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.

My 2023 Tacoma Already Shows Frame Rust From Coastal Flooding, And Here Is My Prevention Plan

By Noah Washington on March 8, 2025 - 5:24PM

This wasn't in the plans for my 2023 Toyota Tacoma for this year, but things change.

Don't Make This Used Car Shopping Mistake, which I did when buying a Toyota Prius

I Bought a 2017 Toyota Prius with 69k Miles For $14,500, It Was an Exceptionally Good Bargain, But There Ended Up Being A Catch

By Timothy Boyer on March 8, 2025 - 9:35AM

Just because a car dealer hands you a Carfax Report does not mean the car is unquestionably fine and the Carfax Report does not need to be examined closely by you.

2021 Toyota Highlander Owner Says, “My XSE's Transmission Died at 40K, Now the Dealer Says I’ll Be Waiting 3 Months Because They Are On Back Order

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2025 - 7:59AM

Does the Toyota Highlander transmission have reliability problems? An owner named Alex says his transmission is dead, with only 40,000 miles on the car. Is this a common problem with the Highlander? Here is what Toyota Highlander owners need to know.

Picture of Toyota BZ3X curtesy of Toyota

Toyota Announces $15K EV (Starting Price) And It Could Be The Biggest EV Bargain In The Market Putting China On Notice That Toyota Is In The EV Game To Win It

By Rob Enderle on March 7, 2025 - 8:27PM

Toyota announced a $15K car, basically half the price of the Fiat 500e, with better performance, range, capacity, and RAV4-like usability. This car at this price could be a positive game changer for Toyota when Tesla is failing.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition

Depreciation Will Hit This Toyota SUV The Hardest, And Here's Why It Could Be Good For You

By Dimitar Angelov on March 7, 2025 - 4:05AM

Looking for the next bargain SUV? Here's why it will come from the one Toyota model you least expected.

2025 Toyota Tundra Owner Says, “I’ve Already Had Backup Camera and Seat Reset Problems, and the Camera is Not Engaging at Stop Lights, But We Still Love Our Truck

By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2025 - 6:27AM

The 2025 Toyota Tundra is packed with technology, and it's great when it works. However, Jonathan bought a 2025 Tundra Limited, and some things are already going haywire. Here are his issues. Are other owners experiencing the same problems?

I've Owned Both a BMW M2 Comp and a Lexus IS-F, But Here's Why My Automatic GR Corolla Is The Most Fun Car I've Ever Had (And Yes, It Makes Funny Noises)

By Noah Washington on March 5, 2025 - 3:03PM

Comparing the Toyota GR Corolla to a BMW M2 sounds like an odd choice, but hear us out.

I Bought A 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-road, But Now, I Am Thinking Of Goind Back To A 2019 Model, Because Of These Issues

By Dimitar Angelov on March 5, 2025 - 10:41AM

Owners knock on Toyota's reliability as Tacomas, less than two years old, are experiencing unusual problems. But are owners right to be upset, or can some of it be negligence?

I Walked Into the Toyota Service Department and Was Shocked, It Was Toyota Tundra Engine Replacement Day

By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2025 - 6:42AM

How is the Toyota Tundra engine replacement going? It's underway now at all Toyota dealers nationwide. Here is what some owners say about the process and information that all 2022 and 2023 Tundra owners want to know.

I Just Bought a 2025 Toyota RAV4, and It Has the Most Useless Compartment On the Console I’ve Ever Seen, Toyota Is It For McDonalds Dipping Sauces?

By Denis Flierl on March 2, 2025 - 7:42AM

A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner can't figure out why Toyota put a useless storage compartment on the center console. Nothing fits in the small space, so what is its purpose and intended use? Here's Toyota's surprising answer and what RAV4 owners need to know.

My New 2024 Tacoma Just Threw a 'Grille Shutter Malfunction' 3 Hours from Home in the Mountains, This Is Frustrating

By Noah Washington on March 1, 2025 - 2:42PM

How can I fix this grill shutter issue on my 2024 Toyota Tacoma without going to the dealership?

