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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.
Elon Musk, Tesla, Google, Ford, Toyota, GM
Elon Musk Says Tesla's Main Advantage Over Tech Giants Like Google and Legacy Automakers Such as Ford, GM, and Toyota Is That The Former Can't Build Cars, and The Latter Aren't Good at Tech
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has explained how Tesla is uniquely positioned to win the robotaxi race. Musk states that tech companies capable of developing full self-driving technology can’t build cars, and automakers lack AI expertise.
2023 Toyota Highlander
I Got My 2023 Highlander’s Oil Changed, A Light Came On, and There’s No Oil On the Dipstick, Toyota Dealer Says, ‘Oh, We Forgot To Torque the Drain Plug’
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Highlander owner's oil pressure light flickered just 500 miles after a dealer oil change. The dipstick was dry! The issue? An improperly torqued drain plug. Is "adding oil" enough, or is there permanent damage? What Toyota owners need to know.
Toyota Tacoma maintenance tips
I Just Found Out My Toyota Tacoma Has A Cabin Air Filter, It Only Took About 12 Years Before I Found Out, Look How Dirty It Was
By Denis Flierl on
It took 12 years for one Toyota Tacoma owner to discover his truck had a cabin air filter. However, Jack is not alone. Find out why so many Tacoma owners miss this vital detail. Is your Tacoma's air quality a secret?
2025 Toyota Tundra crew cab pickup in white, photographed from passenger side, featuring chrome wheels and running boards, parked outside residential home.
I Was Driving My Toyota Tundra At 70 MPH When My Securely Latched Tonneau Cover Suddenly Flew Off With A Loud Pop, Breaking Into Pieces On The Highway
By Noah Washington on
After nearly causing an accident with her missing tonneau cover, a Tundra owner in a full panic attack got pulled over by police.
A Toyota RAV4 dispstick shows extra oil after an oil change service
My Toyota Dealer Overfills My RAV4 Every Time I Take It In For an Oil Change - Is This Harmful and Can You Tell Me My Best Options When This Happens
By John Goreham on
Toyota owners, including your author, find that when they take their Toyota vehicle, such as a RAV4 or GR86, in for service, the Toyota dealers’ service techs overfill the oil. What is the best way to handle this, and is it even a cause for concern?
2022 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid
I Just Drove 150 Miles On My 2020 Toyota RAV4's Spare Donut Tire, Going 55 MPH After My Falken AT Trail Tire Blew Out
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 RAV4 owner's tire blew a sidewall at 55 mph, but she made it 150 miles home on the spare donut, going 55 mph. Is that safe? How far can you really push that tiny spare? Here is what all car owners need to know about that spare tire donut.
2025 Toyota 4Runner
I’m Not Pleased With My 2025 Toyota 4Runner Build Quality, I’m Not Sure I Would Do It Again If Given the Chance, Now I Wish I Would Have Kept My 2024 TRD Pro
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2025 Toyota 4Runner has better power and MPG, but one owner wishes he had kept his old TRD Pro. Zach asks the 4Runner group: "Is anyone else less than pleased with the build quality? Windows rattling, spoiler rattling, brakes squealing."
2025 Toyota Tundra
I’m a Lifelong Ford Fan, But My F-150 Crapped Out at 175K Miles and I Decided To Get My Dream Truck, A 2025 Toyota Tundra, I Hope I Made the Right Choice
By Denis Flierl on
A Former Ford loyalist trades his 175,000-mile F-150 for his dream 2025 Toyota Tundra! Now, BJ needs help with running boards and tonneau covers. Did he make the right choice? What running boards & tonneau cover should he get? Check out BJ's story.
The Dealer Says They Were Using Plant-Based Brake Pads After I Took My Toyota Tundra For Post-One-Year Replacement
The Dealer Says They Were Using Plant-Based Brake Pads After I Took My Toyota Tundra For Post-One-Year Replacement
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected explanation from a Toyota dealer about “plant-based brake pads” has Tundra truck owners questioning what might really be stopping their trucks.
2023 Toyota Tacoma
I’ve Had To Replace My Toyota Tacoma Center Cap 3 Times Now At the Dealer For $93 Each Time, I Think It’s a Total Rip Off
By Denis Flierl on
Third time's the charm, or not? Caroline's Toyota Tacoma TRD keeps losing its wheel center cap, costing her $93 each. Is this a defect or just bad luck? Taco Nation sounds off on this frustrating maintenance issue. What Tacoma owners need to know.
2025 Toyota Tundra
I Just Got Out of My Chevy Silverado and Into This 2025 Toyota Tundra, I’m Excited To Bring This One To Life
By Denis Flierl on
A Silverado guy just defected! Preston traded his Chevy for a 2025 Toyota Tundra, promising to "bring this one to life." His first move? A custom build that's sure to excite. See the massive mods he's planning and the real reason he left GM.
2020 Toyota RAV4
My 2020 Toyota RAV4 Battery Made It To 110K, Next, I’m Due For Brakes Soon, I Will Keep This Vehicle For As Long As I Can
By Denis Flierl on
An incredible 110,000 miles on the original 12V battery in a 2020 Toyota RAV4? With brakes now due, this owner is proving true loyalty. What's the secret to this longevity, and what should all RAV4 owners know? Tap in to read Sandra's surprising story.
Toyota Driving Into The Solid-State EV Future
Toyota's Solid-State Gamble: A Genius Leapfrog or a Desperate Catch-Up?
By Rob Enderle on
Toyota aims to leapfrog EV rivals with solid-state batteries by 2028, betting on safer, faster-charging tech to regain ground lost to Chinese dominance—but the success of this late, high-risk play depends on timely, cost-effective execution.
2022 Toyota Tacoma
I Took My 2022 Toyota Tacoma to the Dealer, and They Told Me I Need $3,325 in Repairs Just To Avert Problems, and What I Need To Get Done
By Denis Flierl on
Tacoma owner Jorge Barajas shares his shocking $3,325 dealer service estimate, sparking a debate among Taco Nation. A battery, filters, fluid exchanges, and $825$ for spark plugs - are all these services legitimate and necessary for his 2022 truck?
2025 Toyota Tundra
I Took My 2025 Toyota Tundra to the Dealer For the 10K Service and I’ll Never Leave the Lot Before Checking, There Was Oil All Over the Engine Bay, and A Puddle Under the Truck
By Denis Flierl on
Tundra 10k Service Scare: After checking the engine bay before leaving the dealer, one owner found a massive oil leak caused by a cross-threaded filter. A quick look saved his 2025 Tundra from certain engine failure. What Tundra owners need to know. 
2016 Toyota Highlander XLE V6 FWD
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
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
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.
2026 Ram 1500 HEMI at Jones Pass
Rocky Mountain High with the 2026 Ram 1500 HEMI, Honda Passport, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Toyota 4Runner and Lexus LX700h
By Mary Conway on
A spectacular day in the Rocky Mountains gave the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press the chance to put the varied vehicles through their paces.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
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
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. 
2024 Toyota Highlander XLE
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
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. 
2022 Toyota RAV4
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
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
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 XSE
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
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. 
An AI generated image showing Toyota's logo on a pile of U.S. dollars
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
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
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.
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road
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
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
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.
2012 Toyota Tacoma
I’m Ready To Sell This 2012 Toyota Tacoma, Not Even the Japanese Specialists Can Figure It Out
By Denis Flierl on
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
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.
2016 Highlander LE Plus
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
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?
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