

Toyota

New cars on sale in Australia: August and September
If you’re thinking of buying a new car in the coming months, and aren’t sure which new models are arriving, this list is essential reading.

Hyundai Australia pushing for ‘proper Toyota HiLux competitor’
Hyundai Australia says Santa Cruz concept is not the ute we need, and despite the obstacles standing in the way of making it a reality, wants a bona fide contender

2018 Toyota Corolla spy pics
The next-gen Toyota Corolla breaks cover in its European Toyota Auris gear

Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle to start Australian trials
Late-year arrival of three Mirai test vehicles signals start to Toyota Australia’s hydrogen push

2018 BMW Z5 spy pics
Co-developed with Toyota, the all-new and fabric-roofed BMW Z5 will only be soft on top…

Ferrari V8-powered Toyota 86
US drifter building Prancing Horse Hachi Roku

2017 Toyota 86 targets dynamics more than performance
Better handling, chassis tweaks and revised stylings are the focus for Toyota’s 2017-spec 86 sports car

2017 Toyota 86 brings revised styling and handling
The 2017-spec Toyota 86 is being prepped for improved handling, a small power increase and a fresh-face in its latest update.

Luxury Car Tax ‘inequitable’, says Toyota
Toyota renews its calls for the abolition of the Luxury Car Tax as it reduces the list price on selected vehicles affected by new threshold limits, which came into effect on July 1

Best-selling SUVs could soon overtake passenger cars
2016 is on track to be the first year that Australians buy more SUVs than passenger vehicles, according to the latest VFACTS figures.

Top 10 most popular vehicles in Australia, June 2016
Records tumble as VFACTS release figures showing a strong sales performance for new-cars in June 2016, and overall sales for the year on track to eclipse 2015.

2017 Toyota Tarago update only months away
Toyota is planning to release a safer and plusher Tarago people-mover for 2017, but pricing details remain elusive.

Toyota adds child dummies to crash testing
Toyota has added three child-sized dummies to its crash testing to improve the safety of its cars.

What to do if your car is recalled
Volkswagen, Toyota and Mitsubishi have been involved in some pretty big recalls of late. If you’re not familiar with what the term means, Andy Enright explains what a recall is, and what it can mean for your car.

Toyota Australia recalls 324,000 cars over faulty fuel system
Suspect fuel suction plates are behind a potentially damaging recall on Toyota Corolla, Prius, Prius V and Rukus models

MOTOR August 2016 issue preview
A look between the covers of our latest magazine

2017 Renault Alaskan spy pic
Russian website gives our first glimpse at a production version of France’s new beaut ute

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series extends lifespan with crucial updates
The 32-year-old Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series will live on with crucial safety and efficiency updates scheduled for the last quarter of 2016.

Energy company, AGL, announces $1 a day charging for electric vehicles
Energy company AGL will provide unlimited charging for electric vehicles for just $1 a day

Toyota’s 300kW Supra hybrid targets 911
Next-gen 86 also set to go hybrid

Rosberg wins F1 GP in Baku; SVG wins V8 Supercars
Monday Motorsport Report: Rosberg cruises to victory in Azerbaijan’s first Grand Prix, while the Supercar circus breaks loose in the Territory.

Heartbreak for Toyota in enthralling Le Mans
Unbelievable twist hands Porsche its 18th victory

Toyota Corolla Hybrid cuts hatch’s fuel use by a third
Fuel consumption details for Toyota’s new Corolla Hybrid model have been released, and boast a tempting set of numbers.

Subaru BRZ facelift trumps Toyota 86
Performance Pack not for Oz, but new infotainment is