So, My HOA Slapped Me With a Fine For Parking My Custom Mercedes/Toyota Tacoma Lowrider In My Driveway, I’m Not Sure Why They Say It’s Inoperable

By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2025 - 5:33AM

If you are not a fan of HOAs, you will love this hilarious story. Chase built a custom Mercedes/Toyota Tacoma lowrider truck and parked it in his driveway. He thinks the neighbors turned him in. Here is what all car owners need to know.

Not the Top Models When New But Are the Top Models Used

Best Used Cars and Our Top Picks for March 2025, says Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on February 28, 2025 - 5:37PM

An essential change to Consumer Reports car reviews reveals the best used car recommendations to save you thousands when shopping for a safe and reliable sedan, SUV, or truck model.

Why Storing a Portable Jump Starter in Your Car Can Be a Bad Idea

Is It Safe To Keep A Portable Jump Starter In Your Car? "I Keep Mine In My Wife's Toyota RAV4 All The Time."

By Timothy Boyer on February 28, 2025 - 9:25AM

A Toyota Rav4 forum explains why you should be concerned about the risks of leaving a portable jump starter inside your car and how to store it safely when you do.

2024 Toyota Tacoma Owner Says, “My JBL Speaker Won’t Work At All Now, the First Time It Only Lasted 40 Minutes and Over-Heated

By Denis Flierl on February 28, 2025 - 6:10AM

Is there a problem with the 2024 Toyota Tacoma JBL speaker? Owner reports say it’s underwhelming at best, and one 2024 Tacoma owner says his worked sporadically and now won’t work at all. Here’s what Tacoma owners and buyers need to know.

Picture of Toyota bZ4X parked near Tesla Model Ys by John Goreham

Suddenly, the Electric Vehicles That Many Consider “Not as Good as the Tesla Model Y” May Have Some Interest At Dealerships Due to Anti-Elon Musk Sentiment

By John Goreham on February 27, 2025 - 5:34PM

Many EVs once relegated to second-class status are about to have their Cinderella moment.

Image of Goodyear WeatherReady2 all-weather tire shows the tread pattern by John Goreham

Track Testing Validates Our Strong Opinions of the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 Tires on Public Roadways And Shows Where This Tire Ranks In Comparison to the Michelin CrossClimate2 and Other All-Weather Tires

By John Goreham on February 26, 2025 - 5:18PM

We are into our second calendar year of testing the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 Tires, and our review updates have now offered up some definitive answers to this tire's capabilities. We now feel that our own findings are indeed correct.

2024 Toyota Tacoma problem causes the truck to not turn on after less than a year

My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Won't Start. Dealership Might Not Be Able To Fix The Problem. Can The Battery Die After Only 7 Months?

By Dimitar Angelov on February 26, 2025 - 5:38AM

This is not an isolated issue as other 2024 Toyota Tacoma owners are experiencing it too. In some cases, even the dealerships don't know what the problem is.

The 2025 Models Identified by Consumer Reports As The Best

Consumer Reports Reveals Their Top Pick Cars of 2025, Including Two Ford Pickup Trucks

By Timothy Boyer on February 25, 2025 - 9:21PM

"We selected models from popular categories, spanning compact cars to midsized luxury SUVs. This year's group features more hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs than ever before, highlighting the growing trend toward electrification in the automotive market," says CR.

Made-in-Japan vs Made-in Everywhere Else

10 Reasons To Buy Cars Built In Japan…And Not Just Toyotas, But This One Specific Make and Model You Might Regret If You Do Not Buy It In 2025

By Timothy Boyer on February 25, 2025 - 11:28AM

The truth about why buying a Toyota (or this one specific non-Toyota model) made in Japan is a smarter car-shopper decision compared to buying the same model in North America.

toyota Sequoia and Toyota Land Cruiser J250

Here's Why I Traded In My Toyota Land Cruiser J250 And Bought This Instead

By Dimitar Angelov on February 25, 2025 - 10:27AM

People are willing to trade in their Land Cruiser hybrid for different SUVs from the same company, and according to some owners, there is a good reason for it.

