In the US, one of the most highly regarded vehicle evaluation and reliability surveys are carried out by a magazine called Consumer Reports. Toyota has once again come through on top in the latest results, with its vehicles being rated as the most reliable. This year 28 carmakers were included […]
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Toyota Camry Atara R on sale in Australia from $31,820
As a way of spicing up the Camry range, Toyota Australia has introduced a new special edition model called the Toyota Camry Atara R. The limited edition gets various sporty enhancements and a 2kW power boost. Although it’s not a full-blown, bespoke performance model, the Atara R does provide a […]
Subaru BRZ turbo under development – report
According to a recent Automotive News report from the US, Subaru is developing a turbocharged version of its latest 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer engine, found in the Subaru BRZ sports coupe. The engine, which already comes with advanced technology such as direct injection, also powers the Toyota 86 (review here) in […]
Toyota Sequoia drag car, NASCAR-inspired Camry heading to SEMA
Toyota will have an impressive and interesting set of project cars at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas next week, including a wicked Toyota Sequoia drag car and a NASCAR-inspired Toyota Camry ‘Rowdy Edition’. Starting with the not-so-humble Camry, the project car is a co-development project between Toyota and […]
2012 Toyota Corolla revealed, on sale in Australia from $19,990
Toyota has launched the new 2012 Toyota Corolla in Australia after revealing the new model at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show, currently underway. The new model gets a $1000 price cut, new styling, and an optional seven-speed auto transmission. The new version of one of the world’s most popular […]
Toyota 86 wins 2.0-litre class at Winton Raceway Sprint Series
Australian rally champion Neal Bates has taken a Toyota 86 to victory at the Winton Motor Raceway Sprint Series. The victory, achieved on Saturday, was Bates’s first in the 86. Racing in the 2.0-litre class, the Toyota 86 in question is a GT variant which is also road registered. This […]
2012 Toyota 86 GTS review (video)
As we’ve seen with the Toyota 86 GT, the new base model coupe is the perfect platform for building up a track car, or even a tuned street car project. So how does the top-of-the-range Toyota 86 GTS automatic stack up? Is it a desirable package as is? 2012 TOYOTA […]
Australian vehicle sales for August 2012 – Falcon clawing back
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for August 2012 are out, and it’s the Toyota HiLux that stands out as the clear favourite once again. In the popular battles, the Toyota 86 (review here) was unable to overtake the Hyundai Veloster in the fierce Sports Car under […]