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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 dealers ordered to refund customers over unjust premium charges

By Anthony Faccenda on June 13, 2012 - 10:35PM EDT

Several Australian Toyota dealers have been ordered to refund $635,860 after being found guilty of overcharging customers on their consumer credit insurance premiums.

First 25 winners of 100 Cars for Good announced

By Aaron Turpen on June 12, 2012 - 4:02AM EDT

Toyota has announced the first 25 of the 100 total winners in its charity vehicle giveaway program. Have you voted yet?

Consumer Reports doubles down, says Toyota Prius C 'isn't a good car'

By Anthony Faccenda on June 10, 2012 - 11:10PM EDT

Just when we thought it was over, Consumer Reports is defending their review and is not biting their tongue.

Toyota bringing electric car and Lexus IS F CCS-R to Pikes Peak [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 10, 2012 - 7:04AM EDT

The Lexus IS F CCS-R and Toyota electric TMG EV P002 will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on July 8, 2012.

Toyota's electric race to the clouds at 2012 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

By David Herron on June 7, 2012 - 1:37PM EDT

Toyota Motorsports Group announced their entry into the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, the EV P002, an electric race car, that's a successor to last years EV P001 which set the electric car lap speed record at the Nürburgring.

Toyota reaches its 1 millionth fan on FB, gives followers cheap gift

By Anthony Faccenda on June 4, 2012 - 8:32PM EDT

Toyota's "interactive gift" pales in comparison to the recent reward Fiat bestowed on its Facebook fans.

The 2013 Scion FR-S. Photo courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota May sales at highest level since 2008

By Don Bain on June 4, 2012 - 2:56PM EDT

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. has reported sales of 202,973 units last month, up 72.9 percent compared to May 2011 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis, marking the highest DSR since August 2008.

Your personal power station, your next EV or PHEV

Toyota Also Has Its Vehicle To Home Energy System

By Nicolas Zart on June 4, 2012 - 1:03PM EDT

Hot on theNissan V2H story, Toyota confirmed it too has a V2H system designed to power your home.

Cars.com defends Toyota Prius C, takes issue with Consumer Reports

By Anthony Faccenda on June 2, 2012 - 5:16PM EDT

Despite a scathing review from Consumer Reports, Cars.com remains totally behind the Toyota Prius C.

Toyota developing PS3-compatible track box for FR-S and Subaru BRZ.

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2012 - 9:15AM EDT

Toyota is developing a new event recorder for the GT86, Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ that will allow drivers to upload data from the track to their PS3s.

Consumer Reports calls the Toyota Prius C "lackluster" and "cheap"

By Anthony Faccenda on May 31, 2012 - 12:57PM EDT

The Toyota Prius C has been denied the recommendation of Consumer Reports.

THe 2012 Chevrolet Volt. Photo by Don Bain

Stable gas prices cutting into high mileage used vehicle value

By Don Bain on May 30, 2012 - 11:32PM EDT

The fact gasoline prices have remained fairly steady over the last month has lead us to report something as surprising to us as it might be to you – the price of high mileage used cars is beginning to descend showing the concern about petrol prices is beginning to wane.

Toyota Prius becomes 3rd bestselling nameplate in the world

By Patrick Rall on May 30, 2012 - 3:59PM EDT

While some may look at all hybrids as being of interest to just a small niche market, the Toyota Prius has officially become the 3rd bestselling nameplate in the world - trailing only the Toyota Corolla and the Ford Focus in terms of total global sales.

Toyota developing 8 new models

By Aaron Turpen on May 27, 2012 - 12:52PM EDT

Working hard to get dominance in emerging markets, Toyota is developing eight new models of small, fuel efficient cars.

America's Best Crossover Gets New Pricing

By Keith Griffin on May 25, 2012 - 8:30PM EDT

It is a bold statement to make, but at least from this perspective, the Toyota Venza is the best overall crossover on the market and pricing has been announced for the 2013 model.

A still from the video. Courtesy of Toyota

Akio Toyoda, Kyle Busch behind the wheel of the 2013 NASCAR Camry

By Don Bain on May 25, 2012 - 4:04PM EDT

Not many presidents of huge corporations get out and drive racecars around the track, but that cannot be said about the president of Toyota, Akio Toyoda. He is known to frequently arrive at large media events driving one of the company’s supercars for an entrance with great fanfare.

