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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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I Went from a 2012 Toyota Sequoia to a 2025 Tundra and Finally Towed with It, But I Wasn’t Expecting What I Found

By Aram Krajekian on April 25, 2025 - 9:30AM EDT

After towing with his new 2025 Tundra for the first time, one owner compared it to his 2012 Sequoia and found some unexpected pros and cons worth thinking about.

The Truth About Corner-Balancing A Toyota GR Supra

By Dimitar Angelov on April 25, 2025 - 8:58AM EDT

Corner-balancing the Supra could be squeezing the absolute most out of your platform or a pointless exercise, depending on who you ask.

Toyota Owners Say It Is Cheap Plastic, Toyota Says It's Focused Sunlight

I Purchased a 2024 Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid In November 2023, and Now My Rav 4 Is Melting, and Toyota Excludes This From Their Warranty

By Timothy Boyer on April 24, 2025 - 5:15PM EDT

Toyota is blaming "solar convergence" on new Toyota owners' reports that their vehicles are melting. What does this mean, and should you be concerned?

Toyota Tacoma i-Force and i-Force Max horsepower reveal

Toyota's I-Force Powertrain Leaves A Lot Of Power On The Table, As Recent Dyno Tests Revealed An Unexpected Surprise

By Dimitar Angelov on April 24, 2025 - 8:21AM EDT

If you have a Toyota SUV or pickup truck powered by the 2.4-liter i-Force engine, you will be pleasantly surprised.

When Your Car Jack and Jack Stands Are Just Not Safe Enough

Looking Into Buying One Of These Portable Lifts…Are They Reliable And Easy To Use Or Should I Just Stick To Jack Stands? ―"Safer Than Car Jack And Stands. I Bought This After Almost Dying With Those," says Owner of This Brand of Automotive Lifts

By Timothy Boyer on April 23, 2025 - 11:07AM EDT

A recent question about portable car and truck lifts for the DIY home mechanic points to one strong recommendation you can buy at Lowes today.

I Used to Drive a Dodge, But Just After a 1,000 Miles in My Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, I Finally Understand the Love for Toyota

By Aram Krajekian on April 21, 2025 - 6:36PM EDT

This former Dodge driver wasn’t expecting much, but 1,000 miles later, he realized he may never go back. Here’s why Toyota has been killing it with their new generation Tundra and why stories like this keep repeatedly showing up.

I Had a Flat On My 2025 Toyota Camry, The Toyota Dealer Charged Me $400 For One Tire, and Now They Tell Me It’s Another $800 For A New Wheel

By Denis Flierl on April 21, 2025 - 6:33AM EDT

How much should a new 2025 Toyota Camry tire cost? Tay had to replace a tire; the Toyota dealer charged her $400, and they had missed entirely a bent wheel. Now, it's another $800 for a new wheel. Here is what Camry owners need to know about their tires.

Jeep Owner Finds Mystery Devices in His Jeep

What Is This Inside My 2015 Jeep Frame? I Found Another One Inside The License Plate Holder

By Timothy Boyer on April 19, 2025 - 5:52PM EDT

Appearances can be deceiving. And so can the explanations. Here's what one Jeep owner found after opening this mystery device.

I Gave Up My Toyota Tundra for a Tesla Model 3 and Now I Finally Understand the Hype Behind Tesla

By Aram Krajekian on April 19, 2025 - 12:00PM EDT

Leaving behind a Tundra for a Tesla doesn’t happen every day, but after this owner made the jump, it became clear why many like him are rethinking what they drive.

The Insurance Co Totaled My 2021 Toyota C-HR with 29K Miles, I Only Had 2 Payments Left, and I Took the Payout, Now I’m Questioning My Decision

By Denis Flierl on April 19, 2025 - 7:21AM EDT

Should Shayla have taken the insurance company's payout for her hail-damaged 2021 Toyota CH-R? She only had two payments left and it had 29,000 miles. Was it the right decision? Here is what all car owners should know before they take the insurance offer.

