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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 Prius 2012 Side View

By Armen Hareyan on September 16, 2011 - 7:05PM

Bob Carter, Toyota Division Group vice president

Bob Carter on Toyota Prius Plug-in preview at Green Drive Expo

By Don Bain on September 16, 2011 - 6:26PM

Bob Carter, Toyota Division Group vice president and general manager, was on hand for the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in media preview at the Green Drive Expo, held today in the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond CA. Among the usual promotional hype Carter had a few interesting things to say.

Toyota Prius Adds Styling and Fun for 2012

By Kate McLeod on September 16, 2011 - 5:06PM

Toyota Motor Corporation (Public, NYSE:TM) is on to its second million in sales for Toyota Prius, the best-selling hybrid in America bringing some fun to its 2012 model.

Toyota reveals pricing on the Toyota Prius V and Plug-in

By Don Bain on September 16, 2011 - 4:08PM

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. has announced the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices at the annual Green Drive Expo for two new hybrid vehicles, the Toyota Prius v and Prius Plug-in. The all new Prius v and Prius Plug-in are the two newest additions to the Prius Family, soon to be followed by the city-friendly Toyota Prius c, which will launch in next year.

2012 Toyota Highlander Rear Side View

By Armen Hareyan on September 15, 2011 - 10:03PM

2012 Toyota Highlander Interior

By Armen Hareyan on September 15, 2011 - 10:00PM

2012 Toyota Highlander Side View

By Armen Hareyan on September 15, 2011 - 9:57PM

2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid showcases Toyota's best technology

By Hawke Fracassa on September 15, 2011 - 9:22PM

Toyota continues its quest for efficiency with the 2012 Highlander Hybrid, a 4-wheel drive crossover utility vehicle that starts at $38,000 for the base model and $44,000 for the Limited edition. The two 2012 hybrid models were rolled out today by Toyota.

Extras make 2012 Toyota Highlander a great family crossover

By Hawke Fracassa on September 15, 2011 - 8:41PM

Toyota's three engine options, a choice between front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive, three rows of seating and great options and accessories make the 2012 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Highlander Hybrid solid crossover utility vehicles for families in search of roomy and reliable transportation.

Toyota adds fuel-efficient four-cylinder option to 2012 Toyota Highlander

By Don Bain on September 15, 2011 - 7:35PM

The Toyota Highlander, fresh from a vehicle revision in 2011, now offers a 25-mpg highway rated, four-cylinder engine to complement the popular 2012 Toyota Highlander V6 and Hybrid models. The three-row crossover moves into 2012 continuing to offer the exceptional value cited by numerous third-party authorities.

2012 Scion xD gets a price increase but Bluetooth, HD Radio now standard

By Keith Griffin on September 14, 2011 - 9:25PM

Toyota USA has announced a price increase for the 2012 Scion xD that arrives in dealers in October but you have to really dig deep into the press release to find the news.

Toyota teams with universities for research on safety issues

By KC Kelly on September 14, 2011 - 5:01PM

Toyota Motor Corp. is teaming up with several United States Universities in order to conduct research projects on safety issues facing the auto industry. The collaboration between Toyota and universities will signify a great modification in the way Toyota conducts research.

The Toyota FT-86ii Concept shows up at Frankfurt with little change

By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2011 - 1:59PM

Earlier this month, Toyota offered a teaser video of their FT-86ii sports car ending with a mention of this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show leading many to believe that we would see something new on the Toyota version of the joint venture with Subaru but as the show has come, what we have is the same FT-86ii that we have seen at past auto shows – except it’s orange.

Toyota's interactive online Camry Effect unites Camry owners

By KC Kelly on September 14, 2011 - 1:19PM

The Toyota Camry Effect, brought to light by Toyota, is a brand new initiative to give Toyota Camry drivers in the United States an innovative and interactive online experience. The Camry Effect is a way that approximately seven million Camry drivers in the United States can share their best memories.

Toyota ramps up production big time on 2012 cars and trucks

By Hawke Fracassa on September 13, 2011 - 6:49PM

Toyota’s production of 2012 cars and trucks for sale in the United States and Canada is at 100% and recovery from the March 11 quake in Japan has exceeded expectations, an executive for the Japanese car company told reporters in Los Angeles today.

