December 22, 2020
With Aussies embarking on local road trips now more than ever, it’s a great time to get up to speed with the best and most convenient apps to use in your car. From navigation to car maintenance, to education and entertainment – you name it, there’s an app for it all. We’ve consulted our Torque Toyota team, and here are the apps on everyone’s must-download list. Happy app-ing! For a challenge – Quizz Land What...
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December 14, 2020
Endless beach days, car rides with the salty sea breeze whipping through your hair, beers with mates overlooking the waves… Seriously, is there anything better than summer in Queensland? It goes without saying your skin needs protecting on these sizzling summer days, but did you know your vehicle is also susceptible to damage from the sun and other elements? Never fear though – with a little ongoing maintenance you can keep your car protected and...
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December 8, 2020
Queensland’s best road trip destinations It goes without saying, 2020 has served some low blows, but if anything positive has come out of this year – it’s the way it’s reacquainted us with our own backyards. And what better way to explore more of our great home state than with a road trip these Christmas holidays? Queensland has one of the most diverse landscapes in all of Australia, and it’s seven times the size of...
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December 2, 2020
Toyota is set to deliver performance car fans an early Christmas present with the upgraded GR Supra – with a power boost of 35kW – arriving in dealerships today. With 285kW now on tap from its 3.0-litre turbo straight six, the upgraded GR Supra shaves 0.2 seconds off it’s 0-100km/h time with the iconic rear-drive, two-door coupe able to cover the sprint in just 4.1 seconds. The power boost comes as part of an upgrade...
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November 30, 2020
Toyota’s stylish C-HR SUV has received a sporty boost as the first model in Australia to receive the GR Sport makeover. Inspired by Toyota’s performance-focused GR models, the new GR Sport variant elevates the front-drive C-HR GXL, adding a hybrid powertrain as well as dynamic design elements, a sportier suspension and larger 19-inch alloy wheels. The new C-HR GR Sport arrives in dealerships today, priced from $37,6651. Toyota’s in-house performance division TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has...
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November 30, 2020
If you’ve relied on digital devices to help get through long days at home with your kids over this challenging year, we guarantee you’re not the only one! But now we’re all back on the roads again, and with the Christmas holidays fast approaching, you might be interested in turning your car into a digital-free zone on your next adventure? Whether it’s to wean your little ones off the ipad a little, to reconnect as...
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November 27, 2020
Toyota’s special-edition GR Yaris Rallye performance car will be launched in Australia in March with an introductory offer of $56,200 driveaway1. The introductory offer price will apply to the first 200 cars, after which the price will move to the official recommended retail price of $54,500 plus on-road costs2. GR Yaris Rallye promises an even richer experience for enthusiasts who want to take their cars to the track. Building on the 200kW GR Yaris, the...
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November 27, 2020
Toyota has launched the GAZOO RACING CLUB to bring like-minded motoring enthusiasts together and celebrate their passion for performance driving, motorsports and Toyota’s rich performance car heritage. The GAZOO RACING CLUB is designed to give car enthusiasts a deeper experience of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing brand and help develop a community where members can share their stories and experiences. Toyota Australia Chief Marketing Officer John Pappas said the formation of the GAZOO RACING CLUB built...
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November 27, 2020
Toyota has unveiled the new generation GR Yaris AP4 rally car that Toyota GAZOO Racing Australia (TGRA) will campaign in the 2021 Australian Rally Championship (ARC). While Toyota has long supported a local factory-backed rally team, this is the first time that the company – through its Product Planning and Development division (PP&D) – has been actively involved in the design of a rally car. The GR Yaris AP4 is being developed in collaboration with...
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November 26, 2020
In case you’re not aware, as part of the 2020-21 Budget the Federal Government announced a further extension and updated rules for the Instant Asset Write-Off Scheme to assist businesses with the purchase of assets. HOW DO THE NEW INSTANT ASSET WRITE-OFF RULES APPLY? Business owners may be eligible for an immediate tax write-off of a new or second-hand vehicle up to any value (previously $150,000 maximum) if the asset is ordered, acquired, installed and...
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