The Toyota Prius is hardly a mecca for performance tuning and aftermarket enthusiasts, however, it seems bodykit specialist Wald International has developed somewhat of an upgrade package for the new model. Toyota revealed the new-look Prius last year, showcasing a sharper design with some subtle performance-like tones, such as an […]
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Toyota RAV4 TRD sports version in the works – report
Toyota could be about to introduce a sporty TRD performance version of its smallest SUV, the RAV4. This would be the first performance RAV4 to hit the market. Speaking with Automobile Magazine, Toyota’s US general manage Bill Fay said such an idea “would be awesome”. According to the report Toyota […]
Peugeot-Citroen & Toyota continue partnership for future MPV
Peugeot-Citroen and Toyota have confirmed they will continue their partnership which will see the two share a common mid-size light commercial van and MPV platform. Peugeot-Citroen (PSA) says the new van is currently under consideration for Australia, while Europe will receive MPV versions for private use as well as light […]
2016 Toyota LandCruiser GX review (video)
Toyota’s dominance in the flooded SUV market continues to thrive. At the top of the food-chain, the new 2016 LandCruiser also continues to be spared from any legitimate contenders. Since its inauguration 65 years ago, the Toyota LandCruiser has embedded itself in everyone’s minds as the go-to vehicle for serious […]
Toyota to drop youth-oriented Scion brand
Toyota’s North American “youth brand” Scion will be phased out in the later half of the year, with the lineup to be re-integrated into the parent company’s range. After 13 years, the company enjoyed mild success, peaking in 2006 when it sold 173,034 cars. Half of the customers were under […]
Australian vehicle sales for January 2016 – Mustang sets pace
Who is buying a car straight after the Christmas and New Year period? We’re not sure, but we can tell you what types of cars they are buying thanks to the release of the Australian VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations in January. Before we get to the best-selling vehicles, […]
Toyota Corolla hybrid to go on sale in Australia mid-2016
Toyota Australia has confirmed it will be launching a hybrid version of the Corolla for the first time, promising exceptional fuel economy for the popular hatch. Under the bonnet, the company has confirmed the Corolla hybrid will come with a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 73kW, matched to a 60kW […]
Toyota buys out remaining Daihatsu stock, full takeover August 1
After numerous rumours and reports, Toyota Motor Corp. has confirmed it intends to buy the remaining Daihatsu stock for around US$3.2 billion. Since 1998 Toyota has owned 51.2 per cent of the Japanese small car manufacturer, and first paired up with the company back in 1967. But now, the world’s […]