Toyota has rolled out its next-generation autonomous research car, based on a Lexus LS 600h L luxury limousine. It offers more self-driving capability than ever before. Called Platform 3.0, the prototype vehicle was developed by the Toyota Research Institute, and it will be on display at the Consumer Electronics Show […]
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Top 10 best-selling cars in Australia during 2017
The national VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations during December 2017 have been revealed, confirming the best-selling vehicles for the entire year. For our usual big report on the monthly figures see the full report here. It’s been a fight between the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Corolla during […]
For sale: 1986 BMW E30 3 Series with neat 1JZ conversion
Looking for a cool sleeper? Up for sale in NSW at the moment is this awesome 1986 BMW E30 3 Series with a complete, fully-engineered 1JZ turbo engine conversion. The E30 BMW 3 Series engine bay is already developed to accommodate an inline six engine, which means the Toyota 1JZ […]
2018 Toyota Crown Modellista accessories headed for Tokyo Auto Salon
Toyota only recently unveiled a pre-production concept version of the all-new, 2018 Toyota Crown luxury sedan. And now we hear the company will be showing off a sporty, Modellista-clad version at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January. Images reveal what the Modellista bodykit will comprise of for the new Crown. […]
PerformanceDrive’s top 10 best new cars of 2017
Here at PD we don’t do ‘car of the year’ features, mainly because we aren’t paid by any of the car manufacturers to do so. But it has been a massive year for the Aussie car industry, with the departure of the Australian-built sedans and the arrival of some intriguing, […]
Electrified Toyota HiLux coming by around 2025, part of aggressive EV plan
Toyota is planning to introduce electrified powertrain options for its entire lineup by around 2025, the company has confirmed, with a sales target of 1 million zero-emission vehicles a year already set. The aggressive plan includes Lexus vehicles, with hopes that its annual electric-assisted vehicle sales will exceed 5.5 million […]
2018 Toyota Camry SL review – V6 & 2.5L (video)
For several decades now, the Toyota Camry has been a staple part of the brand’s range and a solid pillar of its reliability and trouble-free motoring philosophy. Each successive generation has seen cosmetic changes, but only incremental mechanical changes – a risk-averse approach that resulted in a decent reliable car, […]
2018 Toyota 86 performance kit announced in Australia
A special performance kit for the 2018 Toyota 86 has been announced in Australia, giving buyers the opportunity to enhance the acclaimed sports car with factory backing. Firstly, there are no engine modifications, if you were wondering. Instead it retains the regular 2.0-litre naturally aspirated boxer engine, producing 152kW. What […]