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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 308,000 SUVs for airbag risks
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota has announced a new voluntary recall of 308,000 SUVs from the 2007-2008 model years over fears of airbags either not working in the event of certain accidents or, in the worst case scenario, opening without reason.
Toyota announces production cuts into June
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota has announced that their North American production facilities will continue operating with a 3-day-a-week schedule until at least June 3rd, with future production up in the air based on the availability of parts from Japan.
EPA praises Toyota’s commitment to environmental excellence
By Don Bain on
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA), its 2011 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of continued leadership in environmental protection through energy efficiency and management. TEMA received the award at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. April 12.
Kbb.com Names Top 10 Green Cars of 2011
By Don Bain on
Gasoline prices have crossed the sensitive $4 a gallon price point in some parts of the country and people are cutting back their driving. With this in mind, the authorities at Kbb.com have selected what they consider the top 10 most fuel-efficient vehicles on the market today.
Toyota announces 3-day production schedule through April 25
By Frank Sherosky on
Toyota announced a 3-day production schedule for the remaining days of Easter week in April, according to a news flash on CNBC this morning. Question is, in light of more earthquake reports, might this new schedule last longer?
SAE 2011 World Congress to include Career Fair at Detroit Cobo Center
By Frank Sherosky on
Once again, the SAE 2011 World Congress will provide more than just engineering exhibitors, but a Career Fair which will provide the opportunity for mobility industry engineers and professionals to explore available jobs and network with auto industry and engineering professionals.
Toyota stopping US production in wake of earthquake
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota Motor Corp has announced that they will stop production for five days over the course of the next month at almost all of their North American assembly and engine plants in an effort to preserve components as the full force of the Japanese hits the industry.
Toyota Prius reaches one million sold in the U.S.
By John Matras on
The Toyota Prius continues to reign as the most popular and biggest selling hybrid automobile in the world, Toyota announcing that the model reached one million sold in the United States since its introduction in 2000.
Toyota announces price increases for nearly all US models
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota Motors recently issued their numbers for March 2011, showing that they were the only major automotive group to see a decline in March sales from 2010 and on top of that, the Japanese automaker has announced that most US models (including Scion and Lexus) will be receiving price increases.
Toyota wins 'unintended acceleration' case in New York
By John Matras on
Toyota won an "unintended acceleration" case in New York against an emergency-room doctor who claimed that his 2005 Scion tC "suddenly and without warning accelerated", not stopping until it hit a tree. Toyota countered that Dr. Amir Sitafalwalla stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake.
Toyota Yaris downtime to continue after Japanese earthquake
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota has been working to repair their battered assembly plant in the Miyagi prefecture but due to a lack of natural gas flow to the plant, production of the Toyota Yaris is likely to remain stopped until late April.
Toyota to resume Japanese production of Prius, Lexus Hybrids Monday
By Don Bain on
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced this morning production would resume for three models in their plants in Japan. TMC will resume Japanese production on Monday for the Prius lineup along with the Lexus CT 200h and HS 250h.
Japanese earthquake and tsunami may cause domestic delays of Prius V minivan
By Patrick Rall on
The 9.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11th caused a great deal of damage, complicated by the ensuing tsunami, aftershocks and nuclear power risks and because of the impact to the Japanese supply chain, Toyota may be forced to delay the Japanese launch of their new Prius V minivan.
Auto prices to go up as Japanese earthquake, Libyan conflict impact market
By Don Bain on
Japanese auto production has fallen to only 35 percent of their former output as a result of the Tohuko earthquake and tsunami, according to IHS Automotive Insight. Still the situation in Libya has an impact as well. "It's volatility that really drives people to smaller cars," said Aaron Bragman, an analyst for the auto authority.
Nissan resumes production after earthquake - Toyota, Mazda, Suzuki and Honda to follow
By Patrick Rall on
Since the earthquake hit Japan on March 11th, the country has been battling strong after-shocks, a tsunami and nuclear power risks forcing Japanese automakers to cease production but starting today, Japan’s largest car companies attempt to get back into the swing of things.
