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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.
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Toyota Quietly Admits the 'Fixed' RAV4 Hybrid Might Still Have a Major $5,000 Defect
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota assured buyers the infamous "Cablegate" corrosion issue was fixed on newer RAV4 Hybrids. A quiet warranty update suggests otherwise, sparking fear of massive repair bills for 2025 owners. Here is what RAV4 owners need to know.
A white 2025 Toyota Tundra shown from a front three-quarter angle, featuring its bold new grille design, LED headlights, and chrome-finished alloy wheels against a dark studio background.
Toyota Tundra Owner Says Dealer Took $100 for a Transfer Case Service They Didn’t Perform, Goes On to Say “Next Time I’m Putting Tamper-Evident Tape on All My Drain Bolts.”
By Noah Washington on
After being billed $100 for a transfer case service that was never performed, a Toyota Tundra owner caught his dealership in a lie about using the wrong fluid.
2026 Toyota Tundra
New 2026 Toyota Tundra Owner’s MPG Nightmare: “I Don’t Know If I Can Live With This Poor Performance”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Toyota Tundra owner is panicked after seeing only 13 mpg on the dashboard after just 400 miles. Is this normal for Toyota's twin-turbo V6, or is something wrong?
Custom 2024 Toyota Land Crusier 79 Series, LiquidSpring, EC Offroad, Bowen Customs
This Is The Ultimate Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup Truck, And You Can't Have It Just Yet
By Dimitar Angelov on
This Toyota Land Cruiser 79 SEMA build is proof you can't have nice things, thanks to the EPA... or can you?
2024 Toyota Prius Prime
2024 Toyota Prius Prime Owner Says “Sports Car Acceleration” Can’t Make Up For Winter Power Loss and a Dead 12-Volt Battery
By Denis Flierl on
It drives like a sports car, but winter kills the EV mode. A 2024 Prius Prime owner exposes the reality of freezing temps, dead 12V batteries, and a shocking $2,000 windshield repair bill. Would you trade your old reliable Gen 3 for this?
Gas price listing courtesy of Gas Buddy.
Gasoline Drops to Under $2.00 in Multiple States, Including One Very Blue State, While Many Other States See Gas Closing In on Two Bucks
By John Goreham on
Regular unleaded gas is now selling in America at under two dollars in many stations in multiple states. We break down where the gas is so cheap, and you may be surprised to find out it is in a blue state.
2025 Nissan Rogue image by John Goreham
Average Transaction Prices For Compact Cars and Compact Five-Passenger Crossover SUVs are At Three-Year Lows Down vs. 2024 and 2023 - Here’s the Good News You Won’t See Reported Anywhere Else
By John Goreham on
We provide the facts and figures showing that vehicles like the Nissan Rogue, CR-V, Ford Escape, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Nissan Versa, are presently at three-year lows.
A Yokohama Geolandar tire is shown conquering snow
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 All-Terrain Tire Review - Can This Tire Handle Rural New England In Winter?
By John Goreham on
We have tested the Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 tire in snow and on ice off-pavement and on. We came away very impressed by these tires used on very popular crossover SUVs.
2018 Toyota Highlander
“This 2018 Toyota Highlander Saved My Life Today”: Mom And Daughter Walk Away After 55 MPH T-Bone By Sleeping Truck Driver
By Denis Flierl on
"This 2018 Toyota Highlander saved my life." Hit at 55 MPH by a sleeping truck driver while parked, this owner walked away. See the incredible story of survival and why she says her next car will be another Highlander.
2021 Toyota Tacoma
2021 Toyota Tacoma Off Road Owner Is Quoted $3,380 For a Clutch By the Dealer: ‘In What Universe?’ Asks Community
By Denis Flierl on
A 2021 Toyota Tacoma owner with just 51K miles is hit with a shocking $3,380 repair quote for a slipping clutch. The Toyota dealer claims it needs a complete rebuild, but the “Taco Nation” is crying foul. Here is why this quote might be “highway robbery.”
Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra
“I Sued Ford and Won, But I’m Terrified to Buy a New Tundra”
By Denis Flierl on
They sued Ford over a blown F-150 engine and won. Now, ready to buy a Toyota Tundra, a “deep dive” into engine recalls has them terrified to pull the trigger. With a Dec 31st deadline, should they risk the 2024 Tundra or buy used? Here is my advice.
2025 Ram 1500 vs. 2025 Toyota Tundra
Ram 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra: The $65,000 Mistake You Won’t See Until the Warranty Expires
By Denis Flierl on
It looks like an easy choice in the showroom, but the math changes fast. See which $65,000 truck, Ram 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra, becomes a financial liability the moment the warranty expires.
2025 Ram Vs 2026 Toyota Tundra
The $65,000 Question: 3 Luxury Features The Ram 1500 Has (That Toyota Tundra Leaves Out)
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 2026 Tundra Limited really worth $65,000 when it lacks three key luxury features found in the 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie? Which truck would you choose?
Toyota FT-Se may be foreshadowing the GR MR2 after all
With The GR Celica Confirmed To Be Mid-engine, Will Toyota MR-2 Become Front-engine?
By Dimitar Angelov on
It seems the GR Celica will not be the only Toyota sports car to return after all, as latest trademarks confirm a new MR-2 is still coming.
Chart of Average Transaction Prices During President Biden's Term Courtesy of Cox Automotive
“We Lowered the Price of Everything”: The Hard Truth About Vehicle Prices Under President Biden
By John Goreham on
President Biden offered a view of America’s economy during a recent speech. Here is an important point related to the average transaction price of automobiles he wants you to forget.
