The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for August 2012 are out, and it’s the Toyota HiLux that stands out as the clear favourite once again. In the popular battles, the Toyota 86 (review here) was unable to overtake the Hyundai Veloster in the fierce Sports Car under […]
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Australian vehicle sales for July 2012 – Veloster holding on
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for July 2012 are out, and, contrary to what most were anticipating, the Hyundai Veloster has managed to hold off the popular new Toyota 86. Overall, Toyota is once again responsible for the best-selling vehicle of the month, with the Toyota […]
Australian vehicle sales for June 2012 – Toyota 86 hot favourite
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for June 2012 are out, with the Toyota HiLux once again out in front of the popular Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla. According to the figures, 4308 2012 Toyota HiLux vehicles were registered last month (down from 4626 of May sales). This […]
Toyota 86 – The Drift King; Australian ad featuring Keiichi Tsuchiya
Toyota Australia has put together a cool new advertising campaign for the just-released Toyota 86, featuring ‘Drift King’ Keiichi Tsuchiya. In the new ad, Tsuchiya demonstrates the car’s agility and fun handling characteristics by carving out a track in the dirt, in outback Australia, using his drifting skills. For those […]
Australian vehicle sales for May 2012 – HiLux maintains strong lead
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for May 2012 are out, with the Toyota HiLux maintaining a strong lead ahead of popular favourites, the Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla. According to the figures, a whopping 4626 2012 Toyota HiLux vehicles were registered last month (up from 3565 of […]
Australian vehicle sales for April 2012 – HiLux overtakes Mazda3
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for April 2012 are out, and it’s the Toyota HiLux that has come back on top, overtaking the much-loved Mazda3. According to the figures, 3565 2012 Toyota HiLux vehicles were registered last month (up from 3561 of March), comprising of 881 […]
Australian vehicle sales for March 2012 shows steady growth
The official VFACTS figures for March are out, and it’s the Mazda3 out in front once again. The popular small car went to 3818 new homes last month, followed by the Toyota HiLux (4×2 and 4×4 combined), with 3561 sales, and the Holden Commodore, going to 3187 drivers. Perhaps the […]
Video: Fiat 500 Abarth ad featuring Charlie Sheen
Fiat and performance arm Abarth have released a new Fiat 500 Abarth ad featuring Charlie Sheen. Abarth is looking to capatilise on the Hollywood star’s bad boy character with the new campaign. Fiat is looking to build its brand in the US and is doing everything it can to create […]