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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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 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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November 17, 2020
Toyota Australia is advancing its commitment to electrification by confirming it will deliver the next-generation hydrogen-powered Mirai sedan to select business and government fleets from the first quarter of 2021. The initial allocation involves 20 examples of the innovative fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV), furthering Toyota’s commitment to a sustainable automotive future, as the only emission from Mirai is water. First deliveries of the all-new Mirai are expected to coincide with the commissioning of a solar-powered...
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November 4, 2020
Toyota has launched its all-new Yaris Cross that builds on a rich SUV heritage to deliver a stylish compact package designed to meet the lifestyle needs of active urban dwellers. As Toyota’s first entry in the light SUV market, the Yaris Cross doesn’t compromise when it comes to style or city-suitability and still delivers all the safety, versatility, functionality and capability of a larger SUV. The Yaris Cross – the second member in the all-new...
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October 27, 2020
Toyota’s all-new Yaris Cross will be priced from $26,9901 when it goes on sale on Monday (2 November), delivering the perfect blend of city style and SUV functionality to appeal to youthful, active, urban dwellers. As Toyota’s first entry into the light SUV market, the new Yaris Cross offers both petrol and first-in-class hybrid powertrains, 2WD and electric AWD capability, and exceptional safety features in a premium compact package. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales and Marketing...
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September 28, 2020
Toyota has unveiled the most aggressive, most advanced – and most Australian -hero versions of the nation’s best-selling vehicle, HiLux. In this latest update, the new HiLux Rogue and HiLux Rugged X have been endowed with substantially higher performance and innovative new features. These have expanded the sense of adventure for HiLux Rogue and elevated the off-road protection and functionality of HiLux Rugged X. The two hero HiLux variants are expected to arrive in dealerships...
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September 16, 2020
Toyota Australia has revealed a significant investment in its emerging GR brand, with customers of the 200kW GR Yaris set to reap a substantial bottom-line benefit when the high-performance sports car arrives in November. GR Yaris will storm onto the local market as a single, high-specification grade with an introductory driveaway price of $39,9501 – limited to the first 1,000 vehicles sold. Toyota Australia’s Vice President Sales and Marketing Sean Hanley said pre-sales will start next...
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