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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.
Low temperatures mean lower MPG and range.
5 Reasons Your Fuel Economy And EV Range Drop In Colder Weather
By John Goreham on
As winter approaches your MPG may decline. Here's why and what you can do about it.
Consumer Reports actual relaibility ratings vs its projected reliability.
Consumer Reports Predicts the 2018 Toyota Tacoma Will Be Unreliable, But What Does Its Own Data Reveal?
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports gives the 2018 Toyota Tacoma a terrible 1 out of 5 rating for predicted reliability. That doesn't jive with its own survey data for the current truck.
How to make your car better in snow.
Your Car Stinks In Snow - Here's How To Fix It
By John Goreham on
If your car is terrible in snow, it can be fixed. Here's how.
Chevy Bolt charging
Think You Can't Afford An Electric Vehicle? Think Again!
By Jennifer Sensiba on
Many people think EVs are too expensive for the average person to afford. Sure, new models like the Chevy Bolt or Tesla Model 3 are around $40,000, but people on a smaller budget can get some truly great deals in the used market.
Tesla models drop back in EV sales.
Chevy Bolt and Toyota Prius Prime Outsell Tesla - But There Is a New EV To Watch
By John Goreham on
The Chevy Bolt is the one to watch this year, but the Prius Prime continues to put up strong numbers. The surprise isn't the Model 3.
Options, transmissions, and color determine a given model's resale value.
The Options and Color You Choose Will Determine the Value of Your Car At Trade-In Time
By John Goreham on
When you buy new next time, carefully consider the options and color of your vehicle to maximize your trade-in value.
Will public EV charging become more expensive than gas?
Will Public Electric Car Charging Become More Expensive Than Gas?
By John Goreham on
At some locations, electric car charging fees are already relatively expensive. Will this trend grow?
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro wins big in which state?
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Is Official Midsize Truck Of What State?
By John Goreham on
The midsize 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD wins big in a state where trucks are huge.
2018 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Toyota 86, Consumer Reports "10 Most Reliable Cars" 2017
“10 Most Reliable Cars” By Consumer Reports; Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86 Ranked #2
By Denis Flierl on
Consumer Reports announces the "10 Most Reliable Cars" list for 2017. Results from its annual survey of automobile owners rank the Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 twins #2. Number one will surprise you.
Toyota and Mazda want a factory incentive deal like Tesla's.
Toyota and Mazda Want a Sweatheart Deal Like Tesla's For New Factory
By John Goreham on
Jobs for sale is the new reality in America. Toyota and Mazda want Tesla money for new factory.
Big oil could dominate public EV charging.
Shocker: Big Oil May End Up Dominating Public Electric Vehicle Charging
By John Goreham on
Electric vehicle owners love to tell you how they love living without "big oil." But what if big oil owns all the charging stations?
Toyota beats Tesla to zero emission truck.
Zero Emissions Trucks - Toyota Walks the Walk While Tesla Talks the Talk
By John Goreham on
Much has been said about Tesla's EV mystery truck. Meanwhile, zero-emission prototype Toyota trucks are hard at work in America.
Man tries to jump canal in Toyota Corolla. The end result is not pretty.
Florida Man Tries To Jump Corolla Over Canal - How'd That Go?
By John Goreham on
A Florida Man tried to jump his Toyota Corolla across a canal. Would his results be as good as the man that jumped a RAV4 over a drawbridge?
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2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid features value packed drive and ride pleasure
By Parks McCants on
Toyota’s refreshed Highlander Hybrid SUV is a pleasure to drive, fuel efficient, and powerful. In fact it may be an underappreciated automotive value. What places Highlander Hybrid at the top of the midsize 3-row crossover/SUV segment?
Does your Camry's AC smell bad?
Does Your Toyota Camry's AC Smell Moldy? Here's What may be Causing the Smell
By John Goreham on
A new lawsuit sheds some light on why some Toyota Camry cars have smelly AC.
