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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.
2026 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-road
Toyota Owners Have Spoken: The Fifth-Generation 4Runner Is A Much Better SUV Than The Sixth Gen
By Dimitar Angelov on
While some owners enjoy their sixth-generation 4Runner, many agree that it doesn't live up to the glory of the old model, and are conerned about long-term reliability.
2024 Toyota Tundra
Toyota Master Tech Says, “I’ve Been Seeing a Lot of Tundra Radiator Failures Due To Fan Shroud Rubbing, All Just Out Of Warranty” - Here’s the Cheap Fix
By Denis Flierl on
Is your Tundra a ticking time bomb? A Toyota Master Tech warns of a common radiator failure hitting trucks just out of warranty. A simple "shroud rub" could cost you thousands, but there’s a cheap DIY fix. Don't get stranded; see the expert's hack!
2024 Toyota Prius
“Toyota Got Me”: 2024 Prius Owner Joins The ‘Dead 12V Club’ At 900 Miles; “Now I’m Forced To Carry A Jump Box Just To Be Safe”
By Denis Flierl on
900 miles and already stranded? Shannon is the newest member of the "Dead 12V Club." Even a 2024 Prius isn't immune to battery blues, leaving owners carrying jump boxes "just in case." Is the redesign worth the risk? What Prius owners need to know.
A Tesla Model Y with a paint defect is shown
Owner Laments “I'm Happy Overall With My 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper, but a $60K+ Car’s Paint Quality Should Be Better Like a Toyota or Lexus. Are the Robots Not Checking?”
By John Goreham on
Let’s break down how Tesla owners view the issue of paint quality control, and see if this owner is alone in thinking that a car costing over $60,000 deserved proper paint.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
"I Thought Toyota Was Bulletproof, But My 2024 Tacoma Transmission Just ‘Took a Dump’ at 10k Miles and I’m Losing Faith"
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner describes a terrifying freeway fail: pedal to the floor, 4K RPMs, but zero acceleration. Is the new gen facing a major reliability hurdle? Here is what happened, and what 4th Gen Tacoma owners need to know.
Blake Newton's 2019 Toyota Highlander
“I Just Bought This 2019 Toyota Highlander 60K Miles, I’m Super Happy With the Car, But the Dealer Pushed Me Into A 4-Yr $2,700 Warranty, Now I’m Not So Happy About It”
By Denis Flierl on
A great car shouldn't come with a side of buyer's remorse. Blake scored a 2019 Toyota Highlander SE Midnight with only 60K miles, but the dealership’s "must-have" $2,700 warranty is haunting him. Was it a smart safety net or a pricey trap? Let's dive in.
White 2026 Toyota Bz XLE AWD
$11,500 in Incentives Lets Former Corolla Owner Lease a New Toyota bZ XLE AWD for $400 Per Month All In, Owner Says, “I’m Loving the Massive Updates”
By Chris Johnston on
We look at how Toyota’s generous new 2026 incentives enabled a new buyer to save over $11,000 on a Toyota bZ by stacking lease cash, rebates, and bonuses.
A Toyota RAV4 Plug-In is shown on display in a dealer showroom
The Reliability of Plug-In Hybrid-Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) Just Got Much Better - Here’s How
By John Goreham on
Imagine if all of the lowest-rated vehicles in a category were suddenly cancelled. Well, that just happened with PHEVs.
2020 Ford F-250, 2026 Toyota Tundra
“I Had Zero Issues With My Ford,” Says an F-250 Owner, But Switches to a 2026 Toyota Tundra and Immediately Regrets One Thing
By Denis Flierl on
From heavy-duty hauling to high-tech hybrid? Kelsey traded her Ford F-250 for a 2026 Toyota Tundra, and the results are surprising. Is the "legendary" reliability worth losing that diesel power and storage? Here are 14 things you need to know first.
A 2025 Toyota RAV4 in blue metallic paint photographed from the front three-quarter view, emphasizing its athletic stance and contemporary design.
After Putting Down a $500 Deposit, a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Buyer Says a San Diego Dealer Sold His Car the Same Day, “Everything Just Happened So Fast,” Management Told Him, Then Went Silent for Over a Week
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 RAV4 Hybrid shopper is warning others after a San Diego dealer allegedly sold their reserved car while they were still on the way to the lot.
2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition
Should The 2027 Toyota GR86 Be Over 300 Horsepower?
