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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 2012 Toyota Prius C build site is live

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2012 - 12:25PM EDT

The “build your own” option for the 2012 Toyota Prius C is live on the website of the massive Japanese automaker – allowing hopeful owners a chance to configure the compact hybrid to their liking and see just how expensive (or in this case, how inexpensive) their ideal Prius C will be.

Toyota launches "Game of Life" ad campaign for Prius C targeting Gen Ys

By David Herron on March 11, 2012 - 9:06PM EDT

Toyota hopes to reach Generation Y with new ad campaign presenting the Toyota Prius c as a key part of life choices.

Toyota recalls 495,000 Tacoma pickups for airbag risks

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 6:46PM EST

Toyota Motor Co has announced a recall of select Toyota Tacoma pickups over a concern that an internal component of the steering wheel assembly could malfunction and, in the worst case scenario, cause the airbag not to deploy in the event of an accident.

Toyota recalls Camry, Venza for stop lamp switch risks

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 5:33PM EST

Toyota Motor Co has announced a voluntary recall of select Camry and Venza models over a concern that the stop lamp switch could fail – possibly causing the vehicle not start, not allowing the driver to shift out of park or causing the brake lights not to work.

A Just Right 2013 Toyota Venza Will Debut at New York Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on March 7, 2012 - 1:38PM EST

A teaser image was released today that forecasts the enhanced exterior styling of the 2013 Toyota Venza that will debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show that run April 6 to April 15 at the Jacob Javitts Center in Manhattan.

Toyota names American Jim Lentz CEO

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 11:33AM EST

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a variety of management changes in North America, including naming long time team member Jim Lentz the new Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Motor Sales – marking the first time that an American has held the position of CEO with Toyota.

Toyota covers all bases with the new FT-Bh hybrid

By Aaron Turpen on March 7, 2012 - 3:15AM EST

Toyota unveiled the new FT-Bh conceptual, showing the next generation of gasoline-electric hybrid ideas at Geneva; will see CNG hybrid and plug-in variants as well.

Weekly chart of Toyota stock for 3-4-2012

Toyota stock sell-off might be related to CNN report

By Frank Sherosky on March 4, 2012 - 6:25PM EST

Toyota stock put in a major low in late November of 2011, but since has experienced a full-blown, bull-market swing. Question is: Did this latest sell-off on Friday merely reflect a pause that refreshes in the bull run or is it the result of the CNN report about translated documents?

Lexus LF-LC concept wins People's Prize at Chicago Auto Show

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 3, 2012 - 5:14PM EST

The Lexus LF-LC hybrid concept has just won the coveted People's Prize at the Chicago Auto Show, proving this is the hottest concept making the 2012 auto show rounds.

Home owner Courtenay LaRoche watches St. Bernard Project volunteer Sharon Jenks

How the Toyota Production System is rebuilding lives in New Orleans

By Don Bain on March 2, 2012 - 5:03PM EST

The Toyota Production System Support Center, a non-profit community support arm of the corporation, is using the same expertise in efficiency developed in their factories to aid in the reconstruction of homes savaged by Hurricane Katrina.

CNN claims translated Toyota documents imply accelerator glitch was a known factor

By Frank Sherosky on March 1, 2012 - 10:20PM EST

Yes, once again doubt about the integrity of Toyota is resurfacing; and this time it is CNN stating there are documents, three, that imply unintended acceleration may have been a known problem.

Toyota confirms the Prius Plug-in qualifies for California rebate program

By David Herron on February 28, 2012 - 5:21PM EST

As the Toyota Prius Plug-in makes its way towards dealer show-rooms, Toyota announces that, in California, the Prius Plug-in will qualify for an additional rebate under the CVRP program, and additionally qualifies for the same green HOV access sticker that the Chevy Volt will get.

