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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.
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How Toyota and BMW will benefit from clean car cooperation
By Armen Hareyan on
Today Toyota and BMW confirmed that they will collaborate on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. Particularly this involves a cooperation in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery technologies.
The 2012 Prius c will join the Prius family next Spring. Photo courtesy Toyota
GreenCarReports names the Prius Family the 2012 Best Green Car to Buy
By Don Bain on
The 2012 Toyota Prius family of vehicles has been named GreenCarReports.com “Best Green Car to Buy 2012.” During the coming year, the Prius family will expand to four vehicles, including the now available the third-generation Prius Liftback, and Prius v, plus the still to come Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and Prius c.
Toyota Fun-Vii
Check Out Toyota's Fun-Vii Initiative: Smartphone Car
By Armen Hareyan on
One of the Toyota representatives recently said that there will be no more boring Toyota models and the newly unveiled Fun-Vii concept, to be shown at 2011 Tokyo Auto Show, just comes to confirm that.
Toyota GT 86
The FT 86 concept emerges as the Toyota GT 86 during Tokyo Motor Show
By Don Bain on
The Toyota GT 86 will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, Dec. 3-11, ending the wait for the one of the most anticipated cars in history. This is the culmination of the FT-86 concept unveiled near the end of 2009, then taken to the next level with the FT-86 II concept in Geneva earlier this year. This is the new Toyota sports car!
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Drivers Obsolete? Toyota to showcase driverless Prius at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Toyota is set to debut a few special Prius cars at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. However, it won't be another redesign or update of the popular hybrid car, these cars will be completely autonomous, making you, the driver, obsolete!
Since breaking ground 25 years ago, the Georgetown, Ky., plant has built 6.5 mil
Toyota marks 25 years of auto production at Kentucky's TMMK
By Don Bain on
Toyota originally broke ground on the 1,300-acre Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) Plant 25 years ago. Today, the nearly 7,000 American employees at that facility are closing in on the production of their 9 millionth vehicle. It is Toyota’s largest production factory outside of Japan.
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Toyota begins assembly of 2012 Toyota Corolla in Mississippi
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota this week celebrated the opening of Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Blue Springs, Miss. TMMMS, as it is called by Toyota, is the Japanese carmaker's brand spanking new $800 million plant where workers assemble the 2012 Toyota Corolla passenger car.
Toyota Prius V at 2011 LA Auto Show
Toyota taking tradeshow participation to next level with LA Auto Show
By Don Bain on
Toyota’s exhibits at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show include social and mobile media apps plus activities allowing attendees to interact with the show in fresh new ways at and around the Los Angeles Convention Center. Download a new smartphone mobile app from Toyota and you can easily navigate through a host of unique programs sponsored by the brand during the show’s run through Nov. 27.
The Subaru BRZ STI Concept from the side
The Subaru BRZ STI Concept from the side
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The back end of the Subaru BRZ STI Concept
The back end of the Subaru BRZ STI Concept
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The front end of the Subaru BRZ STI Concept
The front end of the Subaru BRZ STI Concept
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2012 Chevy Volt safer than non-hybrid vehicles
Study Shows Hybrids Significantly Safer, Unless You're on Foot
By Keith Griffin on
In the wake of news this week about an increased corporate average fuel economy, or CAFE, comes a study from the Highway Loss Data Institute that claims hybrid vehicles are significantly safer than their gasoline counterparts, unless you're a pedestrian.
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Americans back 55 mpg CAFE, Consumer Report survey shows
By Keith Griffin on
Americans may finally be buying into the idea of more fuel efficient vehicles, according to a survey released by Consumer Reports that says the majority of respondents back a corporate average fuel economy (CAFÉ) of 55 miles per gallon.
The 2011 Toyota Prius Plug-in. Photo courtesy of Toyota
Toyota releases 2011 North American Environmental Report
By Don Bain on
Toyota has just released their 2011 Environmental Report for North American detailing the success of the most fuel-efficient auto manufacturer in the United States has had in the fulfillment of their fairly aggressive, five-year Environmental Action Plan (EAP). Not only has the company achieved breakthroughs within the industry’s leading fleet of sustainable, advanced technology vehicles, but has also reinforced its environmental practices and partnerships across all operations.