By Dimitar Angelov on
All reports point towards the brand’s compact sports coupe gaining even more power, but will it truly be an entry-level model then?
Thermal camera image of a Toyota Tundra heated steering wheel showing uneven heat distribution, with hotter upper sections and cooler temperatures on the inner lower portion of the wheel.
A Toyota Tundra Owner Says a Thermal Camera Shows His Heated Steering Wheel Hits 114°F at the Top but Drops to 35°F on The Inner Underside, He Adds, “My Fingertips Freeze While the Palm of My Hand Cooks” After Seeing 100°F+ Hot Spots
By Noah Washington on
A 2024 Tundra owner’s thermal imaging revealed a staggering temperature disparity, with the top of the steering wheel hitting a toasty 114°F while the inner underside sat at a bone-chilling 35°F.
2026 Toyota Sienna XSE
Is Toyota Cheaping Out On The 2026 Sienna? Some Owners Seems To Think So, But The Issue Might Be In The Dealer
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota says the feature should be standard, but this owner does not have it on his 2026 Sienna XSE, raising a lot of questions.
2017 Nissan Titan
2017 Nissan Titan Owner Says He’s Upgrading - “I Drove a GMC Sierra AT4 and Wasn’t Impressed, Toyota’s Tundra Engine Scares Me, So Now It’s the Ram Hemi Vs Hurricane”
By Denis Flierl on
One Titan owner’s hunt for a new rig is turning into a total brand showdown! From GMC letdowns to Toyota engine fears, Brian’s down to the ultimate Mopar face-off: Hemi vs. Hurricane. Which powerhouse wins the crown? Dive into the truck debate now!
2026 RAV4 Hybrid
“I Was Going To Trade My 2013 Honda Pilot With 253K Miles For a 2026 Toyota RAV4, But I Think I’ll Give Them Time To Get the Bugs Worked Out, and Hit the Resale Market”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2013 Honda Pilot owner has 253k miles, and was ready to swap it for a 2026 Toyota RAV4. But is the first year of a redesign worth the risk? He’s choosing reliability over novelty. Is waiting for the bugs to clear the best move right now?
2026 Toyota Tacoma
"I Discovered Why the 2026 Toyota Tacoma ‘Build & Price’ Is a Lie” - How Middlemen Are Geo-Blocking Your Favorite Trims
By Denis Flierl on
Ever build a 2026 Tacoma online only for the dealer to say it "doesn't exist"? I dug into the data and found the truth. You’re being geo-blocked. Middlemen are gatekeeping the best trims from your state. Here is the hidden map they don't want you to see.
A head-on shot of a light blue 2025 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro with its distinctive LED light bar turned on, parked in a muddy, off-road environment.
A Toyota Tundra Shopper Says He Test Drove a 2024 Model One Day, Pulled Financing the Next – He Adds, “Then the Dealer Texted Me That Someone Else Drove It and the Engine Blew Up at 54,000 Miles”
By Noah Washington on
Think a new-generation Toyota is a safe bet? One buyer discovered the hard way that 54,000 miles is the "danger zone" for the 2024 Tundra’s twin-turbo V6.
So I Again Had a Flat Tire While Test-Driving The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid Trailhunter
So I Again Had a Flat Tire While Test-Driving the 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid Trailhunter, But It Also Showed Me Why This SUV Is Built for Real Life
By Armen Hareyan on
What started as an unexpected flat tire during my week with the 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid Trailhunter turned into a real-world moment that revealed how this SUV handles problems, pressure, and everyday ownership in a way many rivals simply may not.
2025 Toyota Prius
“My 2025 Toyota Prius Has Had 6 Tire Punctures in 17K Miles, Replaced the Toyos With Goodyear, But My Mileage Took a Hit, But It’s Worth the Peace Of Mind”
By Denis Flierl on
Could your sleek new hybrid be hiding a costly secret beneath its fenders? One owner’s nightmare of six punctures in 17,000 miles reveals the shocking trade-off between the 2025 Toyota Prius’s stunning looks and its real-world durability.
2025 Toyota Tundra
2025 Toyota Tundra Owner Has 35-In Nittos… Zero Rub, and Loves the Truck, He Adds, “If It Wasn’t For These Metal Shavings Shredding My Main Bearing, I Would Drive This Truck For Years!”
