Toyota
VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger
Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat
Recall roundup: Toyota, Jeep, Genesis, Mercedes, Ram, JLR, Ferrari & Ford
New recall notices have been issued for certain vehicles from Toyota, Jeep, Genesis, Mercedes-Benz, Ram, Jaguar Land Rover, Ferrari, and Ford
2023 Toyota C-HR sold out, order holders pointed to all-new model
Toyota has halted orders of its current C-HR small SUV, with the next-gen version more than six months away from local showrooms
2024 Toyota C-HR revealed: Hybrid-only small SUV here next year
Euro-built second-gen C-HR small SUV here next year with two hybrids – including an all-wheel-drive GR Sport flagship
Subaru WRX, BRZ manuals to receive AEB; Toyota GR86 likely to follow
Potentially life-saving autonomous emergency braking tech – mandated in Australia from 2025 – will be added to manual Subaru BRZ and WRX sports cars
Electric Toyota GR sports car in the works
The Japanese carmaker has confirmed that a high-performance all-electric GR model is in development, but it remains uncertain whether it will become a reality
2024 Toyota C-HR: New hybrid-only model teased ahead of June 26 reveal
Toyota has confirmed the second-generation C-HR small SUV will debut later this month
2024 Lexus GX revealed: All-new Prado-based 4×4 likely for Australia
The first all-new Lexus GX since 2009 has debuted, providing our first official glimpse at the long-anticipated 2024 Toyota Prado
Wheels mag June 2023: Legends! The 70th anniversary issue (1 of 3)
Wheels kicks off its 70th birthday celebrations with the first of a trilogy of collectors’ magazines.
VFACTS May 2023: Utes take top 3 spots, SUVs fuel record registrations
Small, medium and large SUVs account for almost half of a record month in new car registrations
Gazoo Racing Toyota Prius teased for 24h Le Mans reveal
Details are scarce but all will be revealed in the coming weeks at Le Mans 2023
Recalls: Toyota Corolla Cross, Kia Carnival, AMG CLA 45, Peugeot & Citroen models
New recall notices have been issued for the Toyota Corolla Cross, Kia Carnival, Mercedes-AMG CLA 45, and some Peugeot and Citroen vehicles
Toyota confirms some Australian owners affected in unprotected data event
Toyota and Lexus owners in Japan have had their vehicle data publicly available for the past decade, with some Australian Toyota customers impacted.
2023 Toyota Yaris update revealed for Europe, no word for Australia
The European-market Toyota Yaris has received a new hybrid powertrain, updated technology and improved active safety features – but there’s no news for local examples
Toyota: Switch on ‘eco mode’ to dramatically slash emissions & fuel costs
The internal study claims significant CO2 emissions and fuel consumption savings by forcing eco or EV driving modes
Wheels mag May 2023: Face off! Hero utes, halo EVs, hot hatches & hybrid SUVs
It’s the showdown issue, with two-up comparisons across a handful of popular segments. Which one grabs you?
Toyota HiLux hybrid: Mild-hybrid looking most likely
New reports suggest the HiLux and Fortuner could cop a mild-hybrid powertrain, instead of a traditional one
More Toyota GR sports cars coming, says new CEO
Koji Sato suggests former CEO and racer Akio Toyoda has “a lot more time” on his hands for GR sports cars
VFACTS April 2023: Strong RAV4, Model Y, Outlander sales see medium SUVs reign supreme
Utes may take the top two spots, but improving supply levels see family SUVs assert market dominance
Wheels mag April 2023: Kia EV9 detailed, GR Corolla faces rivals & more!
It’s an all-out pre-emptive strike from Korea as we headline this issue with the groundbreaking Kia EV9, the bold SsangYong Torres, a first drive of Hyundai’s game-changing Ioniq 5 N and the progress so far on Hyundai’s ute project
VFACTS March 2023: SUVs and utes dominate as no passenger cars make top-10
Electric cars may be gaining traction, but the top 10 was all about utes and SUVs in March
Toyota loses class action appeal over DPF systems
The court has upheld an earlier decision, while referring other details for further consideration.
Toyota Camry axed in Japan after 43-year run, safe for Australia
The Toyota Camry sedan will reach the end of the line for Japan later this year, but development and production will continue for export markets – including Australia
Toyota electric cars: Australia could get even more EVs under new president
With the legendary Akio Toyoda stepping up to a role with less direct management of Toyota product, more EVs are likely on the way
