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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.
2021 Toyota RAV4
How Spending $300 on Three Critical Maintenance Upgrades Safely Pushes a 2021 Toyota RAV4 Past 150,000 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Digging past generic dealer service menus, Torque News uncovers the $300 part-and-fluid roadmap that insulates fifth-gen 2021 Toyota RAV4 owners from premature trade-in pressure, proving that a $300 targeted intervention easily secures 150,000 miles.
2021 silver Toyota RAV4
Why Trading a Paid-Off 2021 Toyota RAV4 For The Redesigned 2026 Hybrid Only Makes Sense If You Owe Under $5,000
By Denis Flierl on
A 2021 Toyota RAV4 owner with just 51,000 miles and a $5,000 balance is tempted by the all-black, redesigned 2026 RAV4 Hybrid. We analyze whether to run her bulletproof gas model to the ground or risk buying Toyota's first-year sixth-generation tech.
Tiffany’s 2024 Toyota Tundra being loaded onto a flatbed tow truck after experiencing an engine failure at 30,000 miles.
2024 Toyota Tundra Suffers Engine Failure at 30,000 Miles, and Owner Claims the Rebuild Is Being Used to Justify a Trade-In Offer Nearly $10,000 Lower Than Market Value
By Aram Krajekian on
A warranty repair may have fixed the engine, but this 2024 Toyota Tundra owner explains how a lower market value led to long term ownership frustration.
Toyota Made Four Changes To The 2027 GR86, Yet They All Point To One Goal Fixing The Biggest Weakness Of Modern Sports Cars
Toyota Made Four Changes To The 2027 GR86, Yet They All Point To One Goal Fixing The Biggest Weakness Of Modern Sports Cars
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota just updated the 2027 GR86. That's the news, but not the story. The story is that Toyota is doubling down on the idea that a great sports car is defined by how it feels, not by what its spec sheet says.
2022 Toyota Highlander vs 2026 Toyota Highlander
Toyota Highlander Powertrain Showdown: V6 Reliability vs. Turbo-4 and Hybrid Defects
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota Highlander powertrain showdown: Discover how the bulletproof 3.5L V6 stacks up against the high-torque 2.4L Turbo-4 and ultra-efficient 2.5L Hybrid. Learn the critical mechanical defects, transmission bugs, and 12V battery flaws before you buy.
2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The Highlander Blackout: 2026 Hybrid Startup Bugs Leave Owners with Dead Screens and Stalled Engines
By Denis Flierl on
A critical 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid software glitch is leaving drivers stranded. A startup bug causes infotainment screens to go completely black, immediately followed by engine stalls. Toyota is tracking the issue as owners demand an emergency fix.
2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Highlander License Plate Damage: Toyota Dealer Uses Sheet Metal Screws and Destroys 2026 Hybrid Bumper
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid owner warns of permanent bumper damage after a Toyota dealer used large sheet metal screws for temporary tags, stripping the factory holes. Here is the technical recourse and the correct bumper repair method.
2026 Toyota Tacoma
Tacoma Transmissions Are Taking a Dump: 8-Speed Automatic Failures Trigger Nationwide Class Action Lawsuit
By Denis Flierl on
Torque News technical analysis by Denis Flierl identifies a critical gap between factory maintenance schedules and component longevity, as 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma 8-speed automatic transmission failures trigger nationwide class-action lawsuit alerts.
2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport
Toyota Dealers Are Begging for Your 2023 V6 Tacoma, But Here Is the 3-Step Strategy to Flawlessly Flip Their "Trap" Into a $5,000 Windfall
By Denis Flierl on
Don't let dealers steal your V6 equity. Discover the exact 3-step strategy to bypass showroom traps, execute a direct lease buyout, and unlock thousands in hidden cash from your 2023 Toyota Tacoma before the secondary market shifts.
