Toyota (Page 154)

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.

Follow Torque News Toyota reporters

Jeff Teague covers general Toyota news and you can follow him on Twitter at @Toyotajeff1.
Peter Neilson covers Toyota Prius News and you can follow him on Twitter at @/the_hybrid_guy.
John Goreham covers general Toyota and and Lexus news. You can follow John on Twitter at @JohnGoreham.

Kyle Busch ‘Rowdy Edition’ Camry dream build revealed

By Denis Flierl on October 20, 2012 - 7:46AM EDT

Kyle Busch took a 2012 Toyota Camry SE and remade it into the ‘Rowdy Edition’ Camry for the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge.

Toyota Scion 2013 electric iQ coming to the U.S.

Toyota 2013 Scion iQ EV Arrives In The U.S.

By Nicolas Zart on October 17, 2012 - 12:48PM EDT

Puzzling Toyota who said it would not go any further with electric car still manages to impress us with an astounding RAV4 EV and now an electric iQ. The 2013 Scion iQ EV is here.

The 2013 Toyota Plug-in. Photo courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota announces pricing for 2013 Prius models plus new special edition

By Don Bain on October 16, 2012 - 2:26AM EDT

Today Toyota announced a modest price increase for most models in the 2013 Prius Family, but the big news is a new special edition added to the Prius 1 through 5 models called the Persona Series Special Edition.

The Toyota Tundra tows the Endeavor. Photo courtesy of Toyota.

The Toyota Tundra completes its historic Space Shuttle mission

By Don Bain on October 13, 2012 - 5:05PM EDT

As the unmodified Toyota Tundra towed the 150,000 lb. Endeavor Space Shuttle over the Manchester Boulevard Bridge in Los Angeles last night, it made a mark in the annals of history that can never be erased.

Toyota knew of window switch failures years ahead of recall

By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2012 - 11:52AM EDT

In the wake of Toyota’s massive recall issued yesterday that will bring over 7.4 million vehicles back to dealerships for repairs around the world comes some controversy that the Japanese automaker knew about the troublesome window switches at fault for this new recall some 5 years earlier – news that could draw the attention of the US government.

Toyota recall: Don’t attempt the easy fix yourself

By Denis Flierl on October 10, 2012 - 1:58PM EDT

Toyota has announced a massive recall involving 7.4 million cars globally due to a faulty power driver’s window switch, but warns owners not to attempt the easy fix themselves due to a fire hazard.

Toyota recalls 7.4 million cars globally for potential fire hazard

By Denis Flierl on October 10, 2012 - 7:56AM EDT

Toyota has announced a recall involving nearly 2.5 million U.S. vehicles and 7.4 million cars globally due to a faulty power driver’s window switch that could lead to a fire.

Cars and cookware? Toyota sells all-new Avalon Hybrid on Home Shopping Network

By Anthony Faccenda on October 9, 2012 - 4:21PM EDT

For the first time in its 30-year history, HSN is selling cars on television.

Toyota Plug-In Hybrid Wins Green Rally

By Nicolas Zart on October 9, 2012 - 12:20PM EDT

The Toyota Plug-in Hybrid has won the Canadian Rallye Vert de Montréal again. Is Toyota getting serious about racing its plug-in hybrids?

An electric SUV that will challenge your notions of SUVs and EVs

Consumer Report Sees The Potential In The Electric Toyota SUV

By Nicolas Zart on October 6, 2012 - 2:07PM EDT

Consumer Report has just lauded the Toyota RAV4 EV as showing the potential an electric SUV should have. After having driven it, I agree.

The 2012 Toyota GT86 TRD debuts new accessories in Paris

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2012 - 4:03PM EDT

The 2012 Paris Motor Show brought about the introduction of the Subaru BRZ XT Line Concept and not to be outdone, Toyota brought out their own tuned up version of the joint venture rear drive sports coupe but unlike the Subaru, the GT86 TRD on display in Paris is fitted entirely with goodies that will be available via the European Toyota Racing Development catalog.

The interior of the Toyota GT86 TRD

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2012 - 3:59PM EDT

The back end of the Toyota GT86 TRD

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2012 - 3:56PM EDT

A high rear-side view of the Toyota GT86 TRD

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2012 - 3:56PM EDT

Scion FRS, Subaru BRZ owners facing engine software problem

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2012 - 12:56PM EDT

The new Scion FRS and the Subaru BRZ have hit the market with instant popularity but the internet is abuzz over an engine idle problem that the two automakers claim is caused by a “software bug” related to the variable valve timing system – with the two companies taking differing views on how this problem needs to be fixed.