Subaru, Toyota, Honda, Kobe Steel, Metal Falsification Scandal
Metal Falsification Scandal Rocks Auto Industry; Subaru, Toyota, Honda
By Denis Flierl on
A scandal has rocked the Japanese auto industry. Subaru, Toyota, and Honda all said they used falsified materials supplied from Kobe Steel.
Toyota, Mazda and Denso team up on EVs.
Toyota Buddies Up With Mazda and Denso On Electric Vehicles
By John Goreham on
Toyota builds a posse to go after future EV sales.
Pickup truck sales through the roof in September.
Pickup Truck Sales Surge After Harvey and Irma's Wrath
By John Goreham on
Two incredible storms wiped out a huge number of vehicles in the past two months. Now, Pickup truck sales are showing America's preference for replacing those vehicles.
Toyota Tacoma may one day be offered as a hybrid.
Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Pickup Truck Back On the Table
By John Goreham on
Toyota's Tacoma may well get a hybrid engine after all.
2017 Red Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Diesel Trucks, Late To The Party?
By Alex Reichenbach on
Toyota trucks globally are famous for twos things; something found in virtually every Toyota, unrelenting reliability, and Toyota’s diesel motors. Any Toyota enthusiast in the US will gripe about the how the Hilux in not available in the US market. Now I’m not so sure the Hilux is that much better a light truck than the Tacoma here in the US but it does have that one thing the Tacoma never seems like it will, a diesel engine, namely Toyotas own DT4, 2.8L diesel motor.
IIHS' Unusual Move On 2018 Toyota Camry
Safety Group's Conclusion On 2018 Toyota Camry Is Unusual
By John Goreham on
In an unusual move, the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety has said specifically where the Toyota Camry ranks among top-selling cars. Here's a hint; Tesla and Volvo can't keep up.
Toyota moves hybrid production to America.
Toyota's Latest Hybrid Move Just One Of Many That Support U.S. Jobs
By John Goreham on
Toyota's long record of "In-sourcing" by moving work into America continues.
Toyota Prius Tiny House Owner Video.
Video: Man With Toyota Prius Tiny House: "More Room Than I Need"
By John Goreham on
See how one man lives and thrives in his Toyota Prius Tiny Home.
2018 Toyota Camry vs. Prius fuel economy.
2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE Matches Toyota Prius' 52 MPG Fuel Economy
By John Goreham on
The new Toyota Camry Hybrid LE now has the same combined fuel economy as the Prius.
2018 RAV4 Adventure vs. Subaru Forester
2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure Pricing - How Does It Compare To Subaru's Forester?
By John Goreham on
Toyota's new higher-ground clearance RAV4 seems to have one competitor in its sights. How do they compare price-wise?
PHEV vs BEV cars
How Long Can PHEVs Hold in Light of Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model 3
By Armen Hareyan on
Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHEV) can hold little longer, but not much longer in light of Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf advance.
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Toyota’s Corolla iM hatchback has the makings of a great car
By Parks McCants on
Alright, I’ll admit it. At its base core, rests great motoring potential waiting for an injection of horsepower and torque. 2018 Corolla iM hatchback looks cool, is comfortable enough, and comes standard with some advanced active safety features. Quick, it's not.
Toyota Tundra with Bed Cover
Does a Bed Cover Really Increase Your Toyota Tundra's MPGs?
By Senita Hignojoz on
There are so many myths floating around on how to get the best miles per gallon for your truck. One of the biggest topics in question is, “Getting a tonneau cover or cap significantly increases your gas mileage.” Though this tale sounds promising, buying a tonneau won’t exactly give you the best MPGs for your Toyota Tundra.
Toyota C-HR to get all-wheel drive.
Toyota C-HR Crossover To Get All-Wheel Drive By 2019 - Too Late?
By John Goreham on
Toyota's new C-HR crossover is a hit, despite being offered in just front wheel drive. Here's when the AWD version arrives and why it was delayed.
IIHS has a new president to lead auto safety group.
Will IIHS' New President Change Top U.S. Auto Safety Group At Historic Juncture
By John Goreham on
The nation's top auto safety group, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announces it has chosen a new President to lead the group.
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