Toyota today revealed the all-new Toyota RAV4 electric vehicle at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles.
The RAV4 EV has an expected driving range rating of approximately...
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Wed, 09/05/2012
All-new Toyota RAV4 EV unveiled
Thu, 03/05/2012
Toyota HiLux - Australia's most popular car
Toyota's popular HiLux has grabbed the crown as...
Tue, 01/05/2012
Toyota 86 and creators gain international awards
Toyota has succeeded in its aim of recapturing the classic sports car experience in its new 86, according to the expert judges of the 2012 Vehicle Dynamics...
Tue, 01/05/2012
Toyota unveils concepts at Beijing Motor Show
Toyota is staging world premieres for three vehicles at the 12th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, which opens to the public on Friday.
A compact sedan and hatchback, both known as Toyota Dear Qin, are...
Tue, 17/04/2012
Second generation Aurion sets new standards
The launch of 3.5-litre V6 quad cam Toyota Aurion has completed the roll-out of Toyota's portfolio of new locally made models.
The substantially upgraded five-model...
Fri, 13/04/2012
Toyota 86 to race at Nürburgring
Toyota's new 86 sports car will undergo serious track time ahead of its Australian launch in June.
The company has announced that two 86 sports cars will compete in next month's 24 Hours Nürburgring...
Tue, 10/04/2012
Versatile third member of the Prius family due in may
Toyota Prius v – the world’s first full-hybrid seven-seater – will arrive in local showrooms towards the end of May (Overseas model shown).
Toyota’s new versatile Prius v will compete in multiple segments, bringing new buyers to the company’s expanding hybrid family when it...
Wed, 04/04/2012
Hilux stock arrivals back to normal
Toyota's HiLux has resumed its best-seller status with stock arrivals back to normal for the first time since last year's Thailand floods halted production.
HiLux 4x2 and 4x4 were the top-...
Thu, 29/03/2012
Toyota's FT-Bh explained: Video
Alain Uyttenhoven, Vice President Product Management, Toyota Motor Europe, explains the philosophies behind the FT-Bh concept – a car that points to a super-efficient and affordable hybrid future.
...
Wed, 28/03/2012
Toyota to debut stunning sedan in New York
Toyota will debut an all-new US-designed sedan at next week's New York International Auto Show.
The global premiere will take place at 3:30am AEST on April 6, 2012 (New York time: 10.30am, April 5).
The sedan's exciting new...
Tue, 27/03/2012
Smart, stylish and affordable: Toyota's new Prius c
Toyota has combined dynamic styling with clever engineering to deliver Australia's most affordable hybrid car and the best fuel economy in the city for any petrol or diesel car.
The new...
Tue, 27/03/2012
World's best-sellling Hybrid now even better
Toyota has refined the quality, performance, owner appeal and value of Prius, the world's best-known and best-selling hybrid car.
The 2012 Prius comes with higher...
Tue, 20/03/2012
Toyota Takes Prado To New Heights
Toyota has developed a special edition LandCruiser Prado with more than $10,000 of added multimedia, technology, comfort and family-friendly features.
For just $5,000 over the price of a Prado GXL, the seven-seat Prado...
Tue, 13/03/2012
New Camry Hybrid Trifecta - Power, Economy and Value
Toyota's new Camry Hybrid has scored an impressive motoring trifecta with boosts to power, economy and value.
As the flagship of the seventh-generation Camry range, the hybrid sedans deliver a power surge of 7.8 per cent over their predecessors, with a fuel-economy...
Mon, 12/03/2012
New Heart For Toyota LandCrusier
A new V8 petrol engine, advanced off-road technology and updates to styling and equipment extend LandCruiser 200 wagon’s reputation as “king off the road”.(LandCruiser Sahara shown). Toyota has heralded an...
Wed, 07/03/2012
Toyota unveils super-efficient and affordable hybrid future
Toyota has heralded an affordable compact hybrid car...
Tue, 06/03/2012
Bates and Taylor Start 2012 Arc Season on Winning Note
Neal Bates and Coral Taylor took top honours in the Australian Classic Rally Challenge category at Rally Calder aboard their fully-restored 1980 Toyota Celica RA40.
Neal Bates and Coral Taylor gave their restored 1980 Toyota Celica RA40 the perfect debut on the...
Mon, 05/03/2012
Toyota Outsells Rivals By Half
Toyota says the imminent arrival of the Toyota Prius c will help make 2102 the “year of the hybrid”. (Overseas model shown)
Toyota sold at least 50 per cent more vehicles in Australia last month than any other automotive company, according to official figures...
