Damion Smy
Toyota eyeing RAV4-based ute as more car-like alternative to HiLux, Tacoma
Toyota’s North American boss says dealers want a smaller ute based on the popular RAV4 SUV, with Toyota Australia saying it’s also open to the idea.
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2026 Toyota GR Yaris: Rally-bred hot hatch gets more performance parts
Toyota is giving its GR Yaris hot hatch a new sporty steering wheel, revised power steering, and sticky Bridgestone rubber as part of a small update.
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Toyota HiLux gets factory GVM upgrade to better tackle Ford Ranger Super Duty
Toyota is introducing a factory-engineered alternative to aftermarket GVM upgrades – and the Ford Ranger Super Duty.
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Toyota Tundra price slashed by thousands in runout offer
Toyota is waiving on-road costs and throwing in an additional $10,000 discount on its full-size Tundra pickup until the end of the financial year.
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2026 Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid prices: New ‘performance hybrid’ variants are the priciest, most powerful LandCruisers ever
New V6 petrol-electric variants of the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series go on sale mid-year, priced $8900 higher than their diesel counterparts.
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Toyota posts global sales record amid US tariffs, Chinese competition
The Japanese automotive giant has set a new global sales record despite tariff uncertainty and growing competition from Chinese brands.
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Toyota HiLux vs Mitsubishi Triton: Australia’s last manual utes
The Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton are duking it out for the title of the last manual-transmission utes available in Australia.
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Toyota expects one in three RAV4s sold in Australia will be PHEVs
Toyota's local VP for sales and marketing says the brand expects a significant portion of new RAV4 customers to 'plug-in' to PHEV tech.
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Toyota's baby LandCruiser no closer to Australia
The Toyota LandCruiser FJ remains on the brand's local wishlist, but until a more suitable engine is available we won't see it Down Under.
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Toyota Kluger future secured in Australia, but EV still a no-go
Toyota Australia won't axe the Kluger Hybrid like the United States – but what comes next if not the new electric one?
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2026 Toyota Yaris Cross facelift revealed, Australian plans unclear
There's a fresh-faced Yaris Cross heading to European showrooms, but it's not clear when Toyota could bring it to Australia.
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2026 Toyota RAV4: More than 10,000 pre-orders for new-gen SUV
After a slow start to the year on the sales charts, the new Toyota RAV4 is building momentum with strong pre-launch demand for the new generation.
5 Months Ago
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Toyota thefts: Enhanced security coming mid-year for LandCruiser 300, Prado and HiLux
Toyota Australia has confirmed the LandCruiser 300, Prado and HiLux will get an additional immobiliser mid-year, to protect against vehicle thefts.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
Toyota Prius: Aussie door closes again for hybrid pioneer
Toyota's new local marketing and sales boss has ruled out the Prius for Australia again, after his predecessor opened the door to its reintroduction.
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2026 Toyota RAV4: No ANCAP rating for 'safest RAV4 ever' at launch
Toyota says its new RAV4 SUV won't wear an ANCAP safety rating at launch, with running upgrades to change that in the second half of 2026.
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2026 Toyota bZ4X Touring: High-riding electric wagon priced for Australia
Toyota's new, longer bZ4X flagship will be priced from $69,990 in Australia when it arrives in May – cheaper than the equivalent Subaru Trailseeker.
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