The Toyota 86 and the Hyundai Veloster are the most popular sports cars in the sub-$80k market segment in Australia at the moment, so it’s only natural that we should pitch the two top variants down the main straight on a track to find out which is quickest in an […]
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VW investing $106 billion to overtake Toyota as largest carmaker
The battle to become the world’s largest manufacturer is well and truly heating up, with Volkswagen announcing it will invest US$106 billion over the next five years to meet its goal of becoming the biggest auto manufacturer by 2018. Volkswagen has shed some insight on its new business plan which […]
2015 Toyota Corolla RZ on sale in Australia from $22,290
Following the release of the Toyota Camry RZ earlier this year, the local arm has now introduced a sporty Corolla RZ bringing a touch of attitude to the popular hatch. Showcasing the fashionable ‘dark’ theme, the new Corolla RZ comes with around $2000 in added extras for only $1000 above […]
Toyota and Nickelodeon team up for SpongeBob Sienna
Toyota and Nickelodeon; now that is what dating app Tinder would call a match. Last year, the Japanese car brand and the American television network already held hands for a SEMA 2013 project, resulting in a SpongeBob-inspired Highlander. One year later, Toyota obviously still has a soft spot for the […]
Toyota Mirai hydrogen production car set for overseas markets
Toyota has released the details on its groundbreaking new zero emissions hydrogen-electric sedan, the Toyota Mirai. It will become a regular model in the company’s international showrooms next year. Set to be unveiled at the upcoming Los Angeles motor show, the Mirai, Japanese for ‘future’, packs a 100kW punch from […]
2014 Toyota LandCruiser Sahara V8 review (video)
Welcome to the noble spirited 2014 Toyota LandCruiser Sahara. This is the biggest, most powerful, and most expensive SUV Toyota currently offers in Australia. When it comes to sheer size, space, and serious off-road breadth, this is known as the king. The J200, or the ‘200 Series’ as it’s more […]
Next-gen Toyota Prius to use Le Mans tech – report
The next generation, 2016 Toyota Prius is set to receive track-tested technology upgrades derived from developments made by Toyota Motorsport and the TS040 hybrid Le Mans racing car. It’s expected to be the most efficient model yet. The upgrades in question are said to be purely tech-related, like new microchips […]
A 2JZ-powered Toyota Cressida and a Norwegian man (videos)
Every now and then a man and his machine come together in perfect harmony. And with good video editing and equipment, the relationship produces some of the most memorable and inspiring pieces of cinematography in our automotive worlds. Meet Fredrik Sørlie and his old-school Toyota Cressida from the 1970s (X30 […]