A red 2024 Toyota Tundra pickup truck is shown from a front three-quarter angle, positioned on a grassy hilltop against a cloudy sky backdrop.
Toyota Tacoma Owner Says His Dog Stepped on a Mystery Button at 75 MPH on the Freeway, Triggering a Concerning System Shutdown That Now May Require a Dealership Visit
By Noah Washington on
While cruising at 75 MPH on the freeway, a Tacoma owner's dog stepped on a mystery button, triggering an immediate and worrying system shutdown.
2022 Toyota Tacoma
Own A 2016-2022 Toyota Tacoma? Watch Out For the $3,400, 60K “Maintenance Shock” Waiting For You At The Dealership
By Denis Flierl on
Owners of 2016-2022 Tacomas are hitting 60,000 miles and facing a new shock: dealer service quotes up to $3,400. From $800 spark plugs to costly "fluff," find out why the "60k Service" is the new profit center, and how to avoid paying for it.
2011 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tacoma Owner Calls Dealer’s $400 Key Replacement Quote “Highway Robbery” - Here Is The Cheaper Route
By Denis Flierl on
A 2011 Toyota Tacoma owner slams his local dealer after being quoted over $400 for a single replacement key, calling it "highway robbery." Is this standard dealer pricing, or are there hidden, cheaper ways to get on the road without breaking the bank?
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Vs Honda CR-V Hybrid
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Honda CR-V Hybrid: There’s Only One That Will Last 300,000 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
The CR-V rides smoother, but can it beat the RAV4 to 300,000 miles? I'll pit Toyota's planetary gears against Honda's electric drive. Does the "Cablegate" scandal crown a new reliability king? I strip down the tech to find the true 15-year survivor.
2025 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck
Fuel Economy Tpepidations: "How Does A Four-banger Get V-8 Gas Mileage?", Toyota Tacoma Owner Wonders
By Dimitar Angelov on
Some owners are surprised by how thirsty the fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma is, claiming "V-8-like" MPGs, but what truth hides behind these numbers?
2026 Honda CR-V
“I Waited Months for the Redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4, But One Test Drive Sent Me Straight to a Honda Dealer”
By Denis Flierl on
He waited months for the redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4, but after one test drive, he bought a Honda CR-V instead. Citing a "cramped" cabin and "busy" ride, he says the Toyota didn't live up to the hype. Here is why he says the CR-V is the superior SUV.
2022 Toyota Highlander FWD
“My 2022 Toyota Highlander FWD, In 5 Inches Of Snow, Won’t Even Make It Up the Driveway, It Can’t Be the Tires, For the First Time I’m Thinking of Getting Rid of It”
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Highlander owner wants to sell his SUV after getting stuck in 5" of snow. Is the FWD Hybrid at fault, or the 42k miles on the tires? See why this Florida transplant's winter struggle proves tires matter more than drivetrain.
2026 Toyota Tundra
"My 2026 Toyota Tundra Taillight Broke For No Reason, and They’re Not Online, I’m Not Paying the Dealer $1,000 For Something I Can Do Myself"
By Denis Flierl on
Broken taillight at just 1,000 miles? A 2026 Toyota Tundra owner is balking at a $1,000 dealer repair bill. The catch? Aftermarket parts for the 2026 don't exist yet. Here is the DIY nightmare facing early adopters.
A bright blue 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is shown from a front three-quarter angle, positioned on muddy terrain with its LED lights illuminated and distinctive black grille prominently displayed.
After Four SD Cards, Multiple Dealer Visits, and Endless Beeping, a Toyota Tundra Owner Says He Finally Fixed His Factory Dashcam by Discovering It Only Works When Formatted
By Noah Washington on
After four failed SD cards, multiple dealer visits, and endless beeping, a Tundra owner found the fix to his faulty factory dashcam.
2024 Toyota Prius in the driveway
2024 Prius Owner On 2nd 12V Battery At 60K Miles Warns: “Toyota Says They Only Last 30K, the Cost Is A Kick In The Teeth"
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Prius owner claims Toyota said the 12V battery lasts just 30,000 miles. After blowing through two batteries in a year, he shares a costly warning for high-mileage drivers.
2026 Toyota Tundra
I Wanted a 2026 Toyota Tundra Until I Test Drove One, and I Wasn’t Impressed At All By It, I’ll Keep My Del & Tuned Ram 2500 Cummins With 210K Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 2026 Toyota Tundra worth $65k? One shopper says no. Citing a "clunky" console, poor camera quality, and lack of "truck feel," he walked away. He's keeping his 210k-mile Ram 2500 instead. Here are the specific deal-breakers that killed the sale.
Tesla service areas shows a Tesla Model behind a large stack of tires
Myth Busted - In Latest Consumer Reports Reliability Rankings, Some Plug-in Cars Do Poorly, Many Hybrids Do Very Well
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports shines a light on the common myth that battery-electric vehicles are somehow more reliable than other options. Here’s what the data says.
2026 Toyota Mirai
Which Toyota Models See The Biggest Increase In Sales At The End Of 2025? It's Not Corolla
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota is still showing promising results, but a few models surprised me in terms of sales.
The tread of the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 tire offers year-round performance
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 Tire Offers Safety In Winter, and Still Provides Outstanding Performance For Sports Cars
By John Goreham on
We kick off a long-term test of the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 tire using our 2025 Toyota GR86 sports coupe as the test vehicle. Here are our initial thoughts on this impressive tire.
2025 Toyota 4Runner group
Buyer's Dilemma: Toyota Land Cruiser Vs Toyota 4Runner
By Dimitar Angelov on
An owner is torn between two seemingly very different Toyota SUVs, and owners share their insight on which one is the better buy, but the subject becomes divisive.
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