ahead of LA Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on October 25, 2011 - 7:15AM

The five finalists for the 2012 Green Car of the Year have been announced with the field reduced to the: 2012 Ford Focus Electric, 2012 Mitsubishi i, the 2012 Honda Civic CNG, the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI and the 2012 Toyota Prius V. The winner will be announced at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 17.

Toyota gets the word out in many ways about the 2012 Toyota Camry

By Hawke Fracassa on October 22, 2011 - 9:39PM

Toyota this week launched a marketing campaign for the all-new 2012 Camry called “It’s Ready. Are You?” The campaign demonstrates how the seventh-generation Camry addresses changes in consumers’ vehicle needs and expectations through innovations and improvements to the look of the Japanese company's flagship automobile.

2012 Toyota Sequoia has power in tow

By Hawke Fracassa on October 21, 2011 - 10:05PM

The 2012 Toyota Sequoia SR5 is a brute. But if it's your brute, you're going to love it. It's a full-size sport-utility vehicle with muscle, powered by a 310 horsepower 4.6-liter i-Force V8 engine that pushes the truck to tow a whopping 7,400 pounds.

Toyota uses Facebook game to promote FT-86

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 21, 2011 - 9:48PM

Toyota is using a Facebook game, The Social Network Racer, to promote its much anticipated sports car, the FT-86 II (aka Scion FR-S). The coolest part of the Facebook game, the track is adorned with your personal Facebook content. Making the game a lot of fun.

GM Heritage Center photo by Frank Sherosky

Detroit auto industry still suffering from lack of CAD designer skill portability

By Frank Sherosky on October 20, 2011 - 9:45PM

Imagine if you had five more computer operating systems than just Windows, and in order to get a new job, you had to be fluent in all of them, not to mention proficient. Then you get the scope of the problem still plaguing many within Detroit's unemployed engineering and design community, while the auto industry cries that it cannot find skilled designers.

Hybrid owners among the first to buy recently launched electric cars

By Don Bain on October 19, 2011 - 4:48PM

Not surprisingly, hybrid owners were among the first to trade in their Prius hybrid for a Chevrolet Volt or Nissan Leaf during 2011. Those who years ago made a commitment to the greening of the planet and their pocketbooks logically would be among the first to take the next step to a plug-in vehicle promising even greater savings on both fronts.

Toyota pushes environmental education with travel program for teachers and school librarians

By Hawke Fracassa on October 16, 2011 - 1:17PM

Toyota has chosen 26 American teachers and school librarians from 20 states to go to Costa Rica Nov. 19-Dec. 3 through the Toyota International Teacher Program. The aim is to help teachers and librarians inspire American students in their own schools by becoming "more involved in environmental, cultural and world studies," Toyota says.

Toyota lays out its future in international auto racing

By Hawke Fracassa on October 16, 2011 - 12:19PM

Toyota Motor Corp. will make use of its hybrid gas-electric car technology when it enters cars in the fledgling Federation Internationale de l’Automobile World Endurance Championship in 2012. The maiden series includes the famous Le Mans 24 Hours race.

2012 Toyota 4Runner priced higher than last year

By Hawke Fracassa on October 14, 2011 - 6:42PM

Toyota today released prices for all five styles of the 2012 Toyota 4Runner, and all five carry prices that are higher than the 2011s. The Japanese automaker at the same time announced that the venerable SUV would arrive at dealerships no later than month's end.

Toyota and Lexus applaud actor Justin Timberlake, other environmentalists

By Hawke Fracassa on October 13, 2011 - 11:59PM

Toyota and Lexus will be presenting sponsors at Saturday night's 21st annual Environmental Media Awards, which honor film and television productions that celebrate environmental messages in creative and influential ways.

Daily chart of Toyota stock as of 10:50 a..m on 10/10/2011

Toyota stock opens higher but still trending below 50-day moving average

By Frank Sherosky on October 10, 2011 - 11:08AM

Despite news about the 2012 Camry debut and the plans to diversify location of key part production around the globe, Toyota stock opened higher this morning which was trading last week near or just below its key price resistance area of 67.56 set in September, 2010 and well below its 50-day moving average.

2012 Toyota Sienna van is versatile, affordable

By Hawke Fracassa on October 9, 2011 - 8:26PM

The American-made 2012 Toyota Sienna van, coming off a complete redesign in 2011, adds a standard power passenger seat and auto on / off headlights to the XLE grade this new model year.

The 2012 Toyota Prius V. Photo by Don Bain

Is Toyota mired in a long-term sales slump?

By Don Bain on October 9, 2011 - 3:11AM

Toyota’s share of the U.S. market has fallen from 17% during 2009 to 11.5% in September 2011. For a company once the largest seller of automobile products worldwide that is a significant descent. Last month the Chrysler Group took a bigger share of the U.S. market than the Asian giant.

Toyota Auris unveiled and Nissan Leaf expansion revealed at Johannesburg auto show

By Hawke Fracassa on October 8, 2011 - 8:47PM

South Africans are excited this weekend because, after much fanfare, Toyota has taken the wraps off of its new Auris TRD at the Johannesburg International Motor Show, which runs through Oct. 16 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre.

2012 Toyota 4Runner has different options for base, Limited, SR5 and Trail models

By Hawke Fracassa on October 8, 2011 - 7:13PM

The 2012 Toyota 4Runner introduced on Friday is equipped with a 4.0-liter 270-horsepower V6 engine with 5-speed ECT-i automatic transmission and comes with several options to choose from. Prices start at around $31,000 and can exceed $40,000 for a 4Runner that is well-equipped. Here's a breakdown of what extras are available for 2012, broken down by model.

