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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.
Tony Meysenburg's 2024 Toyota Tundra
I Bought a 2024 Toyota Tundra with 5K Miles, Did My 2nd Oil Change at 12K, and Now I See Lots of Fine Metal Shavings, and 1mm Chunks in the Pan
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tundra owner has a truck with only 12,000 miles and has had two oil changes since he bought it. Now, he's finding metal shavings and 1mm pieces of metal in the drain pan. Here is Tony's story and information for all Tundra owners.
2017 Toyota Highlander
After 2 Failed Transmissions, I Said Goodbye To My Toyota Highlander and Got a Nice Ford Explorer, I’m Glad I’m Off That Crazy Train
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Highlander owner shares her experience with her 2017 Highlander, highlighting two failed transmissions in one year. She's had enough and purchased a 2025 Ford Explorer. What are the issues with the Highlander, and is the Explorer a reliable SUV?
2019 Toyota Tacoma
My 2019 Toyota Tacoma Is at the Dealer For Defective White Paint, But They Gave Me a Corolla Loaner, So If You See Me in My Wife’s Minivan, Mind Yo Business
By Denis Flierl on
The Toyota Tacoma has paint problems, and one owner has had his pickup at the dealer for the paint recall. Now, the Toyota dealer gave him a Corolla for a loaner vehicle while it's in the paint shop. He would rather drive his wife's minivan. 
Lexus LFR GT3 at Goodwood FOS
There Are Two Things I Love About The Lexus LFR, And One Thing That Worries Me
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Lexus LF-A successor raises expectations, but there is one thing about it that boggles the mind.
2025 Toyota 4Runner
I Want to Trade My 2022 Ram TRX For A 2025 Toyota 4Runner, and the Dealer Tried To Rip Me Off, $14K Over MSRP and These Crazy Interest Rates
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota 4Runner buyer wants buyers to beware of what some Toyota dealers are doing. He traded a 2022 Tundra for a 2025 4Runner, and the dealer is asking $14K over MSRP, charging him high interest rates. Here's what new 4Runner buyers need to know. 
A polished gray Toyota GR Corolla is parked at a gas station while fueling up. It features tinted windows and red brake calipers with trees in the background.
My Toyota GR Corolla Is So Fun to Drive, Capable in All Conditions and Terrain, and Has the Aggressive Looks to Match
By Aram Krajekian on
Some cars feel alive in your hands like they're meant to take on any road or weather you throw at them. This GR Corolla owner believes his is the closest thing today to the legendary Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, and many aren’t disagreeing.
Silver 2023 Toyota Tundra with large tires parked under a metal carport. The truck has tinted windows and a modern design, conveying strength and utility.
I’m Really Disappointed After My 2023 Toyota Tundra’s Engine Failed, It’s Not Part of the Recall and the Dealer’s Only Offering Me a Camry or RAV4 When I Need My Truck to Make a Living
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner believed he had the perfect Toyota Tundra and even bought a Sequoia for his wife, but one breakdown and a questionable loaner now have him rethinking the dealership’s priorities.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
My 2025 Toyota Tacoma Looked Scrawny With a 6-Ft Bed, So, I Had To Add 1.5-Inch Spacers To Improve the Stance, Now I’m Happy With the Look
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner dislikes the appearance of her pickup with the long bed. What should she do to improve its appearance and posture, as she feels it looks scrawny and needs help? She adds spacers to the stock wheels, but is it the best option?
2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Platinum, white pickup truck parked in moody forest clearing with dark green background
I Can Prove Your Toyota Tundra's Poor Gas Mileage Is Your Fault, Not The Truck's… My 10-Year Analysis Of 1,400 Fleet Vehicles Shows It's All In The Driving
By Noah Washington on
To every Toyota Tundra owner who complains about their MPG, a fleet safety director with a decade of experience is delivering a reality check: a truck's fuel economy is a mirror of its driver, and he can prove it with the data from over a thousand trucks.
