When Toyota releases a new generation of its comprehensive vehicle range, everyone listens. The competition also develops nerves as the brand is often the go-to choice for many Australians. In fact, the Japanese brand consistently sells double the number of cars as the brand in second place. One of the […]
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Toyota GR Yaris GRMN to be 2-seater, boosted to around 221kW – report
We’ve known for a while now that Toyota has been working on an even hotter version of the GR Yaris, set to adopt the GRMN name. But now we hear some potentially juicy details of its engine and the level of weight reduction being applied. Firstly, let us quickly explain […]
Toyota GR Supra drift car gets V10 Le Mans engine conversion (video)
A Toyota GR Supra drift car with a high-revving V10 engine conversion? Could this be the ultimate combination for pure driving bliss and tyre-torturing madness? Formula Drift driver Ryan Tuerck has built just that. You may recognise the name as he is also the bloke responsible for that mental Toyota […]
Australian vehicle sales for October 2021 (VFACTS)
New vehicle registration figures in Australia for October 2021 have been released, in the form of the VFACTS report by the Australian Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. The report shows 74,650 new vehicles were registered (we’ll call them sales) during the month, which is down 8.1 per cent on October […]
2022 Toyota GR Supra update announced, on sale in Australia
Toyota has given its new GR Supra a very mild update for 2022, adding wireless Apple CarPlay as standard. It’s on sale now in Australia. This follows on from a powertrain update applied about a year ago. No other changes are made for the 2022 update. However, Apple device owners […]
Toyota GR Heritage Project adds reproduced AE86 Sprinter parts
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has announced yet another addition to its GR Heritage Parts Project. This time offering reproduced spare parts for the iconic AE86 Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno. Production of these models featuring the 1.6-litre DOHC, 16-valve four-cylinder engine, known as AE86, ended some 30 years ago. However, […]
Toyota reveals details of bZ4x electric SUV, arrives in 2022
Toyota has announced details of its first ever battery-electric SUV, known as the bZ4x, which rides on a special EV platform. Deliveries are set to begin in the middle of 2022. After making its concept debut at the Shanghai Motor Show, Toyota has now shed some light on the new […]
Toyota files design patent for yoke steering wheel in Australia, for bZ4X
A design patent has been registered in Australia by Toyota and Subaru, detailing a unique yoke-style steering wheel and cluster setup that we first saw on the bZ4X concept car. The design patent, registered yesterday but filed on July 1, is listed as a “control device for an automobile” and […]