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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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2018 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Toyota 86, Consumer Reports "10 Most Reliable Cars" 2017

“10 Most Reliable Cars” By Consumer Reports; Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86 Ranked #2

By Denis Flierl on October 20, 2017 - 7:32AM

Consumer Reports announces the "10 Most Reliable Cars" list for 2017. Results from its annual survey of automobile owners rank the Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 twins #2. Number one will surprise you.

Toyota and Mazda want a factory incentive deal like Tesla's.

Toyota and Mazda Want a Sweatheart Deal Like Tesla's For New Factory

By John Goreham on October 16, 2017 - 3:57PM

Jobs for sale is the new reality in America. Toyota and Mazda want Tesla money for new factory.

Big oil could dominate public EV charging.

Shocker: Big Oil May End Up Dominating Public Electric Vehicle Charging

By John Goreham on October 16, 2017 - 10:53AM

Electric vehicle owners love to tell you how they love living without "big oil." But what if big oil owns all the charging stations?

Toyota beats Tesla to zero emission truck.

Zero Emissions Trucks - Toyota Walks the Walk While Tesla Talks the Talk

By John Goreham on October 12, 2017 - 11:55AM

Much has been said about Tesla's EV mystery truck. Meanwhile, zero-emission prototype Toyota trucks are hard at work in America.

Man tries to jump canal in Toyota Corolla. The end result is not pretty.

Florida Man Tries To Jump Corolla Over Canal - How'd That Go?

By John Goreham on October 12, 2017 - 11:15AM

A Florida Man tried to jump his Toyota Corolla across a canal. Would his results be as good as the man that jumped a RAV4 over a drawbridge?

2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid features value packed drive and ride pleasure

By Parks McCants on October 11, 2017 - 12:47AM

Toyota’s refreshed Highlander Hybrid SUV is a pleasure to drive, fuel efficient, and powerful. In fact it may be an underappreciated automotive value. What places Highlander Hybrid at the top of the midsize 3-row crossover/SUV segment?

Does Your Toyota Camry's AC Smell Moldy? Here's What may be Causing the Smell

By John Goreham on October 10, 2017 - 8:39AM

A new lawsuit sheds some light on why some Toyota Camry cars have smelly AC.

Subaru, Toyota, Honda, Kobe Steel, Metal Falsification Scandal

Metal Falsification Scandal Rocks Auto Industry; Subaru, Toyota, Honda

By Denis Flierl on October 10, 2017 - 8:10AM

A scandal has rocked the Japanese auto industry. Subaru, Toyota, and Honda all said they used falsified materials supplied from Kobe Steel.

Toyota Buddies Up With Mazda and Denso On Electric Vehicles

By John Goreham on October 4, 2017 - 1:16PM

Toyota builds a posse to go after future EV sales.

Pickup truck sales through the roof in September.

Pickup Truck Sales Surge After Harvey and Irma's Wrath

By John Goreham on October 3, 2017 - 10:12AM

Two incredible storms wiped out a huge number of vehicles in the past two months. Now, Pickup truck sales are showing America's preference for replacing those vehicles.

Toyota Tacoma may one day be offered as a hybrid.

Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Pickup Truck Back On the Table

By John Goreham on October 2, 2017 - 9:41PM

Toyota's Tacoma may well get a hybrid engine after all.

Toyota Diesel Trucks, Late To The Party?

By Alex Reichenbach on October 2, 2017 - 11:55AM

Toyota trucks globally are famous for twos things; something found in virtually every Toyota, unrelenting reliability, and Toyota’s diesel motors. Any Toyota enthusiast in the US will gripe about the how the Hilux in not available in the US market. Now I’m not so sure the Hilux is that much better a light truck than the Tacoma here in the US but it does have that one thing the Tacoma never seems like it will, a diesel engine, namely Toyotas own DT4, 2.8L diesel motor.

Safety Group's Conclusion On 2018 Toyota Camry Is Unusual

By John Goreham on September 26, 2017 - 4:44PM

In an unusual move, the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety has said specifically where the Toyota Camry ranks among top-selling cars. Here's a hint; Tesla and Volvo can't keep up.

Toyota moves hybrid production to America.

Toyota's Latest Hybrid Move Just One Of Many That Support U.S. Jobs

By John Goreham on September 26, 2017 - 4:33PM

Toyota's long record of "In-sourcing" by moving work into America continues.

Video: Man With Toyota Prius Tiny House: "More Room Than I Need"

By John Goreham on September 26, 2017 - 12:52PM

See how one man lives and thrives in his Toyota Prius Tiny Home.

