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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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  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.
TrueCar.com Jumps on Charlie Sheen Craze with Winning Cars
By Keith Griffin on March 9, 2011 - 10:18PM
The folks at TrueCar.com have decided to have a little fun and ride the media wave (some would say disaster) that is Charlie Sheen by coming up with a list of The Top 10 Winning Cars for 2011 with the key phrase being winning, which is the former Two-and-a-Half Men star's buzzword.
Toyota recalls 22000 trucks and SUVs over tire pressure risks
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 11:56AM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that Toyota Motor Company is recalling 22,000 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles from the 2008-2011 model years because these models do not comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards pertaining to factory-equipped tire pressure monitoring systems.
Hyundai Most Fuel Efficient Manufacturer in February
By Keith Griffin on February 28, 2011 - 2:07PM
TrueCar.com is out with a new report that shows Hyundai and Honda were tied as the most fuel-efficient manufacturers based on their sales for February 2011.
Toyota’s first unintended acceleration settlement approved
By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2011 - 7:29PM
Toyota’s first settlement stemming from the unintended acceleration that has spurred a recall of over 14 million vehicles has been approved by the California Superior Court, with $10 million being paid to the family who lost four members when the Lexus ES350 in which they were riding accelerated out of control.
Toyota recalls 2.17 million more for floormats causing unintended acceleration
By Patrick Rall on February 24, 2011 - 10:14AM
Toyota Motor Corp. announced this morning that they are recalling 2.17 vehicles (in the US) from the Toyota and Lexus brands to service the floormats or the area around the floormats to prevent interference between the mats and the accelerator pedal – the alleged culprit in Toyota’s unintended acceleration problems that have now accounted for 14 million recalled vehicles.
2011-2012 Toyota Highlander
Toyota Highlander under government investigation over stalling risks
By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2011 - 5:55PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation of 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicles over concerns of random, sporadic instances of the engine stalling – similar to the issue with the 1.3 million Toyota Corolla and Matrix recall issued last year.
Geneva Show will feature smart forspeed concept electric vehicle
By Keith Griffin on February 22, 2011 - 7:03AM
A lot of the concept vehicles being presented at the Geneva Motor Show are just steps away from production but common sense indicates the smart forspeed electric vehicle may never get the green light.
Toyota announces the plural of Prius is Prii
By Don Bain on February 20, 2011 - 8:17PM
Toyota announced today the public referendum on what multiple models of the iconic Prius should be called was decided to be Prii, presumably pronounced “pre-eye.” The polling on the plural Prius name began Jan. 10 during the 2011 NAIAS industry event in Detroit.
New Toyota Campaign Explains Why It's Number One
By Keith Griffin on February 18, 2011 - 1:47PM
Toyota's new marketing campaign carries the bold theme "#1 for a Reason."
Toyota seeks dismissal of unintended acceleration suits
By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2011 - 12:02PM
Since the first unintended acceleration lawsuit closed last year with Toyota paying out a hefty $10 million dollars, the Japanese automaker has been bracing for the impact of the class action suits based around their problematic vehicles but with the NHTSA/NASA announcement that no electronic defects were found, Toyota has requested that the class action suits be dismissed.
Edmunds Says Hyundai CEO Claim of Price War Premature
By Keith Griffin on February 16, 2011 - 3:20PM
Edmunds.com is out with a statement today that claims of a price war are premature, in what appears to be a direct contradiction of what Hyundai CEO John Krafcik said last week in Chicago.
Grand Cherokee Selected Official Winter Vehicle of New England
By Keith Griffin on February 15, 2011 - 2:09PM
The New England Motor Press Association has overwhelmingly selected the Jeep Grand Cherokee as its Official Winter Vehicle of New England.
DOE funding for hydrogen technology reduced by more than 40 percent
By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 11:37PM
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu detailed President Barack Obama's $29.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for the Department of Energy, which now affects hydrogen power development.
Toyota stock flying high since being cleared for electronic flaws
By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 8:07PM
Since Toyota (NYSE: TM) received a clean bill of health that ruled out electronic flaws, the market has rewarded the stock with higher highs and higher lows.
