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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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Jeff Teague covers general Toyota news and you can follow him on Twitter at @Toyotajeff1.
Peter Neilson covers Toyota Prius News and you can follow him on Twitter at @/the_hybrid_guy.
John Goreham covers general Toyota and and Lexus news. You can follow John on Twitter at @JohnGoreham.

Toyota Highlander Outsells Honda Pilot by 2 to 1

Toyota Highlander Sales Go Ballistic - Outsells Pilot, Pathfinder by 2 to 1

By John Goreham on December 1, 2016 - 11:51AM

Toyota’s Highlander’s sales nearly double in November, passes competition.

Toyota Sienna Owners - Don't Ignore This Recall

Toyota Sienna Owners - Your Sliding Doors Could Open While Driving

By John Goreham on November 30, 2016 - 11:21AM

Toyota says that the Sienna’s sliding doors may open on their own – details below.

Toyota Tacoma Owners Need To Know About This TSB

Transform the way your 2016 Toyota Tacoma Drives – Here’s How

By John Goreham on November 23, 2016 - 8:04AM

A transmission reflash Toyota has kept quiet is making some Tacoma owners very happy.

2018 Toyota C-HR Ready To Take On Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V

By John Goreham on November 17, 2016 - 5:28PM

Toyota’s new sub-compact crossover gets the green-light for U.S. market.

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2 – Which is your off-road truck?

By John Goreham on November 17, 2016 - 11:23AM

We compare the top two off-road midsize pickups head to head.

How Toyota Builds Almost Every New Truck in Texas

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2016 - 6:36PM

When Toyota broke ground on their truck plant outside of San Antonio Texas, critics insisted that it would be impossible for the company to make this location work – but Toyota has proven those folks wrong in a big way, building almost every truck sold in America in the Texas plant.

Toyota Agrees to $3 Billion Tacoma Settlement

Toyota Agrees to $3 Billion Tacoma Frame Rot Settlement

By John Goreham on November 14, 2016 - 8:44AM

Toyota has agreed to settle with owners of the Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia. Guess what owners will get?

Toyota has decided to punt on Super Bowl LI ads

By Mary Conway on November 9, 2016 - 10:11PM

Toyota has already decided to not advertise its vehicles during Super Bowl LI. Fox network wants between $5 and $5.5 million for each 30-second spot which would make the ads the most expensive in history.

Electrification Defines 2017 ‘Green Car of the Year’

By Parks McCants on November 8, 2016 - 12:00PM

With public acceptance and subsequent production momentum finally taking hold in the North America Hybrid, EV car and light truck segment, “electrification” dominates this year’s Green Car of the Year. A sign of the times? Perhaps.

Here are two of the 300,000 core vehicles that are at the highest risk from airbag explosions.

If Takata Slips, Carmakers Bear Full Responsibility for Airbag Recall Work

By Marc Stern on November 8, 2016 - 10:46AM

Even if Takata, the number two airbag manufacturer, crumbles and fails to repair every airbag, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has put automakers on notice they are responsible to see make sure the airbag recall work is completed.

Toyota's New 2018 C-HR Could Fill The Prius Role – A New Toyota Plan

By John Goreham on November 4, 2016 - 4:57PM

We speculate on Toyota’s new small-vehicle lineup strategy: 2018 C-HR vs Prius.

2017 Toyota Highlander line new trims and price changes

2017 Toyota Highlander - Pricing and Changes You Need To Know About

By John Goreham on November 4, 2016 - 2:46PM

This year is not an all-new, but the 2017 Toyota Highlander line adds new trims and has some updates and price changes to be aware of if you are shopping for one.

Myth Busted - Gasoline cars are more efficient than diesel cars.

By John Goreham on November 2, 2016 - 6:03PM

None of the 10 most fuel-efficient cars in the U.S. since 1975 was a diesel

2017 Toyota Tacoma Sales Edge Out GM Colorado and Canyon, but By How Much?

By John Goreham on November 2, 2016 - 9:09AM

Toyota is still the segment leader, but things are changing.