Chinese Car Makers Learning From And Advancing Classic Japanese Market Moves

From Workshop to World Stage: How China's Electric Vehicle Revolution Echoes Japan's Automotive Ascent, but at Warp Speed, and What it Means for the Future of Global Car Markets Amidst Trade Tensions

By Rob Enderle on April 18, 2025 - 7:30PM EDT

Mirroring Japan's historical automotive rise but with a faster quality focus and exclusive EV dedication, China's EV manufacturers, fueled by economic advantages and rare earth dominance, are set to reshape the global automotive market despite Tariffs.

My 2025 Toyota Tundra’s Rear Diff With 1,800 Miles Is Whining, the Dealer Brushed Me Off, But Later Found Metal Shavings and Now Has To Replace It

By Denis Flierl on April 18, 2025 - 6:26AM EDT

The Toyota Tundra has reliability problems with its engine. Now, a 2025 Tundra owner is replacing his rear diff because it was making a whining sound and had metal shavings in it, causing it to fail. Here is what Tundra owners need to know.

My 2025 Toyota Camry Has Been to the Shop Four Times Already, and They Still Don’t Know What’s Causing All These Dashboard Lights

By Aram Krajekian on April 17, 2025 - 11:53AM EDT

When a six-month-old Toyota Camry started flashing every warning imaginable, one owner found himself stuck in a cycle of dealership visits that raises serious questions about the reliability of modern vehicle electronics.

I’m Trading My Ford Bronco Sasquatch For A Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, I Want Better Towing, a Truck Bed, and I’m Going Deaf After a 2-Hour Road Trip

By Denis Flierl on April 17, 2025 - 7:01AM EDT

Should you buy a Ford Bronco or a Toyota Tacoma? Here is a Bronco Sasquatch owner's perspective: He doesn't like three things about the Bronco, and why he's trading it for a Tacoma. Here is what Bronco and Tacoma off-road enthusiasts need to know.

Why Sodium-Ion Hybrid Batteries Are About to Disrupt the Industry — And Why MyNewBattery.com Is Leading the Charge

By Peter Neilson on April 16, 2025 - 6:42PM EDT

The hybrid battery industry is on the brink of a major shift — and sodium-ion is leading the revolution.

Toyota Car Dealership Accused of Add-On Tricks on Customers

Toyota Dealership Tried To Sneak $5,500 Of Fake Charges Into My 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Lease Buyout

By Timothy Boyer on April 16, 2025 - 3:01PM EDT

An angry Toyota car owner tells her story and creates a "Car Buyer's Rights & Dealership Survival Guide" for others.

Someone Is Asking $67,000 For A 2024 Toyota 4Runner, And This Foreshadows A Grim Future For The Company's SUV Models

By Dimitar Angelov on April 16, 2025 - 6:40AM EDT

Fifth-generation Toyota 4Runner prices hold exceptionally well, with 2024 models, in many cases, being more expensive than the new model.

My 2025 Toyota Camry Isn’t the Only One Squeaking, Other Owners Are Getting Their Transmissions Replaced and Have Me Worried

By Aram Krajekian on April 15, 2025 - 1:43PM EDT

When one Camry owner shared a mysterious squeak, it opened the door to dozens of eerily similar reports, mounting dealership frustration and a potential transmission issue Toyota may not be ready to face.

I Traded My Tundra Platinum For a 1794 Edition, But It’s Blowing Black Smoke and Something Feels Off

By Aram Krajekian on April 14, 2025 - 1:06PM EDT

What was supposed to be a luxury upgrade turned into a mechanical mystery when this 1794 Edition Tundra started blowing black smoke. Now owners are weighing in on what it really could mean.

