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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 Tacoma towing an Outback travel trailer in a front three-quarter view near an intersection.
A 4th Gen Toyota Tacoma Towed a 5,700-Pound Camper 500 Miles, Owner Says Firestone Airbags Made the Setup Work
By Noah Washington on
The owner said his fourth-generation Tacoma pulled the travel trailer beautifully at 65 mph. Firestone airbags kept the truck level, though the decisive figures still belong to the tongue scale and door-jamb label.
A Toyota dealer shows off the full line of products
Toyota Is the Last Full Line Automaker Left In America
By John Goreham on
Toyota fields a contender in every segment Americans shop in, from sedans and a hot hatch to minivans, sports cars, and two trucks. Ford, Chevy, and the Asian rivals have each surrendered entire categories.
Toyota Tundras line up to enter a Toyota dealer service area
Toyota Tundra Engine Scores Stay High In Consumer Reports Data
By John Goreham on
Toyota's Tundra engine troubles are all over social media, yet Consumer Reports shows top engine reliability scores for the last three model years. We asked CR why the panic and the data don't match.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Service Drive Survival Guide - How To Overturn A Warranty Denial For Trim And Body Hardware
By Denis Flierl on
Struggling with a vehicle warranty denial for broken trim or cabin plastics? Here is your step-by-step service drive survival guide to fight back against "outside influence" excuses, leverage federal laws, and get components replaced for free.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Denies 2025 Tacoma Factory Warranty Claim For Broken Door Handle Citing Owner “Excessive Force”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner with 9,500 miles was denied factory warranty coverage for a broken driver-side door handle. Here is the engineering reality behind the plastic pivot points and how to bypass the service advisor pushback to get it replaced free.
Smoked Mesquite 2025 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition parked near a rustic building in a front three-quarter view.
Toyota Almost Killed the Tundra, and the Man Who Saved It Had Already Seen GM’s Platform Mistake
By Noah Washington on
Mike Sweers watched General Motors erase brand identity in the name of efficiency. Decades later, he helped Toyota share truck platforms without turning the Tundra, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, and Lexus GX into the same vehicle wearing different grilles.
2026 Toyota Tundra confidently towing a trailer in a rural area.
2026 Toyota Tundra Owner "Beyond Frustrated" After 1,000-Mile Oil Change Leads To Smoking Tailpipe
By Armen Hareyan on
A brand-new 2026 Toyota Tundra owner brought his truck in for a routine, precautionary 1,000-mile oil change. Hours later, it was riding on the back of a flatbed with smoke pouring from the tailpipe. Here's the critical mechanical warning for owners.
2026 Toyota Crown Sedan On Display At a Toyota Dealership
Toyota, Hyundai, Honda Sedans Gain and the Reason Is Hybrids
By John Goreham on
You have likely heard that sedans are making a big comeback. We dug into the issue to find out what’s driving the four-door-with-a-trunk comeback.
2025 Toyota RAV4 hybrid
Toyota RAV4 12V Battery Drain Blamed For Dealer Service Backlogs
By Denis Flierl on
I dig deep into how Toyota's long service loops are creating major backlogs at local service centers, leaving RAV4 owners stranded with cryptic system ghost codes and dead 12V auxiliary batteries that standard diagnostic scans completely miss.
2026 Toyota Highlander
Why Extended Warranties Are Using Toyota’s "Lifetime Fluid" Guide To Deny $12,000 Highlander Transmission Claims
By Denis Flierl on
Late-model Toyota Highlander owners face a shocking loophole. Third-party extended warranty companies are leveraging factory "lifetime fluid" language to deny claims for the $12,000 UA80E transmission failure. Learn how to legally protect your wallet.
2020 Toyota Highlander
Why This 2020 Toyota Highlander Owner Rejects "Lifetime" Fluids To Change Transmission Oil Every 40,000 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
A 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD owner reaches 90,000 miles with zero transmission issues by rejecting "lifetime" fluid claims. Discover why a proactive 40,000-mile transmission fluid drain-and-fill beats the factory schedule for the Direct Shift 8-speed.
2026 Toyota RAV4
Early 2026 Toyota RAV4 Buyers Are Paying Premium Dealer Markups For Industrial Interiors That Mainstream Reviewers Label As Too Functional
By Denis Flierl on
Early 2026 Toyota RAV4 markups top $4,200 despite reviewer complaints about its heavy-duty, hard-plastic dashboard. Here is my investigative breakdown of why this industrial interior is a long-term win that outlasts modern digital touchscreen setups.
2025 Toyota RAV4
2025 Toyota RAV4 First Service Baseline Shows 4-Hour Wait Times At Dealership Service Centers
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota RAV4 owner's 4-hour wait for a first oil change exposes systemic dealership service center delays. Here is the technical breakdown of modern multi-point inspection bottlenecks and how to cut your scheduled maintenance down to 45 minutes.
A gas price sign show $3.99 in Greenville New Hampshire
Gas Prices Drop Rapidly, Now Within 10% of Biden-Era Average
By John Goreham on
Fuel prices are dropping at an ever-faster pace. Could be at Biden-era average in a month if the present rate of decline continues.
2026 Toyota Tundra
How To Force Your Toyota Dealership To Honor New Tundra Powertrain TSBs
By Denis Flierl on
This report provides the ultimate consumer guide to beating Toyota dealer gatekeeping, revealing the exact technical language and escalation steps needed to force service departments to honor hidden 2024-2026 Tundra software updates and fix throttle lag.
