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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.
The 2013 Lexus LS. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain
Toyota on track to retake global sales leadership
By Don Bain on
Even though auto sales in the US have still not returned to the peak levels set five years ago, globally the car industry is having a peak year, with sales in China, India and even Brazil bringing world totals to over 80 million – a new world record.
Lexus trunk release problem
Toyota to fix trunk release defect on Lexus ES, IS, and GS
By Anthony Faccenda on
Toyota has not announced a recall schedule, but did reveal that it has identified a solution for its trunk release problem on Lexus ES, IS, and GS and that a recall should soon follow.
The Lexus LF-CC Concept
The new Lexus IS to debut at 2013 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
The 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit’s Cobo Hall is expected to be a biggie in terms of new model debuts and among those new model introductions will be the new Lexus IS – with an entirely redesigned look drawing much of its styling inspiration from the sporty Lexus LF-CC Concept.
2012 Toyota Camry window sticker
Toyota announces 2013 prices for Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius c and Scion xB
By Aaron Turpen on
Toyota has released pricing information for some of its top-selling cars, including the 2013 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2013 Prius c, and 2013 Scion xB. Plus price adjustments for most of its other vehicles, including the Venza, FJ Cruiser, Sienna, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Highlander, Tacoma and others.
Nancy Fein, Toyota's new Group Vice President of Customer Service.
More cars have glass roofs as fewer corporations have glass ceilings
By Don Bain on
Have you noticed the ascension of women lately? There are now more women drivers on the road than men, 20 female senators in the US Congress and an ever increasing number in top management positions at auto manufacturers like Toyota who just named Nancy Fein as Group Vice President of Customer Service.
An infographic from the 2012 North American Environmental Report. Image courtesy
The shining example of Toyota's environmental stewardship
By Don Bain on
Few companies have made further progress in not only complying with higher CAFE requirements, but also in reducing the energy used to manufacture vehicles, greenhouse emissions from facilities and even the waste materials produced in the process as Toyota in North America.
2013 Toyota RAV-4
Details on the all new 2013 Toyota RAV4 buyers cannot ignore
By John Goreham on
Toyota's segment-leading CUV 2013 Toyota RAV4 is all new in 2013. TN spotlights the changes you need to know about.
Toyota GT86 convertible could debut in Geneva next March, possibly with hybrid power
By Patrick Rall on
It has been widely rumored that Toyota Motor Co is planning a convertible version of the Toyota GT86 and according to insider comments, the drop top rear wheel drive sports car could make its public debut next March at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show – giving American buyers an idea of what to expect when the Scion FR-S convertible arrives in the future.
A rendering of the Smart INSECT concept. Image courtesy of Toyota.
Toyota using skateboard technology to craft commuter car of tomorrow
By Don Bain on
During his speech to members of the Motor Press Guild today, Jim Lentz, Toyota Motor Sales President and CEO, talked about connected cars, future concepts and projects, including how Toyota is using skateboards to build an even more connected commuter car.
2013 Toyota RAV-4
Toyota unveils the 2013 RAV-4 which now fits the mold
By John Goreham on
Toyota has moved squarely into the CUV mold with the upcoming 2013 RAV-4 ending four unique features.
Toyota Motor Sales President and CEO Jim Lentz delivers MPG keynote address at t
Toyota's Jim Lentz outlines how auto industry is improving America
By Don Bain on
In his speeches at the J.D. Power NADA Western Automotive Conference yesterday, as well as before the Motor Press Guild today, Jim Lentz, Toyota Motor Sales President and CEO, highlighted the progress the industry has made and portrayed a future wherein auto manufacturers will continue to create a better tomorrow for us all.
Kelley Blue Book
Toyota and Lexus named the best resale brands
By John Goreham on
Kelley Blue Book delivers the message, but buyer's wallets determined the winners
Toyota Tacoma recall
Toyota recalls 150,000 Tacoma pickups due to rust problems
By Anthony Faccenda on
Concerned vehicles may suffer from frame corrosion issues, which could result in spare tires becoming loose.
An image from the downloadable NICB report charting Prius thefts by year.
