When Toyota releases a new generation of its comprehensive vehicle range, everyone listens. The competition also develops nerves as the brand is often the go-to choice for many Australians. In fact, the Japanese brand consistently sells double the number of cars as the brand in second place. One of the […]
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Toyota production to ramp up in November, more 300 Series for Australia
Toyota has revised its production forecasts for the month of November inline with easing of COVID-19 restrictions throughout Southeast Asia, with the company anticipating a swift return to business-as-usual for the month. Toyota says that its production numbers are expected to hit anywhere between 850,000 to 900,000 units for the […]
Toyota scales back production by 40% due to global chip shortage
The global shortage of semiconductors has continued to take a toll on manufacturers, with Toyota confirming it will scale back production of new vehicles by as much as 40 per cent as the brand looks to secure more chips. Toyota has reduced its production estimates for September by 40 per […]
2021 Toyota Yaris Cross GXL Hybrid review (video)
Toyota has put its best foot forward with the all-new 2021 Yaris Cross, feeding increasing consumer demand for compact SUVs. The new model becomes the smallest of a seven-strong SUV fleet from the Japanese brand, competing against the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Stonic, and Mazda CX-3. Even though […]
Toyota Australia launches KINTO car rental platform
Toyota is making headlines after launching a new car rental platform here in Australia, called KINTO, that offers users the ability to rent a Toyota vehicle for as little as one-hour, or as long as a year. Better still, Toyota says that its KINTO Rent program requires no membership fees. […]
Toyota revenue up 11% in Q4, sells 9 million cars in FY2021
Toyota has managed to buck the trend of automakers being effectively crippled by both the pandemic and semiconductor shortages, with the world’s largest auto manufacturer nearly doubling its operating profits in the four quarter of the financial year. The news comes as Toyota posts its financial results for the financial […]
Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota co-developing communications tech
Daihatsu, Mazda, Suzuki, Subaru, and Toyota have announced they are all collaborating on the next generation of vehicle communication devices that will make ‘smart’ vehicles even smarter. More specifically, the five manufacturers have agreed to a universal and standardised design provision for connected services, which they say will result in […]
2021 Toyota HiLux WorkMate 2.7 review (video)
The ever-famous Toyota HiLux is a ute that covers many bases in the new car market. One of its most important is for use as a workhorse, supporting businesses around the country that keep the Australian economy going. Seemingly unbreakable, it’s no wonder the HiLux is constantly Australia’s number one […]