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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.

Follow Torque News Toyota reporters

 

  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.
2018 Toyota Camry IIHS Testing
Can the 2018 Toyota Camry Meet These 3 Safety Challenges?
By John Goreham on
IIHS safety testing for the 2018 Toyota Camry is underway. Will it earn the Top Safety Pick Plus designation?
Toyota Mazda CEOs
Which States Are Running for the Toyota-Mazda 1.6 Billion Plant with 4,000 Jobs
By Armen Hareyan on
As you may have already heard Toyota and Mazda will build a 1.6 billion dollar assembly plant in the United States, which will create 4,000 jobs. Here is a short list of states that run to host the plant.
2017 Toyota Prius in U.K. rated at 97 MPG. How?
How Does the UK Version of the 2017 Toyota Prius Hybrid Earn a 97.4 MPG Rating?
By John Goreham on
The UK Toyota Prius Hybrid has an amazing MPG rating. Here's why.
2017 Toyota RAV4 leads in July sales.
2017 Toyota RAV4 Sales Surge Pushes It Past Honda CR-V and Nissan Rogue For July
By John Goreham on
The Toyota RAV4 has passed all rivals in sales for the month of July.
Toyota's Path To Doubling Its Tacoma Capacity Again Leads To Mexico
By John Goreham on
For the second time, Toyota looks to add more Tacoma pickup truck capacity in Mexico.
Changes in the 2018 Toyota Camry
Why the 2018 Camry Is So Different From Past Camry Cars
By John Goreham on
The 2018 Camry is on an entirely new platform and here is what changes.
2017 Toyota 86
TMG-Enhanced Toyota 86 Gets New Test in Competitive Racing Series
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota Motorsport’s GmbH (TMG) 86 Cup Car will get a new test in North America.
Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2 yields unexpected outcome.
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Chevy Colorado ZR2 Face Off - The Unexpected Outcome
By John Goreham on
In a comprehensive test, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Chevy Colorado ZR2 went head to head. The results are not easy to explain.
Electric Car Battery
Toyota's New 2020 Battery Strategy Shows It Was Playing Chess with Nissan and Tesla
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota was apparently playing chess with Tesla and Nissan when it comes to electric car batteries, which are going to be the driving force for future EV production. If you don't have enough good batteries, you won't have enough electric cars produced, but there is a question. Now WSJ rumor says Toyota is planning long range fast charging batteries by 2020.
How does very hot weather impact the Prius Hybrid?
How Does Very Hot Weather Impact Toyota Prius Hybrid Fuel Economy?
By John Goreham on
Weather temperatures over 100F can have a noticeable impact on the fuel economy of the most fuel efficient types of cars.
One image that defines the Toyota Tacoma Off-Road perfectly.
One Perfect Image Explains the Allure of the Toyota Tacoma Off-Road Pickup
By John Goreham on
Automakers spend billions trying to convey their image of how their cars and trucks might be used. One owner did it better.
2017 Toyota Prius still winning the most sales and awards among green cars.
U.S. News & World Report Names 2017 Toyota Prius a "Best Car For the Money"
By John Goreham on
Don't count out the Toyota Prius yet. It is still winning awards in addition to the lion's share of green car sales in America.
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2018 Toyota Camry XSE V6 Offers Exceptional Performance Without Turbocharging
By Parks McCants on
For 2018, Toyota offers a very drive-dynamic non turbocharged 3.5 Liter V6 option for the reinvented Camry lineup, effectively countering the mainstream turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine revolution. Torque News experiences the top of the mark 2018 Toyota Camry XSE V6, presenting an exceptional drive and ride experience without turbocharging.
Tacoma owners report long wait times for rear differential repairs.
Toyota Struggles To Manage Tacoma Rear Differential Recall
By John Goreham on
Tacoma owners are reporting that dealers are keeping their trucks for extended times.
It turns out most owners like automatic emergency braking systems.
Survey Finds Most Owners Like Emergency Auto Braking
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports subscribers have just provided the buying public with some important information on automatic emergency braking.
Toyota Prius Prime will outsell Tesla Model 3 in 2017.
Toyota Prius Prime Will Outsell Tesla Model 3 for 2017
By John Goreham on
The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is half-way to finishing in the top-three among all electric vehicles this year in the U.S. market. It is hard to see how it can be passed, even by Tesla's Model 3.
2017 Toyota Tacoma has a very strong June.
Toyota Tacoma Sales Lead the Midsize Pickup Pack In a Strong Rebound Month
By John Goreham on
Toyota's midsize Tacoma pickup had a strong month in June, showing that not all vehicle sales are slowing.
Despise distracted driving? Here's how you can make a difference.
Help MIT With Its Driver Distraction Study
By John Goreham on
Do you despise distracted driving? Wish someone would do something about it? That someone can be you.
Toyota has more patents than any other automaker in America for third straight year.
Toyota Leads With Most American Patents - Guess Which Automaker Is Not On the List
By John Goreham on
In 2016, the automaker with the most American Patents was Toyota.
Toyota and Tesla’s Partnership – Perspective Missed By Most
The Auto Press Has It All Wrong On Toyota and Tesla's Partnership
By John Goreham on
As the partnership between Toyota and Tesla finally ends, the EV advocacy media and mainstream auto press miss the big picture entirely.
IIHS tests crossover and SUV headlights. Three Toyotas pass and one fails.
Three Safety Passes and One Fail For Toyota SUVs and Crossovers
By John Goreham on
IIHS tests crossover and SUV headlights. Three Toyotas pass and one fails.
Another Toyota Tacoma recall. Was Consumer Reports right?
A Second New Toyota Tacoma Recall - Was Consumer Reports Right About Poor Reliability?
By John Goreham on
The new Tacoma has another recall. This time it is stalling. Was Consumer Reports right about Tacoma's reliability heading down?
2017 Toyota Prius Prime again tops sales charts among EVs.
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Sales Top Tesla, Bolt, and Volt For Second Straight Month
By John Goreham on
For the second straight month, the Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in outsells both Tesla models, the Chevy Bolt and the Chevy Volt.
Inferno Toyota Tacoma covered white
You Probably Can't Guess The Real Color of This 2016 Muddy Toyota Tacoma
By Armen Hareyan on
The owners of this 2016 Toyota Truck was probably was very busy when they were returning from fishing and saw a mud. Who wants to play guess the color of this Toyota Tacoma?