Prius is least stolen, most often recovered vehicle in US
By Don Bain on
Just as Black Friday nears, and HEAT programs across the country are reminding us to lock our cars and conceal our valuables while shopping for the holidays, NICB reveals one way to eliminate or at least reduce auto theft is simply to drive a Prius – the least stolen vehicle in the US.
2013 Toyota RAV4 teaser
2013 Toyota RAV4 teaser released ahead of world premiere [video]
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new fourth-generation 2013 Toyota RAV4 is set to make its world premiere in LA and Toyota has released a teaser video to give us a preview.
The 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain.
How the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid outdoes the gasoline models
By Don Bain on
Now in its forth generation, the 2013 Toyota Avalon now for the first time offers a hybrid version, which takes full advantage of the revised Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive to achieve a potential 39-40 mpg in both city and highway driving.
The US made Toyota Venza
Venzas made in the US by Toyota head overseas
By John Goreham on
Toyota Motor Corporation continues its insourcing here in the US.
The 2004 Toyota Prius
Toyota recalls 670k Prius hybrids over power steering, water pump failures
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota Motor Co has announced that they will recall 2.77 million vehicles around the world over a concern that the power steering and engine cooling system could fail – with roughly 670,000 examples of the popular Toyota Prius Hybrid here in the US being covered by this newest recall.
2013 Toyota Avalon. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain
The all-new 2013 Toyota Avalon no longer an elder's sedan
By Don Bain on
With the refreshed 2013 Toyota Avalon, the brand is targeting a younger demographic with the first offering from the brand envisioned, designed, engineered and manufactured entirely by the American branches of the corporation.
Scion iQ recall
Toyota recalls 11,000 Scion iQ vehicles over air bag issue
By Anthony Faccenda on
The recall, which affects both 2012 and 2013 iQ microcars, was issued due to faulty sensor cables.
The Scion FR-S
TRD rumored to be building a supercharger for the Scion FR-S
By Patrick Rall on
Rumors around the automotive water cooler suggest that Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is currently developing a supercharger package for the Toyota GT86 and the Scion FR-S that would be offered via their aftermarket performance parts division – a modification which would go a long way in helping the sporty rear drive Scion keep pace with the other rear wheel drive sports cars in the US market.
Toyota RAV4 EV
Toyota RAV4 EV Has Compatibility Issues
By Nicolas Zart on
The Toyota RAV4 EV is an amazing electric SUV but it has been frustrating a few users. So what is the compatibility problem we are hearing about?
2013 Lexus LS460L
A quick ride in the 2013 Lexus LS460L: Japanese opulence renewed
By Patrick Rall on
Since the Lexus brand was first introduced in the United States, the LS lineup has been the flagship vehicle so it should come as no surprise that with the introduction of the 5th generation LS Sedan for the 2013 model year – the Japanese luxury brand hasn’t taken any shortcuts with their new premium sedan.
The rear interior of the 2013 Lexus LS460L AWD
The rear interior of the 2013 Lexus LS460L AWD
By Patrick Rall on
The front interior of the 2013 Lexus LS460L AWD
The front interior of the 2013 Lexus LS460L AWD
By Patrick Rall on
The back end of the 2013 Lexus LS460L AWD
The back end of the 2013 Lexus LS460L AWD
By Patrick Rall on
The side view of the 2013 Lexus LS460L AWD
The side view of the 2013 Lexus LS460L AWD
By Patrick Rall on
2013 Toyota Avalon
2013 Toyota Avalon pricing announced
By Aaron Turpen on
Pricing for the 2013 Avalon has been announced by Toyota, with MSRPs starting at $30,990. Three hybrid options will also be offered.
Toyota Helps Sandy Victims
Toyota reaches out to help customers and Hurricane Sandy victims
By John Goreham on
Toyota donates 1 million dollars to relief efforts and is helping customers directly.
The 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Photo courtesy of Toyota.
Toyota marks 25 million vehicles built in North America
By Don Bain on
Toyota, after 26 years of manufacturing, $24 billion in direct investment in North American facilities and having created 365,000 high paying US jobs, celebrated the 25 millionth vehicle built within the continent today at a ceremony at its Georgetown, KY plant as production of the all-new 2013 Avalon revs up.
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