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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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Why Plug-in Hybrids Are Better Than All-Electric Cars

By Douglas Peng on May 5, 2018 - 9:33AM

When I purchased a Ford Fusion Energi PHEV that only gets 21 electric miles, my neighbor said “Tell me when Ford makes one that goes 300 miles, then I'll consider it”. Like most conventional gas car owners accustomed to 13 gallon gas tanks, they think only Teslas and Chevy Bolts with their big batteries and long electric ranges are able to compete with conventional gas powered cars.

Review: Amazon For Simple Car Parts & Accessories- 5 Stars

By John Goreham on May 4, 2018 - 4:44PM

We review Amazon's performance delivering simple car parts & accessories.

Toyota opens automated vehicle test center.

Toyota’s Automated Test Track Will Help Ensure Its Autonomous Vehicles Are Tested Safely

By John Goreham on May 3, 2018 - 5:03PM

Unlike Uber and Tesla, Toyota’s tolerance for deaths from autonomous vehicles is zero. So here’s what Toyota is doing.

Plug-in Hybrids: Which one has better performance

By John Falk on May 3, 2018 - 7:40AM

The market for plug-in hybrids is getting crowded. Chevrolet introduced the Volt in 2011. Hyundai brought out their Ioniq plug-in hybrid in 2017 and the Prius Prime was also introduced in 2017. How do their drive trains and safety technology compare?

Toyota Prius Prime dominates affordable EV sales in America.

2018 Toyota Prius Prime Crushing Bolt, Volt, and Leaf In Affordable EV Sales Race

By John Goreham on May 1, 2018 - 6:00PM

The Toyota Prius Prime has emerged as the runaway leader in affordable EVs. Bolt, Leaf, and Volt’s U.S. sales lag, as Prius Prime continues to impress.

Texas Auto Writers Association chooses Toyota tops in key categories.

Texas Auto Writers Award Toyota Camry, Avalon, and Corolla Models In 2018 Roundup, But Which Model Took Home Top Honors?

By John Goreham on April 19, 2018 - 1:11PM

Texas Auto Writers Association chooses three Toyota models as its top picks in four categories.

U.S. News ranks hybrids. How did Toyota do?

U.S. News Picks Best Hybrids - How Did Toyota Prius Stack Up?

By John Goreham on April 19, 2018 - 10:59AM

U.S. News & World Report Autos picked its favorite hybrids in every category. Here's how Toyota Prius made out.

One Image That Shows How Crossovers Are In For Families and How Cars Are Out

By John Goreham on April 17, 2018 - 3:23PM

We stumbled upon a scene that clearly illustrates just how few families now use cars compared to how many now use crossovers as family vehicles.

Toyota Prius Prime vs Chevy Volt: Here is the verdict

By Armen Hareyan on April 17, 2018 - 12:49PM

Chevy Volt owners compare their Volts with Toyota Prius Prime and share their experiences with both cars explaining why they prefer the one from the other.

California Toyota dealer accuses Toyota of selling unsafe Prius cars.

California Prius Dealer Accuses Toyota of Fraud Over Prius Safety - Sues for $100 Million

By John Goreham on April 12, 2018 - 4:09PM

A California dealer says that Toyota Prius cars from 2010 through 2015 are unsafe, won't sell them, and sues Toyota for $100,000,000.

Another study points to Toyota vehicles as the longest-lasting.

Toyota Simply Dominates This List of Longest Lasting Vehicles

By John Goreham on April 11, 2018 - 3:28PM

A new study once again proves that the vehicles that last the longest are made by Toyota.

Toyoya offers recent college grads a discount.

Shopping For a New Car & About to Graduate College? Toyota Wants To Give You $750

By John Goreham on April 9, 2018 - 3:22PM

Toyota's unusual discount may be the best graduation gift you can get.