One of the Worst Parts and Labor Mark-Up Scams Seen by a Toyota Mechanic
Car Repair Shop Chain Scams Elderly Lexus Customer During Road Emergency With Over $1,700 ‒We're Going to Do a Full Investigation to Really Show You the Level of Corruption, of Theft, of Just Blatant Scamming in the Automotive Industry
By Timothy Boyer on
A Toyota mechanic reveals that car repair customer scams are not just with car dealerships, but also with garage chain repair businesses preying on the elderly.
Close-up image showing two sections: left has a yellow measuring tape against a dark and metallic sparkling engine oil; right features a circular shape in a glossy brown similar oil surface.
I Found Some Metal Flakes In My 2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum’s Oil at Just 17,000 Miles, So I’m Not Sure If I Should Be Concerned
By Aram Krajekian on
When a Toyota Tundra's routine oil change turns into a metallic surprise, it brings back memories of the very engine recalls that many thought Toyota had already put to bed.
2023 Toyota Tundra
Toyota Tundra Owner Says, “Oh, No, Not Another Tundra Engine Fail, But This One Might Actually Be Helpful To Identify Signs Of Impending Doom”
By Denis Flierl on
The Toyota Tundra saga continues with an owner who has experienced catastrophic engine failure. However, he wants to let other Tundra owners know the warning signs he had before his Tundra engine died. Here's what all Tundra owners need to know.
Tesla EV Owner Says Chinese EV ARE Better
I Own 2 Teslas and Realize Now Tesla's Quality Issues Aren't Just Due to Cost-Cutting and Cutting Corners: They Have Everything to Do With How Terrible Tesla Is at Manufacturing and How Good China Is at It
By Timothy Boyer on
Tesla owner recently rides Chinese cars in Costa Rica and is overwhelmed by how much better they are than his two Tesla models.
2022 Toyota Highlander
I Put a Bike Carrier on My 2022 Toyota Highlander, and Now My Rear Suspension Sags So Much It Bottoms Out On a Small Bump
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Highlander owner mounted a bike carrier on the back of the SUV, and now the rear suspension is nearly dragging the ground. Is there a problem with the Highlander's suspension, or are all Highlanders built this way? Active customers need to know. 
2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 with the XP package
My 2025 Tacoma SR5 With 2,000 Miles Just Up and Died On the Highway, I Had It Towed to the Dealer, and 4 Weeks Later, They Finally Diagnosed the Problem 
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner had a problem with her brand-new pickup, only 2,000 miles in. It's not what she expected when she bought what she thought was a reliable Toyota. Here's her surprising story. 
2022 Toyota Tundra
Well, Here We Go, 37K In, My 2022 Toyota Tundra Just Died, The Dealer Gave Me a Corolla Loaner, But It’s Unacceptable, I Need a Tundra For Work
By Denis Flierl on
It's no secret that Toyota Tundra engines are failing at an alarming rate. A Tundra owner in Canada says his truck's engine died at 60,000 miles while he was driving on the highway. The question now is, how long will it take him to get his new engine?
2025 Toyota GR Corolla in metallic gray, parked on urban concrete sidewalk with aggressive stance and black wheels
I Made Four Budget-Friendly Mods To My 2023 Toyota GR Corolla After 4,500 Miles And Fixed The Jerky 1-2 Shift For Just $38
By Noah Washington on
That famous jerky shift on the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla? This owner fixed it for just $38, proving that sometimes a car's quirks are a feature, not a bug, and the fixes are surprisingly cheap.
Trust But Verify Advice Before Selling Your Car
Owner Sold His Toyota Prius at a Loss Due to a Mechanic's Mistake in a Diagnosis!
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's a look at a second-generation Toyota Prius, which was sold at a low price by its owner, all because his mechanic missed a problem that turned out to be a very simple one.
Kazi's 2024 Toyota RAV4
My 2024 Toyota RAV4 Went Into Full Panic Mode with Warning Beeps and Flashing Lights, My Wife Says, “Good Thing the Car Drives Better than You”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner is thankful his car saved him and his family from a serious accident. The small SUV's safety tech came to the rescue, diverting disaster as the safety system took over and proved to be a better driver than he was, says his wife.
