Buyers waiting for their 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series order to arrive shouldn’t hold their breath, as reports from Japan predict customer delivery wait times of 2-3 years, or more for certain variants. Toyota Australia sent out a statement last week alerting fans and consumers that initial local deliveries for […]
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2021 Subaru Outback, Toyota Mirai score 5-star ANCAP rating
Following assessment of crash test data recently compiled by the Euro NCAP division, ANCAP has handed out a full five-star safety rating for the all-new 2021 Subaru Outback and Toyota Mirai hydrogen sedan. The Outback, which has long-been a high-scorer in ANCAP tests, received very scores in most areas. Particularly […]
Australian vehicle sales for August 2021 (VFACTS)
The Australian Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has released VFACTS new vehicle registration figures for August 2021, and it looks like the numbers are continuing to rise and recover. Australian consumers snapped up 81,199 new vehicles during August, according to the figures. Compared with August last year, that’s up 33.1 […]
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Australian launch delayed due to COVID-19
Those hanging out for the arrival of the 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series might be slightly disappointed to hear the Australian launch has been pushed back. Well, more specifically, Toyota Australia says “customer deliveries” will be delayed. The exact timing of the push-back hasn’t been outlined, but today the local […]
2021 Toyota HiLux GR Sport announced in Thailand
Toyota has introduced a GR Sport variant of the 2021 HiLux in Thailand, potentially giving us a preview of what to expect here in Australia in the future. Toyota, globally, has already outlined the fact it wants to offer a GR package –whether it be GR Sport or full-blown GR […]
Toyota GR Supra recalled over engine management software
Toyota Australia has announced an immediate safety recall for its GR Supra sports car, after potential problems were found with its engine management software. Toyota says that 674 GR Supras sold in Australia have been fitted with engine management software that can, in certain situations, damage a key component of […]
Top 10 best-selling SUVs in Australia in 2021 (H1)
If there’s one thing the Australian new car market loves, it’s an SUV. That’s not a trend specific to Australia, either, with the global car-buying public gravitating toward SUVs in recent years, making it one of the most resilient segments in the industry. Today, we’re going to take a look […]
Toyota scales back production by 40% due to global chip shortage
The global shortage of semiconductors has continued to take a toll on manufacturers, with Toyota confirming it will scale back production of new vehicles by as much as 40 per cent as the brand looks to secure more chips. Toyota has reduced its production estimates for September by 40 per […]