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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.
Honda Civic in a rustic setting.
These 5 Cars Make the Most Financial Sense, Says Expert Tyler Gardner, Our Take May Surprise You
By John Goreham on
TikTok’s favorite free financial advisor has great advice on how to make a sensible vehicle choice. We like his choices, but we can add some good input on which specific trim and year are the best of each of his choices.
2026 Prius PHEV and 2025 Tacoma TRD
Why a 2025 Toyota Tacoma Owner Traded a 6-Speed Manual for a 2026 Prius PHEV: The 'Unbeatable' 50+ MPG Win
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner in Alberta explains why he traded his 6MT TRD Off-Road for a 2026 Prius PHEV. While losing the manual transmission was a "major downgrade," the jump to 50+ MPG was a fuel economy win he couldn't ignore. Here is his story.
2024 Toyota Tundra
2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid 25K-Mile Report: One Minor Failure Before an $8,500 FOX Elite Suspension Build
By Denis Flierl on
25,000 miles and only one broken seat clip. This 2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid owner is proving reliability exists beyond the forums, trading "mall crawler" status for an $8,500 FOX Elite & 35-inch Nitto build. Full specs and long-term reliability inside.
2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter
2024 Toyota Tacoma Parts Crisis: Why Dealers Can’t Find This $450 Trailhunter LED Bed Rail Cap
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota’s 2024 Tacoma Trailhunter faces a "hidden" parts crisis. Owners report dealers can’t locate OEM LED bed rail caps in the system, leaving damaged trucks vulnerable to moisture. Is a tech knowledge gap causing this $450 Tacoma repair nightmare?
2025 Toyota RAV4
Toyota's $0 "Hidden" Fix for 2025 RAV4 Owners Facing Automatic Engine Shutdown During Long Idles
By Denis Flierl on
A mobile worker in New Mexico faced frustration when his 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s engine repeatedly shut down during extreme heat. Here is the 'hidden' zero-dollar fix to keep the vehicle powered and cool.
2024 Toyota Tundra
2024 Toyota Tundra Transmission Failure at 25,000 Miles Costs Florida Owner A Job Amid 4-Week Repair Wait
By Denis Flierl on
Florida 2024 Toyota Tundra owner Christopher Jeanlouis reports a total transmission failure at 25k miles. With a 4-week wait for parts and no Tundra loaners available, the delay cost him a job. A warning for 2023-2026 Tundra reliability and service.
2023 Ford F-150 Lariat and 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
Why This 2023 Toyota Tundra Owner Regrets Trading His Ford F-150 5.0L V8 For Better MPG: "It Drinks Just As Much Gas"
By Denis Flierl on
Allan Lagman traded his 2023 Ford F-150 5.0L V8 for a Toyota Tundra expecting better fuel economy. Instead, he found the Tundra "drinks just as much gas" as the Coyote V8. Discover why this Texas owner is surprised by the real-world MPG results.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
$6,000 To Replace a Tailgate: Why Miami 2025 Toyota Tacoma Owners Are Racing To Add This $10 DIY Fix
By Denis Flierl on
Miami 2025 Toyota Tacoma owners face a $6,000 replacement bill as tailgate thefts surge. Juan Mel Ordonez shares why a $10 DIY "hose clamp" and specific theft devices are now mandatory to stop thieves in under 60 seconds. Here is the data you need.
Average vehicle prices have dropped by $1,000 since December
Vehicle Prices Are Down Over $1,000 Since December. Is Now the Best Time to Buy?
By John Goreham on
Average transaction prices have been stable since 2021 and are down over a thousand dollars in the past five months. Is this the time to strike your best deal?
2026 Toyota Prius
2026 Toyota Prius Remote Start Fails in Cold New England Temps, And Owners are Trading Factory Apps for $500 Aftermarket Solutions
By Denis Flierl on
New England 2026 Toyota Prius owners are ditching the official Remote Connect app for $500 Viper systems after persistent sub-zero failures. See why the 5th Gen Prius remote start fails in freezing temps and how aftermarket tech solves the lockout.
