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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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The all-electric Toyota RAV4 EV revealed at EVS26

By Don Bain on May 7, 2012 - 6:37PM EDT

The Toyota RAV4 EV, the first all-electric SUV to be produced, was revealed today at the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles with a range of 100 miles and a 240 volt/40 amp charger, capable of a complete recharge in six hours.

Auto China 2012 reveals new automotive future

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2012 - 2:48PM EDT

The Auto China 2012 show in Beijing is giving us a glimpse into what the new global automotive landscape will look like.

400 HP hybrid Toyota Supra successor in the works

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2012 - 8:16AM EDT

Toyota is working on an all-wheel-drive 400 horsepower hybrid Supra successor.

The 2012 Camry Hybrid. Photo by Don Bain

Toyota boosts hybrid sales 124.6 percent overall in April

By Don Bain on May 1, 2012 - 8:31PM EDT

Toyota Motor Sales retailed a total of 32,593 hybrid vehicles during April, a remarkable 124.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ capture the minds of judges to win "Car of the Year"

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 30, 2012 - 7:33PM EDT

Toyota has succeeded in its aim of recapturing the minds of gearheads with the amazing new Toyota GT86 (aka Subaru BRZ). Now the new sports car has also captured the minds of expert international judges since it was just given a prestigious award, the 2012 Vehicle Dynamics International “Car of the Year” Award.

Toyota RAV4 EV with magic Tesla pixie dust under the hood

Toyota to unveil specs of game changing electric SUV, the RAV4 EV

By David Herron on April 30, 2012 - 4:13PM EDT

The new Toyota RAV4 EV is the result of the Tesla-Toyota partnership, features a Tesla-provided electric drive train, and is an all-electric SUV built on a RAV4 chassis, manufactured by Toyota, specifications to be unveiled next week, and launch expected in July 2012.

Toyota unveils unique style in Beijing with the Yundong Shuangqing

By Aaron Turpen on April 28, 2012 - 4:19AM EDT

Toyota has unveiled a unique new coupe concept at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show as a car designed both inside and out to appeal to the Chinese market. Its flowing good looks, however, would look good on any nation's streets.

298 Toyota Priuses found abandoned in Miami

By Anthony Faccenda on April 26, 2012 - 8:19PM EDT

The nearly 300 Toyota Prius vehicles, which cost Miami Dade taxpayers $4 million, were parked in a lot for six years.

100 Cars for Good finalists announced - is your favorite charity on the list?

By Aaron Turpen on April 25, 2012 - 4:18PM EDT

Toyota has announced the finalists for this year's 100 Cars for Good program. Voting will soon commence as 500 finalists vie to be one of the winners chosen each day for a hundred days.

Toyota cars will sense drivers’ moods in the future

By Denis Flierl on April 22, 2012 - 7:32AM EDT

Toyota is working on technology that will be able to read drivers’ moods and adjust how the car reacts.

Toyota rolls out another Hybrid concept ahead of Beijing

By Denis Flierl on April 20, 2012 - 11:50AM EDT

With just a few days before the 2012 Beijing Auto Show opens,Toyota teased their new Hybrid Concept.

Toyota issues service campaign for Prius V exhaust system

By Patrick Rall on April 16, 2012 - 10:35AM EDT

Toyota Motor Corp has announced a service campaign for the 2011 and 2012 Toyota Prius V, focusing on a possible problem with the exhaust heat recovery system that could lead to coolant leaks – forcing the Prius V into safe mode.

The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE. Photo by Don Bain

Driving Ms. Eva in the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE

By Don Bain on April 15, 2012 - 8:20PM EDT

Sometimes driving is more about the passengers as was the case when I drove the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE to Wichita last week to visit Ms. Eva, a respectfully submitted pseudonym for my dear mother’s true name.

Green awarness is happening in the racing world

2012 ALMS Long Beach Street Grand Prix Results

By Nicolas Zart on April 15, 2012 - 5:11PM EDT

The 2012 American Le Mans Series at the Long Beach Grand Prix didn’t fail to pout on a riveting race as well as further challenging Green Racing.

Adam Carolla wins Toyota celebrity pro race

Carolla Overcomes String of Defeats to Win Pro Celebrity Race

By Keith Griffin on April 15, 2012 - 5:01PM EDT

His career may be stalling but Adam Carolla showed some cajones in winning the 2012 Toyota/Pro Celebrity Race.