The 2011 Toyota Sequoia is a flex fuel on and off-road warrior

By Don Bain on September 12, 2011 - 11:27AM

The 2011 Toyota Sequoia combines the capacities and capabilities of a full size SUV with flex fuel versatility and the surprising handling of a somewhat smaller vehicle.

War of the kiosks at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

By Armen Hareyan on September 12, 2011 - 8:47AM

Automakers unveil the sketches of their kiosk stands at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to lure more people as Toyota has shown its stand at the 64th international motor show.

ES 350 leads Lexus revival

By Hawke Fracassa on September 11, 2011 - 11:58PM

The slump at Lexus is over. The luxury marque sold 10,331 cars last month, an uptick of 6.2% over the same period last year. The ES 350 (pictured), Lexus's entry luxury sedan, was the Japanese company's best-selling car (3,887). Another big boost: Lexus moved 3,238 hybrids in August, an increase of 56.1% over 2010.

Latest Toyota FT-86 Concept coming to Frankfurt

By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2011 - 3:31PM

Toyota has shown off their new FT-86 Concept in the past but when the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show opens next week, the Japanese automaker will roll out their newest version of the FT-86 II – although it is yet another concept version.

Toyota announces price jump for base 2012 Tacoma

By Keith Griffin on September 8, 2011 - 12:53PM

What do you do when fuel prices are stabilizing - if not falling a little bit - and you have the best selling compact pickup truck in America? If you're Toyota you raise the price of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck just because you can.

Lexus confirms LFA record 'Ring lap time of 7:14.64 with video

By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2011 - 12:21PM

Last Friday we brought you the breaking news that the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition had once again taken to the track from which it derives its name with record-setting results and we now have positive confirmation from the luxury automaker that their LFA supercar indeed set the production car record with an incredible time of just 7:14.64.

The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid named NADA car of the month

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 2:22PM

The 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid were unveiled last month around the US to mixed reviews but that hasn’t stopped the people at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) from naming the 2012 Camry Hybrid the September 2011 NADAGuides Car of the Month.

No imported 2012 Toyota Camry sedans for the US

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 9:39AM

Mr. Akio Toyoda loves bragging about how “American” the Camry is and when the 2012 Toyota Camry begins hitting the market later this month – all new Camrys sold in the US will be built in the Japanese automaker’s Georgetown, Kentucky production facility and going forward, none of the Camry sedans built in Japan will be shipped into the US market.

Extras, options drive all-new 2012 Toyota Tacoma

By Hawke Fracassa on September 2, 2011 - 9:16PM

Toyota has loaded lots of options and extras onto its family of 2012 Toyota Tacoma compact pickup trucks to make each of them an enticing buy.

Sound system upgrades big draw for 2012 Toyota Tacoma

By Hawke Fracassa on September 2, 2011 - 7:52PM

Toyota is counting on new sound systems to enhance buyer pleasure and improve the delivery of music and infotainment on its 2012 Tacoma pickup truck, which the Japanese carmaker said today will be available in dealer showrooms next week.

Best-selling Toyota Tacoma adds value, versatility for 2012

By Hawke Fracassa on September 2, 2011 - 5:02PM

The wildly popular Toyota Tacoma made its debut today as a 2012 model. Even in a gasping economy, the Japanese juggernaut has traditionally been the best-selling compact pickup truck in America, blowing out its closest competitor on the showroom floor by a 2-to-1 margin with annual sales of more than 106,000 units.

Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition shatters production car ‘Ring record

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2011 - 11:43AM

There has been no official word yet but according to multiple sources, the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has shown that its name is more than a marketing scheme as this specially tuned Lexus supercar has reportedly set the new production car record on the Nürburgring Nordschleife course with a stunning lap of just 7:14.

The 2012 Toyota Camry for Russia introduced as a premium business sedan

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2011 - 2:59PM

Last week, Toyota USA unveiled the 2012 Toyota Camry with a redesigned look inside and out and now we have a look at the version of the 2012 Camry destined for the Russian market – with a look quite different from what American buyers will be getting later this year.

The back end of the Ukrainian version of the 2012 Toyota Camry

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2011 - 2:53PM

The front end of the Ukrainian version of the 2012 Toyota Camry

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2011 - 2:52PM

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