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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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Toyota Prius becomes 3rd bestselling nameplate in the world

By Patrick Rall on May 30, 2012 - 3:59PM EDT

While some may look at all hybrids as being of interest to just a small niche market, the Toyota Prius has officially become the 3rd bestselling nameplate in the world - trailing only the Toyota Corolla and the Ford Focus in terms of total global sales.

Toyota developing 8 new models

By Aaron Turpen on May 27, 2012 - 12:52PM EDT

Working hard to get dominance in emerging markets, Toyota is developing eight new models of small, fuel efficient cars.

America's Best Crossover Gets New Pricing

By Keith Griffin on May 25, 2012 - 8:30PM EDT

It is a bold statement to make, but at least from this perspective, the Toyota Venza is the best overall crossover on the market and pricing has been announced for the 2013 model.

A still from the video. Courtesy of Toyota

Akio Toyoda, Kyle Busch behind the wheel of the 2013 NASCAR Camry

By Don Bain on May 25, 2012 - 4:04PM EDT

Not many presidents of huge corporations get out and drive racecars around the track, but that cannot be said about the president of Toyota, Akio Toyoda. He is known to frequently arrive at large media events driving one of the company’s supercars for an entrance with great fanfare.

2013 Toyota Camry NASCAR racer design released

By John Goreham on May 24, 2012 - 11:55AM EDT

The best-selling car in America, the 2013 Toyota Camry, is also a NASCAR racer with a great new look.

Toyota showcased the Prius in New York on Earth Day last month. Photo©TMS

Toyota hits the mile marker of 4 million hybrids sold

By Don Bain on May 22, 2012 - 7:03PM EDT

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) has recently announced reaching the mile marker of four million in global hybrid sales as of this April, from18 different hybrid models available in 80 countries around the world. During 2012, hybrid vehicles have accounted for a full 15 percent of the brand’s global sales.

The VW Amarok in action. Photo Courtesy of VWVans.UK

Volkswagen aggressively targeting Toyota's light truck market in Latin America

By Don Bain on May 21, 2012 - 11:27PM EDT

Volkswagen has designs on the small but rapidly growing Latin American market for light commercial vehicles, such as light trucks and commercial vans in Central and South America as well as the nations of the Caribbean.

Toyota CEO names favorite cars from competition

By Denis Flierl on May 21, 2012 - 7:53AM EDT

Toyota President Akio Toyoda speaking at the Japan Automobile Manufacturer’s Association meeting, named his favorite cars from the competition.

Toyota investing $80mil, adding 125 jobs to build V6 engines in Alabama

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2012 - 12:43PM EDT

Toyota announced this morning that they will invest $80 million in their Huntsville Alabama engine plant in an effort to increase production capacity of V6 engines – an investment that will add 125 new jobs.

Toyota retakes top spot as world's largest automaker, ousting GM

By Aaron Turpen on May 16, 2012 - 4:04AM EDT

Last year a combination of economic recession and the Japanese tsunami caused Toyota to lose its position as the world's largest auto manufacturer by volume, with General Motors taking its place. Now Toyota has taken that title back.

Prius C side impact test by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

IIHS Names Malibu Eco, Hyundai Azera and Prius C Top Safety Picks

By Keith Griffin on May 15, 2012 - 11:01AM EDT

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has added the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, 2012 Hyundai Azera and the 2012 Toyota Prius C to its list of vehicles earning the Top Safety Pick designation.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris. Photo courtesy of Toyota.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris is on the fast track

By Don Bain on May 15, 2012 - 5:39AM EDT

High mileage vehicles are selling well this summer and the 2012 Toyota Yaris seems to be hitting a sweet spot - sales are up 140 percent in April over last year with a 70 percent increase so far in 2012.

2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid selling like hot cakes

By Denis Flierl on May 14, 2012 - 9:20PM EDT

Toyota's 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrid was the third-fastest-selling car in the U.S. in April. In March, it was the second-fastest.

Toyota 100 Cars for Good begins taking your votes today

By Aaron Turpen on May 14, 2012 - 5:43PM EDT

Toyota is asking the public to pick a charity a day for the next 100 days to receive a free vehicle as part of their annual 100 Cars for Good event. You can vote for your charity picks starting right now.

2012 Toyota Prius c and hybrids moving from afterthoughts to sales propellers

By John Goreham on May 14, 2012 - 8:22AM EDT

Sales resurgence by Toyota shows 2012 Toyota Prius c and 2012 Camry Hybrid models are driving volume up.

THe 2012 Chevrolet Volt. Photo by Don Bain

The six most overlooked cars for commuters

By Don Bain on May 13, 2012 - 6:28PM EDT

Here are six overlooked cars that could make our daily drive better, but generally don't just because they are new, somehow different or don’t fit the image we want.

Open recalls have caused vehicle fires, major accidents and even death. Finding

CARFAX reveals shocking truth about ignored recalls

By Don Bain on May 8, 2012 - 5:19PM EDT

A new Carfax study has revealed over 2.7 million used cars with ignored auto recall issues are currently endangering the safety of commuters nationwide, reflecting the number of manufacturer mandated repairs simply not completed during 2011.

Toyota adding jobs in Kentucky to build 2013 Camry and Avalon engines

By John Goreham on May 8, 2012 - 11:59AM EDT

Toyota will expand Kentucky operations to meet demand for 2013 Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, and RAV-4 four-cylinder engines

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.

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