It seems Toyota could be set to introduce a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of the new RAV4 next year, following strong demand of the recently-launched hybrid option of the all-new model. According to an Autocar report, Toyota has begun testing prototypes of a RAV4 PHEV in Europe. A vehicle was recently […]
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What is this sporty 2020 Toyota LandCruiser facelift?
It may not be the 2021 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series that we’re all eager to see, but it seems Toyota has prepared something of a facelift for the current 200 Series for 2020, at least for some markets. A couple of spy images appeared on social media recently showing what […]
Toyota planning Gazoo Racing variant for all core models
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing is set to launch a sport version of every core model in the showroom, including some hybrid models, a company executive has revealed. If you haven’t heard of Gazoo Racing, it’s the motorsport division of Toyota and it has already begun making performance versions of Toyota’s vehicles. […]
Australian vehicle sales for July 2019 (VFACTS)
The year is going by as fast as ever, with the time of the month around again. Yep, the July 2019 VFACTS figures have been released today, revealing the popular new vehicles according to official new registrations. Overall industry sales are still down, but the year-to-date (YTD) change is looking […]
2019 Toyota RAV4 Edge review (video)
Look at this. Hideous or hunky? Well, regardless of what you might think, the new RAV4 is a force to be reckoned with. The packaging, driving dynamics, and value for money presented here should scare the living daylights out of the competition. So let’s take a close look and maybe […]
Top 10 best-selling SUVs in Australia during first half of 2019
It’s been a quick year, as ever, but now we can start to put together what vehicles are the most popular for 2019 thanks to the June VFACTS report. While sales for the industry are down an alarming 8.4 per cent compared with the first-half of 2018 (year-to-date), it’s the […]
Akrapovic develops exhaust for Toyota GR Supra (video)
Renowned aftermarket exhaust specialist Akrapovic has come up with a complete system for the new Toyota GR Supra. The Slovenian company has even put together a neat video to demonstrate what the upgrade sounds like. Yes, we’re sure this is just the tip of the iceberg for the new GR […]
Updated Toyota HiLux passes tougher 5-star ANCAP safety
Toyota made some updates for the 2019 HiLux range which included the introduction of a string of safety technologies. As such, Toyota Australia was eager to find out how the update shaped up in ANCAP latest marking criteria. The 2019 HiLux comes with autonomous emergency braking, along with pedestrian and […]