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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.
2011 Lexus CT 200h strong seller for Lexus
Toyota September 2011 Sales off a Stunning 17.5 Percent
By Keith Griffin on
Toyota is claiming full production will help offset dismal September 2011 sales numbers that saw deliveries off 17.5 percent. Toyota USA reported September sales of 121,451 units.
Tanks like these may one day be filled with cellusic ethanol thanks to Toyota.
Toyota reveals breakthrough in cellulosic ethanol production
By Don Bain on
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today held an event at its Toyota Biotechnology and Afforestation Laboratory in Aichi revealing a newly developed yeast that increases the production yield of cellulosic ethanol bio-fuel, new technologies for the greening of parking lots and walls, and a new “cool-spot creation methodology” for simulating and analyzing the effects of greening.
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2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV melds grit with glamour
By Hawke Fracassa on
The new 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is essentially the same 4.0-liter V6 engine-powered all-wheel drive sport-utility truck as the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser, except that it will cost a few dollars more to drive out of the showroom.
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New 2012 Toyota Tundra truck flush with options
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota has come up with several options and option packages to choose from to equip a new 2012 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck. New models were introduced today by Toyota and while no prices were announced, the Japanese carmaker has in general been holding the line on MSRPs. The 2011 Tundras started at around $24,000 for bare-bones models but cost $43,000 or more, well-equipped.
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2012 Toyota Camry ready to drive in Miami
By Hawke Fracassa on
With the hoopla over the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry dying down, the Japanese carmaker is seeking to revive the frenzy. The next step in doing that takes place next month in Florida, when Toyota hosts two single-day ride-and-drive luncheons for the automotive press to drum up more interest in this 2012 Camry.
Toyota gives 500 Texans their own 2012 Toyota Tundra T-Force truck
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota took the wraps off of its new 2012 Tundra T-Force today. The 2.0 Limited Edition is for off-road enthusiasts who want to make a statement about their outdoor lifestyle, Toyota General Manager Bob Carter said in unveiling the truck in Dallas at the Texas state fair.
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Toyota picks Texas plant to build 2012 Tacoma TRD T|X Baja pickup
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota today introduced a new 2012 limited-edition pickup truck in Dallas that will be assembled for eight weeks only this spring in San Antonio. The new 2012 Tacoma Toyota Racing Development T|X Extreme pickup will start at around $35,000 after it goes into production and reaches Toyota dealerships in March.
The 4-cylinder engine of the 2012 Toyota Camry
Toyota will start producing four-cylinder engine in Alabama
By Kate McLeod on
Toyota, which has been manufacturing in Huntsville, Alabama for a decade, is adding production of a four-cylinder engine at that plant.
The Toyota Supra design
The new Toyota Supra conceptualized
By Patrick Rall on
There have been rumors of late that Toyota Motor Co has approved the next generation Toyota Supra and while the Japanese automaker has offered no idea as to what the new sports car would look like, Swedish designer Andreas Fougner has put together an amazing conceptualization of what the next Supra could look like when it sees production.
2011 Hyundai Sonata helps drive strong 2011 sales
New Car Sales Up in September, Will Hit 12.75 million for 2011
By Keith Griffin on
TrueCar.com rightly asks the question, "What recession?" as it reports that new car sales are up 10.1 percent over last September. The car site is predicting that annual new car sales for 2011 will be 12.75 million.
Andreas Fougner’s Toyota Supra design from the front
The front end of Andreas Fougner’s Toyota Supra design
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Andreas Fougner’s Toyota Supra design rear view
The rear of Andreas Fougner’s Toyota Supra design
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Andreas Fougner’s Toyota Supra design side view
The side view of Andreas Fougner’s Toyota Supra design
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Ford InSynch connects driver to the world
GM, Ford, Toyota learning to play by connectivity-tech gadget rules
By Frank Sherosky on
The connectivity segment of the auto industry is now becoming like the cell phone industry, where fickle consumers tire quickly of the latest gizmo and leave it by the roadside for the next big thing that comes along; and leases of GM, Ford, Toyota and others are directly affected.
Toyota may unveil 2012 Aqua Hybrid
Toyota's rumored Aqua Hybrid: $4000 cheaper than Prius and 94 MPG
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota Motor Corporation (Public, NYSE:TM) is rumored to launch a new hybrid compact car Aqua in January of 2012 that will revolutionize the auto industry. The price is going to be much cheaper and the mileage significantly higher, according to a report.
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Toyota and AARP keep older drivers on right road
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota has awarded the AARP Foundation a $12.6 million grant to promote driver safety among older, low-income Americans. The money continues to fund a program that has successfully educated men and women over the age of 50 about the perils of the road for 32 years now.
