Some potential information is coming through on the next-gen Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, including word that the V8 diesel will be dropped from the range. A 2.8 turbo-diesel is also set to be introduced. It was previously reported that the 300 Series would debut in August this year. However, delays […]
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2020 Toyota Prado Kakadu Horizon edition announced
Toyota Australia has announced a new special edition version of the LandCruiser Prado, called the Kakadu Horizon. It, as the name suggests, is based on the flagship Kakadu variant. The special edition comes dressed in a unique bodykit, with a spoiler for the front bumper bar and spats for the […]
Australian vehicle sales for February 2020 (VFACTS)
Straight through the second month of the year already. We see, thanks to today’s release of the Australian VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations for February 2020, the local market is continuing its downward trend. In the first two months of the year overall industry sales are down 10.3 per […]
Toyota ‘GR HiLux’ trademark found, finally a performance ute?
A trademark application for the name Toyota “GR HiLux” has been found, and it was registered right here in Australia. Could there finally be a performance version of the popular ute on the horizon? The trademark application was found at the IP Australia website (Intellectual Property), registered under class 12. […]
Toyota previews all-new compact SUV before Geneva debut
Toyota is preparing to unveil a new compact SUV at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show next month, and has sent out a teaser to stir some excitement. The new model is set to slot beneath the C-HR in the showroom, coming in as something of a competitor to the likes […]
Toyota GR Supra getting power boost to 285kW, arrives late-2020
As expected, the Toyota GR Supra will soon receive a power bump to 285kW like the updated BMW Z4 M40i sister car. The local arm has also confirmed more allocation for Australian showrooms, along with some revisions to the suspension for later this year. The 2020 Toyota GR Supra (review […]
Genesis tops 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study, Tesla declined to participate
Hyundai’s new premium brand, which is now an independent brand as opposed to being a sub-division, has topped the J.D. Power 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study in the US. It was the first year Genesis has been included in the study, and it managed to push regular top-scorer, Lexus, from the […]
Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch getting ‘G16E-GTS’ 1.6 turbo 3CYL – report
Finally, it looks like Toyota is looking to introduce a proper hot hatch for the small car segment, with word of a Toyota GR Corolla being in the works. According to a recent Auto Express report, the GR Corolla is set to hit the market in 2023. It will apparently […]