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With the new Ford Ranger outselling the aging Toyota HiLux in key global markets, Toyota is in desperate need to get the next-generation HiLux on to market. And it seems the new pick-up is not too far away. Development is already well into its mature stage, and the closely related …

The Toyota GR 86 is already an excellent package straight out of the factory. With power now coming from a larger 2.4-litre horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine developing 174kW and 250Nm, the rear-wheel drive sports car brings improved performance over the previous generation model. While the car’s handling has been sharpened …

Toyota has unveiled the most extreme HiLux to date, with the new GR Sport model taking out the range-topper status for the 2023 HiLux range. Equipped with more power, wider tracks, tuned suspension and bigger disc brakes, the new HiLux GR Sport benefits from experience gained through Toyota’s GAZOO Racing …

Toyota has previewed the next-generation of its popular C-HR small SUV with the C-HR prologue. Launched back in 2016, the C-HR provided the bold styling direction for Toyota and the new concept is set to take that further, with what the brand dubbed ‘a precision organic design language’. It features …

Half of all new cars sold in Australia these days are mid-size SUVs. The segment is now literally where young families, couples and empty nesters shop for their main personal transportation. We line up two of the most popular models in this highly competitive segment to help you decide which …

Toyota’s updated HiLux Rogue flagship pick-up is set to arrive in local showrooms in October, sporting significant mechanical upgrades that include wider track and increased ride height. The upgraded HiLux Rogue will be priced from $70,200 plus on-road costs, meaning the upgraded suspension, brakes and body enhancements will be offered …

Toyota has announced it’s adding the “dynamically focused” GR Sport variant to its Yaris Cross light SUV line-up in Australia. Set to arrive in showrooms in December, the 2023 Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport will be available exclusively in 2WD Hybrid guise. It comes with retuned suspension that is said …

Toyota has confirmed an extensive development program in Australia for the Tundra full size pick-up, hinting at its intention to re-engineer the American-built Tundra in right-hand-drive (RHD) format and evaluate the vehicle against Australia’s unique local conditions and tough customer use. Toyota has partnered with Melbourne-based Walkinshaw Automotive Group, for …

Toyota Australia will expand its Gazoo Racing family of performance vehicles when the new-generation GR86 sports coupe launches locally in September. Replacing the outgoing Toyota 86 which has been on the market for nearly a decade, the new GR86 brings improved performance from its larger 2.4-litre engine, sharper handling and …

Let’s admit it, other than a limo the most stylish way to carry many people is still by using a seven-seater SUV. It’s become an essential part of life for many Australian families. From school runs and drive-throughs to road trips and bush trekking, the large SUV cannot be done …

Three years after the initial launch of the GR Supra with an automatic transmission, Toyota has finally heeded the cries of purist for a six-speed manual version of the cult sports car. The GR Supra six-speed manual is heading Down Under for its scheduled launch in the final quarter of …

That’s right. The new Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch will be in short supply in its first year of production, with 6600 of the more than 8500 produced destined for the USA. The remaining 2000 will be shared by the rest of the globe, including Australia. It’s all part of …

The Toyota GR Supra is highly capable sports car but its lack of a manual gearbox option has many purists crying out for one to be made available. It seems their cries have been heard and the wait is over. According to a report by BestCarWeb, Toyota is close to …

  They are two of the most iconic cars to grace our roads. One, an unapologetically all-American with a big, old-school fire-breathing V8 under its long, chiselled bonnet that has become one of the most successful sports cars in recent times. The other, a samurai warrior that came out of …