My Wife Drove My Toyota Tacoma With 37K Miles and Accidentally Filled It Up With Diesel and It Wouldn’t Start, The Toyota Tech Saved My Truck and My Marriage

By Denis Flierl on February 24, 2025 - 11:13AM

Have you ever filled a gas-engine vehicle with diesel fuel? It happens more often than you think. Check out this story about a wife filling her husband's 2022 Toyota pickup with diesel. A Toyota tech saved the day and possibly this man's marriage.

So, I Just Bought a 2025 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO Hybrid, Headed Out to Maryland, Made it 400 Miles and the Engine Locked Up With Only 1,528 On My Truck

By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2025 - 8:08AM

Many Toyota Tundra truck owners are fuming because of the pickup's problems. Kirk bought a 2025 Tundra, and the engine died with only 1,528 miles on the new pickup. He's sitting at the dealer waiting for a new engine. Here is Kirk's incredible story.

Repair Bill Dilemma's Are Not Always Solved by Using Cheaper Parts

My 2019 Toyota Rav4 Repair Was Quoted $500 for Parts and Labor at a Local Shop, but I Found The Replacement Piece On Amazon For Only $80.

By Timothy Boyer on February 22, 2025 - 6:23PM

The potential consequences of shopping around for non-OEM replacement parts for your Toyota Rav4 to save money on your car repairs.

I Purchased A 2025 Rav4 Gas Model And I Am Approaching 500 Miles. Does Toyota Use Moly Compounds In Its Break-in Oil? Who is Telling the Truth?

By Timothy Boyer on February 22, 2025 - 12:05PM

As the new owner of a 2025 Rav4 approaches his first 500 miles, he is getting conflicting answers regarding his oil maintenance. A Toyota Engineer specifies these truths to clear up the confusion.

I Swapped My 2023 Toyota Prius' 47lb 19-inch Wheels for 35.5lb 16-inch Ones, Already Seeing 59-65 MPG in 45°F Minnesota Weather

By Noah Washington on February 21, 2025 - 6:54PM

After months of ownership, I decided to tackle the biggest efficiency killer on my 2023 Toyota Prius.

My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Pipes Fake Engine Noise Into the Cabin, I’m Disappointed That Toyota Did This and I Want To Turn It Off

By Denis Flierl on February 21, 2025 - 9:59AM

Why does Toyota use fake engine noise in the 2024 Toyota Tacoma? One owner is asking why and how to turn it off. Daniel is disappointed that no one told him about it when he bought the truck. Can it be turned off? Here is what Tacoma owners need to know.

Find the Problem with the Used Car on the Left Compared to When it Was New on the Right

Is $9.5K A Good Deal For A 2016 Corolla S With 89K Miles? ―Not If You Can Spot The Problem Between These Two Car Images

By Timothy Boyer on February 20, 2025 - 2:52PM

A Toyota Corolla used car shopper looks for help trying to decide whether to jump on the chance of what appears to be a good deal before it disappears. A critical eye points her in the right direction to take.

My 2022 Toyota Tacoma Has A Weird RPM Play. Dealer Says It's Normal, But I Am Not So Sure

By Dimitar Angelov on February 20, 2025 - 9:46AM

RPM play can be a sign that your engine periphery may be going bad, but this Toyota Tacoma owner may be in luck.

I Bought My 2024 Toyota Tundra Brand New and I’m 24,000 Miles In, I’ve Not Had One Ounce of Problems Other Than Bluetooth Tuning With My Radio

By Denis Flierl on February 20, 2025 - 9:28AM

Not all Toyota Tundra owners have engine problems, but other issues exist. Anthony has a 2024 Tundra truck with 24,000 miles and no problems other than Bluetooth tuning. Here are solutions for all Tundra owners.

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