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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.
Toyota recalls 2.17 million more for floormats causing unintended acceleration
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota Motor Corp. announced this morning that they are recalling 2.17 vehicles (in the US) from the Toyota and Lexus brands to service the floormats or the area around the floormats to prevent interference between the mats and the accelerator pedal – the alleged culprit in Toyota’s unintended acceleration problems that have now accounted for 14 million recalled vehicles.
2011-2012 Toyota Highlander
Toyota Highlander under government investigation over stalling risks
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation of 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicles over concerns of random, sporadic instances of the engine stalling – similar to the issue with the 1.3 million Toyota Corolla and Matrix recall issued last year.
Geneva Show will feature smart forspeed concept electric vehicle
By Keith Griffin on
A lot of the concept vehicles being presented at the Geneva Motor Show are just steps away from production but common sense indicates the smart forspeed electric vehicle may never get the green light.
Toyota announces the plural of Prius is Prii
By Don Bain on
Toyota announced today the public referendum on what multiple models of the iconic Prius should be called was decided to be Prii, presumably pronounced “pre-eye.” The polling on the plural Prius name began Jan. 10 during the 2011 NAIAS industry event in Detroit.
New Toyota Campaign Explains Why It's Number One
By Keith Griffin on
Toyota's new marketing campaign carries the bold theme "#1 for a Reason."
Toyota seeks dismissal of unintended acceleration suits
By Patrick Rall on
Since the first unintended acceleration lawsuit closed last year with Toyota paying out a hefty $10 million dollars, the Japanese automaker has been bracing for the impact of the class action suits based around their problematic vehicles but with the NHTSA/NASA announcement that no electronic defects were found, Toyota has requested that the class action suits be dismissed.
Edmunds Says Hyundai CEO Claim of Price War Premature
By Keith Griffin on
Edmunds.com is out with a statement today that claims of a price war are premature, in what appears to be a direct contradiction of what Hyundai CEO John Krafcik said last week in Chicago.
Grand Cherokee Selected Official Winter Vehicle of New England
By Keith Griffin on
The New England Motor Press Association has overwhelmingly selected the Jeep Grand Cherokee as its Official Winter Vehicle of New England.
DOE funding for hydrogen technology reduced by more than 40 percent
By Frank Sherosky on
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu detailed President Barack Obama's $29.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for the Department of Energy, which now affects hydrogen power development.
Toyota stock flying high since being cleared for electronic flaws
By Frank Sherosky on
Since Toyota (NYSE: TM) received a clean bill of health that ruled out electronic flaws, the market has rewarded the stock with higher highs and higher lows.
Automotive Marketplace Will Notice Japan No Longer Second Largest Economy
By Keith Griffin on
Japan is no longer the world's second largest economy, an honor now claimed by China, which has huge implications in the global automotive marketplace.
Jeremy Rifkin opens Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy 2011 Conference and Exposition
By Frank Sherosky on
Jeremy Rifkin, famed author and hydrogen proponent, believes a new paradigm in the world's economic future is about to come to fruition as he opens the 2011 FC&HE.
NASCAR to run fuel injection in 2012
By Patrick Rall on
This morning, NASCAR announced that their flagship racing circuit – the Sprint Cup Series – will join the age of electronic technology as all cars will be required to run a fuel injection system in the 2012 season.
Five Best Things To See at the Chicago Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on
The Chicago Auto Show, which officially opens today and runs through Feb. 20 at McCormick Place, has lots to do but here are the TorqueNews five best things to see at the show.
Not so fast with that government apology to Toyota, Mr. Cavuto
By Frank Sherosky on
While Neil Cavuto of Your World on FOX wants the government to apologize to Toyota, I say sit back and consider the situation in its totality.
How to handle your next auto recall
By Frank Sherosky on
One auto recall is bad enough, but four in two years is a bit much for any auto owner. So, you get a little experience with handling the process.
The US Gov't finds no electronic problems in Toyota's acceleration recalls
By Patrick Rall on
Shortly after 2pm today, the US Federal Government announced the results of their 10-month electronic testing of Toyota’s acceleration system – no computer glitches or electronic failures were at fault in the unintended acceleration issues that caused Toyota to recall over 11 million vehicles worldwide.
Government findings on Toyota's electronics to be released today
By Patrick Rall on
The US Federal Government is set to release the results of their 10-month investigation into the Toyota acceleration systems possibly responsible for the unintended acceleration incidents that have cost people their lives around the world.
Toyota stock rises in pre-market hours for forward statements
By Frank Sherosky on
After Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced financial results for the nine months ending December 31, 2010, the stock rose in pre-market hours due to key forward-looking statements.
Fast Five trailer runs during Super Bowl XLV
By Patrick Rall on
Fast Five – the fifth installment of the legendary Fast and the Furious (FATF) movie series is set to hit theaters on April 29th but the millions of viewers of last night’s Super Bowl XLV got a good look at the action packed go-fast flick featuring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and wrestling superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Only 20,000 Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in 2011
By Keith Griffin on
The Obama administration's plan to have 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2015 could face an extreme uphill battle based on the fact that only 20,000 electric vehicles are expected to be sold in 2011.
Toyota stock breakout at open reflects loyalty and conquest rates
By Frank Sherosky on
Toyota’s recent sales report shows loyalty and conquest sales returning to historical levels; and the stock breakout reflects that performance.
Toyota offering buyout options for US employees
By Patrick Rall on
Today, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A sent a letter to their 6,100 headquarters employees stating that they are offering contract buyouts for any company workers who are interested in leaving with a handsome severance package.
Global markets still lacking a global automotive ETF
By Frank Sherosky on
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) cover just about every industry and sector except the one that is growing by leaps and bounds in emerging markets - the global auto industry.
Kiplinger Announces Best in Class Vehicles for 2011
By Keith Griffin on
Kiplinger has announced its Best in Class new vehicles for 2011 and only one domestic vehicle is in the mix.
January New Car Sales Show Strong Growth
By Keith Griffin on
Edmunds.com is predicting that January sales figures will reveal strong growth in new car sales compared to January 2010 with a strong indication that 2011 could see 12.5 million light vehicle sales.
Egypt unrest could topple its auto industry relations
By Frank Sherosky on
As the Egyptian nation finds itself in the throes of civil unrest, the investors in their auto industry watch with great angst how Mubarak handles the situation.
Carl Benz invented automobile this day 125 years ago
By Frank Sherosky on
It was 125 years ago today, Carl Benz taught the world to play, as he filed an application in Berlin for a patent on his three-wheeled motor car.
Auto Dealers Resist Plan To Pay Plug-in Hybrid Tax Credit
By Keith Griffin on
Members of the National Auto Dealers Association are resistant to a White House plan to have dealers pay the plug-in hybrid tax credit directly to consumers.
Study Shows Diesel Engines Recuperate Extra Cost Quickly
By Keith Griffin on
Carnegie Mellon University has released a study of diesel engines that show they recuperate their extra cost quickly.
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