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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.

2024 Toyota Tacoma Owner Says, “I Change the Oil In My Tacoma Every 3,500 Miles, I Don’t Care That Toyota Says Change It Every 10,000 Miles”

By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2025 - 10:39AM EST

How often should you change the oil in a new Toyota Tacoma pickup? Toyota recommends a 10,000-mile oil change interval. However, Joe Carter says he changes his every 3,500 miles regardless of what Toyota says. Who's right, and what should owners do?

Cheaper New Cars Can Cost You More Warns Toyota Expert

Toyota Expert from Japan Reveals, "If You Do The Analysis Correctly, You Might Find That Cheaper Cars Are Not Always Cheaper To Own"

By Timothy Boyer on February 17, 2025 - 11:36AM EST

Here is how to think like an engineer and use life-cycle cost analysis to calculate the best way to buy a car and determine which model is right for you including one Toyota model you might be buying for the wrong reason.

“This Is How Life Feels With My $6,000 1997 Toyota Corolla With 78K Miles and No Car Payment”

By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2025 - 6:36AM EST

This is how you should buy a car if you are younger, want financial security, and want to remain debt-free. Check out this story of Rissa, who purchased a 1997 Toyota Corolla for only $6,000. Here is her inspiring story of what to do and what not to do.

31,000 Miles In, My 2021 Toyota Tundra Apparently Has "Sludge Build-Up" and Offered To Flush It For Another $50, But I Have Kept Up With The Oil Changes Every 5K

By Armen Hareyan on February 15, 2025 - 12:02PM EST

After 31,000 miles of meticulous oil changes, a routine service visit turned into an unexpected and unsettling accusation. Does my 2021 Toyota Tundra really have sludge buildup, or is this just another shady upsell tactic?

Toyota Truck Seller Admits Deceiving Used Car Shoppers

By Timothy Boyer on February 15, 2025 - 10:51AM EST

An experienced car seller says CarFax is a fraud and tells how he recently deceived a used truck shopper with a Toyota sale.

I Didn't Think My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Off Road Would Lose So Much Value After Just One Year, the Dealer Only Offered Me $38,000 Trade-In

By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2025 - 7:04AM EST

A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner took his truck to the dealer after only owning it one year, and the value has dropped significantly. He is wondering why they only offered him $38,000. Should all new Tacoma owners be worried about their resale value?

I Just Bought a 2014 Toyota Tundra with an Aftermarket Airlift System, and I'm Dealing with More Bouncing and Roughness in the Rear Suspension

By Narek Hareyan on February 14, 2025 - 9:30PM EST

Dealing with a bouncy, rough ride after installing an aftermarket Airlift system on your Tundra? This article unveils expert solutions and real-world advice to smooth out your suspension and invites you to share your own experience.

I Just Bought a 2024 Toyota RAV4 But I Should’ve Gone With the Leather Seats, It’s Like Ugly Carpet Versus Beautiful Hardwood Flooring, Now I’m Stuck With It

By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2025 - 7:06AM EST

Should you buy a Toyota RAV4 with the cloth or go for the leather seats? Mariah just purchased a new RAV4 and wishes she would have gone with leather. Is there anything she can do short of trading it in? Here is what all RAV4 owners need to know.

These Are The Toyota and Lexus Models You Should Never Buy Used

Used Toyota Buying Guide ―I Want To Talk To You About Some Toyota Models And Lexus Models That I Would Avoid Buying in 2025 Reports a Toyota Master Mechanic

By Timothy Boyer on February 12, 2025 - 2:01PM EST

Here's an updated used car warning from a Toyota Master Mechanic about the specific Toyota and Lexus models he has worked on that he recommends you will want to avoid buying this year.

My 2020 Toyota Supra Needs Over $4,000 In Repairs, It Was My Dream Car When it First Came Out, But Now I Don’t Know

By Denis Flierl on February 12, 2025 - 8:02AM EST

Is the Toyota Supra a reliable car, and should you buy one? An owner of a 2020 Supra bought his dream car, and now it needs over $4,000 in repairs. Here is his dilemma with a car he loves but isn't sure if he should keep it now. What would you do?

Toyota GT3 Concept and Mazda RX Vision share very similar proportions, but the similarities continue under the skin

New Reports From Japan Regarding The Toyota Supra And Mazda RX-7 Successor Might Hint At Two Very Similar Sports Cars As The Two Brands Will Collaborate A Lot More Than We Initially Believed

By Dimitar Angelov on February 12, 2025 - 2:01AM EST

The two sports cars from Toyota and Mazda could share a lot of tech. Here's what this could mean for the next-generation Supra and the RX-7 successor.

There's Plenty To Like In the 2024 Toyota Tundra, But The 2025 Is Bringing These Changes With Some Sad News

By Armen Hareyan on February 11, 2025 - 9:20PM EST

Toyota’s bold move to ditch the V8 in the Tundra left many skeptical, but after pushing the 2024 Tundra Platinum CrewMax to its limits, I discovered some surprises, both good and bad, that every truck buyer needs to know before pulling the trigger.

This Koenigsegg Jesko is the most convincing replica that can fool almost anyone

This $5,000 Koenigegg Jesko Attack Looks The Part, But Hides A Big Secret

By Dimitar Angelov on February 10, 2025 - 10:56AM EST

If you don't want to spend $4.0 million on a Koenigsegg Jesko, this replica is as close to the original as it can be. Almost everything is custom-made, except the powertrain, which comes from Toyota.

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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.

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