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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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Toyota picks Texas plant to build 2012 Tacoma TRD T|X Baja pickup

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 4:12PM

Toyota today introduced a new 2012 limited-edition pickup truck in Dallas that will be assembled for eight weeks only this spring in San Antonio. The new 2012 Tacoma Toyota Racing Development T|X Extreme pickup will start at around $35,000 after it goes into production and reaches Toyota dealerships in March.

The 4-cylinder engine of the 2012 Toyota Camry

Toyota will start producing four-cylinder engine in Alabama

By Kate McLeod on September 29, 2011 - 1:01PM

Toyota, which has been manufacturing in Huntsville, Alabama for a decade, is adding production of a four-cylinder engine at that plant.

The new Toyota Supra conceptualized

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 11:07AM

There have been rumors of late that Toyota Motor Co has approved the next generation Toyota Supra and while the Japanese automaker has offered no idea as to what the new sports car would look like, Swedish designer Andreas Fougner has put together an amazing conceptualization of what the next Supra could look like when it sees production.

2011 Hyundai Sonata helps drive strong 2011 sales

New Car Sales Up in September, Will Hit 12.75 million for 2011

By Keith Griffin on September 29, 2011 - 11:05AM

TrueCar.com rightly asks the question, "What recession?" as it reports that new car sales are up 10.1 percent over last September. The car site is predicting that annual new car sales for 2011 will be 12.75 million.

Andreas Fougner’s Toyota Supra design from the front

The front end of Andreas Fougner’s Toyota Supra design

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 11:03AM

Andreas Fougner’s Toyota Supra design rear view

The rear of Andreas Fougner’s Toyota Supra design

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 11:01AM

Andreas Fougner’s Toyota Supra design side view

The side view of Andreas Fougner’s Toyota Supra design

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 11:00AM

Ford InSynch connects driver to the world

GM, Ford, Toyota learning to play by connectivity-tech gadget rules

By Frank Sherosky on September 28, 2011 - 12:51PM

The connectivity segment of the auto industry is now becoming like the cell phone industry, where fickle consumers tire quickly of the latest gizmo and leave it by the roadside for the next big thing that comes along; and leases of GM, Ford, Toyota and others are directly affected.

Toyota's rumored Aqua Hybrid: $4000 cheaper than Prius and 94 MPG

By Armen Hareyan on September 28, 2011 - 9:21AM

Toyota Motor Corporation (Public, NYSE:TM) is rumored to launch a new hybrid compact car Aqua in January of 2012 that will revolutionize the auto industry. The price is going to be much cheaper and the mileage significantly higher, according to a report.

Toyota and AARP keep older drivers on right road

By Hawke Fracassa on September 27, 2011 - 11:16PM

Toyota has awarded the AARP Foundation a $12.6 million grant to promote driver safety among older, low-income Americans. The money continues to fund a program that has successfully educated men and women over the age of 50 about the perils of the road for 32 years now.

New 2012 Scion iQ is ready to drive in October

By Hawke Fracassa on September 27, 2011 - 1:34PM

The 2012 Scion iQ premium micro-subcompact car, which is coming to market later this year, will be ready to drive for the first time next month in Detroit at a press preview. TorqueNews.com will be there to provide first impressions of the car after the ride and drive event.

Toyota considering American 2012 Camry production for Korea

By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2011 - 12:09PM

Toyota announced earlier this year that all 2012 Toyota Camry models sold in the United States would also be built in the US with help from Subaru’s Indiana plant and now, rumors suggest that Toyota may also begin exporting the 2012 Camry for the South Korean market.

Quake-induced inventory shortage fuels demand for pre-leased vehicles

By Hawke Fracassa on September 24, 2011 - 6:31PM

U.S. shoppers are using "bridge-the-gap" car leasing in greater numbers than ever before, according to the Web site LeaseTrader.com. “Bridge-the-gap” leasing is auto industry parlance for people taking over someone else’s remaining short-term car lease until dealer inventory levels return to normal so when they do they can buy the car they want to own.

Toyota Lends a Hand to a post-Katrina Rebuilding

By Kate McLeod on September 24, 2011 - 6:13PM

A major not-for-profit, the St. Bernard Project, has given credit to Toyota for helping them speed post-Katrina homebuilding .

2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi Best Pickup for $30,000

By Keith Griffin on September 23, 2011 - 7:52PM

The best pickup truck for $30,000 is the Ram 2011 1500 Quad Cab Hemi according to a recent comparison test against Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan and Toyota pickups. Let the debates begin among the fan class for each truck.

Short auto leases grow in popularity; most prefer a Honda, Toyota or Lexus

By Hawke Fracassa on September 23, 2011 - 11:40AM

Among trends in the leasing industry reported by LeaseTrader.com are that short-term leasing "remains strong," lease buyouts for Toyota and Lexus automobiles are easing and the Chevrolet Volt is gaining lease customers.

