Toyota is investing a whopping US$1 billion (AU$1.4 billion) over the next five years for research and development of artificial intelligence and robotics, at a new facility in Silicon Valley, California. A new company has been set up, called the Toyota Research Institute (TRI), with the headquarters situated near Stanford […]
Toyota reviews
Toyota reclaims global sales lead, VW unlikely to bounce back
Toyota overtook Volkswagen as the leader in global vehicle sales last month, reclaiming the top position it often holds. Likely prompted by the diesel scandal, Volkswagen was unable to keep its sales lead through September. VW reported 7.43 million sales around the world for the month, while Toyota reported 7.49 […]
2015 Toyota Aurion Presara review (video)
The 2015 Toyota Aurion is the last in a long line of attempts by the big T to win hearts and minds of Falcon and Commodore customers – a market that has dwindled to a small fraction of its former self in recent years. Introduced in 2006, the V6-powered Aurion […]
2016 Toyota LandCruiser Prado 2.8 review (video)
You can’t drive very far these days without seeing one of these. Since its introduction in 1996 to this new 2016 model, the Toyota LandCruiser Prado has been a hit with Australian families, offering a rugged body-on-frame construction, and Toyota’s enviable reputation for reliability. In the last decade it has […]
2015 Toyota LandCruiser Sahara diesel review (video)
If you’re looking for a vehicle that can take you and your dearest to every corner of Australia, the 2015 Toyota LandCruiser Sahara has the comfort and space of a lounge room, and the confidence of Donald Trump when it comes to off-roading. It’s billed as the “king off the […]
2015 Toyota Camry Atara SX review (video)
Okay, so the Toyota Camry doesn’t have a sporting reputation. But that doesn’t stop thousands of buyers flocking to Toyota dealers every month to purchase one. If it’s not sportiness, what is the appeal? We’ve just sampled the new-look 2015 Camry Atara SX to find out. Toyota Australia introduced the […]
2015 Toyota Corolla hatch review (video) – ZR & Ascent Sport
It’s what we all know as the world’s most popular small car. Here in Australia, the household name, Toyota Corolla, is no different as it heads for the third year in a row as Australia’s highest selling vehicle. It’s quite remarkable that albeit the fierce and new competition out there, […]
Toyota ranked most valuable car brand by BrandZ, again
Toyota has once again been named the most valuable car manufacturer in a recent study by research firm BrandZ. This is the third year in a row. The Japanese manufacturer placed first for car brands, with a value of US$28.9 billion. Hot on its heels however is BMW, which has […]