2013 Toyota Camry NASCAR racer design released

By John Goreham on May 24, 2012 - 11:55AM EDT

The best-selling car in America, the 2013 Toyota Camry, is also a NASCAR racer with a great new look.

Toyota showcased the Prius in New York on Earth Day last month. Photo©TMS

Toyota hits the mile marker of 4 million hybrids sold

By Don Bain on May 22, 2012 - 7:03PM EDT

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) has recently announced reaching the mile marker of four million in global hybrid sales as of this April, from18 different hybrid models available in 80 countries around the world. During 2012, hybrid vehicles have accounted for a full 15 percent of the brand’s global sales.

The VW Amarok in action. Photo Courtesy of VWVans.UK

Volkswagen aggressively targeting Toyota's light truck market in Latin America

By Don Bain on May 21, 2012 - 11:27PM EDT

Volkswagen has designs on the small but rapidly growing Latin American market for light commercial vehicles, such as light trucks and commercial vans in Central and South America as well as the nations of the Caribbean.

Toyota CEO names favorite cars from competition

By Denis Flierl on May 21, 2012 - 7:53AM EDT

Toyota President Akio Toyoda speaking at the Japan Automobile Manufacturer’s Association meeting, named his favorite cars from the competition.

Toyota investing $80mil, adding 125 jobs to build V6 engines in Alabama

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2012 - 12:43PM EDT

Toyota announced this morning that they will invest $80 million in their Huntsville Alabama engine plant in an effort to increase production capacity of V6 engines – an investment that will add 125 new jobs.

Toyota retakes top spot as world's largest automaker, ousting GM

By Aaron Turpen on May 16, 2012 - 4:04AM EDT

Last year a combination of economic recession and the Japanese tsunami caused Toyota to lose its position as the world's largest auto manufacturer by volume, with General Motors taking its place. Now Toyota has taken that title back.

Prius C side impact test by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

IIHS Names Malibu Eco, Hyundai Azera and Prius C Top Safety Picks

By Keith Griffin on May 15, 2012 - 11:01AM EDT

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has added the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, 2012 Hyundai Azera and the 2012 Toyota Prius C to its list of vehicles earning the Top Safety Pick designation.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris. Photo courtesy of Toyota.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris is on the fast track

By Don Bain on May 15, 2012 - 5:39AM EDT

High mileage vehicles are selling well this summer and the 2012 Toyota Yaris seems to be hitting a sweet spot - sales are up 140 percent in April over last year with a 70 percent increase so far in 2012.

2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid selling like hot cakes

By Denis Flierl on May 14, 2012 - 9:20PM EDT

Toyota's 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrid was the third-fastest-selling car in the U.S. in April. In March, it was the second-fastest.

Toyota 100 Cars for Good begins taking your votes today

By Aaron Turpen on May 14, 2012 - 5:43PM EDT

Toyota is asking the public to pick a charity a day for the next 100 days to receive a free vehicle as part of their annual 100 Cars for Good event. You can vote for your charity picks starting right now.

2012 Toyota Prius c and hybrids moving from afterthoughts to sales propellers

By John Goreham on May 14, 2012 - 8:22AM EDT

Sales resurgence by Toyota shows 2012 Toyota Prius c and 2012 Camry Hybrid models are driving volume up.

The six most overlooked cars for commuters

By Don Bain on May 13, 2012 - 6:28PM EDT

Here are six overlooked cars that could make our daily drive better, but generally don't just because they are new, somehow different or don’t fit the image we want.

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CARFAX reveals shocking truth about ignored recalls

By Don Bain on May 8, 2012 - 5:19PM EDT

A new Carfax study has revealed over 2.7 million used cars with ignored auto recall issues are currently endangering the safety of commuters nationwide, reflecting the number of manufacturer mandated repairs simply not completed during 2011.

Toyota adding jobs in Kentucky to build 2013 Camry and Avalon engines

By John Goreham on May 8, 2012 - 11:59AM EDT

Toyota will expand Kentucky operations to meet demand for 2013 Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, and RAV-4 four-cylinder engines

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