Mon, 27/02/2012
Bates returns to rallying with restored Toyota Celica RA40
Four-time Australian rally champion Neal Bates will return to competition this week driving a fully-restored 1980 Toyota Celica RA40 at the opening round of the Australian Rally Championship in Melbourne.
Bates, who completed testing over the weekend, has spent the past 18 months...
Thu, 23/02/2012
Toyota Concept takes efficiency to new heights
Toyota's ultra-efficient FT-Bh concept will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on March 6.
Toyota is set to unveil a concept car...
Fri, 17/02/2012
Toyota Camry pace car for Daytona
Toyota Camry will lead the field to the green flag as the official pace car for the 54th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday February 26.
The new Toyota Camry will lead the field as the official pace car for the 54th running...
Thu, 16/02/2012
Toyota dominates vehicle dependability study
Four Toyota vehicles -...
Wed, 15/02/2012
Prius c Australia's most affordable hybrid
Toyota expects to have the most affordable hybrid car on...
Mon, 13/02/2012
Future Hybrids and driving fun from Toyota at Geneva
The rejuvenation of Toyota can be witnessed “in the metal” at the Geneva motor...
Fri, 10/02/2012
Toyota racing finalises 2012 driver line-up
Toyota Racing today confirmed that Anthony Davidson, Hiroaki Ishiura and Sébastien Buemi will drive its additional TS030 hybrid car at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
The team’s full-time entry in...
Tue, 07/02/2012
Toyota confirms FIA world endurance championship entry
Toyota Racing has expanded its plans for the 2012 season and has entered the FIA World Endurance Championship.
The team had originally planned only to take part in selected races - fewer than required to be considered a full-time...
Mon, 06/02/2012
Toyota brings seven-seat addition to Prius family
Toyota Australia announced today it will offer Australian customers a versatile new member of the Prius family – the seven-seat Prius v.
The new Prius v will be the first Toyota production vehicle...
Fri, 03/02/2012
Toyota tops car sales for January
Toyota Australia has kicked-off 2012 with a strong market-leading sales performance despite a severe shortage of its top-selling HiLux.
The company was number one in sales of passenger cars, SUVs and light-commercial vehicles for January.
Toyota...
Mon, 23/01/2012
Toyota Australia responds to current operating conditions
Toyota Australia today announced it is undertaking a review of its business to manage the unprecedented operating conditions that are placing significant pressure on its operations.
The company will immediately adjust its workforce at its manufacturing plant in Altona, Victoria, with plans to implement about 350 compulsory redundancies.
Toyota Australia President and CEO, Mr Max Yasuda said: “It is unfortunate that we have to take this action and we will...
Wed, 18/01/2012
Toyota HiLux on the podium in Dakar rally
Toyota HiLux has completed a dream run in the world's toughest off-road race, achieving a podium finish in the 2012 Dakar rally.
The double-cab petrol HiLux clinched third spot in the gruelling endurance event after two weeks of competition in the wilds of...
Mon, 16/01/2012
Prius c best fuel economy in the city
Toyota expects its dynamically styled Prius c hatchback will have the best fuel economy in city driving of any vehicle without a charging plug.
Toyota Australia's executive director sales and marketing Matthew Callachor said the fuel-economy rating for...
Fri, 13/01/2012
Another Camry you can count on
Toyota Camry has been a fleet favourite for many years. Renowned for Quality, Durability and Reliability, now the all-new vehicle offers more of everything you've always loved about Camry, plus some...
Fri, 13/01/2012
Toyota is set to expand the hybrid range
To further support Toyota's commitment to developing vehicles that reduce your fleet's impact on the environment, the new hybrid range is set to launch in Australia in the first half of this year.
Toyota currently sells 16...
Fri, 13/01/2012
Life Without Barriers finds the perfect partner in Toyota Camry
When you commit to helping the wider Australian community you need to be able to deliver positive outcomes. So it's little wonder that Life Without Barriers choose...
Fri, 13/01/2012
One million kilometres and still going strong
Brisbane cab driver, Muhammad Yasin has been a long-term fan of Toyota HiAce - and now more so than ever. The 2005 HiAce model that he bought brand new has...
Wed, 11/01/2012
Toyota Reveals NS4 Advanced Hybrid Concept
Toyota today revealed the NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
The NS4 presents a Toyota vision for future mobility with a focus on connectivity and the human interface.
...
Mon, 09/01/2012
CanTeen named beneficiary of 2012 Toyota Concert in the Park
Toyota Australia has today announced CanTeen as the beneficiary of the annual Toyota Concert in the Park, to be headlined by country music icon Lee Kernaghan at the 2012 Tamworth Country Music Festival on Friday, 27...