BFGoodrich new Trail-Terrain T/A+
New BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ : Everything That's Improved on a Fan Favorite
By John Goreham on
It’s always exciting when a good tire gets big upgrades, and the new BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ looks very promising.
2026 Toyota RAV4 dealer currently has what looks like a great offer on an XSE hybrid AWD
Here's Why Toyota RAV4 XSE AWD For $46,344, Fresh Out The Dealership Can Be A Wise Purchase
By Dimitar Angelov on
Even as generously equipped as listed, the Toyota RAV4 is still below the average price people pay for a new car, but it may be creeping a bit into 4Runner territory.
Gray Toyota bZ4X electric SUV driving on a city road with trees and motion blur
New Toyota bZ4X Owner Says It’s So Quiet He Accidentally Hit 100 MPH, Now He Gets Why EV Drivers Never Go Back
By Noah Washington on
A new Toyota bZ4X owner went from a hybrid to total silence and accidentally hit 100 mph without hearing a peep. With $6 home fill-ups and a future-forward feel, the electric transition is turning skeptics into instant reviewers.
2024 Toyota Tacoma i-FORCE
Missouri 2024 Toyota Tacoma Owner Reports Critical Oil Filter Failure at 5,000 Miles: Why Dealer Service is Under Fire
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma SR5 owner in Missouri warns of a total oil filter detachment 5,000 miles after dealer service. With threads intact, the failure points to a technician torque error. Here is the technical breakdown of this Gen 4 Tacoma service risk.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 family
Rising Gas Prices Were Supposed to Save EVs. Instead, They Boosted Hybrids
By John Goreham on
Hybrids are gaining market share, and EVs are losing market share in America as gas prices climb above $4 on average. Here’s what we know thus far.
2026 Toyota Highlander
2026 Toyota Highlander Owner Regrets "Upgrading" From 2017 RAV4; Cites 3 Critical Handling Flaws
By Denis Flierl on
A veteran 2017 RAV4 owner’s switch to the 2026 Toyota Highlander XLE backfires. Despite loving the 2015 model, they warn of "boat-like" handling, poor shifting, and squishy brakes. Is Toyota’s newest SUV too big for its own good? Direct owner insight.
Toyota Tundra
Toyota Tundra Owners Face $3,000 Resale Hit After Dealer Service Scratches: How to File a Diminished Value Claim
By Denis Flierl on
2026 Toyota Tundra owners report dealer service damage leading to unexpected resale value drops. If your Tundra was scratched during an oil change, a factory repaint isn't enough. Learn how to claim Diminished Value and protect your truck's equity.
A Toyota RAV4 and Chevy Bolt Sit Parked Together
The Hybrid vs. EV Energy Cost Comparison No One Wants to Make
By John Goreham on
Have you ever noticed that the folks pushing you into EVs always use “gas cars” as the comparison and never hybrids? The reason is that hybrids have a cost of energy similar to EVs without the hassles and massive depreciation. Let’s look at some examples.
2026 Toyota Prius
2026 Toyota Prius Owner Records 1,200 Miles on 7 Gallons, Slashing Gas Costs to $45 via Solar Charging
By Denis Flierl on
San Diego owner T.A. Geairn reveals how a 5th-gen Toyota Prius achieved 160 MPG, covering 1,200 miles on a single tank. By pairing home solar with a 220V dryer splitter, they bypassed high California gas prices, reducing their total monthly fuel just $45.
2025 Tundra Rally & 2026 Tundra Limited
PA Owner Ditches 2025 Tundra Rally After Rear Differential Rebuild Fails at 15K Miles: “I Hope the 2026 Limited Holds Up”
By Denis Flierl on
After a failed rear differential rebuild and a 50% tailgate success rate, a PA owner traded his 2025 Tundra Rally for a 2026 Limited at 15,400 miles. See why this Toyota loyalist is hopeful the 2026 model finally fixes these reoccurring mechanical flaws.
