Sports cars are very popular in Australia, with around 2000 sold every month. And at the moment, the market is filled with loads of tantalising and very tempting options. Deciding which one to go for is harder than ever. Here’s the top 10 best new sports cars that we think […]
Toyota
Updated Toyota FT-1 concept & racy Vision GT revealed (video)
Toyota has unveiled an updated version of its FT-1 concept car, which many believe to be the precursor to the all-new Toyota Supra. The updated version sports a fresh grey exterior colour and a more luxurious interior. Toyota calls it a “sophisticated graphite” colour for the new version. Aside from […]
Toyota Prado Altitude announced with relocated spare wheel
For the first time in the nameplate’s 18-year history in Australia, the Toyota LandCruiser Prado is now available without the spare wheel attached to the tailgate. Instead, the spare is relocated under the vehicle. Called the Prado Altitude, the special edition features a unique glass hatch at the back which […]
Video: Toyota FT-1 Vision GT previewed, for Gran Turismo 6
Following in the footsteps of a few other manufacturers, Toyota is planning a special concept car for Gran Turismo 6, Sony PlayStation game. It’s called the FT-1 Vision GT concept and it could give us a preview of the upcoming Supra. The concept is based on the real-life FT-1 concept […]
Australian vehicle sales for July 2014 – Corolla 5th month on top
Australian new vehicle registration VFACTS figures for July 2014 are out, and, predictably, sales have dropped as the start of the new financial year rolls in
Awesome 1975 Toyota Corolla with Lexus V8 conversion
A very cool, highly modified 1975 Toyota Corolla video is gathering interest on YouTube at the moment, via TheSmokingTire channel. The Corolla features a Lexus 4.0-litre V8 engine conversion. Not only that, it’s also got an Eaton M112 supercharger and a T56 six-speed manual transmission. Most of the other mods […]
Video: Toyota 86 breaks longest drift world record
A new world record has been set for the world’s longest continuous drift, achieved by German driver Harald Muller in a modified Toyota GT 86. There has been criticism over the legitimacy of the record as it doesn’t seem like a continuous drift. The record has been reset a couple […]
Top 10 reasons why Australians love the Toyota 86
Since arriving on the scene two years ago the Toyota 86 has become a sales success and a driver’s dream. Here are the top 10 reasons why Australians love the modern-day ‘hachi-roku’. Price When the Toyota 86 first went on sale in Australia in 2012, most were very skeptical about […]