A bolder, tougher-looking HiLux range has made its global debut along with an expanded line-up and significant improvements to performance, fuel economy, ride comfort, towing and equipment levels. The updated HiLux, arriving in Australian showrooms from late August, offers beefier output from its biggest-selling 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine due to multiple new components and enhanced cooling. Maximum power has been increased to 150kW (+15.3 per cent) while peak torque on automatic models has been ramped up...
In case you’re not yet aware, the Australian Government has announced a new Economic Stimulus Package for businesses to assist with the purchase of assets. What’s in the stimulus package? 1. Instant Asset Write-Off Immediate tax write-off of a new or second-hand asset up to the value of $150,000 (previously $30,000) if the asset is installed and ready for use by 30 June 2020. 2. Backing Business Investment Immediate 50% tax write-off of a new...
Whether it’s an old wives’ tale, a tidbit your grandpa believed and passed down through the generations, or possibly something that was once true in older cars but no longer is – car myths have been around for eons. But here we’ve debunked some of the most common myths when it comes to your wheels, so you can keep your focus on what’s really important – keeping your car safe and reliable for your family....
Toyota has confirmed the next-generation Kluger SUV will offer both hybrid and petrol engine options when it arrives in Australia in the first half of next year. The new seven-seat Kluger embraces a similar dual-powertrain strategy to that adopted by the Yaris Cross SUV due later this year and the latest-generation C-HR and RAV4. Toyota is the leader in both SUV and hybrid sales in Australia with the all-new Kluger expected to add to the...
Toyota’s technological leap forward – that began with Prius in 1997 – has now evolved into a global phenomenon with Toyota’s hybrid vehicle sales totalling 15 million units across all Toyota brands. In Australia, Toyota-branded hybrid sales have skyrocketed to a cumulative total of more than 134,200 vehicles – moving from the 100,000 mark in just 11 months. Local hybrid sales have tripled over the past two calendar years from fewer than 8,500 cars in...
How to best accommodate your growing family in your car Expanding your family? Congratulations! This is without a doubt one of the most exciting times in your life, but you could be faced with some important decisions – such as how to best accommodate your growing family in your car. Particularly if your newest addition means you’ll have two kids or more, you may find you’ve outgrown your current vehicle and need something a little...
Toyota has utilised its advanced design, technology and production expertise to help assist the medical community in protecting them from the COVID-19 virus by developing and manufacturing desperately needed face shields. The face shields were designed and prototyped in-house by Toyota’s Product Planning and Development (PP&D) team in Port Melbourne using Computer Aided Design (CAD). A production line using high-precision CNC routers to cut the design has also been established in the PP&D facility with...
Australia’s love affair with robust, high-riding SUVs is set to intensify late this year when Toyota introduces its newest and most affordable crossover, based on the next-generation Yaris. The Yaris Cross, unveiled today in a global digital media conference, will join Toyota’s C-HR and RAV4 in offering both petrol and hybrid powertrains. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales and Marketing Sean Hanley said Yaris Cross will meet the changing tastes of consumers for SUVs that has...
If, like us, you’re going a little loco spending all this extra (but very important!) time at home, you’re probably looking for ideas on how to keep busy and entertained. Remember, you don’t need to stick to inside your house – why not get out into the fresh air (even if it’s just your yard or driveway) and involve your vehicle too? Once you’ve exhausted the lego towers, pantry reorganisation and DIY projects, and when...
What your tyre wear and tear is telling you about your car Tyre wear and tear is an inevitable part of car ownership, but did you know that tyre wear patterns can offer tell-tale signs that something is awry in your vehicle? Tyres are designed with ‘patterns’ on their surface to create traction between the tyre and the road, to prevent skidding, and to ensure safe braking and handling. Normal wear and tear happens over...
