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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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Jeff Teague covers general Toyota news and you can follow him on Twitter at @Toyotajeff1.
Peter Neilson covers Toyota Prius News and you can follow him on Twitter at @/the_hybrid_guy.
John Goreham covers general Toyota and and Lexus news. You can follow John on Twitter at @JohnGoreham.

A Dirty, Never Changed Battery Air Filter Maintenance Question on a 2015 Prius

I'm Considering Buying a 2015 Prius With 68k Miles. At The Dealership, I Insisted That The Service Staff Check On The Battery Fan Filter. It Was Pretty Dirty. The Owner Hadn't Cleaned It In 10 Years. Is This a Red Flag In a 2015 Prius?

By Timothy Boyer on March 30, 2025 - 10:02AM

Here's how to check if a Prius' hybrid battery life may have gone bad from overheating due to a blocked or never serviced battery fan filter.

Toyota Rav4 Owner Shocked by Mouse Damaged Part

I Recently Took My 2021 Rav4 LE AWD In For A Check Engine Light. I've Been Waiting To Hear Back From Them And Just Saw The Updated Quote. Apparently, A Damaged Fuel Line Requires The Entire Fuel System Assembly To Be Replaced. This Can't Be Legit…Is It?

By Timothy Boyer on March 29, 2025 - 10:49PM

Toyota Rav4 owner faced a $3,734 repair bill for a small hole in the fuel line caused by a mouse. Here's how he cut his repair costs by nearly $3,000!

Image of Hyundai service area taken by John Goreham

Act Fast To Buy Your Vehicle Extended Warranty Before New Trump Tariff Increases Kick In - All You Need to Know and a Step-by-Step Guide

By John Goreham on March 29, 2025 - 4:37PM

President Trump’s new 25% tariff on imported automobiles and car parts will dramatically raise the cost of extended vehicle warranties. If you have been thinking of buying one, now is your time to act.

I Bought Running Boards For My 2024 Toyota Highlander, and the Dealer Said It Would Be $500 to Install Them, Now They Raised the Price To $1,200

By Denis Flierl on March 29, 2025 - 6:46AM

Many Toyota Highlander owners put running boards on their SUVs. It makes for easier entry and exit and extra side protection. How much should it cost, including labor? Haley says the dealer wanted way too much. Here's what Highlander owners need to know.

Consumer Reports New Car Battery Recommendations

Consumer Reports Reveals the 7 Best Car Batteries of 2025 That They've Lab-Tested and Reviewed. "We've got some less expensive batteries in our ratings that score very well."

By Timothy Boyer on March 28, 2025 - 10:23PM

The best-rated car batteries in Groups 24-65 for most makes of cars and trucks that owners can find at prices ranging from as high as $350 to as low as $144.

I Bought A 2020 Toyota Camry and They Scammed Me With a $724 Per Month Car Payment, How Do Car Dealers Sleep At Night?

By Denis Flierl on March 28, 2025 - 7:28AM

Picture yourself at 19 years old; you find a car you want, and the dealer makes you a deal. Now, you have a $724-a-month car payment for five years. Did the dealer take advantage of you? Here is Liz's story and her warning for all young car buyers.

"I Bought A Toyota Tundra Limited With The TRD Package And Love It, But The Dealer Is Trying To Scam Me For A Minor Issue That Falls Under Warranty, And Charges Me $125 To Have It Inspected"

By Dimitar Angelov on March 27, 2025 - 8:53AM

A Toyota dealership tried to charge a 2025 Toyota Tundra owner for a minor issue that should fall under warranty.

Are Garage Cats a Good Idea for Your Toyota Rav4?

My Worst Nightmare Has Become A Reality. Please Tell Me This Will All Be Okay. My 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Only Has Like 45,000 Miles So I Was Really Hoping To Not Buy Another Car For 15-20 More Years

By Timothy Boyer on March 27, 2025 - 7:56AM

Unfortunately, one common problem led to damage issues, which required answers for this Rav4 owner that includes replacement parts and cats.

I’m Shocked That A Customer Just Traded A 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander With Only 3,300 Miles For A 2025 Nissan Rogue

By Denis Flierl on March 26, 2025 - 7:09AM

Why would a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander owner trade in the new model they purchased with only 3,300 miles for a 2025 Nissan Rogue? That's the question a Nissan salesman wants to know. Here is what all new Toyota Grand Highlander buyers need to know.