2023 Toyota Tacoma
Why Trading a 2023 Toyota Tacoma for a $279/Month 2026 SR5 Lease is a Financial Trap
By Denis Flierl on
An Ohio Toyota owner’s dilemma exposes a 2026 Tacoma lease trap. Before trading your 2023 V6 TRD Sport for a $279/mo 2026 turbo SR5 deal, calculate your massive residual equity. Here is why buying out your 4th-Gen truck saves thousands over upgrading.
Ram 1500, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra
The Pre-Owned Pickup Playbook: Tracking the Most Reliable V8 and Turbocharged Truck Platforms Under $35,000
By Denis Flierl on
Buying a used truck under $35,000? Senior Reporter Denis Flierl breaks down the ultimate playbook, tracking high-mileage V8 platforms versus the severe mechanical liabilities of downsized turbos to protect you from the luxury truck debt trap
The Dealer Ripped Up My 2021 Toyota Tacoma For a Timing Chain Cover Leak, But I Am Super Glad I Did It
The Dealer Ripped Up My 2021 Toyota Tacoma For a Timing Chain Cover Leak, But I Am Super Glad I Did It
By Tim Healey on
Having your vehicle ripped apart for a repair is never ideal, but sometimes it ends up working out for the better. Such is the case with this 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD.
2026 Toyota Tundra sits on a grassy field
Not a Contractor? The Smart Money Buys a 2026 Toyota Tundra
By John Goreham on
I understand why folks who don't identify as a truck person still buy trucks. Here's why the 2026 Toyota Tundra might be the right truck for you. Here's the case for the full-size pickup built for civilians, not contractors.
A Toyota RAV4 Plug-in at a Toyota dealership
Toyota Answers Battery-Only Naysayers With Definitive Data on PHEV Plug In Habits
By John Goreham on
Bad news for the battery-only crowd. Green vehicle owners aren't dumb after all.
White 2026 Kia Niro EV driving through a city street in a front three-quarter action view.
These 5 EVs Have Real Door Handles You Can Actually Pull
By Noah Washington on
China banned electronic-only door handles after crashes killed passengers who couldn't get out. NAIS data shows they fail 67% of the time post-collision. Here are 5 EVs with real mechanical handles, inside and out, you can buy right now.
How a 40-Miles-Away Toyota Dealership Won My Loyalty Ahead of My 2022 Toyota Tundra's Engine Replacement
How a 40-Miles-Away Toyota Dealership Won My Loyalty Ahead of My 2022 Toyota Tundra's Engine Replacement
By Tim Healey on
Dealerships and independent repair shops are always working to earn customer loyalty, perhaps for life. One owner of a 2022 Toyota Tundra has a story about how a dealership earned his loyalty through both sales and service despite being 40 miles away.
The spare tire of a Range Rover Sport hybrid is shown
Don't Want to Be Stranded? These 2026 & 2027 Hybrids and PHEVs Include a Spare Tire
By John Goreham on
Contrary to popular belief, the spare tire is not disappearing. Here is a comprehensive list of dozens of electrified vehicles sold in America that come with either a compact or full-size spare tire for the 2026 and 2027 model years.
Datsun 240Z and Toyota Corolla AE86 Chinese-made bodies and chassis are better than the originals
Popular Classic Cars Get A New Lease In Life Thanks To A Chinese Workshop
By Dimitar Angelov on
Juncheng Vehicle Co. practically makes classic cars last forever, but the stigma could make this a taboo in certain regions.
Dealer Confirmed The Whine, And Customer Is Getting A New Transmission On His 2021 Toyota Highlander With 38K Miles On It
Dealer Confirmed The Whine, And Customer Is Getting A New Transmission On His 2021 Toyota Highlander With 38K Miles On It
By Tim Healey on
Sometimes, dealers and/or manufacturers make things right for their customers. That is the case with one customer and his 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD. Its transmission had a whine, and it was taken care of.
White 2023 Toyota Corolla XSE driving through an urban street at sunset in a front three-quarter action view.
29,000-Mile Camry Oil “Experiment” Misses the Real Problem
By Noah Washington on
A Reddit user’s extended oil change produced a misleadingly clean Blackstone report, revealing a dangerous blind spot in how owners interpret oil analysis data.