2026 Toyota Tundra
The Disconnect: Why Your Toyota Dealer Says a Tundra Fix “Doesn't Exist"
By Denis Flierl on
Exposing the hidden dealer communication gap, I reveal why Toyota service writers deny the 2024-2026 Tundra rolling-stop throttle lag fix exists, and how master techs use a quiet software update to eliminate the dangerous powertrain lag.
A gasoline station sign in Greenville, NH shows gas at well under $4/gallon
Gas Prices Fall Under $3.99 In 26 States As Average Drops Fast
By John Goreham on
With gas under $3.99 in most states and the average dropping daily, gas will likely fall below the Biden-era average of $3.60 by the midterm elections.
White Toyota Tacoma refueling at a Maverik gas station while towing a black utility trailer.
A 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma Owner Towed 5,400 Pounds And Saw 251-Degree Transmission Temps
By Noah Washington on
A Tacoma owner hooked up a 5,400-pound trailer for a routine haul and watched his transmission temperature climb to 251 degrees. The truck never felt strained, which may be the most surprising part of the story.
Why Toyota Highlander Owners Face A $450 Dilemma Right Before the 60,000-Mile Warranty Expires
Why Toyota Highlander Owners Face A $450 Dilemma Right Before the 60,000-Mile Warranty Expires
By Tim Healey on
Why are dealerships refusing to perform the safer, manufacturer-sanctioned drain-and-fill procedure in favor of high-risk, high-margin machine flushes on the Toyota Highlander?
2026 Toyota Tacoma
The Real Reason Your New Toyota Tacoma Shifting Is So Harsh Is A Hidden Software Map, Not Just Bad Hardware
By Denis Flierl on
Torque News Senior Reporter Denis Flierl uncovers the hidden cause of the 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma's harsh shifting: factory software mapping that forces early upshifts to beat EPA tests, starving the transmission of essential hydraulic pressure under load.
2026 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tacoma Owners Facing Extended Repair Backlogs Hold Significant Leverage Under State Lemon Laws
By Denis Flierl on
Struggling with the 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma parts backlog? This consumer guide shows how to leverage long dealer delays and state lemon laws for a full buyback. Read my action plan to protect your investment.
2026 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tacoma Transmission And Driveline Deficiencies Surface Via Internal Dealership Diagnostic Data
By Denis Flierl on
Internal dealer logs reveal a major drivetrain crisis for the 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma. Forensic data show that failing transmission solenoids and fragile front CV joints trigger limp mode. Read my deep dive on how to protect your truck.
Toyota's Alabama plant and the V6 engine which Toyota makes in that plant
Toyota Takes an Unusual Direction With Its Engines, While Many Carmakers Convert Plants For EV Production
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota is investing another $282 million in engine and hybrid production at a time when many automakers are shifting factories toward EVs, raising questions about where the industry is really headed.
2025 Toyota Prius
Unlocked Toyota Prius Rear Doors Can Fly Open At Highway Speeds Leaving Owners To Navigate Backordered Recall Fixes
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota Prius owners face a terrifying defect: rear doors that can fly open at highway speeds. With the official recall fix severely backordered, this guide uncovers the technical root cause and shares vital, temporary safety workarounds.
2025 Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius Electronic Door Latch Failure Traced To Low Voltage Short Circuits In Wet Conditions
By Denis Flierl on
Torque News technical analysis by Denis Flierl exposes how a 5V short circuit in 5th-gen Toyota Prius rear doors allows water to mimic a physical button press, forcing a massive 2026 recall. Learn how high-altitude mountain driving speeds up failure.
A shopper looks for good deals in a Toyota showroom
New Vehicle Prices Down Again In May, Remain Under 2022 Levels: Deflation On Display
By John Goreham on
The average transaction price of a new vehicle declined slightly in May compared to April, and remains well below prior highs.
An original equipment tire is shown falling apart after just 12,000 miles
Your Factory Tires Were Never Built To Last: A Tire Engineer Explains Why
By John Goreham on
Drivers complain that the tires their new vehicle came with wore out far too soon and are convinced the tire brand cut corners. A tire company engineer changed how I think about that first set of rubber.
Toyota Highlander
Late Model Toyota Highlander V6 Buyers Must Take These Three Steps To Avoid Five Figure Transmission Repair Bills
By Denis Flierl on
Used Toyota Highlander buyers can avoid a $12,000 UA80E 8-speed transmission failure by using a specialized pre-purchase test protocol, securing an aftermarket exclusionary warranty shield, and rejecting factory lifetime fluid schedules.
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE
Toyota Highlander UA80E Eight Speed Transmission Failures Cost Owners $12,000 After Warranty Expiration
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota Highlander owners face $12,000 out-of-pocket bills as UA80E 8-speed transmissions suffer catastrophic bearing and clutch failures just past warranty expiration. A deep look at the engineering defect behind the "whine of death" failure.
Bronze Oxide Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter parked at night on a city street in side profile.
A Toyota Tacoma Owner Paid For A 5,000-Mile Oil Change, Then The Dealer Sent Him Out Two Quarts Low
By Noah Washington on
A fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma owner paid for an early 5,000-mile oil change, waited two hours, watched an inspection video saying everything was topped off, and then noticed the truck idling strangely before he even left.
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