Toyota's Mexican NASCAR series crossing the border in 2013

By Don Bain on October 2, 2012 - 12:08AM EDT

Though Mexico has a long history in motorsports, it was traditionally based in Gran Prix and open-wheel racing.

Tbhis is the best handling electric SUV and only one.

The Toyota RAV4 EV Drive At AltCarExpo

By Nicolas Zart on September 29, 2012 - 1:50PM EDT

Toyota brought its all-electric RAV4 at the AltCar Expo with surprising fanfare. A short time behind its wheels was convincing enough to have two sold.

Toyota Scales Back Electric Car Roadmap

By Nicolas Zart on September 27, 2012 - 2:10PM EDT

After a quiet release of a plug-in hybrid, PHEV Prius and an all-electric RAV 4, Toyota is now scaling back its electric car roadmap.

Toyota brining the Ultimate Fishing Tundra to SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2012 - 2:48PM EDT

Toyota announced recently that among the company vehicles appearing at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas will be the Ultimate Fishing Tundra – a half ton pickup modified with the help of a group of professional sport anglers to be the perfect truck for a hardcore fisherman.

Toyota/Audi hybrid race cars win 1st & 2nd at 6 Hours of Sao Paulo endurance race

By David Herron on September 17, 2012 - 10:25AM EDT

Toyota's TS030 hybrid race car made a convincing win in the 6 Hours of Sao Paulo, joining Audi's R18 e-tron quattro hybrid race car as 2012's top dawgs in endurance car racing.

Kyle Busch Toyota Racing Dream Build Camry

Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge Camry designed by Kyle Busch

By John Goreham on September 14, 2012 - 12:49PM EDT

Kyle Busch transforms a Camry into a Dream car with heavy modifications.

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid record six-month sales, 6,604

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Over 6,000 Units

By Nicolas Zart on September 14, 2012 - 11:17AM EDT

And to think Toyota said it wouldn’t work. The company reports 6,000 Prius PHEV left the lots.

Toyota RAV4 EV goes on sale in under two weeks, in California

By David Herron on September 13, 2012 - 1:30PM EDT

The second generation Toyota RAV4 EV all electric SUV, is going on sale in two weeks, in select Toyota dealerships in California.

Unmodified 2012 Toyota Tundra will tow the Space Shuttle Endeavor

By John Goreham on September 12, 2012 - 7:36PM EDT

As part of its commitment to the California Science Center, Toyota will tow the Space Shuttle Endeavor with a Tundra exactly like the one buyers get in a dealership.

An image from 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV - Innovating A New Experience via YouTube

Teasing impressions of the 2012 Toyota RAV EV via video

By Don Bain on September 12, 2012 - 5:31PM EDT

The long awaited 2012 Toyota RAV EV, the brainchild of Toyota’s partnership with Tesla, is nearing its final release and the brand is trying to build excitement with YouTube videos singing its praises.

Toyota Prius Plug-in outselling both Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt first six months

By David Herron on September 11, 2012 - 7:12PM EDT

The Toyota Prius Plug-in has been on sale for 6 months, and has outsold the first six months of the Leaf and Volt sales, while offering some advantages, wrapped in a car that is already familiar to many.

Toyota Dream Build NASCAR design Prius takes shape

By John Goreham on September 11, 2012 - 2:48PM EDT

Toyota Racing's Dream Build Challenge token electron burner starts to come together under Clint Boyer's guidance

Toyota's weight reduction strategy makes 2013 Avalon lighter, more fuel efficient

By David Herron on September 6, 2012 - 6:23PM EDT

The 2013 Toyota Avalon is the lightest premium mid-sized car, offering higher fuel efficiency than previous models, while using advanced materials for a stronger automobile chassis that has better handling and driving experience.

Toyota announces new Sequoia dragster build DragQuoia

By John Goreham on September 6, 2012 - 4:15PM EDT

Four vehicles are being modified as part of the Toyota Dream Build Challenge. Antron Brown's Sequoia is starting look like a monster.

The all new Camry Hybrid. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

Toyota reports a 40 percent jump in August sales led by all-new Camry

By Don Bain on September 4, 2012 - 7:24PM EDT

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has just reported August 2012 sales of 188,520 units, a jump of 40.2 percent compared to August of last year and based on a daily selling rate (DSR). By raw volume alone, unadjusted for 27 selling days in August 2012 as opposed to 26 such days in 2011, TMS sales were up 45.6 percent from the same period a year ago.

Subscribe to