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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.

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  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.
U.S. Gas Prices Jump to About $3.25 a Gallon, but AAA and GasBuddy Made a Very Interesting Prediction Before Hostilities Flared That You May Wish To Hear
U.S. Gas Prices Jump to About $3.25 a Gallon, but AAA and GasBuddy Made a Very Interesting Prediction Before Hostilities Flared That You May Wish To Hear
By John Goreham on
U.S. gas prices have jumped roughly 27 cents in a week to around $3.25 per gallon, but analysts at AAA and GasBuddy say seasonal demand and refinery changes were already pushing prices higher even before the Middle East conflict intensified.
Toyota WRC27 rally car hints at a 1990s-inspired GR Celica
Toyota Recently Leaked The Biggest GR Celica Teaser, And There Is One Thing That Worries Me is the engine
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota GR Celica looks the business, but with so many performance models, the company needs to be careful about slotting the revived sports car.
Toyota testing its 2027 WRC car, and finally gives insight to the GR Celica design
2028 Toyota Celica Leaked And It Looks Awesome
By Dimitar Angelov on
The new Toyota GR Celica is shaping up to be an epic homologation special, reminiscent of the 1990s Celica GT-Four.
Two hybrids, both reliable, one more affordable, the other, more sophisticated
I Drove a Used Toyota Prius and Honda Insight Back-to-Back and One Felt Like a Mature Hybrid While the Other Still Felt Like an Experiment
By Dimitar Angelov on
The two humble hybrids, used Toyota Prius and Honda Insight, have a lot of fight left in them, even after more than 15 years on the road, and here’s what I think of them.
The $9 Billion Phantom And Why the AI-Generated Toyota to Canada Hoax Went Viral and What the Real Future of Automotive Investment Looks Like Under New Trade Policies
The $9 Billion Phantom And Why the AI-Generated "Toyota to Canada" Hoax Went Viral and What the Real Future of Automotive Investment Looks Like Under New Trade Policies
By Rob Enderle on
An unexpected nine billion dollar Toyota Canada relocation story went viral and even fooled AI systems, but the truth behind it reveals how easily automotive investment news can be manipulated and why that should concern every car buyer.
4 Things That Make The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Worth The Price
4 Things That Make The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Worth The Price
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Toyota Prius seems to be overshadowed by the Corolla line, but the Plug-in hybrid model makes a strong case for itself.
Brandon Richardson's 2026 RAM & Toyota Tacoma
A Toyota Owner Just Abandoned His Bulletproof Tacoma For the Ultimate Upgrade - A 2026 Ram 1500 eTorque - Prioritizing Cabin Comfort
By Denis Flierl on
Six-time Ram owner just abandoned his bulletproof Toyota Tacoma for the ultimate upgrade. After years of rugged TRD utility, he’s prioritizing premium cabin refinement. See why this veteran hauler chose Mopar’s latest eTorque.
Dealer Wants $1,500 To Replace My 2023 Toyota Tacoma's Rear Passenger Wheel Bearing For 5 Hours of Work
Dealer Wants $1,500 To Replace My 2023 Toyota Tacoma's Rear Passenger Wheel Bearing For 5 Hours of Work
By Armen Hareyan on
The unexpected $1500 quote to replace a single wheel bearing on a 2023 Toyota Tacoma has owners debating dealer trust local shops and DIY fixes.
Connor Mac's 2023 Toyota Tacoma oil pan
2023 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L Oil Pan Repair: The $1,500 Pan Replacement That Owners Can Avoid
By Denis Flierl on
This 2023 Toyota Tacoma owner learned the hard way that 'expert' service can create more problems. If you trust the dealer with your new truck, you're playing Russian Roulette. Check out the service bay blunder that could cost you. Don't be next. 
2026 Toyota Highlander Buyer’s Dream Car Turned Into a Dealership Nightmare and How a $12,000 Choice Saved the Day
2026 Toyota Highlander Buyer’s Dream Car Turned Into a Dealership Nightmare and How a $12,000 Choice Saved the Day
By Denis Flierl on
This 2026 Toyota Highlander owner’s local delivery disaster is a first. From a missing sensor to a sudden dash light, this owner’s dream car turned into a dealership nightmare. Here is the $12,000 choice that saved the day, and the $100 “insult.