By Denis Flierl on
35-inch Nittos, zero rub, and pure truck envy, until the engine tells a different story. This 2025 Tundra owner thought he had the perfect build, but metal shavings in the main bearing just changed everything. Is the Tundra dream dead or just delayed?
Toyota Camry XSE
These Are The 5 Carmakers With The Most Recalls In 2025
By Dimitar Angelov on
Even carmakers that are typically known for reliability are ranking high on this list
A silver 2023 Toyota Prius parked on a pier with sailboats and a sunset in the background.
A Toyota Prius LE Owner Says He Suffered a Head Injury After the Liftgate Strut Mount Failed and the Hatch Crashed Down – He Adds, “Now Toyota Wants $3,000 To Replace It, and I’m Fighting for a Free Aluminum Hatch”
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Toyota Prius LE owner says he suffered a head injury after his liftgate strut mount "ripped free" and the hatch collapsed without warning.
2026 Honda CR-V and Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry Owner Says, “I Left It For a 2026 Honda CR-V, It Drives Like A Dream, and Because Of My Financial Discipline, I Did It All Without a Co-Signer”
By Denis Flierl on
From Camry to a 2026 CR-V, all on her own! Madison traded her Camry for a dream CR-V, using pure financial discipline. No co-signer, just hard work and savvy negotiating. See how she secured a deal nobody could refuse, and what car buyers need to know.
2026 Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition is a great deal among Japanese sports car competitors
At $42,844 All in, is This Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition A Bargain Or a Potential Buyer's Remorse?
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Yazoo Edition comes with a lot of goodies that make the Toyota GR86 even better, but whether this can justify the price is another question.
2025 Toyota GR Corolla catches fire after just 2,303 miles
2025 Toyota GR Corolla Owner Says: "As I was Driving to Work, the Oil Pressure Light Comes on. I Pulled Over, The Car Was On Fire". Thankfully, Only The Car Suffered Damage
By Dimitar Angelov on
The serious issue occurred after just 2,303 miles on the odometer.
2019 Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-150 Raptor
2019 Toyota Tacoma Owner Says, “Goodbye Tacoma With 123K Miles, Hello Ford F-150 Raptor” - He Adds, “Good Memories, But I Had To Go Bigger & Better”
By Denis Flierl on
From 123,000 miles of memories to a massive power play! Why would a loyal 2019 Toyota Tacoma owner ditch his reliable rig after six years? Meet the driver who finally outgrew his "Taco" and traded up for the beastly 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor.
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series in blue parked on rocky desert terrain, front three-quarter view highlighting off-road design.
A Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series Says a Factory Alignment Error Destroyed His Tires in Just 30,000 Miles, “It Was Pigeon-Toed From Day One”, and Claims Toyota Only Spot-Checks 1 Out of 100 Vehicles Off the Assembly Line
By Noah Washington on
One Land Cruiser 250 owner’s 30,000-mile update has turned into a warning after excessive toe-in "scrubbed" his factory tires down to the cords.
2022 Honda CR-V, Toyota Venza, Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Palisade Owner Is Trapped: She Says “We're $7K Upside Down on This Unreliable Palisade, So, Looking At A Honda CR-V or Toyota Venza, Leaning Toward a 2022 CR-V, But at 61K Miles It’s Out of Warranty”
By Denis Flierl on
Stuck in a $7K debt trap with an unreliable Hyundai Palisade. One owner is ready to jump ship for a Honda CR-V or Toyota Venza, but is a high-mileage 2022 CR-V a genius move or a second warranty nightmare? Here is the breakdown of the best escape!
Front three-quarter view of a silver Toyota Tacoma off-road truck parked on a mountain overlook with rugged terrain behind it.
A Former Land Rover Owner Says Trading for a 2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Triggered Buyer's Remorse, Calling It "A Lot Less Efficient, Comfortable & Effective Than I Ever Imagined" When Hauling Gear, Passengers, and Driving in Snow
By Noah Washington on
Switching from a Land Rover Discovery to a 2025 Tacoma SR5 left one owner feeling "squirrelly" on snow-packed roads and cramped for space.
2026 Toyota Tundra 1794
A Loyal Texas Truck Owner Says a $95,000 Tundra Should Be Illegal Because The Brand He Loves Has Finally Turned Its Back on The Working Man
By Denis Flierl on
When even truck country says "enough," you know the market’s gone wild. Watch a buyer's disbelief as he spots a $95K Tundra 1794. Is a 1/2 ton ever worth six figures, or should this price tag be illegal?
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