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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 Have a 2016 Toyota Highlander and My Gas Mileage is Terrible, I Use 89 or 91 Octane, But I Don’t Need Anyone Telling Me What Grade of Gas To Use

By Denis Flierl on October 15, 2025 - 5:45AM

Malachi's 2016 Toyota Highlander never stops driving, forcing gas stops every 2 days! He gets 25 MPG, uses 91 octane gas, and needs help boosting mileage for his V6 FWD. What's the best advice for any Highlander owner wanting to increase their mpg?

Average Transaction Prices for U.S. new vehicles chart courtesy of Cox Automotive

New Vehicle Prices Have Barely Budged Since 2022, but Mainstream and Automotive Media Tell A Different Story To Garner Pageviews

By John Goreham on October 14, 2025 - 4:26PM

We compare the average transaction prices of new vehicles sold in America from 2022, 2023, and today to see if the cost of an automobile is rising. What we find is quite different than what many outlets opt to report.

Rocky Mountain High with the 2026 Ram 1500 HEMI, Honda Passport, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Toyota 4Runner and Lexus LX700h

By Mary Conway on October 13, 2025 - 10:24PM

A spectacular day in the Rocky Mountains gave the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press the chance to put the varied vehicles through their paces.

Didn’t I Tell You To Wish Me Luck For My 2024 Taco Brake Line Recall? After 2 Days, My Dash Lit Up Like a Christmas Tree, and I Had a Complete Power Loss

By Denis Flierl on October 12, 2025 - 8:15AM

A Toyota Tacoma owner's 'luck' ran out! After a simple recall, his 2024 Tacoma turned into a nightmare: $34K miles, a dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree, engine power loss, and malfunctions galore. What Tacoma owners need to know.

Toyota Highlander Owner Says, “My 2024 Highlander With Only 1,600 Miles, Driver’s Door Paint Is Already Wearing Off,” He Asks, “Will Toyota Take Care Of This?”

By Denis Flierl on October 11, 2025 - 7:52AM

Toyota Highlander owners beware! Is your driver's side door paint wearing off at just 1,600 miles like Curt's? Will Toyota cover this paint durability issue on the Highlander, or will owners be left covering the bill? What Highlander owners need to know.

Toyota RAV4 Owner Says, “After I Get Gas I See Warning Lights and It Shuts Down, Dealer Blames My 28 Cent Overfill, Am I Crazy For Thinking They Are Full Of It?”

By Denis Flierl on October 10, 2025 - 11:10AM

A newly bought 2022 Toyota RAV4 sputters out with smoke and a warning light right after a fill-up. The dealership blames 28 cents of "extra" gas. Is the owner being given the runaround, or is that overfill really the culprit? Sierra's unbelievable story.

Allison Keith of Toyota Indiana exemplifies the Toyota culture and community service

Toyota Co-Op Engineering Student Breaks the Mold, Piloting a Unique Mobile STEM Program For Area Schoolkids To Expand an Already Wildly Successful In-School Innovation Lab

By John Goreham on October 9, 2025 - 1:27PM

What if the goal of a college co-op wasn’t to help the student, but help the community? Here’s a look at how Toyota and an innovating student are working together in a novel way to promote science, technology, engineering, and math to grade-schoolers.

2024 Toyota Highlander Owner Says, “The Dealer Just Hit Me With a $480 Diff Fluid Change At My 30K Service,” He Asks, “Is This For Real or a Dealer Scam?”

By Denis Flierl on October 9, 2025 - 6:45AM

A Toyota dealer charging $480 for a differential fluid change on a 2024 Highlander at 30k miles? A Highlander owner is asking if this service is actually needed or just a dealership upsell? Here is what all Toyota Highlander owners need to know.

Toyota’s Early Stake In Tesla Would Be Worth A Fortune Today - Here’s How Much Toyota Could Be Sitting On Today If It Had Stayed A Tesla Stakeholder

By John Goreham on October 8, 2025 - 3:42PM

Tesla obtained its first factory from Toyota in a stock deal that would be worth a staggering amount today. Here’s how it maths out.

A Toyota factory line worker waves hello while building an American-made Camry on an assembly line

Toyota’s U.S. Operations Are Reviving Skilled Labor, Busting Manufacturing Myths, And Inspiring the Next Generation to Build Again

By John Goreham on October 8, 2025 - 10:42AM

Making things can return to America. I know this firsthand because I witnessed it at American Toyota plants, and it completely changed my perspective on manufacturing.