Toyota granted access to financial information in unintended acceleration cases
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota Motor Corp. has been granted access to the personal financial information of the 81 plaintiffs suing the automaker for economic losses stemming from the unintended acceleration issues after the legal counsel for the plaintiffs had attempted to block the automaker’s access to this personal information.
Opinion: Toyota Losin' for a Reason
By Armen Hareyan on
The notion that Toyota's damaged reputation is simply the result of growing “too big too fast” must have come from the Recall King's marketing department. Defective products - in and of themselves - cannot possibly account for the barrage of government fines, criminal charges, lawsuits, and investigations.
Toyota unintended acceleration lawsuit evidence dispute
By Patrick Rall on
Lawyers representing both Toyota Motor Corporation and the huge group of individuals suing the automaker for claims relating to “unintended acceleration” have reportedly almost come to terms on to the plaintiffs accessing Toyota’s electronic coding that controls their throttle system.
Honda, Mazda, Subaru keep plants closed until next week, Mitsubishi re-opens
By Patrick Rall on
Mazda and Subaru have announced that their Japanese production facilities will remain shut down until at least next week in the wake of the earthquake and ensuing tsunami, although Mitsubishi has re-opened their plants with the hopes of assessing their situation for production.
Toyota continues production stoppage until next Tuesday
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that they will keep all 12 of their main production facilities in Japan closed through at least next Tuesday, March 22nd in the wake of the earthquake that measured 9.0 on the Richter scale and the ensuing tsunami.
Toyota to decide tomorrow whether to resume production
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota Motor Company has announced that it will decide tomorrow (Wednesday March 16th) whether or not it would resume production after halting production due to shortages caused by Tier 1 and Tier 2 supply companies.
Toyota update on damage done by the Japanese earthquake
By Patrick Rall on
Japanese automakers have been keeping the world well updated as to their damages stemming from the recent earthquake and ensuing tsunami and Toyota is the latest company to issue a statement, with the largest of the country’s automakers coming out relatively unscathed.
US auto industry hit by supplier shortages in wake of Japanese Tsunami
By Patrick Rall on
Since the massive earthquake and following tsunami hammered Japan, even the American automakers may face shortages throughout their supply chain but the Japanese automakers have obviously been hit the hardest by Mother Nature over the past week.
Toyota stock trading in New York affected by Japan earthquake
By Frank Sherosky on
Damage from the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan is causing more than production suspensions at plants in Japan. Pre-market hours trading in New York shows a down opening.

Toyota suspends production to honor tsunami victims, place safety first
By Don Bain on
Though no employees at Toyota’s production plants in Japan were caught in this weekend earthquake and tsunami, the Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will close all plants Monday, March 14 in honor of the people of Japan, their colleagues and families.
Japanese Tsunami and Earthquake Impact Automotive Production
By Keith Griffin on
The 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan and caused ensuing Tsunamis across the Pacific is impacting automotive operations for Nissan and Toyota. Suzuki appears to have been spared major damage but sadly a Honda employee was killed.
Toyota marks 3 million hybrids sold globally
By Don Bain on
Having only been available in Japan since 1997 and elsewhere beginning in 2000, Toyota recently announced sales of hybrids have topped 3 million units as of February of this year. Remarkably, the last million have been sold in the short span of time since August 2009.
TrueCar.com Jumps on Charlie Sheen Craze with Winning Cars
By Keith Griffin on
The folks at TrueCar.com have decided to have a little fun and ride the media wave (some would say disaster) that is Charlie Sheen by coming up with a list of The Top 10 Winning Cars for 2011 with the key phrase being winning, which is the former Two-and-a-Half Men star's buzzword.
Toyota recalls 22000 trucks and SUVs over tire pressure risks
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that Toyota Motor Company is recalling 22,000 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles from the 2008-2011 model years because these models do not comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards pertaining to factory-equipped tire pressure monitoring systems.
Hyundai Most Fuel Efficient Manufacturer in February
By Keith Griffin on
TrueCar.com is out with a new report that shows Hyundai and Honda were tied as the most fuel-efficient manufacturers based on their sales for February 2011.
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