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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.
The spare tire of a Range Rover Sport hybrid is shown
Don't Want to Be Stranded? These 2026 & 2027 Hybrids and PHEVs Include a Spare Tire
By John Goreham on
Contrary to popular belief, the spare tire is not disappearing. Here is a comprehensive list of dozens of electrified vehicles sold in America that come with either a compact or full-size spare tire for the 2026 and 2027 model years.
Datsun 240Z and Toyota Corolla AE86 Chinese-made bodies and chassis are better than the originals
Popular Classic Cars Get A New Lease In Life Thanks To A Chinese Workshop
By Dimitar Angelov on
Juncheng Vehicle Co. practically makes classic cars last forever, but the stigma could make this a taboo in certain regions.
Dealer Confirmed The Whine, And Customer Is Getting A New Transmission On His 2021 Toyota Highlander With 38K Miles On It
Dealer Confirmed The Whine, And Customer Is Getting A New Transmission On His 2021 Toyota Highlander With 38K Miles On It
By Tim Healey on
Sometimes, dealers and/or manufacturers make things right for their customers. That is the case with one customer and his 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD. Its transmission had a whine, and it was taken care of.
White 2023 Toyota Corolla XSE driving through an urban street at sunset in a front three-quarter action view.
29,000-Mile Camry Oil “Experiment” Misses the Real Problem
By Noah Washington on
A Reddit user’s extended oil change produced a misleadingly clean Blackstone report, revealing a dangerous blind spot in how owners interpret oil analysis data.
2026 Toyota Tundra
The Hidden $7,000 Tundra Expense: How Turbo Wastegate Fatigue Mimics Toyota’s V6 Bearing Failures
By Denis Flierl on
While main bearing lockups dominate recent safety campaigns, a secondary V35A-FTS defect matrix is emerging. Electronic turbocharger wastegate failures and localized oil consumption now present a steep, out-of-warranty threat to Tundra owners.
2024 Toyota Tundra
22,000 Miles, 2 Engines, 1 Transmission: Why a 2024 Toyota Tundra Owner Still Praises the Tundra and Twin-Turbo V6
By Denis Flierl on
With 22,000 miles, 2 engines, and 1 transmission down, a 2024 Toyota Tundra owner still praises the truck and its twin-turbo V6. Following Toyota's latest May 2026 recall, his story offers a surprising look at brand loyalty under fire.
2026 Toyota Prius
The 1,000-Mile Prius Break-In Fluid Analysis: What Lab Testing Reveals About Modern Manufacturing Debris
By Denis Flierl on
Independent laboratory testing reveals high levels of metal debris inside a new hybrid engine crankcase at 1,000 miles. Here is the consumer advocacy action plan to flush your 2026 Toyota Prius engine safely without risking your factory warranty.
2026 Toyota Prius
Toyota Claims 10K-Mile Intervals, But Dealership Tells 2026 Prius Owner Early Oil Changes Void Warranty: The Real Federal Law
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Toyota Prius owner was warned by a dealership salesman that an early 5,000-mile oil change would void his vehicle's warranty. Here is why federal law protects your early maintenance and how ToyotaCare's 10,000-mile rule actually works.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado Z71
The Ultra-Thin Oil Dilemma: Why Modern Full-Size Truck Engines Are Failing Long Before 100K Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Torque News investigative tracking reveals how 0W-20 ultra-low viscosity oil and factory intervals cause premature engine failures, severe oil consumption, and bearing wear in modern full-size trucks like the Chevy Silverado and Toyota Tundra.
Black window pillar trim on a white vehicle, showing exterior trim condition melted
Why A 2023 Camry's Melted Trim May Not Be A Simple Warranty Claim
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Camry owner says the car’s exterior trim looks scorched before year three. Toyota points to reflected sunlight, but the real question is whether owners can prove heat damage or push back on a warranty denial.
