Exciting news for Toyota 86 enthusiasts in Australia. Toyota has announced plans for a Pro-Am race series which will run along side V8 Supercars. Sanctioned by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport, the series will be made up of five professional drivers and many amateur drivers. To make it more […]
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Famous Footwear does Ken Block parody with ‘Momkhana’
A funny video from Famous Footwear has hit the airwaves, taking a stab at Ken Block and his DC-Shoes-sponsored Gymkhana video series. Instead of the usual Ford rally car, Famous Footwear is targeting families and has gone for a modified Toyota Sienna MPV. It’s fitted out with a Chevrolet LS3 […]
2016 Toyota Corolla hatch revealed with updated design
Toyota has given us a preview of the new-look, 2016 Corolla hatch that will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, featuring tweaked styling and an updated interior. The Japanese company hasn’t confirmed many specifics about the new model, only saying that it will retain the current 1.8-litre four-cylinder […]
Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG confirm Australian Motoring Festival attendance
Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota have confirmed they will be on attendance at the first-ever Australian Motoring Festival in Melbourne next month. Not to be confused with the old Australian Motor Show, the festival is more of an interactive event where visitors can interact with technologies and vehicles, and even carry […]
Toyota considering TRD Camry in the US, more TRD models – report
Toyota US is considering boosting the TRD sub-brand, according to a recent report, which could see the introduction of more sports models including the possibility of a Camry TRD. TRD fans will remember the HiLux TRD and the Aurion TRD in Australia from a few years back, both of which […]
BMW and Toyota working on new MINI ‘Minor’ project – rumour
BMW and Toyota may be expanding their working relationship in the future, with rumors suggesting a possible collaboration on a new MINI Minor. According to reports, BMW is planning a new MINI model codenamed the ‘Minor’ in a respectful nod to Mini’s former glory. The partnership could see a Toyota […]
Toyota confirms WRC comeback in 2017 with special Yaris
Toyota has confirmed it is returning to the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2017 after retiring from the sport in 1999. It will race with a highly modified Toyota Yaris WRC car. The plans were announced at a special event hosted by Toyota Motor Corporation, outlining its near-future motorsport activities […]
Toyota sells 10.23m cars in 2014, world’s largest car manufacturer
Not only is Toyota the top-selling car brand in Australia, it was also the top-selling car brand in the world for 2014. This is the third year the company has come out on top. Toyota sold a whopping 10.23 million vehicles (including Daihatsu and Hino) during 2014, which is up […]