Want to test drive a car? Just ask

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 1:11PM

People who go to the auto show in Orange County, Calif., through the end of this weekend will be able to test drive dozens of 2012 cars, trucks and vans -- everything from the new Volkswagen Beetle to the Fiat 500 and Chevrolet Sonic.

A computer generated look at the Subaru BRZ

A real Subaru BRZ Concept coming to LA

By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2011 - 12:19PM

Leading up to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Subaru teased us with the news that the Subaru BRZ Prologue (shown in the gallery on the right) would be coming to the German show but while that car turned out to be more of a display of the drivetrain, when the 2011 LA Auto Show opens we will get our first look at the Subaru BRZ – body and all.

Toyota promotes artistic expression in teens

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 10:20AM

The Neutral Zone, a youth drop-in center outside Detroit in Ann Arbor, Mich., that promotes personal growth of teen-agers through artistic expression, held a grand opening of its newly redone visual arts space this week, showcasing teen art and celebrating their accomplishments with music, dance, interactive art displays and tours.

2012 Volkswagen CC, 2012 Ford Mustang, 7 others are NADAguides 'recommended buys'

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 2:02AM

The new Quarterly Car Buyers Market Report issued Wednesday by NADAguides identifies nine current "recommended buys" from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Land Rover, Toyota and Volkswagen.

Options and extras on 2012 Toyota Venza appeal to the eye and the ear

By Hawke Fracassa on September 21, 2011 - 11:04PM

The 2012 Toyota Venza, which was introduced today and whose television ads began airing today, comes with fewer options than the option-fat 2011 models. Here's a breakdown of what extras made the cut for 2012:

Sporty 2012 Toyota Venza is ready to drive

By Hawke Fracassa on September 21, 2011 - 10:45PM

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has simplified the Venza for 2012, offering the cute as a button car in LE, XLE and Limited models instead of complicating things with an army of option packages. The 2011 Venza, whose MSRP starts at $27,125 and is still available in some Toyota showrooms, offers one trim level that can be equipped with options galore and is such a good value it was named to the current NADAguides "recommended buy" list today.

Toyota closes 11 plants due to typhoon, joins Nissan and Mitsubishi

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2011 - 11:43AM

Toyota Motor Corp has announced that like Nissan and Mitsubishi, it will close 11 plants in Japan earlier than usual today (Wednesday September 21st) with a major typhoon bearing down on the Japanese coastline – a move likely based in part on the massive amounts of damage done by the tsunami that devastated Japan earlier this year.

Toyota unveils Land Cruiser 60th Anniversary Movie at Frankfurt Show (VIDEO)

By KC Kelly on September 20, 2011 - 4:56PM

Approximately sixty year ago, Toyota started a journey across roads, muddy terrains, mountains, cities and any other environment of which one could think. Today, Toyota is still going strong and is celebrating the Land Cruiser’s 60th anniversary.

The Subaru BRZ Prologue from the Frankfurt Motor Show

The Subaru BRZ Prologue makes its debut in Frankfurt - sort of

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 2:22PM

Leading up to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Subaru announced that we would get our first good look at their joint venture with Toyota, named the Subaru BRZ Prologue and while the company made good on offering a closer look at the new rear wheel drive sports car, we still don’t know what the Subaru version will look like.

The small scale example of the Subaru BRZ Prologue

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 2:18PM

A front end look at the Subaru BRZ Prologue

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 2:15PM

Toyota Driving Expectations drivers test a course

Toyota teaching teens to drive defensively with Driving Expectations events

By Hawke Fracassa on September 20, 2011 - 9:34AM

Toyota will help teen-agers and their parents learn to drive better by enhancing their skills with special driver-improvement training in October through its Toyota Driving Expectations program in California, Connecticut, Colorado and Washington state.

2012 Toyota Camry's price reduced by recycled robots

By Don Bain on September 19, 2011 - 9:42PM

The 2012 Toyota Camry will go on sale at showrooms next month and is likely to have a price reduction from the $21,955 base price that the 2011 Toyota Camry sold at thanks to robot machinery recycled from the NUMMI plant in Fremont, CA.

Toyota stock trading at New York opening bell on 9/19/2011

Toyota stock affected by more than plans to relocate key parts manufacturing

By Frank Sherosky on September 19, 2011 - 9:55AM

It’s amazing how much change an earthquake and tsunami can bring to the parts portfolio management within the auto industry, especially for a world giant like Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM), which currently exports parts for hybrid cars to its factories outside Japan, including America, but talk is easier than action, and world economics have a powerful influence.

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