2026 Toyota GR Corolla
Toyota GR Corolla Owner Paid $4,500 For a Clutch Replacement All In, Raising Questions
By Dimitar Angelov on
The potentially steep price and premature clutch wear that are known issues on some Toyota GR Corolla model years have this owner worried, as this isn't the first time he has reported clutch-related issues.
2023 Toyota Tundra
2 Engines in 90 Days: Why This Ford F-150 Owner Swapped for a 2023 Tundra Only to Face the Toyota Recall
By Denis Flierl on
Texas owner Travis Clay escaped a 2020 Ford F-150 nightmare, two engine replacements in 90 days, only to face the massive 2023 Toyota Tundra V6 recall. His story highlights the growing reliability crisis and the long wait for Toyota’s engine swap fix.
2012 Toyota Sienna 3.5 2GR V-6
Toyota Sienna Owner Says, "It Ain't Pretty, But After 551,809 Miles, It Can Be As Ugly As It Wants"
By Dimitar Angelov on
Owner praises the Toyota minivan, which shows some wear and tear on the outside, but still runs strong after well over 500,000 miles on the “clock”, proving the brand still knows how to make cars that last.
Toyota Tacoma & Ram 1500
Why a 2018 Tacoma Owner is Rejecting the 2026 Turbo-4 for a Ram 1500 Hemi V8 Upgrade
By Denis Flierl on
A 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD owner reveals why he’s ditching the 4-cylinder turbo 2026 Tacoma for a Ram 1500. From engine reliability fears to the hunt for "Timberline Green," here is why midsize loyalists are moving to full-size Hemi V8s in 2026.
2025 Prius AWD
2025 Toyota Prius Owner Reports Getting Only 34.9 MPG: Why AWD Models Are Missing the 49 MPG EPA Mark in Cold Climates
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD owner in South Dakota reports getting only 34.9 MPG; well below the 49 MPG EPA rating. We break down why 19-inch wheels and "winter-blend" fuel are causing this 29% efficiency drop for 5th Gen Prius drivers this March.
2022 Toyota Highlander
2022 Toyota Highlander Liftgate Failure: Why This $4,700 Defect Is Trapping Owners in the ‘Rear Liftgate Won’t Close Club’
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 Toyota Highlander Platinum owner in Seattle joins the "Rear Liftgate Won’t Close Club" after a total power failure. With repair costs for this defect hitting $4,700, here is why your extended warranty is now your most valuable asset.
Anna's 2026 Toyota Sienna's bay with a dusty engine cover is shown. A worn emblem is visible on the cover. Loose wires and a pink coolant reservoir are noticeable nearby.
A 2025 Toyota Sienna Left Parked for 39 Hours on a Washington DC Street Became Undriveable After Rodents Chewed Through Its Electrical Wiring and Sensors
By Aram Krajekian on
After sitting parked for less than two days in an urban area, one Toyota Sienna suffered severe rodent damage that left it completely undriveable, raising bigger questions about modern vehicle wiring and ownership risks.
2026 Toyota GR85 Yuzu Edition with optional aero package
2028 Toyota GR86 Will Not Feature The New G02E Engine, But Mazda Will Be Involved, With a Hybrid Being Very Likely
By Dimitar Angelov on
The latest reports from Japan affirm what we have been hearing about the next-generation Toyota GR86 being a hybrid.
Black Honda Saloon concept with futuristic rear lighting
Honda’s EV Pullback, Toyota’s Slow Progress and Mazda’s Outsourcing Expose Japan’s EV Problem
By Noah Washington on
Automakers in Japan and the U.S. are taking different approaches to EV development, while Hyundai and Kia continue expanding dedicated platforms, software systems, and production targets.
Hand using infrared thermometer measuring temperature of car seat
2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Shows 95–107°F Heat From Rear Seat Area With Thermal Camera, Case Escalated to Engineers
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid owner recorded temperatures between 95°F and 107°F from the rear seat area, with the issue reportedly escalated to engineers for further investigation.
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