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New 2012 Scion iQ is ready to drive in October
By Hawke Fracassa on
The 2012 Scion iQ premium micro-subcompact car, which is coming to market later this year, will be ready to drive for the first time next month in Detroit at a press preview. TorqueNews.com will be there to provide first impressions of the car after the ride and drive event.
The 2012 Toyota Camry SE taillight
Toyota considering American 2012 Camry production for Korea
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota announced earlier this year that all 2012 Toyota Camry models sold in the United States would also be built in the US with help from Subaru’s Indiana plant and now, rumors suggest that Toyota may also begin exporting the 2012 Camry for the South Korean market.
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Quake-induced inventory shortage fuels demand for pre-leased vehicles
By Hawke Fracassa on
U.S. shoppers are using "bridge-the-gap" car leasing in greater numbers than ever before, according to the Web site LeaseTrader.com. “Bridge-the-gap” leasing is auto industry parlance for people taking over someone else’s remaining short-term car lease until dealer inventory levels return to normal so when they do they can buy the car they want to own.

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Toyota Lends a Hand to a post-Katrina Rebuilding
By Kate McLeod on
A major not-for-profit, the St. Bernard Project, has given credit to Toyota for helping them speed post-Katrina homebuilding .
2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi
2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi Best Pickup for $30,000
By Keith Griffin on
The best pickup truck for $30,000 is the Ram 2011 1500 Quad Cab Hemi according to a recent comparison test against Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan and Toyota pickups. Let the debates begin among the fan class for each truck.
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Short auto leases grow in popularity; most prefer a Honda, Toyota or Lexus
By Hawke Fracassa on
Among trends in the leasing industry reported by LeaseTrader.com are that short-term leasing "remains strong," lease buyouts for Toyota and Lexus automobiles are easing and the Chevrolet Volt is gaining lease customers.
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Want to test drive a car? Just ask
By Hawke Fracassa on
People who go to the auto show in Orange County, Calif., through the end of this weekend will be able to test drive dozens of 2012 cars, trucks and vans -- everything from the new Volkswagen Beetle to the Fiat 500 and Chevrolet Sonic.
A computer generated look at the Subaru BRZ
A real Subaru BRZ Concept coming to LA
By Patrick Rall on
Leading up to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Subaru teased us with the news that the Subaru BRZ Prologue (shown in the gallery on the right) would be coming to the German show but while that car turned out to be more of a display of the drivetrain, when the 2011 LA Auto Show opens we will get our first look at the Subaru BRZ – body and all.
Toyota promotes artistic expression in teens
By Hawke Fracassa on
The Neutral Zone, a youth drop-in center outside Detroit in Ann Arbor, Mich., that promotes personal growth of teen-agers through artistic expression, held a grand opening of its newly redone visual arts space this week, showcasing teen art and celebrating their accomplishments with music, dance, interactive art displays and tours.
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2012 Volkswagen CC, 2012 Ford Mustang, 7 others are NADAguides 'recommended buys'
By Hawke Fracassa on
The new Quarterly Car Buyers Market Report issued Wednesday by NADAguides identifies nine current "recommended buys" from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Land Rover, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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Options and extras on 2012 Toyota Venza appeal to the eye and the ear
By Hawke Fracassa on
The 2012 Toyota Venza, which was introduced today and whose television ads began airing today, comes with fewer options than the option-fat 2011 models. Here's a breakdown of what extras made the cut for 2012:
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Sporty 2012 Toyota Venza is ready to drive
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has simplified the Venza for 2012, offering the cute as a button car in LE, XLE and Limited models instead of complicating things with an army of option packages. The 2011 Venza, whose MSRP starts at $27,125 and is still available in some Toyota showrooms, offers one trim level that can be equipped with options galore and is such a good value it was named to the current NADAguides "recommended buy" list today.
The Toyota logo of the 2011 Prius
Toyota closes 11 plants due to typhoon, joins Nissan and Mitsubishi
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota Motor Corp has announced that like Nissan and Mitsubishi, it will close 11 plants in Japan earlier than usual today (Wednesday September 21st) with a major typhoon bearing down on the Japanese coastline – a move likely based in part on the massive amounts of damage done by the tsunami that devastated Japan earlier this year.
Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota unveils Land Cruiser 60th Anniversary Movie at Frankfurt Show (VIDEO)
By KC Kelly on
Approximately sixty year ago, Toyota started a journey across roads, muddy terrains, mountains, cities and any other environment of which one could think. Today, Toyota is still going strong and is celebrating the Land Cruiser’s 60th anniversary.
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