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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.
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.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
I Waited 4 Hours At Toyota For an Oil Change On My 2023 Tacoma, Then I Pop the Hood and Notice This, They Didn’t Even Put the Oil Filler Cap Back On, Never Again
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tacoma owner slams a NJ dealer after a 4-hour oil change nightmare. The worst part? The tech lost the oil filler cap, leaving the engine exposed. Is "free" maintenance worth the risk? Here is one owner's cautionary tale.
A navy blue 2024 Toyota Prius shown from a front three-quarter angle, driving on a tree-lined suburban road with fall foliage in the background.
2024 Toyota Prius Buyer Says His “Gold Certified” Car Had Water Pushing Up Through the Rear Seat, and Finding Broken Glass Inside the Child Anchors Left Him Wondering What His Dealership Didn’t Tell Him
By Noah Washington on
After sitting in the back seat of his newly purchased 2024 Prius, one owner watched moisture surge up through the rear cushion.
2028 and 2026 Toyota Highlander
Today Was the Day, 301K Miles On My 2008 Toyota Highlander, But Letting This Family Member Go Is Sad, I Just Hope This New 2026 Highlander Performs As Well
By Denis Flierl on
301,276 miles later! One owner says goodbye to her "family member," a 2008 Toyota Highlander, and hello to a brand new 2026. Can the new model match that incredible longevity? See this amazing trade-in story and what Highlander buyers need to know.
Toyota GR Supra and Chevrolet C8 Corvette are mroe closely matched than anticipated, but which one would you get?
Should You Get A Toyota GR Celica Over a Chevrolet C8 Corvette? It Depends On A Few Things
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Chevy C8 Corvette is currently the most attainable mid-engine sports car you can get, but Toyota’s upcoming GR Celica could be a game-changer.
2022 Toyota Prius
My Sister’s Toyota Prius Gets 35 Miles On a 6 Hour Charge, That’s All? Then, I See the ’25 RAV4 Hybrids Getting 42, and ‘26s Get 52 Miles, What Am I Missing?
By Denis Flierl on
One driver is baffled that Toyota hybrids still need fuel, admitting he thought owners "never had to buy gas again." Here's the massive misunderstanding he had about the RAV4 Prime's real-world electric range.
2024 Toyota Tundra
I’m At the Toyota Dealer Getting My 2025 Tundra Oil Changed, and I See Dozens of Crates With New Engines Waiting, They Can’t Swap Them Out Fast Enough
By Denis Flierl on
A Tundra owner is shocked by dozens of crate engines piling up at a Toyota dealer. "I don’t think Toyota can swap out these bad engines fast enough." Is the recall overwhelming dealers? What Tundra owners need to know. 
2025 Toyota RAV4
Toyota Refused To Change My 2025 RAV4’s Oil, They Had It 5 Minutes and Said They Won’t Do It Until 5K, I Made Them Take It Back, Totally Unlike My Infiniti Dealer
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota dealer refused Tracey's request for a 1,100-mile break-in oil change on her 2025 RAV4. She forced their hand, but now she's wondering if they even changed the filter. Is trust already broken with this new dealer?
2022 Toyota Tundra
I Just Had My 2022 Tundra SR5 Engine Replaced With Toyota’s Recall, Now 6K Miles Later Here We Are, Broken Down, Intense Knocking, Smoke, and It’s DOA
By Denis Flierl on
Smoke in the cabin. Intense knocking. A dead 2022 Tundra on the highway. The scary part? It was a replacement engine provided under Toyota's recall notice. After just 6,200 miles, one owner is stranded again. Is the Toyota fix actually failing?
Toyota FT-Se gives insight to what the mid-engine GR Celica could look like
We Now Have A Good Idea Of The Toyota GR Celica's Price, And It Will Spell Trouble For A Lot Of Sports Cars
By Dimitar Angelov on
The GR Celica is shaping up to be the most affordable mid-engine sports car, but dealer markups and import tariffs could negatively affect that.