Toyota putting its money where your mouth is

By Don Bain on April 13, 2012 - 2:53PM EDT

By investing $1.1 million to further 4-H programs focused on water quality and conservation, they are putting their money in something that goes into all our mouths – clean, fresh water.

Study: Fatal car crashes increase on tax day

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2012 - 8:42AM EDT

A recent study found that fatal auto accidents increase on tax day due to the added stress of filing tax returns.

The fastest-selling car in America is relatively new to the market

By Aaron Turpen on April 13, 2012 - 4:23AM EDT

New to the market, cheap, very fuel efficient, and has received a lot of press attention since its debut. All adding up to it's being the one car in the U.S. that is driving off the lot as fast as dealers can get them there.

Toyota to debut the FR-S Speedster at Long Beach Gran Prix

By Don Bain on April 13, 2012 - 12:17AM EDT

Toyota Racing will roll out a custom-built, thoroughbred Scion FR-S Speedster as sheer eye-candy April 13 during the 38th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

Using collaborative platforms is the beginning of open source

Making Sense Of When To Use Open Source For EVs

By Nicolas Zart on April 11, 2012 - 6:45PM EDT

The debate is raging as whether to use open source for electric cars or not. The arguments are great from both sides but there is ultimately one outcome.

Study shows cheating men choose Toyota, while unfaithful women prefer Honda

By Anthony Faccenda on April 11, 2012 - 1:12PM EDT

Does your vehicle choice have anything to do with your likelihood to be unfaithful?

By David Herron on April 10, 2012 - 11:04AM EDT

Venice based MPG Rental has offered hybrid car rentals for years, and has just added the ultra-popular Toyota Prius C to the company's fleet of hybrid and fuel efficient rental cars.

IBM is partnering with various carmakers for EVs

Top 10 Things You Might Not Know about Electric Vehicles

By Nicolas Zart on April 9, 2012 - 12:27PM EDT

I met with Kal Gyimesi, Automotive Leader at IBM's Institute for Business Value, Automotive Leader at IBM's Institute for Business Value to better understand how IBM is using its resource for the automotive industry as it makes its way forward, especially when it comes to the electric drive.

Seven Vehicles from New York Auto Show That Will Be Important

By Keith Griffin on April 8, 2012 - 11:40AM EDT

After having spent a couple days at the New York International Auto Show media days, I've come away with a few impressions. OEMs are really focusing on fuel efficiency, design, and technology like never before. Here's a look at seven of the most important models from the show, which is the last major auto show in the U.S. until the Los Angeles Show in November.

Toyota adding hundreds of new high paying jobs in the US

By John Goreham on April 6, 2012 - 9:39AM EDT

Continuing its in-sourcing trend in the US, Toyota’s Technical Center is adding 250 highly skilled jobs to its Michigan design locations and also opening a new office in Silicon Valley

The totally redesigned 2013 Toyota Avalon. Photo courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota reveals a beautifully redesigned 2013 Avalon at NYIAS

By Don Bain on April 5, 2012 - 4:42PM EDT

The completely reimagined 2013 Toyota Avalon had its World Debut at NYIAS today, embodying President Akio Toyoda’s vision of more exciting vehicles – and it’s designed, engineered, manufactured, delivered and serviced in America.

Jim Lentz at the debut of the Toyota NS4 concept earlier this year.

Highlights of Jim Lentz’ address at the 2012 New York Auto Summit

By Don Bain on April 4, 2012 - 8:12PM EDT

Addressing the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Auto Summit today, Jim Lentz, President and CEO of Toyota stated the brand is back at the top of their game.

Toyota to raise prices on six models, including Prius and Camry

By Anthony Faccenda on March 30, 2012 - 9:38PM EDT

Toyota will raise sticker prices up to 1.5 percent on six of its most popular models.

Toyota Hilux proves again it is Indestructible by crossing the Antarctic [Videos]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 30, 2012 - 10:29AM EDT

The indestructible Toyota Hilux pick-up truck has just racked up another amazing extreme endurance feat, among many, completing a journey across the Antarctic spanning almost 6,000 miles. Showing once again that the Toyota Hilux is the toughest and most reliable vehicle that has every graced the face of the earth.

5 ways self-driving cars can help people

By John Goreham on March 30, 2012 - 9:33AM EDT

A recent breakthrough by Google proves that self-driving cars are becoming a reality

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