Toyota
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
2023 Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary pricing and features
Toyota drop special anniversary edition of its GR86, limited to – you guessed it – 86 examples
Toyota Australia boss has “no doubt” emissions target is coming this year
Although unclear on exactly what it will look like, Sean Hanley reckons a federal emissions policy could be in place before 2024
2025 Toyota Kluger (Highlander) facelift imagined
Could this be the styling direction of the facelifted Toyota Kluger large SUV?
2024 Toyota C-HR: New model will be hybrid only
Toyota has confirmed the second-generation C-HR small SUV will be offered exclusively in hybrid form, with petrol-only engines ditched
2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift imagined
As Toyota’s global line-up takes on an even sportier look, we’ve come to wonder what that will mean for Australia-bound models like the popular Corolla Cross
Toyota referred to consumer watchdog over ‘greenwashing’ complaint
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has made a complaint to the ACCC
VFACTS February 2023: Best Feb since COVID as EV sales gain foothold
Tesla earns a top 10 spot once again, and electric sales overtake hybrids
New car delays: Which top 20 models are affected?
So you want to buy a new car, but don’t want to wait or lose out on features? Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening with the market’s key players
Toyota and Lexus vehicles called back for buggy AEB camera
Toyota and Lexus Australia have issued a ‘customer service exercise’ for the Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross and Lexus NX due to a fault with the front-facing camera system
2023 Toyota GR Corolla pricing and features
The GR Corolla has officially landed in Australia, with 700 units allocated for 2023
Next-gen Toyota Supra could be an EV, hotter GRMN send-off coming
Rumours point to Toyota’s new hero EV to be the sixth-gen Supra, due in 2026
Honda slips below Jeep in US reliability study, Lexus & Genesis top charts
The luxury brands led the way in the 2023 study results
Toyota’s new CEO promises to accelerate EV plans
Toyota’s new CEO will start on April 1 and is planning a major shake-up with a “BEV-first mindset”
Toyota GR Corolla: eight-speed development continues for Golf R rival
Development of an automatic GR Corolla continues, with chief engineer saying if the ’box is “fun to drive” we will see an eight-speed variant
Toyota GR Corolla: Extra 200 hi-po hatches headed to Australia
Thanks to robust negotiations, Toyota Australia has been able to secure an additional 200 GR Corollas for local sale