I Found Toyota's Hidden Tacoma Easter Egg, You'll Never See It Unless You Do This

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 10:16PM

Most Toyota Tacomas come with easter eggs from the factory, I finally found out where it's located on mine.

Made-in-Japan, Priced-in-America Tariff Disconnect

Is It Too Late to Order Your Made-in-Japan Toyota? Protect Yourself Before the Tariff Hits Toyota Shoppers

By Timothy Boyer on March 25, 2025 - 2:22PM

Japanese-built automobile tariffs increase to 25% on April 2. A Toyota shopper says his order is on the boat but will not arrive until late April and asks if Toyota will add the tariff to his purchase price.

Image of tesla charging at home by John Goreham

Fact-Checking Tesla’s Latest Email Advertisement About EV Charging Costs vs. Fueling Up at a Station - So Many Apparent Factual Errors

By John Goreham on March 24, 2025 - 12:09PM

Tesla’s latest email advertisement says that filling up a gas tank can cost almost four times more than charging a Tesla. The advert’s assumptions seem wildly off base and rife with mistakes.

Toyota dealer tastefully modifies a J250 Land Cruiser, making it the perfect SUV

One Toyota Dealer Will Sell You The Land Cruiser J250 Of Your Dreams

By Dimitar Angelov on March 24, 2025 - 8:50AM

A Toyota dealer tastefully modifies the J250 Land Cruiser with features it should have come from the factory.

These are the most family-friendly SUVs from each category, for 2025

6 Best Family SUVs 2025

By Dimitar Angelov on March 24, 2025 - 5:17AM

If you are searching for your next family car, these SUVs will make you forget about minivans.

Toyota Mechanic Says, "I Want To Show You This Very Often Overlooked Item Which Should Be Part of The Maintenance" of His Client's 2019 Toyota 4Runner That Most Owner's Never Think to Check

By Timothy Boyer on March 22, 2025 - 11:32AM

If you DIY your car maintenance, the odds are pretty good you are missing out on one essential check that service department techs often don't bother with and might not be covered in your car's maintenance record.

My 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport With 33s Overheats When I’m Off-Road In 4HI, But the Dealer Can’t Replicate It, So Now They Say They Can’t Do Anything

By Denis Flierl on March 22, 2025 - 11:09AM

Some Toyota Tacoma owners like to modify their trucks with larger wheels and tires to go further off-road. Trevor bought a 2024 Tacoma TRD Sport and fit it with upgraded wheels and tires. Now it overheats when he's in 4HI. Is this a common Tacoma issue?

I Chose The 2025 Toyota GR86 Sports Car As My 1st New Vehicle, And While These 2 Best Things Exceeded My Expectations Toyota Could Still Improve This Car in Two Ways

By Ean Goreham on March 21, 2025 - 9:17PM

Having just bought a new 2025 Toyota GR86, I can tell you specifically why I opted for this model. Feel free to offer your own opinions in our comments section if you think my decision was unwise.

"I Just Learned Something About My Toyota RAV4 That I Had Never Heard of Before, Did Ya’ll Know About This?”

By Denis Flierl on March 21, 2025 - 1:44PM

Brian has a 2022 Toyota RAV4 and learned something interesting about his compact SUV. He's wondering if he's the only one. Check out Brian's story and see if you know about this feature on your vehicle. Here's what all Toyota owners need to know.

My 2025 Toyota Tundra’s Camera Angles and Backup Guidelines Stopped Working 3,000 Miles In, and the Toyota Dealer Says No Fix Is Available

By Denis Flierl on March 20, 2025 - 7:16AM

Does the 2025 Toyota Tundra have problems with its Panoramic View Monitor? One new Tundra TRD Limited owner says his is malfunctioning, and the Toyota dealer has no answers on how to fix it. Here is what Toyota Tundra owners need to know.

Image of Toyota RAV4 Hybrid EV Mode courtesy of Toyota

I’m Seeing Confusion About How Toyota Hybrid-Electric Vehicles’ EV Mode Works and What It Is For, Even From Respected Media Members - Here Is How EV Mode Proves Useful In Real-World Scenarios

By John Goreham on March 17, 2025 - 12:32PM

One convenient feature of many hybrid-electric vehicles is the ability to operate solely on electric power. Here’s how it works on the most popular hybrid-electric vehicles made by Toyota and how the mode can be put to use in your real-world driving.