The 2012 Toyota 4Runner Limited. Photo courtesy of Toyota

The rugged Toyota 4Runner offers new features for 2012

By Don Bain on October 8, 2011 - 3:29AM

The fifth generation of the highly versatile and reliable Toyota 4Runner will sport major audio, connectivity upgrades and new automatic running boards for 2012. A longstanding stalwart in the Toyota lineup, the 4Runner was named “Most Dependable Midsize Crossover/SUV” by J.D. Power & Associates in 2011.

Toyota introduces 2012 Camry to Southeastern journalists in Charlotte

By Kevin Harris on October 7, 2011 - 5:05PM

Toyota spared no expense when launching its 2012 Toyota Camry at the official Southeast press event at the event at the beautiful Ballantyne Resort in Charlotte, NC.

Toyota RAV4 crossover adds high-tech toys for 2012

By Hawke Fracassa on October 6, 2011 - 6:26PM

The RAV4, Toyota's premium crossover vehicle, adds new audio systems for 2012 that provide occupants with hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth. The next step up from the base, the 2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited Grade, adds an optional display audio system with navigation and Toyota Entune connectivity services.

If you liked the 2011 Toyota Avalon, you'll like the 2012 Toyota Avalon, too

By Hawke Fracassa on October 6, 2011 - 4:20PM

Toyota's 2012 Avalon is in showrooms now. The American-made luxury car has no significant changes for the new model year over 2011, when it got a complete makeover.

2011 Lexus CT 200h strong seller for Lexus

Toyota September 2011 Sales off a Stunning 17.5 Percent

By Keith Griffin on October 3, 2011 - 9:10PM

Toyota is claiming full production will help offset dismal September 2011 sales numbers that saw deliveries off 17.5 percent. Toyota USA reported September sales of 121,451 units.

Tanks like these may one day be filled with cellusic ethanol thanks to Toyota.

Toyota reveals breakthrough in cellulosic ethanol production

By Don Bain on October 3, 2011 - 4:56PM

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today held an event at its Toyota Biotechnology and Afforestation Laboratory in Aichi revealing a newly developed yeast that increases the production yield of cellulosic ethanol bio-fuel, new technologies for the greening of parking lots and walls, and a new “cool-spot creation methodology” for simulating and analyzing the effects of greening.

2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV melds grit with glamour

By Hawke Fracassa on October 3, 2011 - 1:22PM

The new 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is essentially the same 4.0-liter V6 engine-powered all-wheel drive sport-utility truck as the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser, except that it will cost a few dollars more to drive out of the showroom.

New 2012 Toyota Tundra truck flush with options

By Hawke Fracassa on September 30, 2011 - 6:50PM

Toyota has come up with several options and option packages to choose from to equip a new 2012 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck. New models were introduced today by Toyota and while no prices were announced, the Japanese carmaker has in general been holding the line on MSRPs. The 2011 Tundras started at around $24,000 for bare-bones models but cost $43,000 or more, well-equipped.

2012 Toyota Camry ready to drive in Miami

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 9:15PM

With the hoopla over the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry dying down, the Japanese carmaker is seeking to revive the frenzy. The next step in doing that takes place next month in Florida, when Toyota hosts two single-day ride-and-drive luncheons for the automotive press to drum up more interest in this 2012 Camry.

Toyota gives 500 Texans their own 2012 Toyota Tundra T-Force truck

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 4:40PM

Toyota took the wraps off of its new 2012 Tundra T-Force today. The 2.0 Limited Edition is for off-road enthusiasts who want to make a statement about their outdoor lifestyle, Toyota General Manager Bob Carter said in unveiling the truck in Dallas at the Texas state fair.

Toyota picks Texas plant to build 2012 Tacoma TRD T|X Baja pickup

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 4:12PM

Toyota today introduced a new 2012 limited-edition pickup truck in Dallas that will be assembled for eight weeks only this spring in San Antonio. The new 2012 Tacoma Toyota Racing Development T|X Extreme pickup will start at around $35,000 after it goes into production and reaches Toyota dealerships in March.

The 4-cylinder engine of the 2012 Toyota Camry

Toyota will start producing four-cylinder engine in Alabama

By Kate McLeod on September 29, 2011 - 1:01PM

Toyota, which has been manufacturing in Huntsville, Alabama for a decade, is adding production of a four-cylinder engine at that plant.

The new Toyota Supra conceptualized

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 11:07AM

There have been rumors of late that Toyota Motor Co has approved the next generation Toyota Supra and while the Japanese automaker has offered no idea as to what the new sports car would look like, Swedish designer Andreas Fougner has put together an amazing conceptualization of what the next Supra could look like when it sees production.

2011 Hyundai Sonata helps drive strong 2011 sales

New Car Sales Up in September, Will Hit 12.75 million for 2011

By Keith Griffin on September 29, 2011 - 11:05AM

TrueCar.com rightly asks the question, "What recession?" as it reports that new car sales are up 10.1 percent over last September. The car site is predicting that annual new car sales for 2011 will be 12.75 million.

Andreas Fougner’s Toyota Supra design from the front

The front end of Andreas Fougner’s Toyota Supra design

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 11:03AM

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