2026 Toyota Tundra
The 2026 Toyota Tundra’s Twin-Turbo i-FORCE V6 is Driving Owners to Extreme Measures To Bypass "Machining Debris" Fears
By Denis Flierl on
Forget standard maintenance cycles. I’m breaking down the 2026 Toyota Tundra’s Twin-Turbo i-FORCE V6 engineering reality behind the 500-mile DIY rush and the $210 shop trap.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid and 2026 Toyota RAV4
A 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Buyer, Minutes Away From a Deal, Abandoned His Plans For a 2026 Honda CR-V, Citing Superior Cabin Comfort, and a Better Bottom Line
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 buyer was minutes away from a Toyota deal until a last-second pivot changed everything. Discover why this prepared shopper changed his RAV4 Hybrid plans for a 2026 Honda CR-V.
2026 Toyota Prius PHEV XSE Premium c
2026 Toyota Prius Owners Are Flagging a Strange Buzzing Noise - Dealers Are Already Swapping Out Defective Cooling Components
By Denis Flierl on
Check your 5th Gen 2026 Toyota Prius Prime. Don’t ignore the hum; get the fix before your next road trip. 
I Spent 7 Days Driving the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD in Charlotte, and It Might Be the Only Trim That Actually Makes Sense
I Spent 7 Days Driving the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD in Charlotte, and It Might Be the Only Trim That Actually Makes Sense
By Armen Hareyan on
After a week in a Cavalry Blue 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD in Charlotte, I discovered an unexpected reason this trim may be the smartest buy, and it is not what most shoppers assume when comparing it to the LE or the hybrid.
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime
Toyota RAV4 Owners Are Hitting 30K-Miles and Bracing For Impact, From Prime Lovers to 2019 Vets, the Hunt For Hidden $300+ Repairs Is On
By Denis Flierl on
Is the "Toyota bulletproof" legend fading? Is your mechanic missing something? What RAV4 owners need to know.
2024 Toyota Tundra
2024 Tundra SR5 Owner 37K Miles In Says It’s His Favorite Truck To Date & Would Rather Be In a Toyota Than Any Other Brand
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tundra owner has clocked 37,000 miles in a modified SR5, proving that real-world satisfaction often beats the headlines. From a $70 leveling kit to custom diamond leather, see why this enthusiast chooses 3.4L power over every rival brand in 2026.
Alain Perron's 2023 Toyota Tacoma & 2026 Toyota Tacoma
2023 vs. 2025 Toyota Tacoma: 3.5L V6 Scarcity, Residual Values, and Transmission Analysis For Buyers and Owners
By Denis Flierl on
Local Toyota Dealers are desperate to get 2023 Tacoma V6s back on the lot, but is the $100 monthly savings a trap? Alain Perron, reveals why he’s ditching the dealer’s $35k trade-in bait to keep his legendary powertrain over the glitchy new 2.4L turbo.
Chart show the average transaction price of vehicles in America declining, courtesy of Cox Automotive
Facts Show Local U.S. Vehicle Costs Have Been Flat for 4 Years, But That’s Not What the Media Tells You In Their Doubt Reports
By John Goreham on
The media wants you to think that local vehicles have gotten more expensive in the United States to push their agenda and generate pageviews. But the deeper data and facts on vehicle costs in the United States show the otherwise.
2026 Toyota Prius hybrid front three-quarter view in white driving through snowy mountain landscape
After a 2,340-Mile California Road Trip, a 2026 Prius XLE Owner Praises 52 MPG and $200 Fuel Cost, But Calls Infotainment System “Garbage” Due to Disconnects
By Noah Washington on
One driver just conquered 2,340 miles of California’s most brutal terrain in a 2026 Toyota Prius XLE, spending a shocking $200 total on fuel.
Toyota Isn't Winning Because of the Camry, But Because of This Piece of String
Toyota Isn't Winning Because of The Camry, But Because of This Piece of String
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota’s Camry may get the quality attention, but the real secret to its reliability is unlikeable at first glance and hides in a simple piece of string.