2017 Toyota 86, SEMA, Toyota Motorsport GmbH GT86 CS-Cup

Extreme Toyota 86 Build Makes Debut At SEMA; You Can’t Buy This One-Off Model

By Denis Flierl on November 1, 2016 - 3:57PM

It’s called the Toyota Motorsport GmbH GT86 CS-Cup. You can’t buy this one-off model.

2016 Toyota Avalon Limited Review: Feel of a Lexus, Price of a Toyota

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2016 - 4:10PM

The Toyota Avalon is often overshadowed by the bestselling Camry, but for someone shopping for a full sized sedan with luxury features like a Lexus sedan combined with a price that is only slightly above the Camry, the 2016 Avalon Limited is a great option.

VW In Postion To Become World Number 1 Automaker

VW Knocks Toyota Off Catbird Seat; Becomes World’s Leading Automaker

By Marc Stern on October 27, 2016 - 10:00PM

VW has long eyed overtaking Toyota as the world's largest automaker, a position Toyo has held for four years. At last, it looks lie VW may just achieve its goal.

What Is the Real-World Value of Toyota Care Included Maintenance?

By John Goreham on October 27, 2016 - 3:42PM

We break down the numbers to see if Toyota’s included maintenance and more really matters. The short answer is it definitely does.

Toyota Adds 6 Million Vehicles Worldwide To Ever-Expanding Takata Airbag Recall

By Marc Stern on October 26, 2016 - 10:38PM

Toyota added nearly 6 million vehicles to the ever-expanding Takata front airbag inflator. About half of the vehicles were in Europe, China and Japan.

What are critics saying about the 2017 Toyota TRD Pro?

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro - First Drive Compilation

By John Goreham on October 26, 2016 - 2:28PM

We pull together a diverse group of opinions on how the all-new 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro drives

Consumer Reports’ reliability rankings put Toyota/Lexus at the top

Half of the 10 Most Reliable Cars Come From This Company

By John Goreham on October 25, 2016 - 12:21PM

Consumer Reports’ reliability rankings put Toyota/Lexus ahead by a country mile.

Is This Carlex Design Toyota Tacoma the Best Ever Truck Interior?

By John Goreham on October 24, 2016 - 5:07PM

This fantastic custom Toyota Tacoma interior has to be seen.

Toyota Prius Prime May Cost Owners Less Than Regular Prius.

Toyota’s Quiet Price Strategy For Prius Family Discovered

By John Goreham on October 24, 2016 - 2:59PM

We drove the Prius 4 back to back with the Prius Prime and discovered a pricing fact many shoppers will want to know.

Toyota announces fuel cell buses with zero local emissions.

Toyota Fuel Cell Bus Makes Good Sense

By John Goreham on October 24, 2016 - 11:25AM

Cars with fuel cells may never fly, but city buses with fuel cells have many reasons to succeed.

Fatality Shows Need To Have Takata Airbag Recall Work Completed

By Marc Stern on October 21, 2016 - 7:27PM

The 11th confirmed fatality due to an exploding Takata airbag inflator has claimed the life of a California driver and reminds everyone to have recalls completed as soon as possible.

Toyota Earns Highest Pickup Truck Loyalty Rating

By John Goreham on October 17, 2016 - 5:58PM

Toyota’s Tacoma and Tundra edge out the GM, Ford, and Ram truck loyalty ratings.

What Do RAV4 Owners Say About the 2016 Model

By Armen Hareyan on October 17, 2016 - 12:05PM

These days I am test-driving the 2016 Toyota RAV4 LE FWD SUV and love it. Since TorqueNews has already reviewed the 2016 Hybrid RAV4, this story will focus on what current RAV4 owners think about their SUV.

2017 Toyota Tacoma Fun Ownership Facts

By John Goreham on October 14, 2016 - 10:27AM

Have you ever wondered who buys the Tacoma? Here’s your answer.

Toyota Models Top 2016 NADA Resale Value Charts

By John Goreham on October 13, 2016 - 11:41AM

Toyota’s legendary reliability puts its models at the top of most key segments regarding resale value.

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro named midisze pickup truck of Texas

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Wins Its First Award

By John Goreham on October 13, 2016 - 11:19AM

Toyota’s all-new Tacoma 2017 TRD Pro earns Texas Autowriter’s Praise.

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