Japan's Chinese Made Toyota EV is a Game Changer

"I Sold My Tesla, and I'm Going To Pick Up One Of These Toyotas And Put Thousands In My Pocket By Doing It." An Excited But Premature Comment Begs an Important Question

By Timothy Boyer on March 15, 2025 - 6:46PM

Here is what you could get by owning a $13,000 Toyota EV that is predicted to obliterate the Tesla Model Y. But how far would you be willing to go to own one?

My 2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid With 10K Miles Is Sitting At the Dealer With Engine Failure, Needless To Say I Regret My Purchase

By Denis Flierl on March 15, 2025 - 8:10AM

Another Toyota Tundra Hybrid truck owner is fuming because of its engine problems. Tony bought a 2024 Tundra Hybrid with an engine failure at 10K miles on the new pickup. And that's not the only problem with the truck. Here is Tony's incredible story.

My 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-Road Got Humbled By a 5-Foot Snow Ditch, Even 4-Low and Diff Lock Couldn't Save Me From a $100 Tow

By Noah Washington on March 13, 2025 - 10:12PM

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road is built to conquer rugged trails and tackle the toughest terrain, boasting features like 4-Low gearing, a locking rear differential, and advanced off-road tech. But even this highly capable midsize truck has its limits

My Brand-New 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid With Just 5,000 Miles Suddenly Wouldn’t Start, Leaving Me Stranded

By Denis Flierl on March 13, 2025 - 10:46AM

Chandler's new Tacoma, just 6,000 miles in, suddenly wouldn't start, leaving him stranded. The Toyota Tacoma has a reputation for reliability, but here is what Tacoma owners need to know.

Toyota GR86 will continue to be all about balance, but with added performance for the next generation

Toyota Remains Tight-Lipped About The GR86 Engine, But From What We Know So Far, There Are 3 Candidates For A Powertrain, With A Mazda Engine Being Very Likely

By Dimitar Angelov on March 13, 2025 - 10:45AM

Toyota is deciding the direction it wants to go with the next-generation GR86, and there are some seriously interesting powertrain options on the table.

Toyota-Engineer Apologists, I Used This Oil Instead of The "Recommended" and My Tacoma Now Feels Like a Solid Drive With Less Slipping Off The Line

By Narek Hareyan on March 12, 2025 - 11:17PM

One Tacoma owner ditched Toyota’s recommended oil for something thicker, and the results have sparked a heated debate. Is Toyota’s advice really the best, or is there a better way to boost your truck’s performance? Read on and join the discussion.

Toyota Probox is the ultimate in no-nonsense personal transportation

Car Enthusiasts Really Love This Model, But Toyota Is Not In A Hurry To Bring Out A New Generation

By Dimitar Angelov on March 12, 2025 - 4:20AM

Toyota Probox is the epitome of simplicity and dependability in personal transportation, and here's why this should be the next model the Japanese brand reimagines.

Toyota Land Cruiser J250 vs Jeep Wrangler vs Land Rover Defender 110

Underpowered And Underequipped, Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Still Manages To Get Ahead Of The Competition

By Dimitar Angelov on March 11, 2025 - 10:20AM

In case you ever doubted the off-road capabilities of Toyota's Land Cruiser, see how it performs against two of the most popular SUV models from the UK and US.

You’re Kidding Me, I’ve Had My Toyota RAV4 for 6 Years And I Never Knew It Had a Secret Storage For My Rear Cargo Privacy Cover

By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2025 - 7:22AM

If you own a Toyota RAV4, a secret compartment is underneath the rear cargo area. It's a secret because few RAV4 owners even know about it. Andre, a Toyota expert, explains its specific use and what every RAV4 owner needs to know.

Gas prices of $2.75 in Q1 2025 in Concord Mass by John Goreham

Gas Prices At Lowest Level In Four Years Add More Energy to the Perfect Storm of Problems Battery-Electric Vehicles Face in 2025

By John Goreham on March 10, 2025 - 7:03PM

Battery-electric vehicles have seen virtually no market share growth in America over the past two years. Low gas prices won’t help.

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