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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.

Follow Torque News Toyota reporters

 

  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.
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE Supersonic Red profile view and front end
How Long Will You Wait to Buy Toyota RAV4 Prime? Ask These Owners
By Jeff Teague on March 9, 2022 - 10:36AM
You will not believe these RAV4 Prime wait times. New owners share their purchase stories.
Image of tire pressure gauge by John Goreham
The Only Two Things You Can Do Right Now To Save Fuel
By John Goreham on March 7, 2022 - 2:04PM
If you want to increase your miles driven per gallon of fuel used and save money on fuel, there are just two things you can do today to make that happen.
Image of money by John Goreham
PA Bridge Collapse Reveals the State and National Gas Tax Scam
By John Goreham on March 7, 2022 - 11:49AM
One recent example helps to highlight the myth that fuel taxes are spent on “roads and bridges.”
Kia EV6 at charging station
Kia's EVs Mark Best-Ever U.S. Monthly Sales, Nearly Doubling Previous Record
By Justin Hart on March 6, 2022 - 1:08PM
Kia’s total February sales increased 2.3% year over year. That may sound like only modest growth. But it is important to note that last month Kia’s 2 EV models, the brand new EV6 and the returning Niro EV, also beat their previous best ever month, September 2021, by 181%.
2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Electric Lime Metallic back end profile
Missing in Action: Where is 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro?
By Jeff Teague on March 4, 2022 - 9:13AM
Where is 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro? Here is what we know.
2022 Toyota Tundra Limited Wind Chill Pearl front end
You May Not Believe What New 2022 Tundra Multimedia System Can Do
By Jeff Teague on March 2, 2022 - 7:14AM
Wow. See how the 2022 Toyota Tundra multimedia system can help you with its many capabilities and commands.
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE Cavalry Blue profile front end
How to Get the Newest 2022 Toyota RAV4
By Jeff Teague on March 1, 2022 - 8:26AM
Learn how to find the latest 2022 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid model. It might be easier than you think.
Image of RAV4 Prime courtesy of Kate Silbaugh
Toyota Prius and RAV4 Prime Earn Spots On 10-Best List - Tesla Dropped
By John Goreham on February 28, 2022 - 5:24PM
Consumer Reports has released its list of the ten best vehicles of 2022. The Toyota RAV4 Prime and Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrids earn a spot, but Tesla’s Model 3 gets bumped off.
Image of EV owner charging in cold wearer courtesy of Electrify America
Electrify America Explains Why EVs Don’t Work As Well In Cold Weather
By John Goreham on February 28, 2022 - 3:50PM
Electric vehicle charger company Electrify America has a message for EV owners about how to plan for reduced EV performance in winter.
Toyota RAV4 Prime Image By Chad Dunn
Toyota RAV4 Prime Owners Begin Buying Second Ones
By John Goreham on February 28, 2022 - 2:48PM
The Toyota RAV4 Prime is one of the top-selling EVs in America. Now owners are adding second ones to their driveways.
Toyota and Lexus Need to Know Info
Toyota and Lexus Live Stream Q&A Episode You Will Want to Hear
By Timothy Boyer on February 13, 2022 - 11:44AM
For Toyota and Lexus car owners or those looking to buy a used Toyota or Lexus, here is a recently posted Toyota & Lexus live stream Q&A episode that can answer the burning questions you may have, and some insights into buying a used model of either make.
Engine Oil and Filter Info for Toyota Owners
How to Maintain your Toyota with DIY Instruction from These Toyota Mechanics
By Timothy Boyer on February 12, 2022 - 3:35PM
Are you under the impression that today’s Toyotas are too complicated for the owner to do any maintenance of their own? Would you like to avoid lube center scams? Here is your chance to learn how to maintain your Toyota by following this advice and instruction from two popular YouTube channel Toyota mechanics who demonstrate what you need to know and how easy it can be to keep your Toyota running well. Plus, find out the number one cause of high energy battery failure in hybrid Toyotas.
2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone Supersonic Red profile view front end
The One Missing Feature on 2023 Toyota Sequoia Fans Are Not Thrilled About
By Jeff Teague on February 12, 2022 - 9:09AM
Fans are mostly happy with next-gen 2023 Sequoia. Except for this one glaring missing feature.
The Corolla Makes a Great Commuter Car
The Best Used Affordable Economical Commuter Car Recommended by This Mechanic
By Timothy Boyer on February 10, 2022 - 9:23PM
Wondering what may be the best used affordable and economical commuter car you can buy today? Here’s a look at one particular model this mechanic examines and says that this could possibly be one of the best commuter cars you can find used. Plus, a bonus video explaining a transmission fluid replacement on this same car that is a DIY maintenance task you can do in case you are lucky enough to find and buy this model.
Cylinder Compression Testing Reveals Much About an Engine
Engine Compression Test Demonstrated After 280,000 Miles
By Timothy Boyer on February 8, 2022 - 4:47PM