Thu, 05/01/2012
Toyota leads sales for ninth consecutive year
Toyota has overcome production disruptions caused by a tsunami in Japan and floods in Thailand to be the top-selling automotive brand for 2011.
Official figures released today show Toyota's market-leading performance helped lift the automotive...
Wed, 04/01/2012
FJ Cruiser scoops 4X4 of the year award
Toyota's FJ Cruiser capped off its first year on sale in Australia by winning 4x4 Australia magazine's 4x4 of the Year title.
FJ Cruiser beat the Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel, Range Rover...
Thu, 29/12/2011
Prius C to expand appeal of Hybrid cars
Toyota Australia says its upcoming Prius c is designed to bring the pleasure of hybrid vehicles to an even broader range of consumers.
Prius c combines a comfortable and roomy interior with a stylish body, and displays spirited acceleration and agility....
Mon, 12/12/2011
Add car servicing to your Christmas wish list
Toyota is advising motorists to include car servicing and safety checks in their...
Mon, 05/12/2011
Corolla tops sales chart for fourth time in 2011
Toyota's Corolla was Australia's best-selling vehicle last month - its fourth victory this year.
The popularity of Corolla helped push Toyota sales beyond 17,400 for the month - a margin of...
Thu, 01/12/2011
Toyota Chief Promises "More Fun"
Toyota has used the unveiling of its new 86 sports coupe to declare its commitment to producing more 'fun-to-drive' cars.
Global president Akio Toyoda said cars must have an emotional presence that inspires drivers.
"Personally, I...
Wed, 30/11/2011
Sun Safety Message for Drivers and Their Passengers
Rugby League legend and host of popular fishing show Escape with ET Andrew Ettingshausen has joined the Melanoma Institute of Australia ahead of the summer months in urging Australians to be sun conscious while driving.
...
Mon, 28/11/2011
Toyota unveils new '86' sports car
Toyota has taken the wraps off its newest sports car, announcing it will be called Toyota 86 or "hachi roku" in its home market, Japan.
The unveiling occurred when Toyota president Akio Toyoda drove a production prototype down the main straight of...
Wed, 16/11/2011
Toyota: five world premieres at Tokyo
Toyota today announced five world premieres for the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, including the prototype of its new compact sports car.
The unveiling of the stunning coupe will be joined by global debuts of the Prius C compact city car and three ground-...
Wed, 09/11/2011
Toyota Australia announces recall on previous generation Avalon, Camry V6 and Kluger models
Toyota Australia has initiated a vehicle safety recall on previous generation Toyota Avalon, Camry V6 and Kluger vehicles produced from June 2004 to March 2005 as part of a global recall.
A total of 21,792 previous generation Toyota Avalon, Camry V6 and Kluger vehicles are involved in Australia.
Condition:
The amount of adhesive applied between the inner and outer rings of the crankshaft pulley may be insufficient and could cause the outer ring...
Mon, 07/11/2011
Toyota releases an even tougher Landcruiser
Toyota has listened to the demands of miners, farmers and other customers by launching an even tougher LandCruiser 200 Series wagon.
The turbo-diesel GX has the features much-loved by owners who tend to torture, not just drive, their LandCruisers.
They include vinyl...
Fri, 04/11/2011
Toyota Corolla and Toyota HiLux lead vehicle sales
Toyota Corolla and Toyota HiLux were Australia’s best-selling vehicles last month.
Corolla grabbed the top spot for the second consecutive month – its third victory this year – with almost 3,600 sales.
It narrowly beat HiLux...
Wed, 02/11/2011
Toyota Motorsport GmbH to participate in 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) has confirmed that it will take part in several races of the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship, including the Le Mans 24 Hours.
The entry will be based upon an LMP1 prototype chassis from TMG, and a petrol-hybrid powertrain produced by Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan.
TMG’s...
Fri, 14/10/2011
How sweet it is! Toyota sugar-coats its cars
Sugar cane has been converted into ethanol to power cars – and now it is being transformed by Toyota into “ecological plastic” for car interiors.
The newly developed bio-plastic derived from sugar cane has enabled Toyota to cover approximately 80 per cent of the interior surface area of a...
Thu, 22/09/2011
Toyota on display at the Australian International Motor Show
Toyota staged five premieres of stunning new concept and production cars at the recent Australian International Motor Show.
The display was virtually a 'motor show...
Thu, 22/09/2011
Toyota's ongoing efforts to reduce their environmental impact
The Federal Government's plans to introduce a carbon tax has everyone talking, especially big businesses who will be the first affected if implemented next year. The big...