2018 Toyota Camry vs. Prius fuel economy.

2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE Matches Toyota Prius' 52 MPG Fuel Economy

By John Goreham on September 21, 2017 - 3:09PM

The new Toyota Camry Hybrid LE now has the same combined fuel economy as the Prius.

2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure Pricing - How Does It Compare To Subaru's Forester?

By John Goreham on September 21, 2017 - 2:22PM

Toyota's new higher-ground clearance RAV4 seems to have one competitor in its sights. How do they compare price-wise?

How Long Can PHEVs Hold in Light of Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model 3

By Armen Hareyan on September 21, 2017 - 11:01AM

Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHEV) can hold little longer, but not much longer in light of Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf advance.

Toyota’s Corolla iM hatchback has the makings of a great car

By Parks McCants on September 21, 2017 - 12:01AM

Alright, I’ll admit it. At its base core, rests great motoring potential waiting for an injection of horsepower and torque. 2018 Corolla iM hatchback looks cool, is comfortable enough, and comes standard with some advanced active safety features. Quick, it's not.

Does a Bed Cover Really Increase Your Toyota Tundra's MPGs?

By Senita Hignojoz on September 20, 2017 - 9:37PM

There are so many myths floating around on how to get the best miles per gallon for your truck. One of the biggest topics in question is, “Getting a tonneau cover or cap significantly increases your gas mileage.” Though this tale sounds promising, buying a tonneau won’t exactly give you the best MPGs for your Toyota Tundra.

Toyota C-HR Crossover To Get All-Wheel Drive By 2019 - Too Late?

By John Goreham on September 19, 2017 - 12:35PM

Toyota's new C-HR crossover is a hit, despite being offered in just front wheel drive. Here's when the AWD version arrives and why it was delayed.

IIHS has a new president to lead auto safety group.

Will IIHS' New President Change Top U.S. Auto Safety Group At Historic Juncture

By John Goreham on September 19, 2017 - 11:09AM

The nation's top auto safety group, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announces it has chosen a new President to lead the group.

By Senita Hignojoz on September 18, 2017 - 6:11PM

It is not surprising that Toyota is ceasing production of its two-door pickup truck starting with the 2018 Tundra, and the reasons are explicit: low profit, cost similarities between cabs, CAFE regulations and low demand.

How the 2018 Toyota C-HR Caused Us To (S)wear Our Seat Belts

By Denis Flierl on September 18, 2017 - 12:27PM

What was Toyota thinking with the new 2018 C-HR seat belt alarm? It made us want to (s)wear them.

Toyota Tacoma, The Truck to Take You Anywhere and Back

By Alex Reichenbach on September 16, 2017 - 8:08AM

In 1995 Toyota’s light pickup became known as the Tacoma. With this re-branding, Toyota's light pickup truck received a few key updates including a much-needed restyling and a new larger, more powerful and more reliable V6 engine.

Big Oil Partners With California, Honda, and Toyota, to expand Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure

By Parks McCants on September 14, 2017 - 12:36AM

The handwriting is on the wall as a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company accepts a $16,362,500 grant from the California Energy Commission towards the facilitation of Hydrogen Fuel Cell refueling in Northern California.

Best Security System for Your Toyota Tundra

By Senita Hignojoz on September 13, 2017 - 6:46PM

I’ve been seeing several posts online lately where someone’s Toyota Tundra was stolen. For some people, it’s no big deal because “that’s what insurance is for”. But for others, their Tundra means everything to them. When you put all your hard-earned money into your pride and joy, you have every right to be upset if someone just steals it from you and trashes it. Finding the right security system for your truck could prevent larceny from happening to you.

Inside Toyota Tundra Theft and What You Can Do to Prevent It

By Senita Hignojoz on September 12, 2017 - 8:08PM

Every 45 seconds, a car is stolen somewhere in the U.S, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). You don’t often hear of a Toyota Tundra being stolen and becoming a part of this statistic, however, that does not mean it is impossible for it to happen to you.

Toyota's New 2018 Camry Grill Avoids Lexus Spindle Grill Controversy

By John Goreham on September 12, 2017 - 11:23AM

Grills are the most polarizing design elements in cars these days, but Toyota seems to have figured out the formula with the new 2018 Camry.

All-New 2018 Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord - Differences and Similarities

By John Goreham on September 12, 2017 - 10:10AM

Both the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord are all-new for 2018. We simplify the comparison.

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