Another special edition of the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ has been launched in Japan. This time it’s based on the Toyota 86, borrowing plenty of inspiration from the BRZ STI edition we saw a couple of weeks ago. Called the 86 Yellow Limited edition, it features, you guessed it, a yellow […]
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2016 Toyota HiLux interior revealed, on sale in Australia in October
Details and images of the 2016 Toyota HiLux interior have been revealed for the first time, showing a more modern layout that’s now in line with Toyota’s passenger car and SUV design. Toyota describes the new cabin as “SUV-like”, promising a more comfortable driving position, with increased headroom and shoulder […]
Australian vehicle sales for June 2015 – i30 breaks records
The national VFACTS vehicle sales figures for Australia for June 2015 have been released, and for the first time since 1998, a Hyundai stands at the top of the popularity board. Starting with the most popular car brands, Toyota is still the front-runner, posting impressive figures compared with the previous […]
Is this the 2016 Toyota Prius? Intriguing images surface
Renderings have emerged showing what could be an accurate depiction of the 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid, featuring a sharp new design and an even more wagon-like rear end. According to Taiwanese website mobile.autonet.com.tw, the turquoise example represents the standard Prius, while the blue one is a plug-in hybrid. Consistent with […]
New-look 2016 Toyota LandCruiser front end revealed/confirmed
Another accidental preview of the 2016 Toyota LandCruiser has hit the web, this time showing the front end of an actual model in the metal. We’ve seen a few ‘brochure’ scans and leaks over the past few weeks, with questionable legitimacy, but this is the first time the sophisticated front […]
2015 International Engine of the Year award winners announced
It’s that time of year again, already. Yep, it’s the 2015 International Engine of the Year awards, and this year BMW takes home the most awards and the overall engine of the year award. Starting with the sub-1.0-litre category, Ford’s ingenious little EcoBoost three-cylinder collects the prize for the third […]
Video: 2JZ-powered Toyota 86 runs 9.1sec, world’s fastest?
Have you ever wondered what is the fastest Toyota 86 in the world? Wonder no more. This is it. Apparently. It features a monster 2JZ engine conversion. Clearly the project car is off to a great start by going for the famed 2JZ 3.0-litre straight-six Toyota engine, lifted from the […]
Toyota confirms new 2.8 TD engine for Prado, arrives August
As expected, Toyota will introduce its new 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine for the Toyota LandCruiser Prado SUV. The ‘1GD-FTV’ unit debuted in the all-new HiLux last month. The engine, which has been developed from the ground up, was engineered to offer a low weight, high combustion efficiency, and minimum friction. […]