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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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Jeff Teague covers general Toyota news and you can follow him on Twitter at @Toyotajeff1.
Peter Neilson covers Toyota Prius News and you can follow him on Twitter at @/the_hybrid_guy.
John Goreham covers general Toyota and and Lexus news. You can follow John on Twitter at @JohnGoreham.

Common Electronics Fix Applies to Modern Cars

My 2025 Rav4 Hybrid Premium XLE Cabin Button Doesn't Work To Open The Liftgate ―This Simple Repair Trick is One That Often Works for Electrical System Problems

By Timothy Boyer on February 10, 2025 - 10:04AM

What to do when you can't find or don't want to read your car owner's manual.

My 2024 Tundra Started Smoking at 11K, Toyota Bought It Back, Put Me In a Limited For the Same Price, Say What You Want, But Toyota Took Care of Me

By Denis Flierl on February 10, 2025 - 7:00AM

Imagine buying a new 2024 Toyota Tundra; it starts smoking with only 11,000 miles, and Toyota tells you it needs a new engine. However, Toyota makes it right, buys back your truck and you get a new Tundra Limited for the same price. Here is Duane’s story.

Here's Why This Generation Toyota Tundra Should Be Your "Forever" Truck, Despite Some Minor Imperfections

By Dimitar Angelov on February 7, 2025 - 11:56AM

The 2007-2021 Toyota Tundra is one of the most popular choices for a long-term pickup truck, but there are a few thing you need to know about.

My 2024 Tundra Transmission Was Rattling, Toyota Tried to Fix It With a Software Update, But Now I Need A Whole New Hybrid Motor System

By Denis Flierl on February 7, 2025 - 7:28AM

Imagine owning a 2024 Toyota Tundra and you hear rattling from under the truck. It's concerning. You finally get it into the dealer, who says it needs a software update, but it doesn't fix it. Here is what all 2024 Toyota Tundra owners need to know.

When an Extended Warranty Makes Good Sense to Buy

So I'm Getting A Brand New RAV4 Hybrid Soon, And I'm Wondering If The Extended Warranty Is Worth It? ―This Happened to Me, and Here is What I Did But Wished I Had Done

By Timothy Boyer on February 6, 2025 - 11:29AM

Find out why you should beat the Toyota dealership salesperson toward initiating the extended warranty question.

Image of Toyota plug-in vehicles on sale at a car dealership by John Goreham

I Am Calling It. If Toyota’s Leadership Doesn’t Show a Massive Shift In Attitude Toward Electric Vehicles In the Next Year, They Are Going To Be Done. Let’s Examine How This Statement From a Leading EV Advocate In 2020 Has Aged Over Five Years

By John Goreham on February 6, 2025 - 11:18AM

EV-only advocates have been predicting doom and gloom for Toyota for many years. Let’s see how Toyota’s electrification strategy has worked out, looking back five years.

2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 in Smoked Mesquite black

Toyota Dealership Quoted Me $2,600 For Extended Warranty. Here's How Much You Should Pay

By Dimitar Angelov on February 6, 2025 - 11:06AM

I took a look at Toyota Tundra extended warranties, owners opt for to determine what you should be paying what what to look for.

Reliability Ratings So Low They Are Red Flag Vehicles

This Vehicle Received An Abysmal Score Of Only Five Points Out Of 100 For Reliability

By Timothy Boyer on February 4, 2025 - 9:39AM

Here's the latest update on cars and SUVs new car shoppers are warned by their owners and automotive experts not to buy in 2025. Plus, the one model with the highest reliability rating of 98/100.

My 2022 Toyota Tundra Has Been At the Dealer For 30 Days for Engine Failure and Now It’s Another Month to Get My New Engine, Why Is It Taking So Long?

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2025 - 6:51AM

A 2022 Toyota Tundra owner went in for recalls and got the news there was a problem with the engine. Toyota said the engine needed to be replaced and was near failure. Now, she's been waiting for two months. Owners are asking, why is it taking so long?

So, I Bought a New Lexus RX 350 Just to Get the 360 Camera, Now I Have a $770 Car Payment, and I’m Wondering If it Was Worth It

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2025 - 7:31AM

The 360-degree camera is a great feature. However, if you want a luxury Lexus RX 350, you'll have to pay a premium for the car and the full-view camera. Jude has a payment of $770 for her new Lexus RX 350. Is it worth getting a luxury car to get it?