Former Toyota Employees Agree That Dealerships Inflate Parts Prices
I Worked at a Toyota Dealership as an Automotive Service Advisor. We Used Aftermarket Parts All the Time in the Service/Repair of Toyotas. And You Better Believe They Marked Those Prices Up on Parts
By Timothy Boyer on
Former Toyota employees spill the beans on shady practices you need to know about at car dealership service departments.
2024 Toyota Tundra
I Had My 2024 Toyota Tundra’s Engine Replaced After It Blew Up, and Now After the Dealer Fixed It, It Runs Like an 80’s Truck Missing a Spark Plug
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tundra owner had his engine replaced by Toyota after it blew up. Now, after he has had a new engine installed, the truck runs like it was never fixed.
A dark Toyota RAV4 drives through a mud puddle on a forested dirt path surrounded by tall and sunlit trees, conveying adventure and ruggedness.
My 20-Year-Old Bought a 2025 RAV4 Hybrid SE, But Even After Repeatedly Telling the Dealer No to the Extended Service Agreement and Warranty, They Still Talked Her Into Paying $43,640
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as an exciting first-time Toyota RAV4 purchase turned into a costly lesson about dealership pressure, and it all came down to one conversation about an alarm.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Dealer Dented My 2024 Tacoma “Underground” Color Door While Servicing it, and Now the Color Is So Far Off, It Looks Hideous
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner took his truck in for service, and the Toyota dealer dented his door. If that wasn't bad enough, he says, when they fixed his door and repaired it, the color doesn't match. Is there a problem with the Underground paint color? 
2025 Toyota Tacoma
I Love My 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport, But the Turning Radius On These Things is Horrible, I’m Told I Need a Drone Recon Pass To Scope My Exit Plan
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner is curious about what other owners think of the pickup's turning radius. How does it compare with previous generation models? It's longer to say many owners. Here's what owners are saying and how it affects drivability. 
Toyota GR Corolla G16E engine
The One Thing About Toyota GR Corolla You Need To Know If You Want To Make More Power
By Dimitar Angelov on
Every engine has its limits when chasing big power, and here's what to look for when modifying the GR Corolla's small three-cylinder engine.
My 2025 Toyota Sienna 8-seater has luggage space for 10 large pieces of luggage and 1 wheelchair
My 2025 Toyota Sienna 8-Seater Has Luggage Space For 10 Large Pieces of Luggage and 1 Wheelchair, So You Have an Idea
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected Facebook comment about a 2025 Toyota Sienna fitting 10 large suitcases and a wheelchair reveals more about real-world minivan practicality than most reviews ever do.
2025 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid
My 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s First Alert Came on at 5K, the Dealer Refused to Change My Oil, and Only Rotated My Tires, They Told Me to Come Back At 10K
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota dealer told a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owner that they won't change her new SUV's oil until 10,000 miles. It seems like too many miles to her, and she's wondering if she should change it sooner. Here's what RAV4 owners need to know. 
2025 Toyota Crown Signia
Toyota Crown Signia Owners Share Their Gas Mileage And The Results Are Surprisingly Variying
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota's venerable workhorse of a hybrid powertrain may be more efficient than anticipated, according to some Crown Signia owners, who are quickly racking up miles.
Sensible Cars for Sensible Shoppers Who Still Want to Have Fun
I Test Drive Over 50 New Car Models Every Single Year, and After 15 Years of Testing and Reviewing New Cars, Here Is What I Would Buy
By Timothy Boyer on
While not the typical most popular models, this automotive expert explains why he recommends these 10 models that takes a lot of pressure off of new car shoppers who just want a vehicle that is sensible, reliable, and affordable.
2025 Toyota Tacoma i-Force Max Premium
And So It Begins, I Picked up My 2025 Toyota Tacoma Yesterday, It Has 30 Miles On It, and It’s About to Be Torn Apart
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner has 30 miles on his pickup, and it's being torn down. Not with engine or transmission problems, he's already making significant upgrades to the truck. What's he doing to change it, and how many owners add mods to their trucks? 
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