A dark gray/charcoal 2025 Toyota Tundra pickup truck shown from the rear quarter view, parked in a scenic mountain setting with evergreen trees and cabins in the background.
A 2024 Tundra Owner Says He Thrashed His Truck for 5,500 Miles, Racing 911s, Conquering 111°F Death Valley and Hammering Mountain Passes, And Claims It Ran “Perfectly” Despite All the Online Engine-Failure Panic
By Noah Washington on
Tired of online engine-failure panic, one owner drove his 2024 Toyota Tundra 5,500 miles, conquering 111°F Death Valley and racing Porsche 911s on Canadian highways.
2024 Toyota Tacoma owner i-FORCE MAX TRD Sport
It’s the Third Time My 2024 Tacoma TRD Sport Won’t Start, 6 Months In and 3,500 Miles, the Toyota Dealer Told Me ‘Just Buy a Jump Pack’
By Denis Flierl on
"Buy a jump pack," the dealer told a 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner after her new truck died three times. With just 3,500 miles on it, she was stranded with "System Stopped" errors. Here is the simple fix that finally solved this frustrating mystery.
2026 Toyota 4Runner Limited set against a wooden fall background
Review - 2026 Toyota 4Runner Limited 2.4 Turbo 4WD - An Odd Niche Well Done
By John Goreham on
We review the 2026 Toyota 4Runner in its limited trim without the hybrid Max engine. Here’s what we found this odd combination to feel like when driven.
A white 2026 Toyota Tundra pickup truck is shown from a front three-quarter angle, parked in a wooded setting with lush green trees in the background.
After One Parking Brake Sensor Failed, a 2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid Owner Claims His Truck “Lit Up Like Christmas” With Airbag, Lane Assist, Cruise, and HVAC Failures, And Dealers Blamed a Bull Bar Toyota Recommended
By Noah Washington on
A Toyota Tundra Hybrid owner's single parking brake sensor failed, causing his truck to suddenly light up "like Christmas" with every safety system code.
A silver 2026 Toyota Sienna minivan shown from a front three-quarter angle, driving on a scenic mountain road alongside a turquoise river with snow-capped peaks in the background.
I Purchased A 2025 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition In Cement Gray For $3,000 Under MSRP After Test Driving Multiple Trims, Nearly Buying The Wrong Model, And Experiencing The Life-Changing Practicality Of This Hybrid Minivan When Loading Child Car Seats
By Noah Washington on
After months of searching and a dramatic home birth, one father’s anxiety was erased when he got the right Toyota Sienna Trim Model. He secured a massive discount on the Cement Gray Woodland Edition,
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ will be available with 2 different front fascias, similar to the bigger J250 Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Is Here And It's Cuter Than We Thought
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota’s latest retro-inspired model might just be the most utilitarian compact SUV you have ever seen.
2022 Toyota RAV4
The Toyota Dealer Tried To Sell Me a $174 Fuel Injection Service For My RAV4, Now, My Friend Says I Can Do It Myself For $15 With a Bottle of Royal Purple Max-Clean
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota dealer quoted $174 for a fuel injection service, but can a $15 bottle of Royal Purple do the same job? Do you really need the expensive cleaning for your RAV4 at 80,000 miles, or is the DIY additive enough? What all car owners need to know.
Kia Stinger and Toyota Corolla
Owner: "I really enjoyed the Kia Stinger When It Worked, But I Had More Problems With That Car Than Anything I’ve Ever Owned, So I Picked Up a Toyota Corolla And I’m Really Happy With It.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The unusual switch from a performance car to the much more frugal Toyota Corolla may seem unusual, but it makes more sense than one might think.
2025 Toyota Tundra
My 2025 Tundra Out of Nowhere, BAM!, Like a Shotgun Blast, My Sunroof Exploded For No Reason, Toyota Says NO Warranty, a $2,800 Bill, and They Won’t Pay
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tundra owner says his sunroof exploded like a shotgun blast mid-drive. No impact, just glass everywhere. Toyota denied the $2,800 warranty claim, citing "outside influence." Is this a new Toyota defect? Here is the unbelievable story. 
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