2024 Toyota RAV4
The RAV4 Lifecycle Blueprint: Balancing Factory Maintenance Realities Against Costly Dealership Upsells and Long-Term Mechanical Vulnerabilities
By Denis Flierl on
This Torque News investigative report by Denis Flierl establishes a technical roadmap for Toyota RAV4 owners, bridging the gap between $2,000 dealership service drive upsells and critical high-mileage mechanical vulnerabilities like cable corrosion.
Black 2014 Toyota Tundra Platinum parked on rocky desert terrain in a front three-quarter view.
The Toyota Tacoma Water Leak Some Shops Keep Passing Back and Forth
By Noah Washington on
A Tacoma leak can survive a third brake light repair if water is entering lower behind the rear seat. Owners need a real water test before damp carpet turns into odor, mold, and a much bigger bill.
2024 Toyota RAV4
The High-Mileage Toyota RAV4 Survival Guide: Top 5 Mechanical Weak Points After 100,000 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Skip the dealer upcharges and focus on the real high-mileage risks. Our engineering deep dive identifies the top 5 mechanical failures tracking across fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 platforms past 100,000 miles and details your practical action plan.
2024 Toyota RAV4
Toyota Dealer Recommends $2,038 For RAV4 30,000-Mile Service - Here Is What Your Manual Actually Says
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner was quoted $2,038.98 for a routine 30,000-mile service at a dealership. We break down the estimate to reveal the unnecessary upcharges, what Toyota actually requires, and how you can save over $1,700 on your next maintenance bill.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
The 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma Action Plan: How Owners Can Escape Dealership ‘Diagnostic Limbo’ and Protect Powertrain Longevity
By Denis Flierl on
Facing harsh shifting or "Cannot Replicate" dealer rejections in your 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma? This Torque News action plan provides owners with the precise technical strategies, TSB navigation steps, and data-logging tools to force warranty repairs.
2023 Nissan Frontier that Torque News Editor Armen Hareyan reviewed
I Chose a Nissan Frontier Over a Toyota Tacoma for 2 Reasons Despite Driving Tacoma To Buy My 1st Truck
By Armen Hareyan on
A first-time truck buyer set out to buy a Toyota Tacoma, but two things about a used Nissan Frontier stopped him cold and eight months later he has zero regrets.
2024 Toyota Tundra
He Missed His Toyota Tundra Service Grace Period By One Day, But He Made The Appointment a Week Prior
By Tim Healey on
Car dealerships still don't have a sterling reputation. Doesn't matter if we're talking about the showroom floor or the service bay. One Toyota Tundra owner has some serious beef with an unnamed dealer.
2026 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
The Analog Survivor: Inside the Nissan Frontier's V6 Mechanical Longevity Advantage
By Denis Flierl on
Following our 2025 Tacoma owner investigation, Torque News delivers a mechanical teardown of the Nissan Frontier V6. Discover why its analog design excels in high-altitude environments and explore our practical long-term maintenance action plan.
2025 Toyota Tacoma SRD AWD
Why 7-Time Toyota Tacoma Owner Regrets His 2025 Model At 15K Miles - and Why He Wishes He Bought a V6 Nissan Frontier Instead
By Denis Flierl on
A 7-time Toyota Tacoma owner outlines why he has major buyer’s remorse 15k miles into his 2025 model, revealing why the truck lacks the iconic "Toyota feel" and why he regrets not choosing the V6 Nissan Frontier's smoother, linear power delivery.
Toyota EPU Concept
Toyota's Small Unibody Truck Will Be A Stroke Of Genious, And It Will NOT Be Fully-Electric
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota showed a concept that is said to preview the rebirth of the Stout pickup truck, and dealers are pushing for its production.
Ocean Gem 2026 Toyota Camry XLE AWD driving on a tree-lined road in a front three-quarter action view.
The 2026 Toyota Camry SE Proves Toyota's Hybrid Bet Works, But the Small Annoyances Still Matter
By Noah Washington on
The 2026 Camry SE nails the big Toyota promise: hybrid efficiency, space, and easy daily use. But six months in, the little things, CarPlay, seats, paint chips, and paid remote start, are what buyers should test.
