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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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Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) goes solar route to power its England plant

By Frank Sherosky on June 7, 2011 - 8:57AM

Has the earthquake and tsunami forced Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) to rethink it relationship to the power grid? According to the BBC, thousands of solar panels are now being installed at Toyota's Derbyshire manufacturing plant in a bid to bypass the grid, cut bills and save energy.

SAE webinar to teach compliance with J1772TM Conductive Charge Coupler

By Frank Sherosky on June 7, 2011 - 12:50AM

Thanks to the internet, designers, engineers and technicians will be able to view a web-based seminar called a webiner for the SAE J1772TM-Electric Vehicle and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler.

Toyota to resume full operations globally by November

By Gordon Block on June 6, 2011 - 2:38PM

After the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Toyota is announcing a return to 100% production capacity worldwide by November and 90% domestic capacity by the end of the month.

2011 Chevrolet Volt Earns Five-Star Overall Safety Rating

By Keith Griffin on June 3, 2011 - 1:51PM

Not only can you drive green with the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, you can also drive safely because it has garnered a five-star overall vehicle score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program.

Tacoma, Scion tC bright spots in Toyota May sales results

By Hawke Fracassa on June 1, 2011 - 2:09PM

Toyota sold 108,387 vehicles in May, a 27.9% decline over year-ago numbers, the Japanese carmaker reported Wednesday. One bright spot: The Tacoma pickup truck (pictured) beat the trend and posted sales of 9,091 units, up 14.1 percent compared to last May.

Toyota Camry accelerates through the front of a Detroit area Lotus dealership

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2011 - 8:58AM

Just when Toyota’s problems centering around “unintended acceleration” seemed to be fading, a Birmingham, Michigan car dealership specializing in European exotics had a late model Toyota Camry slam through their front windows – damaging a limited edition Lotus and doing extensive damage to the business.

Toyota Recalls 52,000 Original Prius Models for Steering Fix

By Keith Griffin on June 1, 2011 - 6:32AM

Don't turn the steering wheel too hard if you own a 2001 through 2003 Toyota Prius because you could loosen the nuts in the steering gear box according to a volunteer safety recall announced for the first hybrids to hit the United States.

Everyday people help mankind, Toyota harness 'Ideas for Good'

By Hawke Fracassa on May 31, 2011 - 4:15PM

The people have spoken. Toyota after hearing from voters in an online poll has selected five winners in its "Ideas for Good" initiative, which asked everyday people how they would use Toyota technologies outside of the automotive arena to make the world a better place.

Close-up: The 2011 Toyota Yaris Liftback

By Don Bain on May 30, 2011 - 7:49PM

The 2011 Toyota Yaris, in any of its variations, is the essence of the modern commuter – efficient, easy to drive, technologically up to date, inexpensive to operate and far safer than small cars were just a few years ago.

Nissan Extends Special Pricing to Military Personnel

By Keith Griffin on May 27, 2011 - 11:40AM

Active duty military personnel and members of the reserves will get a break through the Nissan Vehicle Purchase Program, the Japanese manufacturer announced just in time for the Memorial Day holiday, which honors those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our freedom.

NASCAR Toyota driver Kyle Busch nailed for 128 in a 45

By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2011 - 11:59AM

NASCAR racer Kyle Busch makes a living roaring around stock car tracks in his Toyota Camry race car at speeds nearing 200mph but the young gun is in hot water after being ticketed for careless driving and reckless driving for traveling at speeds almost three times the legal limit near his home in North Carolina.

2012 Toyota Prius v aims for family-friendly buyers

By Hawke Fracassa on May 23, 2011 - 6:30PM

Toyota's 2012 Prius v (v for versatility) goes on sale this fall as the consummate fuel-efficient midsize hybrid, with room for five people.

Combustion engine improvements threaten alternative vehicles, electric cars

By Don Bain on May 23, 2011 - 2:39PM

"We forget sometimes that the current contender continues to improve," said Linda A. Capuano, Marathon Oil’s vice president for emerging technologies, at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business’s 59th Annual Management Conference. If combustion engines continue to increase efficiency and lower emissions, alternative fuel vehicles may take longer to replace them than previously thought.

Toyota stock trading within a technical range ideal for traders

By Frank Sherosky on May 23, 2011 - 12:14PM

Toyota stock (NYSE: TM) is still finding its way after the carnage of multiple recalls and a slowdown from the earthquake and tsunami. This swing action, though, is ideal for swing traders and option traders.

New 'Friend' is Facebook for Toyota owners

By Hawke Fracassa on May 23, 2011 - 11:23AM

Toyota has become a Facebook wannabe, on a small scale, with "Toyota Friend." "Friend" is the fledgling interactive Internet gated community birthed today by Toyota and partners Microsoft and Salesforce.com.