2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum
2021 Toyota Highlander Wind Noise: Troubleshooting the A-Pillar Seal Gaps and Mirror Housing Whistle Fixes
By Denis Flierl on
Your Highlander Platinum should be a vault, not a wind tunnel. Tyler’s cabin is screaming, and I found out why. It’s a hidden seal defect most shops miss. Don't sell your Toyota yet, try this 5-minute insider hack first.
2026 Toyota Corolla XSE
The Toyota Corolla Is The Only Popular Car That Got More Affordable Over The Years
By Dimitar Angelov on
A combination of continuous revisions to the manufacturing process, coupled with the Corolla's reputation and established strengths allows Toyota to make what is seemingly impossible in the modern-day auto-industry.
Bret and Mindee Joachim in front of their 3rd gen Toyota Tacoma truck at the Colville, WA Toyota Dealership
Local Toyota Dealership Goes To Bat In Order To Cover $3,000 Tacoma Repair Bill 20,000 Miles Outside The Warranty
By Armen Hareyan on
Three months and more than 20,000 miles outside his Tacoma’s warranty, one owner braced for a $3,000 steering repair bill, until his local Toyota dealership made a call that changed everything and made an unexpected U-turn.
2023 Toyota Prius
2023-2026 Toyota Prius Efficiency Analysis: 17-Inch Wheel MPG Gains and the NHTSA Rear Door Recall Alert
By Denis Flierl on
The 2026 Toyota Prius 17-inch wheel setup offers a 3-4 MPG gain over the 19-inch wheel set. Simultaneously, NHTSA Recall #26V-049 addresses a rear door latch defect in 141,286 units, which can cause water intrusion and cause doors to open while in motion.
A Tesla dealership in Massachusetts is stocked with cars in a winter setting
The Empirical Data On EVs In America Is Horrible, And The Scary Part Is That It's Getting Worse Not Better as 5 Facts Tell the Story
By John Goreham on
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are sinking fast in America. Here are some sobering facts from a recent Cox Automotive EV Insights Report.
A Toyota Prius looks handsome in blue against a sky background
Heading Into 2026, The Toyota Prius Is Outselling Entire EV brands In America - Don’t Call It a Comeback, Its Been Here For Years
By John Goreham on
We compare the delivery rate of the 2026 Toyota Prius to all of the battery-electric vehicles for which monthly sales data were provided in January.
2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade strikes a handsome pose.
2026 Toyota Prius - How We’d Configure It For $40K, And 3 Reasons Why the Plug-in Matters Or Doesn’t Matter
By John Goreham on
The Toyota Prius now comes in many different forms. Heading into 2026, if we were buying a Prius, this is the one we’d want to drive home in. Buckle up. The Budget is $40K.
2026 Toyota Tundra & Nissan Titan
2026 Tundra V35A Engine Analysis: NHTSA 25V767 Recall, Machining Swarf Contamination, and the Nissan Titan VK56VD Reliability Contrast
By Denis Flierl on
A Nissan Titan PRO-4X owner is ready to make the leap to a 2026 Toyota Tundra but the truck’s problems are making him reconsider. Is Toyota's MPG chase a $65,000 engine gamble?” Here is what Tundra buyers need to know.
2025 Toyota RAV4
2025 Toyota RAV4 Burning Smell: Analyzing Transmission Thermal Soak and Idle Temps
By Denis Flierl on
It started with a dash warning, but it ended with the smell of a truck-stop disaster. Rachel Lynn just wanted a reliable 2025 Toyota RAV4, but three days after driving it off the lot, she’s facing a nightmare every new car owner fears.
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Has Great Looks and Innovation, But Tough Compromises on Power and Price Overall
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Has Great Looks and Innovation, But Tough Compromises on Power and Price Overall
By Armen Hareyan on
After a week behind the wheel of the 2025-2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro in Charlotte, NC, I found one clever innovation that genuinely impressed me, and one surprising compromise that buyers won’t see coming.
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