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Japanese and Korean cars top a recent dependability study by Warrantywise UK Dependability Table in the UK. Warrantywise is a UK used car warranty service and maintenance plan specialist. They provide an extended vehicle warranty of the highest quality, for all makes and models, to private individuals and the country’s …

Although the Toyota 86 has been in the market for over three years, it continues to be the darling of the tuning industry. The latest example comes from Japanese tuner Aimgain and we like what we see. Called the LF-Sport, the bodykit includes new Lexus-inspired front bumper and grille, side …

A trio of high-profile racing drivers bearing some of the most famous names in Australian motorsport has combined to give the Toyota 86 race car its official track debut. Steven Johnson, Leanne Tander and Aaron Seton performed demonstration laps in three Toyota 86 race cars at the Sydney 500, held …

Toyota has introduced the facelifted 2015 Toyota RAV4 in Australia. Available in both petrol and diesel engines, the new model is priced from $27,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level, front-wheel drive GX petrol. The 2015 RAV4 adopts a sleeker and more dynamic styling, with a larger lower grille and …

Toyota is marking the start of a six-month countdown to the first round of the Toyota 86 Racing Series by releasing a special-edition version of Australia’s best-selling sports car. Known as the Toyota 86 Blackline Edition, it features a subtle body kit, gloss-black 17-inch alloy wheels and distinctive red highlights …

Scion will be producing a very limited production run of the 2016 RS 2.0, the successor to the 2015 FR-S RS 1.0. Scion described the RS 2.0 as the “most stylish version of the sports car” yet. The exclusive/upgraded FR-S comes equipped with a classier exterior complete with 17 inch …

A design and engineering revolution is injecting Toyota vehicles with a renewed sense of passion and driver appeal, according to one of the company’s most senior Australian executives. Mr Tony Cramb, executive director of sales and marketing, said a succession of Toyota concept cars and production models are embodying a …

After three years on the market, the highly successful Toyota 86 goes under the knife for its first ever major facelift for 2016. Spotted testing on German public roads (likely to be on its way for some track action at the Nurburgring circuit), the sports coupe’s camouflaged front and rear …

Toyota has released its range-topping LandCruise 200 Series Sahara with innovative cameras that is said to make it easier to manoeuvre the large SUV. Drivers can now obtain a panoramic view around the Sahara using four cameras – front, rear and in the side mirrors – to provide added confidence …

Toyota Camry, we have all heard about it. Some say it’s the ultimate “white good on wheels”, others think it’s soulless and boring. If excitement and fun-to-drive is what you are looking for, Camry would be the last word in your dictionary. But yet, Toyota has managed to move over …

Toyota’s new seven-seat Fortuner SUV is officially on sale now in Australia, priced from $47,990 plus on-road costs. Built on the same rugged platform as the Toyota Hilux, the Fortuner is aimed at those wanting an affordable SUV with the off-road ability of the LandCruiser. Available in three grades – …

Toyota is set to unveil a new rear-wheel-drive concept sports car at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month. Called the Toyota S-FR, the concept is all about fun-to-drive and lightweight. Pitched as a new entry-level model slotting below the Toyota 86, the 2+2 coupe emphasizes responsiveness, and aims to …

The all-new Toyota Hilux has launched in Australia with up to 31 variants to choose from – eight more than the previous generation. Kicking off the range is the 4×2 Single Cab (cab chassis) Workmate manual, priced from $20,990 plus on-roads. The mid-spec SR starts from $28,490 and is available …

Toyota RAV4 will gain a mid-life update in December with new safety features, sharper driving dynamics and a quieter ride. Newly developed safety technologies that can prevent or mitigate the force of a collision – including autonomous braking – will be standard on high-grade Cruiser variants and optional on mid-range …