August 2020 VFACTS figures show there is no sign of recovery yet, with new vehicle registrations down an alarming 20.4 per cent year-to-date (YTD). The start of the new financial year usually sees some decline, but this year, for the month of August specifically, units are also down 28.8 per […]
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Toyota Yaris Cross gets Gazoo Racing treatment
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing partner seems to have gone a bit nuts with the new Yaris Cross, developing a range of enhancements that make it look a customer racing rally car package. There’s even red mud flaps. Gazoo Racing is set to offer some degree of enhancement for pretty much all […]
2021 Toyota Prado update gets more power, improved tech
As expected, the 2021 Toyota LandCruiser Prado has been given the updated 2.8-litre turbo-diesel from the new HiLux and Fortuner. Toyota has also taken this opportunity to make some other updates to the very popular SUV. Firstly, yes, the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine receives a new ball-bearing turbocharger with larger […]
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series updated for 2020, adds touchscreen
The iconic and simply legendary Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is receiving a mild refresh for 2020, introducing a new multimedia system and even satellite navigation. A string of updates have also been announced for the C-HR and RAV4 SUVs. Firstly, the 70 Series – one of our favourite vehicles of […]
2020 Toyota Yaris now on sale in Australia, adds hybrid option
Australian prices and specifications for the all-new 2020 Toyota Yaris have been announced. The new compact car hits showrooms boasting segment-first safety tech, incredible fuel economy, and an advanced platform and sporty design. Three main variant lines are being pitched in Australia, spanning from the Ascent Sport, SX, to the […]
2021 Toyota HiLux: prices and specs confirmed for Australia
Full prices and specs have today been confirmed for the 2021 Toyota HiLux range, which will go on sale in Australia on August 27. We first saw the 2021 HiLux a couple of months ago. It shows off a new exterior design with an overall more macho yet slightly more […]
2021 Toyota Fortuner: prices and specs confirmed for Australia
Seven-seat SUV buyers will be interested to hear the significantly updated 2021 Toyota Fortuner is getting ready to launch in Australia later this month. Local specs and prices have just been announced. The 2021 Toyota Fortuner was revealed earlier this year, coinciding with the debut of the updated 2021 HiLux […]
2022 Toyota 86 prototype spotted for first time
Yep, it’s definitely coming. We finally have, what looks to be, proper evidence that the second-generation 2022 Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ is on the way and development has begun. A prototype was recently spotted on the streets in Michigan by Instagram user kystify, showing off an all-new swept-back coupe body – […]