These are the safest 11 models on the road today based on real-world data.
IIHS Releases List of Vehicles With Zero Death Rates Over 3 Period
By John Goreham on
These are the safest vehicles on the road in America according to real-world accident data.
2017 Toyota Prius
How Long Do Toyota Prius Cabin Filters Normally Last
By Armen Hareyan on
After a while you need to change the cabin filters of your Toyota Prius. When is a good time to replace them.
Toyota's partnership with the MIT Media Lab will accelerate the development of autonomous driving technology.
Toyota Teams With MIT Media Lab On Mobility EcoSystem
By John Goreham on
Toyota says its new partnership with the MIT Media Lab will accelerate the development of autonomous driving technology.
Toyota just cut the price of the 2017 RAV4 - Details and new prices here.
Toyota Just Cut the MSRP of The 2017 RAV4 - New Price List Here
By John Goreham on
Toyota's RAV4 has dropped to third overall in sales in its segment. Shoppers considering the RAV4 may be happy to know Toyota just cut the MSRP significantly.
5 Cars College Grads Are Leaving Behind At Graduation.
5 Cars College Grads Are Breaking Up With Upon Graduation & 5 They Now Love
By John Goreham on
Graduation is a life milestone. Here are the five cars college grads are walking away from and five they are running to.
Guess which company's EVs have moved to the top of the sales heap since he took over?
Akio Toyoda Takes Over EVs at Toyota - Can He Rival Elon Musk and Mary Barra?
By John Goreham on
Akio Toyoda himself leads the EV effort at Toyota. It's hard to argue with his results so far.
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