Gray Toyota Tundra loaded on a flatbed tow truck in a residential neighborhood.
Toyota's Tundra Engine Recall Has a Second Problem: What Happens to the Truck's Value After Repair
By Noah Washington on
A Tundra engine failure is bad enough. The scarier part may come later, when a repair record, recall uncertainty, or dealer appraisal turns a nearly new truck into a value fight.
2026 Toyota Tundra
The 2026 Toyota Tundra V6 Engine Crisis: Understanding the Debris Threat and Your Practical Blueprint for Survival
By Denis Flierl on
Recent reports on the 2026 Toyota Tundra V6 engine renew discussions about past manufacturing debris issues. This guide breaks down the risks of turbo failure and outlines a vital action plan that uses fluid analysis to protect your drivetrain investment.
2023 Toyota Tacoma driving in the mountains
This Tacoma Has Been at The Toyota Dealer for 2 Months, and We Just Can't Believe Nobody Else Has Come To This Dealership With The Same Exact Problem
By Tim Healey on
A Toyota Tacoma has been at the dealership for two months with what be a simple problem with a simple solution -- and both the owner and other Toyota Tacoma owners following the story are confused. We are too, as the problem seems so simple.
2026 Toyota Tundra
2026 Toyota Tundra Action Plan: How to Protect Your V6 Twin-Turbo Drivetrain From Hidden Manufacturing Debris Failures
By Denis Flierl on
Following reports of a 2026 Toyota Tundra oil filter containing metal shavings at 3,800 miles, this consumer advocacy action plan outlines how to safeguard your V35A-FTS twin-turbo engine from catastrophic oil-starvation failures.
White 2026 Toyota Prius Limited parked near a waterfront at dusk, shown from the front three-quarter angle.
A Salesman Told a New Prius Owner That Changing His 0W-16 at 5,000 Miles Would Void the Warranty
By Noah Washington on
A new Prius buyer was warned that changing the first oil early could threaten the warranty. Torque News checked Toyota’s 0W-8 language, the 10,000-mile service schedule, and FTC warranty guidance. To separate fact from fiction.
2026 Toyota Tundra
2026 Toyota Tundra Twin-Turbo V6 Debris Crisis Spreads: Owner Finds Metal Shavings After Two Oil Changes in Just 3,800 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Think the Toyota Tundra engine debris issue is fixed? A 2026 TRD Off-Road owner found his oil filters "full of glitter" after just 3,800 miles. Despite 2 dealer oil changes, this V6 metal shaving discovery proves the nightmare isn't over.
Went For My RAV4's Oil Change and Asked The Dealer To Check The Struts, But They Wanted To Charge $95 Diagnostic Fee
Went For My RAV4's Oil Change and Asked The Dealer To Check The Struts, But They Wanted To Charge $95 Diagnostic Fee
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota RAV4 owner went to his dealer for an oil change on his 2020 RAV4, but when he asked the dealer to check out the struts as they have been creaking a bit the dealer wanted to charge $95 diagnostic fee.
2026 Toyota Highlander
Used Three-Row Crossover Market Faces Volatility As Toyota's Sudden EV Transition Triggers Surging Resale Values For Final Gas Highlander Models
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota's shift to an all-electric 2027 Highlander is sending shockwaves through the used car market. Car buyers are scrambling to buy remaining internal combustion units, driving up secondary market prices for dependable gas and hybrid crossovers.
2026 Toyota Highlander
2026 Toyota Highlander Buyer Warns Dealership Strategy Forces Shoppers To Choose Between 2027 Electric Model Or More Expensive Grand Highlander
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Toyota Highlander buyer warns that dealership tactics are forcing shoppers to choose between a 2027 electric model or the more expensive Grand Highlander, exposing a major disconnect between local sales pitches and official Toyota strategy.
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