NHTSA closes investigation of Toyota Corolla steering systems

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 10:08AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed a 15-month investigation into the electronic power steering system in the 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corolla, stating that no problems were found with the system and allowing Toyota to avoid yet another reputation-damaging recall.

Toyota recalling Tundra pickups for tire pressure monitor problems, again

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2011 - 9:00PM

For the second time in less than three months, Toyota has issued a recall for tire press monitor system problems and like the one we brought you in March, this new Toyota recall pertains to select Tundra pickups.

Judge rules Toyota must face economic loss lawsuits

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2011 - 5:38PM

Toyota Motor Corp. originally requested that lawsuits against them for economic loss stemming from their unintended acceleration issues be thrown out since plaintiffs may not be able to prove that loss but a US district judge has ruled that the courts will allow the economic loss suits.

Toyota stock closes up despite lousy Q1 report and no full-year earnings outlook

By Frank Sherosky on May 11, 2011 - 10:27AM

Despite a lousy Q1 report where Toyota Motor Corp. posted a 77 percent drop in net profit, the stock opened trading in New York on an even keel on Wednesday due to net profit for the full fiscal year. By the close it was up.

The first U.S. pipeline-fed Shell Hydrogen fueling station opens

By Don Bain on May 10, 2011 - 5:33PM

Shell Hydrogen joined with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. in the grand opening of the very first hydrogen fueling station fed directly by an industrial pipeline. A product of collaboration between Toyota, Air Products, Shell, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Department of Energy (DOE), the facility will provide hydrogen fuel for vehicles in the fuel cell demonstration program for Toyota and other manufacturers.

Gasoline prices surpassing capability of present engine technology

By Frank Sherosky on May 6, 2011 - 2:53PM

While the latest GM media releases say breathing right with VVT (variable valve timing) helps Chevrolet get more from less, and mild hybrids extend driving range, the pace of oil and gasoline price increases have overcome their benefits for city driving.

Toyota offers $1,000 rebate to college grads

By John Matras on May 5, 2011 - 7:37PM

Graduation in grand, or at least it's worth a grand. That's what Toyota--Toyota Financial Services (TFS) in partnership with Toyota Motor Sales - is offering to help recent college grads buy a new car with a $1,000 rebate on certain Toyota and all Scion models.

Search for Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna Ranks First

By Armen Hareyan on May 2, 2011 - 6:40PM

Today we searched for Honda Odyssey and were surprised to see Toyota Sienna ranking first in Google's results. It was an ad, but with a twist.

2012 Toyota FT-86: Future Look with Subaru Engine

By Armen Hareyan on May 2, 2011 - 1:53PM

Toyota unveiled further details about its 2012 Toyota FT-86 concept telling more about its future engine sports coupe.

Real shortage of Japanese cars coming soon as numbers speak

By Armen Hareyan on April 29, 2011 - 11:41AM

Automakers say their Japanese plants are operating at only 50 percent of their usual pace, as the country is struggling to recover from March 11, implying the situation will create a worldwide shortage of Japanese cars.

Mercedes, Toyota Plants in Alabama Shut Down by Violent Southern Storms

By Keith Griffin on April 28, 2011 - 2:55PM

Mother Nature continues to shut down production at Toyota, but this time the affected plant is in Alabama and the problem is a series of violent storms and not the Tsunami and earthquake that struck its home production facilities in Japan. Mercedes was equally hard hit by the horrific storms that have killed more than 268 people as of Thursday afternoon.

African Americans Prefer Toyota Over Other Brands

By Keith Griffin on April 27, 2011 - 10:32PM

Polk, a provider of automotive information, has determined that Toyota was the most popular brand among African American new car buyers in 2010. Ford, Chevrolet and Honda were all practically locked in a statistical tie for second place.

Toyota recalls 51,000 Tundra pickups for driveshaft failure risks

By Patrick Rall on April 26, 2011 - 3:35PM

Toyota Motor Co. today announced a voluntary recall of 2011 Toyota Tundra pickups over a concern of the driveshaft breaking after a single private owner experienced this problem.

Toyota recalls 308,000 SUVs for airbag risks

By Patrick Rall on April 21, 2011 - 4:50PM

Toyota has announced a new voluntary recall of 308,000 SUVs from the 2007-2008 model years over fears of airbags either not working in the event of certain accidents or, in the worst case scenario, opening without reason.

Toyota announces production cuts into June

By Patrick Rall on April 21, 2011 - 11:57AM

Toyota has announced that their North American production facilities will continue operating with a 3-day-a-week schedule until at least June 3rd, with future production up in the air based on the availability of parts from Japan.

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