Aussies to the rescue! How Australia saved the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series in Japan - reports

Aussies to the rescue! How Australia saved the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series in Japan - reports

16 Feb 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series seems set to make a triumphant return in its home market, with the iconic off-roader borrowing from the Australia playbook to breathe new life into the brand's oldest ...Read more
Confirmed! Toyota HiLux, LandCruiser, and more are going hybrid

Confirmed! Toyota HiLux, LandCruiser, and more are going hybrid

1 Feb 2023 by Chris Thompson

A senior Toyota Australia executive has confirmed the brand’s entire range, aside from GR performance models, will be electrified by the end of this decade, signalling the hybridisation of ...Read more
Toyota ups pricing across the range, but which model copped the biggest increase?

Toyota ups pricing across the range, but which model copped the biggest increase?

25 Jan 2023 by Chris Thompson

Toyota Australia has increased pricing across its model range as part of a 2023 pricing adjustment, with publicly available data showing some of the brand's most popular models have gone up by ...Read more
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series to live on! But it's bad news if you like V8 diesel engines - reports

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series to live on! But it's bad news if you like V8 diesel engines - reports

25 Jan 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Toyota in Japan may be about to give us our clearest look yet at what will power the 70 Series LandCruiser in years to come, with reports out of the auto giant's homeland suggesting V8 power is ...Read more
Prado power shock: All-new Toyota LandCruiser Prado to adopt four-cylinder Hybrid Max powertrain from the Crown SUV - reports

Prado power shock: All-new Toyota LandCruiser Prado to adopt four-cylinder Hybrid Max powertrain from the Crown SUV - reports

17 Jan 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

The all-new 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado will forgo its diesel engine - at least in some markets - and instead arrive packing petrol-hybrid power, according to reports that quote "company ...Read more
Toyota increases capped price servicing costs - here are the details

Toyota increases capped price servicing costs - here are the details

13 Jan 2023 by Chris Thompson

Toyota has updated its capped-price servicing costs compared to late last year, according to the local brand's website.Pricing for every Toyota model has gone up by between $15 and $50 per service. ...Read more
Top 10 reviews of 2022

Top 10 reviews of 2022

31 Dec 2022 by Tung Nguyen

Buying a new car in 2022 was not an easy task thanks to extended wait times, stock shortages and dealers seemingly less willing to budge on the sticker price, but that didn’t stop huge interest ...Read more
WT$?! How much more we're really paying for 2023 Toyota RAV4, MG ZS, Kia Sportage, Ford Ranger and other popular models compared to before

WT$?! How much more we're really paying for 2023 Toyota RAV4, MG ZS, Kia Sportage, Ford Ranger and other popular models compared to before

27 Dec 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Everything seems to be more expensive. Read more
Ford Everest now available for immediate delivery

Ford Everest now available for immediate delivery

7 Dec 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Ford has announced that it has plenty of Everest stock for immediate delivery in Australia – but only for some grades. ...Read more
Myths busted! Were new model prices really cheaper when cars were made in Australia?

Myths busted! Were new model prices really cheaper when cars were made in Australia?

20 Nov 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Are Australians worse off today than back when we made cars up to five years ago? We compare the 2022, 2017 and – for a fuller perspective – 2012 prices of several popular models, using ...Read more
Rebound! Toyota SUV sales skyrocket in October as more shipments arrive in Australia

Rebound! Toyota SUV sales skyrocket in October as more shipments arrive in Australia

9 Nov 2022 by Tim Nicholson

It looks like Toyota is getting its groove back when it comes to sales in 2022.Australia's top-selling automotive brand has been one of the hardest hit by the global parts shortages and supply chain ...Read more
Toyota LandCruiser diesel-hybrid could be fast tracked as electric car uptake accelerates

Toyota LandCruiser diesel-hybrid could be fast tracked as electric car uptake accelerates

7 Nov 2022 by Laura Berry

Toyota’s plan to bring a diesel-electric hybrid LandCruiser to Australia could be fast tracked as the uptake of electric vehicles accelerates locally, a senior executive has told CarsGuide. ...Read more
More bad news for Toyota diesel: Toyota defends explosive Dieselgate-style defeat device allegations in fresh lawsuit

More bad news for Toyota diesel: Toyota defends explosive Dieselgate-style defeat device allegations in fresh lawsuit

18 Oct 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Toyota Australia says it will “rigorously” defend a fresh class action lawsuit brought upon it in the Supreme Court of Victoria today by a law firm representing owners and drivers of ...Read more
Toyota's big diesel-hybrid vision: The electrified diesel engines coming to the new LandCruiser Prado and HiLux - reports

Toyota's big diesel-hybrid vision: The electrified diesel engines coming to the new LandCruiser Prado and HiLux - reports

4 Oct 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

Toyota is reportedly beavering away on a method to extend the life of its diesel engines, with the brand to launch the all-new HiLux-based Fortuner with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system ahead of a full ...Read more
Tesla storms into the top five! Electric car sales increase in Australia thanks to Model 3 as Kia and Hyundai battle it out for sales glory

Tesla storms into the top five! Electric car sales increase in Australia thanks to Model 3 as Kia and Hyundai battle it out for sales glory

5 Sep 2022 by Tim Nicholson

The Tesla Model 3 is officially one of Australia's best-selling cars, entering the top five for the first time and helping to increase overall EV sales in August.According to the Federal Chamber of ...Read more
Is the 2023 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Matte Black edition coming to Australia? Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport rival takes a dark turn in Japan

Is the 2023 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Matte Black edition coming to Australia? Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport rival takes a dark turn in Japan

2 Aug 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Toyota has gone to the dark side with a special Matte Black edition of the LandCruiser Prado in Japan to add a bit of menace to the off-roader.Australia's best-selling large SUV, the Prado, is ...Read more
New Toyota LandCruiser Prado launch window revealed: When you'll see LC300-inspired seven-seater - reports

New Toyota LandCruiser Prado launch window revealed: When you'll see LC300-inspired seven-seater - reports

26 Jul 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

Toyota is now just days away from unveiling a new LandCruiser Prado, according to new reports out of Japan, but don't get your hopes too high just yet. Read more
What's my age again? Big sellers from Toyota, MG, Mitsubishi and Mazda that are older than you think beneath their modern-ish skin

What's my age again? Big sellers from Toyota, MG, Mitsubishi and Mazda that are older than you think beneath their modern-ish skin

25 Jun 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Australians, it seems, love old new cars. Read more
Toyota Australia ordered to pay compensation as part of class action over defective Prado, HiLux and Fortuner DPF

Toyota Australia ordered to pay compensation as part of class action over defective Prado, HiLux and Fortuner DPF

21 Jun 2022 by Tim Nicholson

The members of the class action against Toyota Australia over its defective diesel particulate filter (DPF) are to be awarded payouts to cover the vehicle's drop in value.The Federal Court judgment ...Read more
Family SUV 4x4 spec comparison: 2022 Ford Everest V6 vs Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado

Family SUV 4x4 spec comparison: 2022 Ford Everest V6 vs Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado

18 May 2022 by Tung Nguyen

Ford Australia has finally dropped pricing for its hotly-anticipated Everest, and the Sport grade with a new headline-stealing V6 engine will start at just a touch under $70,000 before on-road costs. ...Read more
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