Little Fingers Can Cause Big Repair Problems

My Toyota Mechanic Hands Me a $2,500 Bill for My Rav4 And Tells Me It Is My Child's Fault ―The Problem That is More Common Than You Think in Some Rav4 Models

By Timothy Boyer on January 31, 2025 - 2:32PM

A mysterious breakdown in a Toyota Rav4 is traced to a little-fingered culprit. Plus, the Rav4 models that are prone to have this happen.

very worried woman shopper looks at an extended warranty contract placed before her by a car dealer

I Just Purchased a New 2024 Toyota Prius and the Salesman Is Pressuring Me to Buy the Extended Warranty, Saying The Electronics Are Very Expensive, But I'm Unsure If This Is For Real

By John Goreham on January 31, 2025 - 12:57PM

We paraphrase Mikey from the Car Talk Community to use this case with Toyota Prius as a perfect example of one car dealer’s most despicable high-pressure tactics. Let’s examine this closely and see what other people’s experiences can tell us.

6 Months In, I Love My 2025 Toyota Camry, But 5 Things About It Absolutely Drive Me Crazy

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2025 - 7:06AM

After owning the 2025 Toyota Camry for six months, Mason loves it. However, five things about the car absolutely drive him crazy. Here is what he dislikes. Are they deal breakers? If you are considering the Camry, here is what you need to know.

My Toyota Tundra Has 423,000 Miles, The Radio Button and CD Haven't Worked for 12 Years, But I'm Extremely Happy With It And Would Only Replace When Toyota Creates a Dependable EV Model

By Armen Hareyan on January 29, 2025 - 7:44PM

An unusual discovery about a 423,000-mile Toyota Tundra challenges everything we thought we knew about truck reliability. Would you still drive it despite its quirks?

I Have a 2024 Toyota Tundra, No Engine Problems, Tires Aren’t Rubbing, Seat Support Isn’t Cracked…Oh, and the Radio Knob Is Still On

By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2025 - 6:29AM

Imagine buying a 2024 Toyota Tundra and you have no issues with your new pickup. You've read about the Tundra engine recall, and I hope you don't have the same problems. Check out Amadeius's Tundra truck with 37-inch wheels; he's not had one issue yet.

I Took My Toyota 4Runner to the Dealer For an Oil Change and They Lost My Key Fob. Toyota Please Get It Together as Others Say It Happened To Them As Well

By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2025 - 5:28AM

Dixie took her Toyota 4Runner to the dealer for an oil change and drove home in a different car. They lost her key fob, and it was an unbelievable adventure. She had to make multiple trips back to the dealer, and it was an oil change she wanted to forget.

My Daughter's 2024 Toyota Hybrid RAV4 She Bought New At The Beginning Of December, Has Serious Electrical Issues…She Says It's Now Been In The Shop More Than Her Possession. She's Already Made Two Payments!

By Timothy Boyer on January 27, 2025 - 11:54AM

Here are some options you should consider when a brand-new car shows all of the legal road signs of being a lemon shortly after driving off the car dealership lot.

I Am Torn Between These Two Toyota Tacomas Because One Has a Manual Transmission, Which I Like, and the Other Is Newer, Automatic, and Has Fewer Miles

By Armen Hareyan on January 27, 2025 - 11:50AM

Two Toyota Tacomas, one with a manual transmission and the other with fewer miles and a warranty. What would you choose, and does the thrill of driving a stick shift still outweigh modern convenience?

Why Your Car Loan Exceeds Your Car's Value

These Cars Depreciate So Fast They Actually Lose Half Their Value In Only 3 Years ―New Report Reveals Many Popular Models and Shows How Tesla Compares

By Timothy Boyer on January 26, 2025 - 10:22AM

According to data from Consumer Reports and Car Edge these cars, SUVs, and trucks have the worst resale value as the ones that lose the most value in the first 3 years of ownership.

My 2024 Toyota Tundra Cost $71K and I Just Bought A Porsche Taycan For $58K. Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About This?

By Denis Flierl on January 26, 2025 - 6:05AM

If you look at the truck market compared to the electric sports car market, things are crazy. Alex Sedlak points out that his 2024 Toyota Tundra was $71K, and he had just bought a 2021 Porsche Taycan for $58K. Was it a good choice, or will he be sorry?