Tacoma Owner Says, “Why the Poor 4th-Gen Taco Resale Values?" Another Says, "I’d Say the Market Realizes It’s a Throwaway Truck, Not a Longterm Keeper Expected to Go 400K Without Major Issues”

By Denis Flierl on October 7, 2025 - 6:34AM

Is the 4th-gen Toyota Tacoma a "throwaway truck"? Owners are shocked by poor resale values, pointing to 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-Roads with 13k miles selling for $38,400. The legendary 400k-mile reliability is now in question on the Taco Nation page.

The 2025 RAV4 XSE Hybrid is class-leading, yet will soon be replaced

Toyota Must Be Uniquely To Replace the 2025 RAV4 Hybrid Since It Is Clearly at the Top of Its Segment - Here’s Why Toyota Is Updating the Top Seller In Its Class

By John Goreham on October 6, 2025 - 3:32PM

We had a chance to test drive a current-generation 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid at the Factory that builds them, and it seems obvious that Toyota has lost its marbles. How can you improve upon this vehicle?! Two ways, actually.

I’m Ready To Sell This 2012 Toyota Tacoma, Not Even the Japanese Specialists Can Figure It Out

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2025 - 7:50AM

Is this 2012 Toyota Tacoma's overheating and coolant loss a ghost? The dealer says it's a head gasket issue, but owner Noah Emch says the problem disappears in cool weather. Even specialists are stumped. What's the real problem with this Tacoma?

Black pickup truck parked in a lot near a shopping center on a sunny day.

I Purchased A 2025 Toyota Tundra SR Double Cab 4x4 For Under $40,000 And Found The Base Model Offers Everything I Need Without The Financial Burden Of Monthly Payments

By Noah Washington on October 5, 2025 - 7:22PM

While others spend $70,000 on a truck with years of payments, one Toyota Tundra buyer found his secret to wealth. Discover how the base model financial trick allowed him to buy a brand-new 4x4 Tundra for under $40,000.

I Bought a 2016 Toyota Highlander with 129K, and the Prior Owner Must Have Been a Toyota Dealer’s Nightmare, Or Maybe I’m Dreaming?

By Denis Flierl on October 5, 2025 - 7:53AM

Robert bought a 2016 Highlander LE Plus with a flawless 129k-mile maintenance record. He found a unicorn. Is he dreaming? Now, he's looking for the best minor updates for his new ride. He's already getting CarPlay. What should he do next?

My 1998 Toyota 4Runner Has 330K Miles On It, I Always Said I Would Drive It Until the Wheels Fell Off, Pretty Sure That’s Not Gonna Happen

By Denis Flierl on October 4, 2025 - 7:41AM

A 1998 Toyota 4Runner with 330,000 miles is garage-kept and cherished. This "mulch getter" is a rolling testament to lasting quality. Despite numerous offers, Tracy refuses to sell. She's a keeper—the wheels aren't falling off anytime soon.

I Thought I Scored a Great Deal On This 2000 Toyota Tacoma, I Drove Home From MD to NJ, No Issues, and Then Did a Simple Valve Gasket, How Cooked Am I?

By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2025 - 4:51PM

"Sludge an inch thick!" Nate's 2000 Toyota Tacoma deal he drove from Maryland to NJ just got way less sweet. A "simple" valve job revealed a nasty surprise. Is his Prerunner cooked, or is there a solution to his problem?

My 2017 Prius 228K Miles In, Mileage Dropped to 40 MPG, No Warning Lights, Now Toyota Says I Have to Replace the Hybrid Battery Pack

By Denis Flierl on October 2, 2025 - 5:47AM

A 2017 Toyota Prius needs a new battery. A salvage pack with 40k miles has been sitting, while a 100k-mile pack is fresh. Which is the smarter choice? The critical hybrid battery question: Does shelf life or mileage matter most for lithium pack longevity?

It’s Been 2 Months Since My 2024 Tundra Engine Died, It Continues to Rot at the Dealer With No Estimate For Parts, I’ll Never Own a Toyota Again

By Denis Flierl on October 1, 2025 - 7:26AM

Tim's Toyota Tundra has been at the dealer for two months with a dead engine and no part estimate, while recalls get priority. His story reveals severe repair delays and Toyota's refusal to offer a fair buyout, raising critical concerns for Tundra owners.

Our Toyota Dealer Sends Us a Video Of Them Inspecting Each Part While They Have Our Vehicle

By Armen Hareyan on September 29, 2025 - 9:22PM

What one Toyota dealer did with an inspection video may change how you look at service forever, and the unexpected reactions from Tundra owners will make you rethink blind trust in your own maintenance.

