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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 to unveil plug-in Prius hybrid at Frankfurt

By Gordon Block on August 16, 2011 - 12:36PM

Toyota will have a production version of its plug-in Prius hybrid at the Frankfurt Auto Show next month, with a European release date of summer 2012.

Toyota App allows creating car's auto-biography

By Armen Hareyan on August 12, 2011 - 1:29PM

Imagine a way to create your car's auto-biography. A new Toyota app allows an easy way to create your car's auto-biography.

The 2012 Toyota Camry is fully revealed by a Canadian Auto Guide

By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2011 - 12:48PM

Toyota has spent the past week easing out tiny teasers of the 2012 Toyota Camry but thanks to the Canadian Auto Guide via the folks at Autoblog, we have what looks to be our first good, clear look at the new Camry ahead of its public debut later this month.

Plug-in 2012 Toyota Prius models set to hit in March or April

By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2011 - 12:30PM

One key component that the Toyota Prius has not had that has given competitors like the Chevrolet Volt an advantage is the ability to charge the hybrid system by plugging the car in but when the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid hits the US market in the early spring of 2012, that will all change.

Toyota stock needs the 2012 Camry to be a hit

By Frank Sherosky on August 11, 2011 - 12:28PM

Toyota Motor Company (ADR: TM) stock may have traded above 84 just a few weeks ago, but that was then and this is now; as the stock has plummeted to the low 70 range, adding pressure on the upcoming 2012 Toyota Camry to be a hit among auto buyers.

Another new 2012 Toyota Camry teaser unveiled

By Patrick Rall on August 10, 2011 - 9:59PM

Just last week we got out first good look at the redesigned headlight and front corner of the upcoming 2012 Toyota Camry and today, we have our first clear shot of the new Camry taillight.

Toyota sets 2012 prices for Yaris, Sequoia, Tundra, Sienna

By Hawke Fracassa on August 8, 2011 - 6:24PM

Toyota today set price points for its 2012 Yaris, Sequoia, Tundra and Sienna cars and trucks. Most vehicles are priced the same as 2011 models or reflect increases of 1% or less.

Toyota and Honda are coming up from rock bottom

By Gordon Block on August 8, 2011 - 1:01PM

The two automakers hardest hit by the Japan earthquake in March, Toyota and Honda, are finally beginning to see the light at the tunnel: market share is once again on its way up.

A mountain drive in the pre-production Toyota Prius V

By Don Bain on August 6, 2011 - 5:12PM

Recently we drove the 2012 Toyota Prius V through the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

CAR MBS 2011 reveals auto industry still uncertain on next IC Engine choices

By Frank Sherosky on August 5, 2011 - 9:55AM

As the Center for Automotive’s Management Briefing Seminar for 2011 is now officially closed, few analysts will peer into the words that were not said as much as what was stated. One area is the Advanced Powertrains, and the uncertainty of auto management teams to choose a best technical direction when it comes to the IC engine.

Toyota gives away 75 free cars; 25 still to go

By Hawke Fracassa on August 4, 2011 - 5:23PM

Toyota has chosen a third set of 25 winners to get to the three-quarters mark of its 100 Cars for Good giveway program, which awards 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 deserving non-profits. Winners are pick from voting by Facebook fans.

A new teaser of the 2012 Toyota Camry hits the web

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2011 - 10:14PM

While the video of Akio Toyoda discussing the 2012 Toyota Camry has mysteriously disappeared after appearing on a variety of YouTube channels, today Toyota Tweeted the newest teaser of the 2012 Camry – this time giving us a good clear look at the driver’s side front corner of the new sedan.

Toyota expects to thrive by 2012

By Hawke Fracassa on August 2, 2011 - 11:49AM

Its new-vehicle sales worldwide declined substantially in the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, but Toyota expects to rebound with gusto to make up all of that lost ground by March, the Japanese carmaker said in a forecast for 2012 that was released today.

Toyota FJ, Land Cruiser get price bumps, starting today

By Hawke Fracassa on August 1, 2011 - 2:50PM

Toyota has raised the price of the 2011 Land Cruiser and 2012 FJ Cruiser. At the same time, Toyota announced this afternoon that it will hold the line on showroom prices for the 2012 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid. All of the vehicles are sport-utility trucks.

It's here! 2012 Toyota Camry is ready to drive

By Hawke Fracassa on August 1, 2011 - 12:01PM

Toyota today invited the Detroit auto press to the official unveiling of the 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid.

Toyota workers help Americans harmed by tornadoes

By Hawke Fracassa on July 31, 2011 - 10:14PM

The tsunami that socked Japan in March had such an impact on Toyota's Japanese employees that it inspired them to go out of their way to help small-town Americans victimized in April by tornadoes in the deep South.

