Toyota has been forced to revise its production schedule yet again due to ongoing parts shortages and supply chain constraints, mainly brought on by the COVID pandemic. The company says it is aiming to produce around 700,000 vehicles in August, with 200,000 of those for the Japanese market. This week […]
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Toyota reveals 2023 Crown flagship in 4 body styles, not for Australia
Toyota has taken the wraps off a dynamic new 2023 Crown lineup that showcases four different body styles including an SUV for the first time. But like all previous Crowns, it won’t be headed to Australia any time soon. Toyota is positioning the Crown at the pinnacle of its lineup […]
Toyota Kluger getting 2.4 turbo in Australia in 2023, replaces V6
Toyota has announced that its family-friendly Kluger range will gain a perky 2.4 turbo engine in Australia at the start of next year, alongside the introduction of Toyota’s new Connected Services suite. The company says that a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol will join the Kluger range in the first quarter […]
Toyota Australia posts $249 million profit in FY21-22, down from $332m
The turn of a new financial year has seen Toyota post a healthy $249 million profit, however, that’s down $83 million from the previous financial year. All up, Toyota has maintained its healthy command of the Australian market (including through 2021), with its 22.3 per cent market share accounting for […]
2023 Toyota HiLux update for Australia: Rogue heavily revised, Rugged X replaced
Toyota has given its HiLux range a few tweaks for the 2023 model year, with the HiLux Rogue receiving a heap of off-road focused updates, the SR gaining styling improvements, and added safety equipment for the the SR5. Kicking off the rollout is a serious hardware update for the Rogue, […]
Toyota global sales and production drop 9% in May
Toyota’s global sales numbers fell over nine per cent during May, as production setbacks and supply chain constraints brought on by semiconductor shortages and COVID continue to impact the industry. Toyota says that both sales and production numbers have fallen below last year’s levels due to the shortages, logistical nightmares […]
Toyota posts record profits for 2022 fiscal year, despite challenges
Toyota has made it clear it won’t let nightmarish supply chain constraints or production halts get in the way of its profits, after the company posted record-setting revenue, net income and operating profit figures for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. In its latest earnings call, Toyota reported an operating profit jump […]
Toyota Gazoo Racing takes 1-2 win at 2022 Le Mans 24 Hours
Toyota is popping the champagne after taking out the 90th anniversary of the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans event, marking its fifth victory at the Circuit de la Sarthe with a heroic one-two finish. Toyota’s team of Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa drove their #8 Gazoo Racing […]