Automotive Marketplace Will Notice Japan No Longer Second Largest Economy
By Keith Griffin on February 13, 2011 - 9:03PM
Japan is no longer the world's second largest economy, an honor now claimed by China, which has huge implications in the global automotive marketplace.
Jeremy Rifkin opens Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy 2011 Conference and Exposition
By Frank Sherosky on February 13, 2011 - 10:11AM
Jeremy Rifkin, famed author and hydrogen proponent, believes a new paradigm in the world's economic future is about to come to fruition as he opens the 2011 FC&HE.
NASCAR to run fuel injection in 2012
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2011 - 6:29PM
This morning, NASCAR announced that their flagship racing circuit – the Sprint Cup Series – will join the age of electronic technology as all cars will be required to run a fuel injection system in the 2012 season.
Five Best Things To See at the Chicago Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on February 11, 2011 - 11:18AM
The Chicago Auto Show, which officially opens today and runs through Feb. 20 at McCormick Place, has lots to do but here are the TorqueNews five best things to see at the show.
Not so fast with that government apology to Toyota, Mr. Cavuto
By Frank Sherosky on February 10, 2011 - 1:08PM
While Neil Cavuto of Your World on FOX wants the government to apologize to Toyota, I say sit back and consider the situation in its totality.
How to handle your next auto recall
By Frank Sherosky on February 9, 2011 - 2:09PM
One auto recall is bad enough, but four in two years is a bit much for any auto owner. So, you get a little experience with handling the process.
The US Gov't finds no electronic problems in Toyota's acceleration recalls
By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2011 - 2:53PM
Shortly after 2pm today, the US Federal Government announced the results of their 10-month electronic testing of Toyota’s acceleration system – no computer glitches or electronic failures were at fault in the unintended acceleration issues that caused Toyota to recall over 11 million vehicles worldwide.
Government findings on Toyota's electronics to be released today
By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2011 - 10:24AM
The US Federal Government is set to release the results of their 10-month investigation into the Toyota acceleration systems possibly responsible for the unintended acceleration incidents that have cost people their lives around the world.
Toyota stock rises in pre-market hours for forward statements
By Frank Sherosky on February 8, 2011 - 9:48AM
After Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced financial results for the nine months ending December 31, 2010, the stock rose in pre-market hours due to key forward-looking statements.
Fast Five trailer runs during Super Bowl XLV
By Patrick Rall on February 7, 2011 - 4:37PM
Fast Five – the fifth installment of the legendary Fast and the Furious (FATF) movie series is set to hit theaters on April 29th but the millions of viewers of last night’s Super Bowl XLV got a good look at the action packed go-fast flick featuring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and wrestling superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Only 20,000 Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in 2011
By Keith Griffin on February 7, 2011 - 2:02PM
The Obama administration's plan to have 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2015 could face an extreme uphill battle based on the fact that only 20,000 electric vehicles are expected to be sold in 2011.
Toyota stock breakout at open reflects loyalty and conquest rates
By Frank Sherosky on February 2, 2011 - 12:51PM
Toyota’s recent sales report shows loyalty and conquest sales returning to historical levels; and the stock breakout reflects that performance.
Toyota offering buyout options for US employees
By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2011 - 5:48PM
Today, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A sent a letter to their 6,100 headquarters employees stating that they are offering contract buyouts for any company workers who are interested in leaving with a handsome severance package.
Global markets still lacking a global automotive ETF
By Frank Sherosky on January 31, 2011 - 8:27PM
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) cover just about every industry and sector except the one that is growing by leaps and bounds in emerging markets - the global auto industry.
Kiplinger Announces Best in Class Vehicles for 2011
By Keith Griffin on January 31, 2011 - 3:05PM
Kiplinger has announced its Best in Class new vehicles for 2011 and only one domestic vehicle is in the mix.
January New Car Sales Show Strong Growth
By Keith Griffin on January 31, 2011 - 7:51AM
Edmunds.com is predicting that January sales figures will reveal strong growth in new car sales compared to January 2010 with a strong indication that 2011 could see 12.5 million light vehicle sales.
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