My 2021 Toyota Tacoma Was Getting 20-22 MPG, But When I Lifted It I Get 15 MPG at 65 MPH And It's Consistently Downshifting Now

By Noah Washington on January 25, 2025 - 12:16PM

My 2021 Toyota Tacoma’s fuel efficiency dropped from 22 to 15 MPG after a lift kit, here’s why gas mileage crashed and it keeps downshifting annoyingly at 65 MPH.

When You Are Over Your Head With a Problem, Seek Professional Help

I Am A Mechanic Professionally, And I Definitely Did Not Lift My Toyota Highlander 100% Safely, And Now I'm Paying For It ―Possibly With His Life With This Forum Advice

By Timothy Boyer on January 25, 2025 - 10:43AM

A mechanic who was gifted a used hydraulic car lift winds up in trouble. This is a perfect example of what not to do and what you should do in your garage if this happens.

I Added Something That Might Be as Controversial as Installing Raptor Lights On the Front of My Toyota Tacoma, Should it Stay?

By Denis Flierl on January 25, 2025 - 6:10AM

A Toyota Tacoma owner is asking if it's acceptable to install upgrades to her Tacoma pickup and if it's like adding Raptor lights, which sparked a debate among enthusiasts. Does it add a touch of style, or are they showy and comical? What do you think?

Car Company Graveyard Rendered By DALL-E

Why 2025 May Be A Really Bad Year To Buy Or Sell Cars: The End Of Most Automotive Companies Is Approaching

By Rob Enderle on January 24, 2025 - 5:53PM

The Car market is a mess in 2025 suggesting a number of companies may be gone by the end of the decade. It would be wise to avoid buying a new car until it has settled again, likely after 2027 but before 2030, so you don’t regret the purchase.

Toyota Dealer Speaks Out, “The Stop Sale On the Toyota Grand Highlander Was Tough On Our Customers, Some Moved On To Other Vehicles and Some Waited It Out”

By Denis Flierl on January 24, 2025 - 2:01PM

Is the Toyota Grand Highlander available? The stop-sale has been lifted, production has restarted, and the 2025 models have arrived. Is it safe for customers to buy the SUV, and has Toyota fixed the problem? An interview with a dealer reveals more details

Image of Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires by Emma Risken.

My Uniroyal Tiger Paw Tires Have Proven As Reliable In Winter As a Chocolate Lab

By John Goreham on January 23, 2025 - 4:08PM

We paraphrase principal tester Emma Risken, who says that, like a trusted friend, her Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires have been a welcome companion during this winter’s harsh weather.

I Just Had My Toyota 2024 Prime In For Its First Service (5K Mile), and "Mechanics Found Mouse Fur On The Cabin Air Filter. They Say It'll Cost $550." Can Owners DIY Fix and Prevent This Problem?

By Timothy Boyer on January 23, 2025 - 12:46PM

A Toyota Rav4 owner discovers mice have infested his new car, which is an expensive fix. Here is an explanation of how to avoid the repair cost and an inexpensive solution to prevent this from happening again.

I Just Negotiated a Great Deal On a 2024 Toyota Tacoma, the Tacoma Deals Are Incredible Right Now

By Denis Flierl on January 23, 2025 - 7:30AM

It may be the best time to buy if you are considering a 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma. Tomi Slavmikula, who negotiates many Toyota deals, says the Tacoma market has softened, and deals are incredible. See how much he thinks you can save on a new Tacoma truck.

Although The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's Features Appeal To Me, I Chose The Honda CR-V Hybrid For These Key Reasons

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 21, 2025 - 7:33PM

In a previous article, I explained why 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners chose the RAV4 over the Honda CR-V. Turns out, the CR-V has more to offer than we thought.

What Happens When Rust Eats Your Vehicle's Frame

They Did Not Want To Do The Work To Properly Protect This 2024 Toyota Says This Expert―The Differences Between The Different Undercoats and What You Should Expect From Having Your Car Undercoated.

By Timothy Boyer on January 21, 2025 - 11:22AM

An example of a Toyota owner's undercoating that the undercoating industry does not want you to see. Plus, what to look for after your car has been undercoated to ensure it was done right and what product is recommended.

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