Toyota
Australian vehicle sales for March 2020 (VFACTS)
Well, we all knew it was going to be pretty bad. Australian vehicles sales for March 2020, according to the latest VFACTS figures which count new vehicle registrations, show yet more of the worrying economic...
Toyota ‘GR Corolla’ trade mark application filed in Australia
A trade mark application for the name ‘GR Corolla’ has been found on the Australian Intellectual Property database, potentially hinting a hot hatch version of Toyota’s popular small car. While trade marks aren’t always a...
Next-gen Toyota 86 to debut mid-2021 with turbo engine
The next-gen Toyota 86 will debut during the middle of 2021, according to a recent social media post which reveals a timeline from a Toyota dealer conference. And with it will apparently come a turbocharged...
Toyota LandCruiser 300 dropping 4.5 V8 diesel, 2.8 diesel arriving – report
Some potential information is coming through on the next-gen Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, including word that the V8 diesel will be dropped from the range. A 2.8 turbo-diesel is also set to be introduced. It...
2020 Toyota Prado Kakadu Horizon edition announced
Toyota Australia has announced a new special edition version of the LandCruiser Prado, called the Kakadu Horizon. It, as the name suggests, is based on the flagship Kakadu variant. The special edition comes dressed in...
Australian vehicle sales for February 2020 (VFACTS)
Straight through the second month of the year already. We see, thanks to today’s release of the Australian VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations for February 2020, the local market is continuing its downward trend....
Toyota ‘GR HiLux’ trademark found, finally a performance ute?
A trademark application for the name Toyota “GR HiLux” has been found, and it was registered right here in Australia. Could there finally be a performance version of the popular ute on the horizon? The...
Toyota previews all-new compact SUV before Geneva debut
Toyota is preparing to unveil a new compact SUV at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show next month, and has sent out a teaser to stir some excitement. The new model is set to slot beneath...
Toyota GR Supra getting power boost to 285kW, arrives late-2020
As expected, the Toyota GR Supra will soon receive a power bump to 285kW like the updated BMW Z4 M40i sister car. The local arm has also confirmed more allocation for Australian showrooms, along with...
Genesis tops 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study, Tesla declined to participate
Hyundai’s new premium brand, which is now an independent brand as opposed to being a sub-division, has topped the J.D. Power 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study in the US. It was the first year Genesis has...
Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch getting ‘G16E-GTS’ 1.6 turbo 3CYL – report
Finally, it looks like Toyota is looking to introduce a proper hot hatch for the small car segment, with word of a Toyota GR Corolla being in the works. According to a recent Auto Express...
2020 Toyota GR Supra GT review (video)
While many carmakers, including Toyota, are busy working on new-age, super-eco powertrains and alternative transport solutions, the Toyota Supra nameplate has been dug out of the history books and is back for an all-new, modern...