Thu, 22/09/2011
Upgrades and facelifts for hard-working Toyota workhorse vehicles
Tue, 20/09/2011
Corolla a popular choice for your business
When you think Corolla, you think reliability. Built to Toyota's stringent engineering standards, these cars can help your fleet go the extra mile. Available in both...
Fri, 02/09/2011
Toyota Australia's Altona Manufacturing Operations Disrupted
Toyota Australia's Altona vehicle manufacturing plant today stopped production due to the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union and the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia's members taking protected industrial action in the form of a 24 hour stoppage.
The stoppage impacts the Altona manufacturing plant and Toyota Parts Centres in Melbourne and Sydney.
The company had offered a wage increase...
Wed, 31/08/2011
Toyota Australia announces Dyna recall
Toyota Australia has initiated a vehicle safety recall on Toyota Dyna vehicles produced from October 2000 to August 2004.
A total of 732 Toyota Dyna vehicles are involved in Australia.
Condition:
On some vehicles, if the front wheels are subject to a large external force such as running over a large pot hole or bump on the road at high speed, there is the possibility that the wheels and steering may vibrate, which in the worst case may affect the vehicle...
Wed, 24/08/2011
Toyota unveils seventh-generation Camry
Toyota Australia today was a major participant in the global reveal of the all-new seventh-generation Camry.
The simultaneous launch of the new mid-sized vehicle in global markets signifies a strong resolve from Toyota Motor...
Wed, 24/08/2011
New Toyota Camry - modern, sophisticated styling
Every exterior panel on Toyota Camry is new.
New Camry's exterior is elegantly simple yet modern, emphasising a wide, low stance.
Crisp, precise character...
Wed, 24/08/2011
New Camry engine: more power, less fuel
Next-generation Camry will be powered by a new 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that produces more power while using less fuel.
The new fuel-efficient and more environmentally sustainable engine will be built at Altona from the latter half of 2012.
Approximately $300...
Wed, 24/08/2011
Camry - built in Australia for 24 years
Toyota has produced more than 1.6 million Camry sedans in Australia since commencing production of the car in 1987.
Camry has been Australia's best-selling mid-size car for the past 17 years running and is the country's leading automotive export.
Shipments to the Middle...
Wed, 24/08/2011
New Camry - supporting the Australian economy
Toyota Australia's next-generation Camry sedan will generate substantial economic activity over the next five years.
The benefits are derived from new Camry's contribution to:
- employment of more than 16,000 Australians by Toyota and its dealers ...
Mon, 22/08/2011
Toyota Prius gains praise from scientists
Toyota's Prius delivers "a more than 40 per cent reduction in global warming pollution compared with its closest conventional models"*.
That is the finding of the Union of Concerned Scientists (...
Fri, 19/08/2011
Toyota Corolla auction to help fight skin cancer
One generous person will soon contribute to the fight against skin cancer - and drive away in a Toyota Corolla.
A top-of-the-line Corolla Levin ZR provided by Toyota and used in the hit Nine Network program The Block will be auctioned through...
Tue, 16/08/2011
Desert walk for dialysis
Ken McGregor, a visual artist manager and art consultant to Art Series Hotels, left Alice Springs on August 1 and plans to walk 1500km to Kiwirrkurra in Western Australia to raise funds for kidney dialysis.
He aims to raise more than $100,000 for the Western Desert Dialysis Appeal being run by...
Tue, 16/08/2011
Desert Walk for Dialysis
Ken McGregor, a visual artist manager and art consultant to Art Series Hotels, left Alice Springs on August 1 and plans to walk 1500km to Kiwirrkurra in Western Australia to raise funds for kidney dialysis.
...
Sun, 14/08/2011
RAV4 Altitude Is High Flying Value
Toyota's popular RAV4 wagon just became even more stylish and better value with the launch of special-edition RAV4 Altitude.
For a limited time, RAV4 Altitude has nine additional...
Fri, 05/08/2011
Local input improves Yaris for Australia
Local Toyota engineers have ensured the next-generation Yaris hatch will suit Australian conditions and driver expectations.
The Toyota Technical Centre in Melbourne contributed to the steering calibration,...
Thu, 04/08/2011
Toyota named "World's Greenest Brand"
Toyota is the world's greenest brand, according to a new global survey.
The...
Wed, 03/08/2011
Toyota extends its Sales Lead
Toyota has extended its overall lead as Australia's top-selling carmaker with a market-leading performance in July.
Official figures released today show Toyota sold almost 13,000 vehicles last month, pushing its total above 98,000 for the year so far.
Toyota's August total...
