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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 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.

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.

2011 Detroit Auto Show attendance exceeds expectations

By Frank Sherosky on January 22, 2011 - 8:20PM

The 2011 NAIAS in Detroit is in its final weekend for the general public, tracking toward final attendance between 725,000 and 740,000 visitors.

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