For the second year running, the Mazda3 is the best-selling vehicle in Australia. The national 2012 VFACTS new vehicle sales figures have just been released, and it’s Toyota that stands out as a very clear favourite overall. Mazda sold a whopping 44,128 examples of its Mazda3 small car in 2012, […]
Toyota Corolla
Australian vehicle sales for November 2012 – new Corolla leads the way
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for November 2012 are out, and it’s the new Toyota Corolla that has blown every car out of the water. The new Corolla has been on sale for under two months (full review coming soon), yet it has already won the […]
2012 SEMA Show highlights (gallery)
Unfortunately, we were unable to attend the 2012 SEMA Show to bring you live coverage. However, we do have access to a range of images that we can share with you so we can all pretend we were there. Here’s some of the highlights. The SEMA Show is an annual […]
2012 Toyota Corolla revealed, on sale in Australia from $19,990
Toyota has launched the new 2012 Toyota Corolla in Australia after revealing the new model at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show, currently underway. The new model gets a $1000 price cut, new styling, and an optional seven-speed auto transmission. The new version of one of the world’s most popular […]
2013 Toyota Corolla revealed, Australian debut at Motor Show
Toyota in Japan has launched the all-new 2013 Toyota Corolla, showcasing sporty new styling in tune with the company’s latest design language. The new model is scheduled to debut in Australia in two months. Although it’s obviously not a performance car, the Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles of […]
Toyota working on small turbocharged engines – report
According to international reports, Toyota is about to shift its focus slightly to develop small-capacity turbocharged engines to appeal to performance, enthusiast markets. This isn’t likely to mean Toyota will shift its focus completely away from its pioneering hybrid technology. It could simply mean Toyota really is looking to attract […]
Toyota Australia to cut about 350 jobs at Altona plant
Toyota Australia is cutting about 350 jobs at its Altona production facilities in Victoria due to recent pressures to its operations, low sales and subsequent low production volumes. The strong Aussie dollar is also making it tough for exports. Toyota announced today that it is immediately having to ‘adjust’ its […]