Toyota News, Pricing and Reviews
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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By Daniel Fichana May 27 2015 - 12:57pm
Why hydrogen cars in the US are going to fail
The Mirai is about $60,000. It is about as slow as a Prius. The fueling on the road takes longer than a gasoline car, but less time than an EV. It is rated on paper for achieving about 70 miles per kg H2 cost about 8 cents per mile for fuel.
By Armen Hareyan G+ May 18 2015 - 9:31pm
Why Some People Get Ford C-Max Plug-in, While Others Toyota Prius PPI
In this comparison, Toyota Prius didn't do that badly, but the Ford C-Max got a better rating, wrote Douglas Stansfield, opening the conversation.
By Armen Hareyan G+ May 15 2015 - 10:41am
Toyota Prius Driver Points To What Accelerating Too Fast From a Stop Can Do
"Since I got my Toyota Prius, I am very conscious about not accelerating like a jackrabbit," writes Ravi D Rao at Plug in Prius Owners public group. He also explains that another reason for his driving habit is being Eco-concious. He does admit that he often finds himself being passed by cars, which, Rao says, meets them again at the next traffic light.
By Armen Hareyan G+ May 14 2015 - 9:08am
Toyota Prius is not Weak: Why Prius Drivers Drive Slow
I asked this question to some Prius drivers to get their opinion on Networked Insights findings. One answer, with which I agree based on my Prius driving experience, is particularly revealing.
By Armen Hareyan G+ May 13 2015 - 11:22am
Tacoma Owners Say What They Would Like To See in an Electric Tacoma
I asked this question if Toyota Tacoma drivers are ready to accept an electric Tacoma, should that be available one day. Here are some of the interesting responses people shared under my question at the Toyota Tacoma Enthusiasts FB group.. The general sentiment is openness, but but some improvements are necessary.
One comment writes that while there are hybrid trucks out there he doesn't think an all-electric Toyota Tacoma would be strong enough, but "hey, technology is advancing every day."
By Armen Hareyan G+ May 11 2015 - 3:33pm
Does it Hurt Your Prius If You Run Out of Gas and Use Electric Mode to Get to Station?
Here is how it may or may not, should one run out of gas and rely on electric power only, but let's see what Toyota Prius owners say, based on their experience. The discussion is from Plug-in Prius Owners group on Facebook.
By Armen Hareyan G+ May 11 2015 - 10:03am
Why Prius Owners Contest Consumer Reports' 44 MPG Rating
Earlier this year in late February Consumer Reports announced its top 10 pics for the year and even after 3 years Toyota Prius is still one of the top ten picks in the report. You can read John Goreham's coverage on the subject here.
