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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 small scale example of the Subaru BRZ Prologue

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 2:18PM

A front end look at the Subaru BRZ Prologue

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 2:15PM

Toyota Driving Expectations drivers test a course

Toyota teaching teens to drive defensively with Driving Expectations events

By Hawke Fracassa on September 20, 2011 - 9:34AM

Toyota will help teen-agers and their parents learn to drive better by enhancing their skills with special driver-improvement training in October through its Toyota Driving Expectations program in California, Connecticut, Colorado and Washington state.

2012 Toyota Camry's price reduced by recycled robots

By Don Bain on September 19, 2011 - 9:42PM

The 2012 Toyota Camry will go on sale at showrooms next month and is likely to have a price reduction from the $21,955 base price that the 2011 Toyota Camry sold at thanks to robot machinery recycled from the NUMMI plant in Fremont, CA.

Toyota stock trading at New York opening bell on 9/19/2011

Toyota stock affected by more than plans to relocate key parts manufacturing

By Frank Sherosky on September 19, 2011 - 9:55AM

It’s amazing how much change an earthquake and tsunami can bring to the parts portfolio management within the auto industry, especially for a world giant like Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM), which currently exports parts for hybrid cars to its factories outside Japan, including America, but talk is easier than action, and world economics have a powerful influence.

Toyota to build hybrid drivetrain components in USA in 4 years

By Gordon Block on September 17, 2011 - 10:37PM

Toyota wants to diversify the production of hybrid drivetrain parts like batteries, inverters, and electric motors to the United States and other countries abroad within four years' time.

Toyota Prius 2012 Interior

By Armen Hareyan on September 16, 2011 - 7:09PM

Toyota Prius 2012 Engine

By Armen Hareyan on September 16, 2011 - 7:08PM

Toyota Prius 2012 Driver's Seat

By Armen Hareyan on September 16, 2011 - 7:07PM

Toyota Prius 2012 Rear View

By Armen Hareyan on September 16, 2011 - 7:06PM

Toyota Prius 2012 Side View

By Armen Hareyan on September 16, 2011 - 7:05PM

Bob Carter, Toyota Division Group vice president

Bob Carter on Toyota Prius Plug-in preview at Green Drive Expo

By Don Bain on September 16, 2011 - 6:26PM

Bob Carter, Toyota Division Group vice president and general manager, was on hand for the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in media preview at the Green Drive Expo, held today in the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond CA. Among the usual promotional hype Carter had a few interesting things to say.

Toyota Prius Adds Styling and Fun for 2012

By Kate McLeod on September 16, 2011 - 5:06PM

Toyota Motor Corporation (Public, NYSE:TM) is on to its second million in sales for Toyota Prius, the best-selling hybrid in America bringing some fun to its 2012 model.

Toyota reveals pricing on the Toyota Prius V and Plug-in

By Don Bain on September 16, 2011 - 4:08PM

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. has announced the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices at the annual Green Drive Expo for two new hybrid vehicles, the Toyota Prius v and Prius Plug-in. The all new Prius v and Prius Plug-in are the two newest additions to the Prius Family, soon to be followed by the city-friendly Toyota Prius c, which will launch in next year.

2012 Toyota Highlander Rear Side View

By Armen Hareyan on September 15, 2011 - 10:03PM

2012 Toyota Highlander Interior

By Armen Hareyan on September 15, 2011 - 10:00PM

2012 Toyota Highlander Side View

By Armen Hareyan on September 15, 2011 - 9:57PM

2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid showcases Toyota's best technology

By Hawke Fracassa on September 15, 2011 - 9:22PM

Toyota continues its quest for efficiency with the 2012 Highlander Hybrid, a 4-wheel drive crossover utility vehicle that starts at $38,000 for the base model and $44,000 for the Limited edition. The two 2012 hybrid models were rolled out today by Toyota.

Extras make 2012 Toyota Highlander a great family crossover

By Hawke Fracassa on September 15, 2011 - 8:41PM

Toyota's three engine options, a choice between front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive, three rows of seating and great options and accessories make the 2012 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Highlander Hybrid solid crossover utility vehicles for families in search of roomy and reliable transportation.

Toyota adds fuel-efficient four-cylinder option to 2012 Toyota Highlander

By Don Bain on September 15, 2011 - 7:35PM

The Toyota Highlander, fresh from a vehicle revision in 2011, now offers a 25-mpg highway rated, four-cylinder engine to complement the popular 2012 Toyota Highlander V6 and Hybrid models. The three-row crossover moves into 2012 continuing to offer the exceptional value cited by numerous third-party authorities.

2012 Scion xD gets a price increase but Bluetooth, HD Radio now standard

By Keith Griffin on September 14, 2011 - 9:25PM

Toyota USA has announced a price increase for the 2012 Scion xD that arrives in dealers in October but you have to really dig deep into the press release to find the news.

Toyota teams with universities for research on safety issues

By KC Kelly on September 14, 2011 - 5:01PM

Toyota Motor Corp. is teaming up with several United States Universities in order to conduct research projects on safety issues facing the auto industry. The collaboration between Toyota and universities will signify a great modification in the way Toyota conducts research.

The Toyota FT-86ii Concept shows up at Frankfurt with little change

By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2011 - 1:59PM

Earlier this month, Toyota offered a teaser video of their FT-86ii sports car ending with a mention of this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show leading many to believe that we would see something new on the Toyota version of the joint venture with Subaru but as the show has come, what we have is the same FT-86ii that we have seen at past auto shows – except it’s orange.

Toyota's interactive online Camry Effect unites Camry owners

By KC Kelly on September 14, 2011 - 1:19PM

The Toyota Camry Effect, brought to light by Toyota, is a brand new initiative to give Toyota Camry drivers in the United States an innovative and interactive online experience. The Camry Effect is a way that approximately seven million Camry drivers in the United States can share their best memories.

Toyota ramps up production big time on 2012 cars and trucks

By Hawke Fracassa on September 13, 2011 - 6:49PM

Toyota’s production of 2012 cars and trucks for sale in the United States and Canada is at 100% and recovery from the March 11 quake in Japan has exceeded expectations, an executive for the Japanese car company told reporters in Los Angeles today.

The 2011 Toyota Sequoia is a flex fuel on and off-road warrior

By Don Bain on September 12, 2011 - 11:27AM

The 2011 Toyota Sequoia combines the capacities and capabilities of a full size SUV with flex fuel versatility and the surprising handling of a somewhat smaller vehicle.

War of the kiosks at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

By Armen Hareyan on September 12, 2011 - 8:47AM

Automakers unveil the sketches of their kiosk stands at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to lure more people as Toyota has shown its stand at the 64th international motor show.

ES 350 leads Lexus revival

By Hawke Fracassa on September 11, 2011 - 11:58PM

The slump at Lexus is over. The luxury marque sold 10,331 cars last month, an uptick of 6.2% over the same period last year. The ES 350 (pictured), Lexus's entry luxury sedan, was the Japanese company's best-selling car (3,887). Another big boost: Lexus moved 3,238 hybrids in August, an increase of 56.1% over 2010.

Latest Toyota FT-86 Concept coming to Frankfurt

By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2011 - 3:31PM

Toyota has shown off their new FT-86 Concept in the past but when the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show opens next week, the Japanese automaker will roll out their newest version of the FT-86 II – although it is yet another concept version.

Toyota announces price jump for base 2012 Tacoma

By Keith Griffin on September 8, 2011 - 12:53PM

What do you do when fuel prices are stabilizing - if not falling a little bit - and you have the best selling compact pickup truck in America? If you're Toyota you raise the price of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck just because you can.

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