Toyota
Starting as the automotive division of a weaving loom business, Toyota is one of the world’s largest automakers with a rich history dating back to 1937. Renowned for its commitment to quality and reliability, Toyota has established itself as a global leader in the industry.
Shortly after its inception, the Japanese company introduced the Toyota Corolla in 1967. This global icon hasn’t slowed in popularity since it was crowned the world’s best-selling car in 2022. Other notable models include the best-selling Toyota RAV4 and off-road hero the Toyota Landcruiser.
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Owners of HiLux Rogue utes built between May 2020 and April 2024 are being contacted for inspections and repairs after Toyota identified a problem that can cause the powered tub cover motor to overheat.
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A new five-part Australian series about cars and the people who own them is set to air on SBS in September.
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NewsToyota recalls more than 16,000 Camrys due to issue with instruments, lights and indicators
Software fault with 2024-2026 Toyota Camrys has potential to increase the risk of a crash.
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FeaturesWhen old-school driver met new-car tech
For those of us into our fourth or fifth decade of driving – or even more – the prospect of a new vehicle that is part car, part computer can be incredibly daunting. Ellen Hill takes us on the emotional journey of the mature driver as her ‘muscle memory’ deals with an entirely different experience behind the wheel.
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NewsToyota GR GT supercar range set to grow with track-honed and targa versions
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NewsAussie auctions Toyota LandCruiser with a million kilometres on the clock
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NewsToyota and Hyundai named as privacy watchdog’s connected-car data probe expands
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About Toyota
Toyota is rooted in Japan’s once-booming textile industry as a producer of weaving looms.
The dedicated car company was formed in 1933 as a division of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, with its first A1 passenger car and G1 truck produced in 1935.
Toyota’s first mass-production model, the Model AA, was launched in 1936, and was heavily influenced by 1930s Chevrolets – with some parts even interchangeable.
Since then, Toyota has forged itself into the world’s largest car company (as of 2021) with its legacy resting gently on ubiquitous models such as Corolla, Camry, Hilux, LandCruiser and RAV4.
Toyota’s Australian line-up currently includes Yaris and Corolla hatches, Camry and Corolla sedans, and the Yaris Cross, CH-R, RAV4, Kluger, Fortuner, Prado and LandCruiser 300 SUVs.
Current utes and vans offered include the hot-selling Toyota Hilux and LandCruiser 70 utes plus HiAce and Granvia vans. Toyota GR Yaris, GR Supra and the highly anticipated GR Corolla form Toyota’s multi-pronged sports car approach.
