Watch out SUVs of Australia. Kingmaker, Toyota, has released an all-new version of the highly popular RAV4. With it comes three additional variants in diesel form, and a new four-cylinder petrol, taking the smorgasbord to sixteen variants. We are graced with a sporty new design, more room, more power (some […]
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Australian vehicle sales for September 2013 – Jeep GC unstoppable
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for September 2013 show some big moves in various segments.
Toyota Camry takes passengers on ‘Thrill Ride’ roller coaster
In an effort to wipe some of the conservative, characterless personality traits away from the Toyota Camry, the company has released a somewhat creative new marketing campaign. The campaign sees the Camry being used to provide a thrill ride to passengers by taking them on a roller coaster of a […]
Toyota 86 updated in Australia, standard LSD for auto GT
Toyota Australia has announced some revisions to the popular Toyota 86 sports coupe. The main update is the introduction of a Torsen limited-slip differential (LSD), now fitted as standard to the base model GT automatic. The LSD is already fitted to the top-line GTS manual and auto, and the GT […]
BMW-Toyota tie-up to spawn flexible new sports car platform – report
It’s no secret BMW and Toyota are partnering up to develop and share various technologies, however, there’s been some talk lately about the two companies building an entire vehicle platform together. More specifically, a sports car platform. A recent report by CAR magazine in the UK is suggesting the two […]
Jakub Przygonski drifts 2JZ Toyota 86 at 217km/h; world record
Drifting involves a lot of sideways action, however, when you can do it at 217km/h, Guinness World Records hands you a plaque to say ‘you’re the fastest’. Jakub Przygonski, a Polish drifter and endurance motorcyclist, launched his 746kW 2JZ-powered Toyota 86 sideways with an entry speed of 256km/h, which turned […]
Toyota 86 hybrid in the works – report
A Toyota 86 hybrid is in the works, a recent report has revealed, and could hit production in the near future. Engineers are apparently awaiting a final green light from Toyota executives before putting it into production. Speaking with Autocar recently, Toyota’s senior manager for drivetrain engineering Koei Saga said […]
Australian vehicle sales for August 2013 – C-Class excels
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for August 2013 have been released, and the Mazda3 has climbed its way back to the top spot.