My 2025 Toyota Tacoma Has a Mind Of Its Own and Two Things Drive Me Crazy, Every Time I Lock It, It Beeps 20 Times, and Toyota’s Media Won’t Keep Me Logged In

By Denis Flierl on September 29, 2025 - 12:01PM

Jake's 2025 Toyota Tacoma has a mind of its own. From a ridiculous 20-beep lock to an annoying failure to stay logged in to Toyota media, these little quirks are driving him crazy. Are these common 4th Gen Tacoma issues? What Tacoma owners need to know.

I’ve Been a Toyota RAV4 Enthusiast Since 2015, I Needed an Upgrade and Bought a 2024 RAV4, I Have a Laundry List of Problems, Goodbye RAV4 Fam

By Denis Flierl on September 28, 2025 - 7:44AM

Is the best-selling SUV losing its edge? A loyal RAV4 owner just traded his new 2024 XLE Premium after a "laundry list of problems" for a Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade. I analyze the decline in 2024 Toyota RAV4 build quality and offer solutions.

We Bought a 2023 Toyota Highlander When They First Came Out, I Hated the Engine and Got Rid of It, Now the Dealer Wants a Deposit To Test Drive the Hybrid

By Denis Flierl on September 27, 2025 - 9:35AM

Rachel bought the 2023 Toyota Highlander, but she hated the noisy turbo engine. She wants a Highlander Hybrid, but the dealer wants a deposit just for a test drive. Check out her story and find out what Hybrid shoppers need to know before you buy.

My 2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid TRD Pro 3K Miles In Is Dead, the Dealer Says My Transmission Has Big Pieces of Metal In the Oil and Needs to Be Replaced

By Denis Flierl on September 26, 2025 - 6:51AM

Luc's new 2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid died with a "hybrid system malfunction," 3k miles in. The dealer found the transmission completely out with metal in the oil. Can a full replacement save his $75K truck? Is this a sign of future trouble in the Tundra?

I Turned In My 2010 Toyota Tacoma for a 2025 Model, These Things Sure Hold Their Value, I Got $13K Despite it Having 200K Miles and Paint Coming Off

By Denis Flierl on September 25, 2025 - 9:21AM

A 2010 Toyota Tacoma with 200K miles and peeling paint was traded in for over $13K. I'll check out why the Tacoma is the mid-size truck champion of resale value and give 7 tips on maximizing your trade-in. Don't sell your Taco without reading this.

I Sold My 2012 Tundra Rock Warrior, and I’m Glad To Be Part of the Tacoma Community After Seeing This 2024 Tundra at 4K Miles With a Blown Engine at the Dealer

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2025 - 6:44AM

A loyal Tundra owner saw a 2024 model with a blown engine at the dealer. Is Toyota's legendary reliability a thing of the past? I'll dive into the future of their turbocharged powertrains, offer proactive ownership tips, and give you the real verdict.

I Just Did the 15K Oil Change On My 2024 Toyota RAV4, and 5K In, the Oil Was Filthy, Never Go 10K as Recommended By Toyota

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2025 - 6:26AM

A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner checked his oil after just 5,000 miles and found it "filthy." This raises a critical question for all owners: Can you really trust Toyota's recommended 10,000-mile oil change interval, or is it a risk you can't afford to take?

Lifelong Honda Owner Says, “When My Wife Got a Toyota RAV4 I Was Skeptical, But I Was So Impressed, I Traded My Babied 2020 Honda Civic in For This 2025 RAV4 LE”

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2025 - 7:46AM

The great debate: Honda vs. Toyota. A lifelong Honda Civic owner makes the switch to a Toyota RAV4. Is it a betrayal of loyalty or a practical decision for a new chapter? It's a real-world dilemma that many Toyota and Honda owners have questions about.

2024 Toyota Tacoma Owner Says, “I Love My Tacoma Except For This One Flaw, It’s the Only Thing That Makes Me Cuss"

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2025 - 1:03PM

A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner's seat lever is a real pain. If you're dealing with this frustrating design flaw, don't worry—you're not alone. I'll offer some simple DIY fixes, and practical habit changes to help solve the problem. Check out Scott's dilemma.

I Bought a GMC Sierra In Feb, Never Again, So I Swapped For This 2025 Toyota Tundra, I Hope I Made the Right Decision After Hearing About It’s Engine Problems, But That Grille Has To Go

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2025 - 6:46AM

Are the new 2025 Toyota Tundra's V6 engine problems fixed? One owner trades his GMC Sierra for a 2025 Tundra and asks for answers. Here are the facts on Tundra reliability and aftermarket fixes for the Tundra grille that many owners dislike.

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