Toyota Australia is getting ready to launch the all-new 2021 Toyota Kluger, which will be the first seven-seat SUV from the company to feature a hybrid powertrain option in Australia. Revealed in April last year, the 2021 Kluger jumps onto the latest Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) for the first […]
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2021 Lexus LC update announced, convertible confirmed for Australia
Lexus Australia has confirmed a 2021 model year refresh for its stunning LC flagship sports car, scheduled to arrive in June. It’s also confirmed the LC convertible will be part of the model update but it will arrive later this year. Obviously the exterior doesn’t need any changes. It remains […]
2021 BMW 5 Series LCI facelift revealed via leaked images
Some images of the 2021 BMW 5 Series LCI facelift have appeared online, giving us a first look at the refreshed design ahead of its expected debut in the coming weeks. The images seem to come from an upcoming press pack, given they are taken in a studio of some […]
Toyota hybrid global sales surpass 15 million
Toyota has hit a monster milestone, achieving over 15 million hybrid vehicle sales around the world. That’s more than any other vehicle brand. Australia has contributed over 130,000 to the impressive tally. The Japanese brand started producing and selling hybrid vehicles back in 1997, with the original Toyota Prius. Fast […]
Toyota Australia secures boost in RAV4 hybrid supply
Those in the market for a mid-size SUV will be interested to hear Toyota Australia has secured a big boost in production supply of the hugely-popular RAV4 hybrid, following many bottlenecks since the new model launched last year. Toyota Australia says it has secured an additional 8000 RAV4 hybrid units […]
Toyota Yaris Cross revealed, confirmed for Australia
Toyota has unveiled the all-new Yaris Cross, which promises to redefine what an urban compact SUV should be. Not our words, that’s what the company says. The way we see it is that it’s a funky new small crossover for the increasingly popular market segment. It’s based on the Toyota […]
Land Rover announces 1.5T PHEV Discovery Sport, Evoque ‘P300e’
Land Rover’s Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque will soon be available with a brand new plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) powertrain option. Adopting the name P300e, the models will offer an electric range of up to 66km. The new powertrain consists of a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder Ingenium engine that’s matched […]
2021 Lexus ‘NX450h+’ to adopt 225kW RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid
The current, first-generation Lexus NX has been around now for just over five years, but an all-new model is said to be on the way. Some recent trade mark applications in Europe suggest Lexus could introduce at least two new variants; an NX350h and NX450h+. Records show Lexus filed a […]