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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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  1. Jeff Teague covers general Toyota news and you can follow him on Twitter at @Toyotajeff1.
  2. Peter Neilson covers Toyota Prius News and you can follow him on Twitter at @/the_hybrid_guy.
  3. John Goreham covers general Toyota and and Lexus news. You can follow John on Twitter at @JohnGoreham.
DOE funding for hydrogen technology reduced by more than 40 percent
By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 11:37PM
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu detailed President Barack Obama's $29.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for the Department of Energy, which now affects hydrogen power development.
Toyota stock flying high since being cleared for electronic flaws
By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 8:07PM
Since Toyota (NYSE: TM) received a clean bill of health that ruled out electronic flaws, the market has rewarded the stock with higher highs and higher lows.
Automotive Marketplace Will Notice Japan No Longer Second Largest Economy
By Keith Griffin on February 13, 2011 - 9:03PM
Japan is no longer the world's second largest economy, an honor now claimed by China, which has huge implications in the global automotive marketplace.
Jeremy Rifkin opens Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy 2011 Conference and Exposition
By Frank Sherosky on February 13, 2011 - 10:11AM
Jeremy Rifkin, famed author and hydrogen proponent, believes a new paradigm in the world's economic future is about to come to fruition as he opens the 2011 FC&HE.
NASCAR to run fuel injection in 2012
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2011 - 6:29PM
This morning, NASCAR announced that their flagship racing circuit – the Sprint Cup Series – will join the age of electronic technology as all cars will be required to run a fuel injection system in the 2012 season.
Five Best Things To See at the Chicago Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on February 11, 2011 - 11:18AM
The Chicago Auto Show, which officially opens today and runs through Feb. 20 at McCormick Place, has lots to do but here are the TorqueNews five best things to see at the show.
Not so fast with that government apology to Toyota, Mr. Cavuto
By Frank Sherosky on February 10, 2011 - 1:08PM
While Neil Cavuto of Your World on FOX wants the government to apologize to Toyota, I say sit back and consider the situation in its totality.
How to handle your next auto recall
By Frank Sherosky on February 9, 2011 - 2:09PM
One auto recall is bad enough, but four in two years is a bit much for any auto owner. So, you get a little experience with handling the process.
The US Gov't finds no electronic problems in Toyota's acceleration recalls
By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2011 - 2:53PM
Shortly after 2pm today, the US Federal Government announced the results of their 10-month electronic testing of Toyota’s acceleration system – no computer glitches or electronic failures were at fault in the unintended acceleration issues that caused Toyota to recall over 11 million vehicles worldwide.
Government findings on Toyota's electronics to be released today
By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2011 - 10:24AM
The US Federal Government is set to release the results of their 10-month investigation into the Toyota acceleration systems possibly responsible for the unintended acceleration incidents that have cost people their lives around the world.
Toyota stock rises in pre-market hours for forward statements
By Frank Sherosky on February 8, 2011 - 9:48AM
After Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced financial results for the nine months ending December 31, 2010, the stock rose in pre-market hours due to key forward-looking statements.
Fast Five trailer runs during Super Bowl XLV
By Patrick Rall on February 7, 2011 - 4:37PM
Fast Five – the fifth installment of the legendary Fast and the Furious (FATF) movie series is set to hit theaters on April 29th but the millions of viewers of last night’s Super Bowl XLV got a good look at the action packed go-fast flick featuring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and wrestling superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Only 20,000 Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in 2011
By Keith Griffin on February 7, 2011 - 2:02PM
The Obama administration's plan to have 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2015 could face an extreme uphill battle based on the fact that only 20,000 electric vehicles are expected to be sold in 2011.
Toyota stock breakout at open reflects loyalty and conquest rates
By Frank Sherosky on February 2, 2011 - 12:51PM
Toyota’s recent sales report shows loyalty and conquest sales returning to historical levels; and the stock breakout reflects that performance.
Toyota offering buyout options for US employees
By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2011 - 5:48PM
Today, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A sent a letter to their 6,100 headquarters employees stating that they are offering contract buyouts for any company workers who are interested in leaving with a handsome severance package.
