Uber is on its way to take over the taxi industry in most capital cities, and is now extending to the smaller cities and towns. We have to admit, it is a great technology, giving car owners (with some spare time) the opportunity to generate a bit of extra income […]
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2000hp Toyota LandCruiser tops out at 370km/h, fastest in the world (video)
Back in November of last year, we showed you the Toyota Land ‘Speed’ Cruiser which stormed SEMA with over 2000hp (1500kW), or a Bugatti Chiron’s worth plus a third more. The otherwise heavy-duty off-roader looks mostly stock from the outside, apart from being lowered and featuring a front spoiler, and […]
Top 10 best small cars coming to Australia in 2017-2018
Small cars have become the new default non-SUV for Australian purchasers. These days they have a depth of engineering that results from a staggering amount of competition. Safety, driving dynamics and creature comforts are generally top-notch in premium and non-premium small-medium cars alike. There has been plenty of renewals, with […]
Toyota Fengchao Fun concept debuts at Shanghai show
Do you want to know what Toyota’s future sedans will look like? This Toyota Fengchao Fun concept should give us some clues on what to expect. The Fun concept was unveiled at the Auto Shanghai event, currently underway, with many suggesting it could preview the next-gen Camry for the Chinese […]
Toyota FT-4X unveiled at New York show, mini FJ Cruiser
Toyota’s newest concept car the FT-4X has bowed at the New York auto show. It’s a rugged compact SUV with an outdoor adventure theme that telegraphs serious off-road capability. Based on the teasers, many other media outlets assumed this would be the successor to the Prado-based FJ Cruiser, but dimension […]
Editorial: How to Resurrect the Australian Car
Once Holden and Toyota shutter their Australian production facilities this coming August and October, the Australian-built motorcar is dead, taking with it tens of thousands of jobs in the component sector. Australia will be the first developed country in the world with the capacity to build cars to essentially shut […]
2017 Toyota LandCruiser Altitude special edition announced
Following the announcement of the Toyota Prado Altitude special edition last week, Toyota Australia is now confirming an Altitude version of the Prado’s big brother, the LandCruiser 200 Series. The LandCruiser Altitude is based on the GXL turbo-diesel, featuring a 4.5-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 200kW and 650Nm. This is […]
Top 10 best performance cars coming to Australia in 2017-2018
Performance car enthusiasts are at something of a crossroads. Due to emissions regulations and shifting consumer preference, the best sports cars are ditching the manual gearbox and are disappearing before our eyes. With the end of the Aussie performance car, the XR6 Turbo and SS Commodore will no longer be […]