Toyota, Braun give gift of mobility to paralyzed newlywed

By Hawke Fracassa on July 23, 2011 - 7:53PM

The world can be a selfish and unforgiving place. This is a hard truth, especially in an America that can be so cold it's easy to believe nobody cares. Every once in a while, there is an exception to the rule. Such a bright spot portends hope and inspiration that not all is lost for the rest of us. A blushing bride's road from tragedy to triumph, with help from friends like Toyota and The Braun Corp., is proof of that.

Toyota commits to diversity, inclusion

By Hawke Fracassa on July 22, 2011 - 8:42PM

Black Enterprise magazine on Friday named Toyota among its 40 Best Companies for Diversity, the sixth straight year the Japanese carmaker has been so honored for one form of diversity or the other. The annual list is revealed in the July issue of the magazine.

Toyota stock finally breaks out above May price gap

By Frank Sherosky on July 22, 2011 - 9:50AM

It was just a few weeks ago that Toyota Motor (ADR: TM) showed signs of filling past overhead resistance on the weekly chart, the early March price gap of 84.76 to 84.28 which was tested and failed in May. While that event in a way extended the gap in time, the stock closed Thursday above the gap at 85.47, a significant technical event. [Friday Market Close Update: TM closed at 85.01, still above the gap, but barely.]

2012 Toyota RAV4 EV mess goes viral

By Hawke Fracassa on July 20, 2011 - 10:42AM

When Toyota issued a tersely worded statement Tuesday saying everyone who wants a 2012 RAV4 EV will be able to buy one from a showroom, it wasn't just stating the obvious. The Japanese carmaker was compelled to do damage control because the online auto press took someone's blog as gospel and went hog-wild in reporting as fact that the Tesla battery-powered RAV4 EV would only be sold to fleet and car-sharing programs. Which isn't true.

Toyota will sell 2012 RAV4 EV to public, Scion iQ EV to fleets

By Hawke Fracassa on July 19, 2011 - 3:41PM

Toyota issued a brief statement today to correct media reports that have incorrectly said the 2012 RAV4 EV will only be marketed to fleet and car-sharing programs. In fact the 2012 RAV4 EV will be sold through Toyota showrooms to the general public.

Toyota to offer optional AC outlets on Japan-market Priuses

By Gordon Block on July 19, 2011 - 12:35PM

Toyota will begin offering AC outlets on JDM Priuses after victims of the March 11 earthquake used hybrid vehicles as emergency power sources.

Toyota prices the 2012 Scion iQ, starting at $15,995

By Patrick Rall on July 13, 2011 - 2:38PM

Today is the official media launch of the upcoming 2012 Scion iQ and with it has come the starting price of this new subcompact Toyota model – starting at $15,995 for US buyers.

Detroit nonprofit, 4 others compete to win a free Toyota

By Hawke Fracassa on July 13, 2011 - 1:24PM

Detroit’s Focus:HOPE will be among five U.S. nonprofits competing to win a 2011 Toyota on Thursday as part of Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program. The point of the major philanthropic outreach from Toyota is to give away 100 cars to 100 American not-for-profit organizations over 100 days, with winners chosen on Facebook.

Most Claims Dismissed from Toyota's Acceleration Defect

By Richard Gray on July 12, 2011 - 5:03PM

A U.S. District Court judge dismissed all but seven claims against Toyota Motor Company arising from the unintended acceleration issues that harmed the company’s reputation and worried consumers.

Toyota launches new intelligent navigation system to reduce accidents

By Armen Hareyan on July 11, 2011 - 9:30AM

Toyota Motor Corporation (Public, NYSE:TM) has found a new way to reduce the road accidents as it is launching a new intelligent navigation system. Here is this navigation system's 5 main characters.

U.S. demand for trucks grows as gas prices fall

By Hawke Fracassa on July 10, 2011 - 9:24PM

As gas prices trickle down, demand for mid-size trucks and SUV leases is rising, a trend that has been consistent since spring.

Is the return to full production also feeding Toyota stock surge?

By Frank Sherosky on July 9, 2011 - 11:12PM

Talk about testing a price gap. It was just a few days ago that Toyota Motor (ADR: TM) showed signs of a breakout past overhead resistance on the weekly chart, which some believe was based on the 2012 Camry news. Then it filled the early May price gap 84.76 to 84.28 on the weekly chart with a Friday high of 84.90, but fell back.

Toyota bounces back in a big way

By Hawke Fracassa on July 8, 2011 - 4:56PM

Toyota continues to ramp up new car and truck production for North America and expects to go from 80% of pre-earthquake and tsunami levels in August to full strength by September. Eight of the Japanese carmaker's 12 models for sale in the U.S. and Canada have been at 100% production levels since last month.

Toyota expands Buckle Up for Life to 6 states

By Hawke Fracassa on July 7, 2011 - 5:41PM

Toyota has made a $1 million commitment to support the expansion of Buckle Up for Life, which began in Ohio, Kentucky and California and now will expand to Illinois, Colorado and Texas by the end of 2012, with even more places to be chosen for assistance in 2013.

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