Toyota-Samsung cooperation to enable smartphones talking to car

By Aaron Turpen on February 28, 2012 - 11:17AM EST

If you have ever wanted to talk to your car and get a response, that future is coming fast. Samsung and Toyota have announced a collaboration that will bear fruit later this year with a Car Mode Application that integrates voice commands for advanced functionality. The marriage of human and vehicle is happening.

Toyota Prius vs Ford Fiesta: which one for MPG

By David Herron on February 27, 2012 - 8:20PM EST

Rising gasoline costs this year should make a hybrid car like the Toyota Prius more interesting, because higher fuel efficiency should mean lower cost of ownership, but surprisingly the Ford Fiesta costs less to own than the Prius.

The title image from the Toyota/Discovery Channel documentary.

Toyota partners with Discovery to produce Life Behind the Wheel

By Don Bain on February 24, 2012 - 4:00PM EST

Toyota, in partnership with the Discovery Channel and Discovery Education, has produced a documentary titled LIFE BEHIND THE WHEEL a comprehensive look at safe driving habits at all ages and generations, which will air March 3 at 8 a.m. Eastern and Pacific.

2012 Toyota Prius c engine compartment (stock)

Hands-on with the 2012 Toyota Prius c for the DIY maintenance mechanic

By Aaron Turpen on February 23, 2012 - 4:00PM EST

One thing many new car owners want to know, especially those who operate on a budget, is how easily the routine maintenance can be done by the do-it-yourself owner. Since the Prius c is aimed at buyers that are likely in this situation, during hands-on with the 2012 Toyota Prius c, we looked closely at this aspect and were impressed.

Toyota 2012 Prius c in Florida - front quarter panel closeup view

By Aaron Turpen on February 23, 2012 - 3:16PM EST

Toyota 2012 Prius c in Florida - rear seating view

By Aaron Turpen on February 23, 2012 - 3:13PM EST

Toyota 2012 Prius c in Florida - rear seat view

By Aaron Turpen on February 23, 2012 - 3:11PM EST

Toyota 2012 Prius c in Florida - instrument panel view

By Aaron Turpen on February 23, 2012 - 3:10PM EST

Toyota 2012 Prius c in Florida - rear view

By Aaron Turpen on February 23, 2012 - 3:08PM EST

Toyota 2012 Prius c in Florida - rear quarter view

By Aaron Turpen on February 23, 2012 - 3:06PM EST

Toyota 2012 Prius c in Florida - front view

By Aaron Turpen on February 23, 2012 - 3:03PM EST

Driving the Toyota 2012 Prius c in sunny Del Ray Beach, Florida

By Aaron Turpen on February 23, 2012 - 2:05PM EST

TorqueNews was invited to go to sunny South Florida and get hands-on with the new Prius c in the beautiful beach resort town of Del Ray Beach. The surprising little car was much more than expected.

The Toyota FT-Bh could be a game changer

Toyota intrigues with FT-Bh hybrid concept ahead of Geneva Show

By Nicolas Zart on February 22, 2012 - 5:01PM EST

Toyota continues its well-traveled road to increasing its offering of segment B hybrids with an intriguing glimpse at its new mini-car hybrid concept, the FT-Bh.

A pre-production model of the 2012 Toyota Prius c3. Photo by Don Bain.

Test drive review of the 2012 Toyota Prius C

By Don Bain on February 20, 2012 - 10:46PM EST

After having the opportunity to drive three of the four trim levels of the 2012 Toyota Prius C during a media event in Austin last week, we were impressed with the compact’s handling and interior space, as well as its potential to provide economical transportation to young urban singles, couples and small families on a budget.

The 2012 Prius c in a pre-production model. Photo by Don Bain

An overview of the brilliant, breakthrough 2012 Toyota Prius c

By Don Bain on February 19, 2012 - 6:56PM EST

The 2012 Toyota Prius c will arrive at dealerships next month as a triumph of ergonomic engineering in an over 50-mpg hybrid with a breakthrough price under $20K.