2026 Toyota Tundra
The Hidden $7,000 Tundra Expense: How Turbo Wastegate Fatigue Mimics Toyota’s V6 Bearing Failures
By Denis Flierl on
While main bearing lockups dominate recent safety campaigns, a secondary V35A-FTS defect matrix is emerging. Electronic turbocharger wastegate failures and localized oil consumption now present a steep, out-of-warranty threat to Tundra owners.
2024 Toyota Tundra
22,000 Miles, 2 Engines, 1 Transmission: Why a 2024 Toyota Tundra Owner Still Praises the Tundra and Twin-Turbo V6
By Denis Flierl on
With 22,000 miles, 2 engines, and 1 transmission down, a 2024 Toyota Tundra owner still praises the truck and its twin-turbo V6. Following Toyota's latest May 2026 recall, his story offers a surprising look at brand loyalty under fire.
2026 Toyota Prius
The 1,000-Mile Prius Break-In Fluid Analysis: What Lab Testing Reveals About Modern Manufacturing Debris
By Denis Flierl on
Independent laboratory testing reveals high levels of metal debris inside a new hybrid engine crankcase at 1,000 miles. Here is the consumer advocacy action plan to flush your 2026 Toyota Prius engine safely without risking your factory warranty.
2026 Toyota Prius
Toyota Claims 10K-Mile Intervals, But Dealership Tells 2026 Prius Owner Early Oil Changes Void Warranty: The Real Federal Law
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Toyota Prius owner was warned by a dealership salesman that an early 5,000-mile oil change would void his vehicle's warranty. Here is why federal law protects your early maintenance and how ToyotaCare's 10,000-mile rule actually works.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado Z71
The Ultra-Thin Oil Dilemma: Why Modern Full-Size Truck Engines Are Failing Long Before 100K Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Torque News investigative tracking reveals how 0W-20 ultra-low viscosity oil and factory intervals cause premature engine failures, severe oil consumption, and bearing wear in modern full-size trucks like the Chevy Silverado and Toyota Tundra.
Black window pillar trim on a white vehicle, showing exterior trim condition melted
Why A 2023 Camry's Melted Trim May Not Be A Simple Warranty Claim
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Camry owner says the car’s exterior trim looks scorched before year three. Toyota points to reflected sunlight, but the real question is whether owners can prove heat damage or push back on a warranty denial.
2024 Toyota RAV4
The RAV4 Lifecycle Blueprint: Balancing Factory Maintenance Realities Against Costly Dealership Upsells and Long-Term Mechanical Vulnerabilities
By Denis Flierl on
This Torque News investigative report by Denis Flierl establishes a technical roadmap for Toyota RAV4 owners, bridging the gap between $2,000 dealership service drive upsells and critical high-mileage mechanical vulnerabilities like cable corrosion.
Black 2014 Toyota Tundra Platinum parked on rocky desert terrain in a front three-quarter view.
The Toyota Tacoma Water Leak Some Shops Keep Passing Back and Forth
By Noah Washington on
A Tacoma leak can survive a third brake light repair if water is entering lower behind the rear seat. Owners need a real water test before damp carpet turns into odor, mold, and a much bigger bill.
2024 Toyota RAV4
The High-Mileage Toyota RAV4 Survival Guide: Top 5 Mechanical Weak Points After 100,000 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Skip the dealer upcharges and focus on the real high-mileage risks. Our engineering deep dive identifies the top 5 mechanical failures tracking across fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 platforms past 100,000 miles and details your practical action plan.
2024 Toyota RAV4
Toyota Dealer Recommends $2,038 For RAV4 30,000-Mile Service - Here Is What Your Manual Actually Says
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner was quoted $2,038.98 for a routine 30,000-mile service at a dealership. We break down the estimate to reveal the unnecessary upcharges, what Toyota actually requires, and how you can save over $1,700 on your next maintenance bill.
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