Global markets still lacking a global automotive ETF
By Frank Sherosky on January 31, 2011 - 8:27PM
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) cover just about every industry and sector except the one that is growing by leaps and bounds in emerging markets - the global auto industry.
Kiplinger Announces Best in Class Vehicles for 2011
By Keith Griffin on January 31, 2011 - 3:05PM
Kiplinger has announced its Best in Class new vehicles for 2011 and only one domestic vehicle is in the mix.
January New Car Sales Show Strong Growth
By Keith Griffin on January 31, 2011 - 7:51AM
Edmunds.com is predicting that January sales figures will reveal strong growth in new car sales compared to January 2010 with a strong indication that 2011 could see 12.5 million light vehicle sales.
Egypt unrest could topple its auto industry relations
By Frank Sherosky on January 30, 2011 - 12:59PM
As the Egyptian nation finds itself in the throes of civil unrest, the investors in their auto industry watch with great angst how Mubarak handles the situation.
Carl Benz invented automobile this day 125 years ago
By Frank Sherosky on January 29, 2011 - 12:15AM
It was 125 years ago today, Carl Benz taught the world to play, as he filed an application in Berlin for a patent on his three-wheeled motor car.
Auto Dealers Resist Plan To Pay Plug-in Hybrid Tax Credit
By Keith Griffin on January 28, 2011 - 2:02PM
Members of the National Auto Dealers Association are resistant to a White House plan to have dealers pay the plug-in hybrid tax credit directly to consumers.
Study Shows Diesel Engines Recuperate Extra Cost Quickly
By Keith Griffin on January 28, 2011 - 12:02PM
Carnegie Mellon University has released a study of diesel engines that show they recuperate their extra cost quickly.
Electric Car Prophet Agassi: $8 Israel gas cause for change
By Frank Sherosky on January 27, 2011 - 10:47AM
CNBC’s Erin Burnett just gave a short interview with Shai Agassi in Davos at the World Economic Forum about his startup, Better Place, and his opinion of electric cars in Israel.
Two Michigan congressmen misguiding the hybrid EV incentive debate
By Frank Sherosky on January 27, 2011 - 12:06AM
Taking a self-appointed cue from President Obama's State of the Union Address, Rep. Sander Levin and Sen. Carl Levin of Michigan are obviously in favor of any incentive without reservation that supposedly supports Michigan jobs over more level-headed technologies.
Ford stock breaks out to upside post option expiration week
By Frank Sherosky on January 26, 2011 - 4:29PM
Perhaps it’s related to another Toyota recall, but Ford (NYSE: F) broke out from the open and stayed strong to the upside all day, closing near 18.36 on 64 million shares.
Toyota stock drops at open from new recall announcement
By Frank Sherosky on January 26, 2011 - 10:33AM
Toyota Motors (NYSE: TM) got recalled this morning right along with its notice that another 1.7 million vehicles will be recalled.
U.S. News Best Car for the Money Awards Not Inspiring
By Keith Griffin on January 25, 2011 - 4:24PM
U.S. News Cars has released its third annual Best Car for the Money awards and it is not an inspiring list for car enthusiasts. Maybe two of the cars will get your motor running, in spite of claims this list of vehicles earns highest marks for overall value and appeal in their categories.
Automakers applaud joint date for EPA and California proposals
By Frank Sherosky on January 24, 2011 - 10:28PM
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that California officials have scrapped their plans to issue state-specific standards in March.
Toyota stock finds buyers in early morning trading post option expiration
By Frank Sherosky on January 24, 2011 - 10:42AM
Toyota Motors (NYSE: TM) once again is showing strength the first hour of trading, gapping up from Friday’s close, the day of option expiration.
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Toyota and Tesla alliance to produce rare-earth free electric motors
By Frank Sherosky on January 24, 2011 - 12:17AM
In a preemptive move, Tesla and Toyota are innovating their way around future rare-earth material shortages induced by threats of production cutbacks in China.
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