Image of 2025 Toyota GR86 with automatic transmission by Ean Goreham

Based on My Needs and A Lot of Folks' Like Me, An Automatic 2025 Toyota GR86 Makes More Sense Than a Stick - Change My Mind

By Ean Goreham on April 14, 2025 - 11:36AM EDT

I’m open to hearing your comments and criticisms about my decision to buy an automatic rear drive sports car, the 2025 Toyota GR86. But first, hear me out.

My 2021 Toyota Highlander with 60K Miles Needed a New Transmission, and Now At 65K There’s a New Problem, But the Dealer Can’t Figure It Out

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2025 - 6:38AM EDT

Is the Toyota Highlander a model you should avoid? Luis has 60,000 miles on his 2021 Highlander and already needs a new transmission. Now, a new problem has surfaced. He's not the only Highlander owner with problems. Here is what owners need to know.

I Held Onto My 2007 Toyota Tundra for 276,000 Miles Until the 2025 Finally Won Me Over

By Aram Krajekian on April 12, 2025 - 5:56PM EDT

One loyal owner's departure from his truck after 276,000 miles wasn’t just a personal milestone, but a quiet turning point that revealed how deeply these trucks shape our lives, and why some owners just can't let go.

I Had A Customer Who Traveled To NJ, Where They Don't Let You Pump Your Own Gas. Every Time They Came Back Home, They Would Stop By With a Check Engine Light Warning, Says Mechanic About a Simple 2013 Toyota Prius Check Engine Light Fix

By Timothy Boyer on April 12, 2025 - 11:32AM EDT

One common reason why refueling in New Jersey could cause your Toyota to flash a check engine light warning.

I Just Went To Buy a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid But None Are Available and There’s Only One In Production, Now I’m Worried About the Tariffs

By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2025 - 7:45AM EDT

If you are considering a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, expect to wait to get one. How long is the wait, and how will the tariffs affect prices? One buyer says the wait is about a month, but few are being built. Here is what RAV4 Hybrid buyers need to know.

My 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE With 4,000 Miles Started to Shake and the Engine Just Died, the Dealer Doesn’t Know What’s Wrong

By Denis Flierl on April 10, 2025 - 7:15AM EDT

Does the 2024 Toyota RAV4 have reliability issues? Some owners report that their RAV4 engines are shutting down for no reason. An error message comes on after the engine stalls and occurs when it’s raining. Here’s what RAV4 owners need to know.

Toyota Dealer Wants To Sell Me An Older Car Than The One I Ordered., And I Am Considering Rejecting It

By Dimitar Angelov on April 10, 2025 - 4:16AM EDT

One man's new car purchase experience may be ruined after the dealer wanted to get rid of an older car instead of selling the correct one.

I Just Changed My Oil For The 1st Time on My 2018 Toyota Tacoma, And Now It Won't Start - Making a Hissing Noise

By Armen Hareyan on April 9, 2025 - 8:04AM EDT

An unexpected twist during a simple oil change left this 2018 Toyota Tacoma owner stranded—what happened next surprised even seasoned DIYers.

I Changed My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Oil at 5K Not the Recommended 10K, I Found Some Metal In the Filter, and the Oil Was Too Dark For My Liking

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2025 - 6:33AM EDT

How often should you change the oil in the 2024 Toyota Tacoma? Toyota recommends a 10,000-mile oil change interval. However, Tacoma owner Esh says he changed the oil at 5K and found more than he expected. Here is what Tacoma owners need to know.

So Some Guy Hit My Toyota Tacoma Going 55 MPH, It Flipped 4 Feet Off The Ground, Landed on 4 Tires And Started Right Up

By Armen Hareyan on April 8, 2025 - 7:57PM EDT

This Tacoma owner’s truck flew 4 feet into the air after being hit at 55 MPH, and not only did it land on all fours, it started right up like nothing happened.

Image of 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander courtesy of Toyota.

I Thought I Would Not Like the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max, But Boy, Was I Wrong

By John Goreham on April 8, 2025 - 5:50PM EDT

Sometimes, a vehicle drives differently than it looks. The Grand Highlander Hybrid Max is a perfect example.

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