Toyota has greeted showgoers at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show with the bubbly little Concept-i self-driving car that also features an onboard personal assistant. Styling-wise, the car is dramatic and futuristic, with a dome-like shape and enclosed rear wheels. Front lights mimic eyes that can even wink. Dramatic gullwing doors […]
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Australian vehicle sales figures for December 2016 – best-sellers of the year revealed
The national new vehicle registration figures for December 2016 have been released, uncovering the best-sellers of the entire year. And as no surprise, Toyota has dominated the charts once again, with three vehicles in the top 10. In terms of vehicle brands, Toyota topped the charts for December and for […]
Top 10 best selling cars in Australia during 2016
It’s that time of the year again. The new vehicle registration figures for December have been released for Australia, revealing the best-selling vehicle models of the year. Before we get into the full report, here’s a snapshot of the top 10 best selling cars in Australia during 2016. Sitting in […]
Toyota reveals first new Coaster bus since 1993
This isn’t exactly performance car news, but we know some of you out there love seeing fresh metal, especially when it replaces something over 24 years old. The ubiquitous Toyota Coaster bus is the darling of bowling clubs and RSLs Australia-wide, ferrying seniors home when they’ve had too many shandys […]
Next Toyota Corolla could use BMW 2.0T engine – rumour
Work is well underway for the next iteration of the world’s most popular car; the Toyota Corolla. It will be based on the company’s TNGA platform (Toyota Next Generation Architecture). Some media outlets are claiming that BMW engines could be used for higher-end variants as a result of the partnership […]
2018 Toyota HiAce to adopt bonnet design for first time
Some of the more astute (read; obsessive) car nerds may have noticed the current fifth-gen Toyota HiAce van has been on sale since 2004, and it is the only cab-forward van offered by a mainstream manufacturer in Australia. Some would argue it is well overdue for a redux, like its […]
2017 Toyota Yaris WRC prototype looks crazy fast (video)
Footage has emerged of Toyota’s 2017 WRC entrant racing up a mountain road, not long after Toyota confirmed it is planning to introduce a road-going Yaris hot hatch to support the company’s return to the sport. After a lengthy hiatus from the World Rally Championship, Toyota unveiled the 2017 Yaris […]
Toyota C-HR TRD packages give compact SUV sportier edge
Toyota’s C-HR is already one of the brand’s most adventurous and edgy styling efforts to date, and will be joining us early next year. That hasn’t stopped Toyota’s tuning division TRD and Modellista from adding unique body additions with the Aggressive Style and Extreme Style packages. Extreme Style is distinguished […]