Here is a demo video of how an engine compression test is done with some actual engine compression numbers from a used vehicle engine after logging in 280,000 miles.
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Mistakes
Avoid These Common Mistakes During a Valve Cover Gasket Job
By Timothy Boyer on February 8, 2022 - 9:16AM
Whether you are doing a valve cover gasket job to stop an oil leak or having someone else do it at a service center or garage, here are some common mistakes made that you should avoid or make part of your post-service repair check after the garage completes the job as shown in this example with a 1996 Toyota 4Runner with 280,000 miles.
Top of Page Image courtesy of Vroom PR agency
Vroom One Year Update - "Still Going Wrong” For Many According To Reviews
By John Goreham on February 7, 2022 - 8:14AM
One year ago we did a story about Vroom that revealed its ratings from car buyers. One year later, it is hard to see any progress.
2022 Toyota Tundra 1794 Smoked Mesquite profile view
How Fast is 2022 Tundra Hybrid? I Found Out Behind the Wheel (with Video)
By Jeff Teague on February 5, 2022 - 8:43AM
See the surprising speed of 2022 Toyota Tundra i-FORCE MAX Hybrid. My driving impressions (with Video).
Cadillac Lyriq, Kia EV6, and Toyota Prius Prime
Battle for 3rd place: Kia vs Toyota vs GM In 2022 U.S. Plug-In Vehicle Market
By Justin Hart on February 4, 2022 - 2:28AM
After Tesla and Ford, GM had the best selling fully electric vehicle in the U.S. in 2021, the Chevy Bolt, at 24,803 combined for the two different models (EV and EUV). Thus, GM has set a precedent and may be able to compete for one of the top spots in 2022 BEV sales too, depending.
Project Lithium Nexpower Batteries Website
Project Lithium Does It Again; New Batteries For Toyota/Lexus Hybrids
By Peter Neilson on February 2, 2022 - 9:10PM
Project Lithium is at it again with new batteries. With LFP tech being considered by Tesla, it is no wonder more people are going lithium to solve their battery problems.
Rav4 How-To Car Maintenance
Toyota Rav4 Maintenance on the Cheap
By Timothy Boyer on February 2, 2022 - 6:28PM
Here’s a demo video of what you can do maintenance-wise on a used Toyota Rav4 that are cheap DIY options you can try before having to take it to a mechanic.
Autonomous drift image courtesy of Toyota
Video: Toyota Vehicle Autonomously Drifts Around Racecourse
By John Goreham on February 2, 2022 - 12:33PM
Toyota's autonomous driving system can drift a sports car all the way around a track.
Image of Lexus infotainment system by John Goreham
Toyota and Lexus Finally Modernize Infotainment Systems
By John Goreham on January 31, 2022 - 9:38AM
Both Toyota and Lexus are moving forward with a new infotainment platform. Here’s how that happened and what it means for consumers.
2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Solar Octane profile view
What to Expect with 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid MPG
By Jeff Teague on January 31, 2022 - 9:32AM
What you should know about 2022 Tundra i-FORCE MAX fuel economy.
Expert Reviews on 10th Generation Toyota Corollas
Common Toyota Corolla Problems Discussed by Two Toyota Mechanics
By Timothy Boyer on January 29, 2022 - 8:44AM
Looking to buy a used Toyota Corolla? Many smart used car shoppers do. However, before buying that used car it helps to know ahead of time what common problems to look for in particular generations of Corollas during your pre-purchasing inspection. That said, here is not one, but two analyses offered by two different Toyota mechanics on whether you should buy their reviewed generation of used Toyota Corollas.
2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone Red
All New Sequoia Hybrid: An SUV Worth Driving
By Peter Neilson on January 28, 2022 - 9:00PM
Toyota may not have the best of everything but they did get some things right. I want the new Sequoia, and here is why.
2021 Toyota Highlander XSE Blizzard Pearl front end profile view
3 Reasons a Plug-In Toyota Highlander Prime Should Happen
By Jeff Teague on January 28, 2022 - 8:55AM
Explore key advantages for Toyota coming out with a Highlander Prime – gasoline plus electric plus plug-in.
Kia EV6 closeup
Kia EV6 Pricing Revealed, Beats Almost All Currently Available EV Competitors
By Justin Hart on January 27, 2022 - 2:22AM
Kia has revealed the pricing of their new EV6 for the U.S. market and the good news is that it has a lower starting MSRP, at $40,900, than almost every other compact EV SUV currently for sale. Only the VW ID.4 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 (when the RWD base model goes on sale) are priced lower than the EV6, and only a tad lower at $40,760 and $39,700 respectively.
2023 Toyota BZ4X Image source pressroom.toyota.com
Toyota BZ4X: Why I Do Not Want One Yet
By Peter Neilson on January 26, 2022 - 5:58PM
As the Hybrid Guy, I am also very interested in BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles). My bread and butter has primarily been with the Toyota Brand, though I have driven many different BEVs. I have not driven the Toyota BZ4X but I know one reason I do not want it, yet.
Toyota Tundra 2022 Turbo Failure
All New Toyota Tundra: Not Up To Standard
By Peter Neilson on January 25, 2022 - 7:32PM
The all new Toyota Tundra was really hyped up just before the release, and for good reason. The new Tundra though is not living up to the legendary name and it is upsetting enthusiasts.
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