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2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure Appeals to the Young, and the Young at Heart

By Parks McCants on April 7, 2018 - 7:50PM

On first look, 2018 RAV4 Adventure conjures thoughts of off road adventure, lite trailer hauling, and that extended road trip to destinations unknown. We drop in behind the wheel of Toyota's latest RAV4 offering and walk away with a n opinion or two, mostly positive. Torque News takes a closer look.

2018 Toyota Camry gains customers while competitors lose.

2018 Toyota Camry Gains Customers While Accord, Altima, Malibu, Sonata & Fusion All Lose Customers

By John Goreham on April 6, 2018 - 9:48AM

In the first quarter of 2018 every major midsize sedan model has lost customers except one. The 2018 Toyota Camry.

Toyota Tacoma brake drum and axle problems lawsuit.

Problems With Your 2016-2018 Toyota Tacoma Brake Drums - Read About This Axle Problem

By John Goreham on April 5, 2018 - 5:23PM

A new lawsuit alleges that Toyota is selling defective axles on the current Tacoma that creates rear brake drum issues for owners.

2018 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Toyota 86, turbocharged Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86

Report: New Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86 Coming With Bigger Engine More Power

By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2018 - 8:00AM

According to a Toyota source, a new Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 sports coupe is coming with a larger engine and more power.

Toyota Tacoma sales top 20,000 units. Here's why.

Why Toyota Tacoma Sales Continue To Outpace Competitors' - Planning

By John Goreham on April 3, 2018 - 3:14PM

Toyota made changes to its production capacity to make space for more Tacomas. Those changes are showing real results. The big increase is yet to come. Details.

Toyota Prius Prime is the top-selling affordable EV.

After 3 Months of 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Leads Among Affordable EVs, Outsells Bolt By 50%

By John Goreham on April 3, 2018 - 1:26PM

The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is the top-selling affordable EV in America for the first three months of 2018. The Chevy Bolt is way behind.

2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid blurs the line between sport and low impact fuel efficiency

By Parks McCants on April 3, 2018 - 12:19AM

2018 Toyota presents a RAV4 that currently sets the bar for all compact 2-row Hybrid SUVs to follow, it’s that good. But there’s much more to this hybrid than initially meets the eye. This Hybrid family hauler has a sporting side.

2018 Toyota Yaris – Great Car, But Is It Better Than a Corolla?

By John Goreham on March 28, 2018 - 2:27PM

All-new 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 hybrid details.

All-New 2019 Toyota RAV4 & RAV4 Hybrid - Pictures, Specs, Details

By John Goreham on March 28, 2018 - 7:43AM

Toyota's new 2019 RAV4 looks to be its best yet.

Toyota Introduces An Entirely All-New 2019 Corolla Hatchback

By John Goreham on March 23, 2018 - 4:28PM

Toyota's 2019 Corolla Hatchback is an all-new creation, not an update from any prior model.

Tooyta moves to Apple Car Play and ALexa for 2019.

Surprise - 2019 Toyota Models Feature Apple Car Play and Alexa

By John Goreham on March 23, 2018 - 12:57PM

Toyota appears to be moving away from Scout and towards Apple Car play and Alexa integration with 2019 models.

Study prives the importance of coparing vehicles online before buying.

Study Confirms Car Shoppers Who Read Online Comparisons Happier, Better Looking

By John Goreham on March 21, 2018 - 10:33AM

OK, half of our title isn't really proven yet, but half is. Read on to find out why one new study says that comparing cars online makes sense.

2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. Honda Accord Hybrid - Which Sets the Midsized Hybrid Bar?

By John Goreham on March 19, 2018 - 4:36PM

The all-new 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid and Camry Hybrid have now both entered the market. Which of the two will define the segment?

Crossovers the stale Toyota RAV4 still outsells.

5 Crossovers The Outgoing Toyota RAV4 Still Outsells & 1 It Does Not

By John Goreham on March 16, 2018 - 2:03PM

The 2018 RAV4 is about to be replaced by an all-new generation in two weeks. Here are the crossovers that Toyota's 6-year-old design still outsells and one that it can't top.