2012 Toyota Avalon unveils price
2012 Toyota Avalon Has Same Price as 2011 Model
By Keith Griffin on
Toyota has issued a news release about the price of the 2012 Toyota Avalon that contains this nugget of news: there is no news. The 2012 Toyota Avalon costs the same as the 2011 model.
Toyota voluntarily recalls 400,000 Toyota and Lexus models
By Don Bain on
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. just announced a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 283,200 Toyota and 137,000 Lexus vehicles to replace the crankshaft pulley on models with a V6 engine only.
The 2012 Lexus LFA supercar. Photo courtesy of Lexus.
Toyoda plans to revamp Lexus, build profits for Toyota
By Don Bain on
Akio Toyoda revealed himself to be a new agent of change soon after the media feeding frenzy played out last year. Toyoda placed greater authority with regional operations to enhance the company’s adaptability. This year, to shake things up, he cut the number of directorial positions to 11, down from 27, to limber up internal processes and allow quicker decision making.
2012 Toyota Prius V Cargo
Go for 2012 Toyota Prius V if Active City Driver
By Armen Hareyan on
The Japanese car maker has achieved its objective with the 2012 Toyota Prius, but it had to give up something to reach its goal.
toyota 2011 green manufacturing award
Toyota wins 2011 Green Manufacturing Award
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Toyota has won the 2011 Green Manufacturing Award, for the outstanding environmental achievements of its European operations. The award recognizes companies that show a commitment to environmental manufacturing.
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Toyoda committed to change, newfound profitability for Toyota
By Don Bain on
Akio Toyoda, president and CEO of Toyota motors, took the helm right when the $115 billion company posted its first loss in decades. As the first of the Toyoda family to take charge since 1995, he vowed from day one to take his grandfather’s auto manufacturing firm "back to the basics" and return to building cars to make people happy.
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Toyota and Discovery Education court teens to teach them to drive safely
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota and Discovery Education are teaming to create the Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge. In it, students in high school will be asked to create 2-minute videos "describing how they would encourage safe driving among their peers."
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Minority council makes Toyota 'Corporation of the Year' again
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota won a big honor this week: For the second time, it was named "Corporation of the Year" by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The award recognizes the Japanese car company's "continued commitment to minority suppliers and diverse communities."
2011 Toyota Highlander cargo area
2011 Toyota Highlander cargo area
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2011 Toyota Highlander dashboard
2011 Toyota Highlander dashboard
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2011 Toyota Highlander front fascia
2011 Toyota Highlander Front Fascia
By Keith Griffin on
2011 Toyota Highlander has a new front and rear fascia
2011 Toyota Highlander Review: Crossover Amazingly Capable in Nor'easter
By Keith Griffin on
It's easy to underestimate a vehicle's capabilities – to take it for granted. Such was the case with the 2011 Toyota Highlander. It was a crossover utility vehicle that seemed to have been passed by other more worthy competitors.
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2012 Toyota Sienna will be exported by Toyota from Indiana for first time
By Hawke Fracassa on
The 2012 Toyota Sienna that's assembled by American auto workers in Princeton, Ind., will be sold in showrooms in South Korea, beginning this month.
The 2011 Toyota Venza
Close-up: The 2011 Toyota Venza is the ultimate blend of car, truck
By Don Bain on
The Toyota Venza made a good impression on us when we first checked it out back in 2009. It was a nice size and shape, with oversized wheels and a roomy interior, but at that time we didn’t get to drive it very far. Recently we had the opportunity to take the 2011 Toyota Venza on an extended road trip, finding it even more likable than we at first imagined.
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Interest in Detroit Three vehicles on the grow
By Hawke Fracassa on
NADAguides said this week in its Brand Share Report that the Detroit Three were the only carmakers that showed growth in consumer interest on NADAguides.com during the third quarter of 2011, boosting their overall consumer share by more than 10%.
The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in named Urban Green Car of the Year.
Toyota Prius Plug-in named 2012 Urban Green Car of the Year
By Don Bain on
The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in has been named the 2012 Urban Green Car of the Year by Decisive magazine as part of The Urban Wheel Awards, after selection by a panel of independent automotive journalists.
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