Toyota Australia Silent On Hybrid Prado Despite Overseas Offerings

Toyota Australia Silent On Hybrid Prado Despite Overseas Offerings

Despite the availability of a hybrid option for the Land Cruiser Prado in other markets, Toyota Australia has not disclosed any plans to introduce it locally. The much-anticipated 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is set…

Presenting The V-8 Transformation: The Toyota Starlet’s Hillclimb Revolution

Presenting The V-8 Transformation The Toyota Starlet's Hillclimb Revolution

At the 2017 Mt Washington Hillclimb, I first encountered Mikko Takaja’s striking yellow-and-white Toyota Starlet, and I was immediately captivated by its exhilarating 11,000-rpm roar. This Finnish marvel, known as the VHT Racing Starlet, boasted…

Exploring the 2024 Toyota GR Corolla: A Comprehensive Overview of Features, Specs, and Pricing

Toyota GR Corolla (Credits: Toyota)

Toyota’s unexpected entry into the realm of hot hatches, the 2024 Toyota GR Corolla, melds the practicality of the Corolla compact with class-leading performance, presenting a stylish and versatile driving experience. It’s hard to fathom…

Toyota Announces Largest Wage Hike For Factory Workers In 25 Years

Toyota Announces Largest Wage Hike For Factory Workers in 25 Years

In a significant development, Toyota announced its decision to grant factory workers the most substantial pay increase in 25 years on Wednesday, setting the stage for potential shifts in monetary policy by the central bank.…

Base Prices Surges As Toyota Shifts to Hybrid-Only For Corolla And Yaris In Australia

Base Prices Surges As Toyota Shifts to Hybrid-Only For Corolla And Yaris In Australia

Toyota Australia has made a significant move in its vehicle lineup strategy, discontinuing petrol variants of its popular Corolla and Yaris hatchbacks. Effective immediately, the only available powertrain option for these models will be a…

Surging Demand: Toyota’s Four-Cylinder Land Cruiser 70 Series Shakes Up Market Expectations

Surging Demand: Toyota's Four-Cylinder Land Cruiser 70 Series Shakes Up Market Expectations

Toyota Australia is pleasantly surprised by the robust demand for its new four-cylinder LandCruiser 70 Series, with buyers showing keen interest, especially those who have been enduring lengthy waits for the V8 variant. Despite the…

Celebrating Automotive Excellence: The Top 10 Best Cars For 2024

Celebrating Automotive Excellence The Top 10 Best Cars For 2024

This article recognizes vehicles that excel in fulfilling their purpose while providing exceptional value and an outstanding driving experience. This rigorous comparison test evaluates every new or significantly updated vehicle with a base price below…

Mid-Size Truck Faceoff: Toyota Tacoma vs. Chevrolet Colorado vs. Ford Ranger

Mid-Size Truck Faceoff Toyota Tacoma vs. Chevrolet Colorado vs. Ford Ranger

The mid-size pickup truck segment has witnessed a synchronized overhaul, with the Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Tacoma receiving comprehensive updates. This fortuitous timing allows for a detailed examination of their early specifications to…

Today’s Pick on Bring a Trailer: 1981 Toyota Pickup 4×4 Deluxe with Iconic Livery

1981 Toyota Pickup 4x4 Deluxe

Toyota introduced its lineup of compact pickups to the American market in 1964, renowned for their blend of fun, economy, and enduring reliability. However, it wasn’t until the third-generation Toyota Pickup in 1979 that the…

Toyota Executive Announces Century’s Elevation to Standalone Ultra-Luxury Brand Beyond Lexus

Toyota is set to establish a distinct ultra-luxury brand named ‘Century,’ positioned above its already opulent Lexus marque, as revealed by an executive during the recently concluded Tokyo Auto Show. In an interview with Forbes,…

Updates for 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Feature a Fresh Badge

Updates for 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Feature a Fresh Badge (Credits: Car and Driver)

In the midst of Toyota’s extensive range of mainstream cars, crossovers, and enthusiast-focused vehicles, there’s a model often overlooked – the hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered Mirai. As 2024 unfolds, Toyota is drawing attention to this unconventional sedan, providing…

Latest Dodge Charger, Refreshed Toyota GR Yaris, Cruising in a Buick Roadmaster and Honda Beat: Rambling About Cars Episode #159

It’s Wednesday, and that means you can join the Rambling About Cars podcast live at 7:30 PM Eastern. We stream the show on YouTube, Facebook, and X (Twitter). Chris Smith is on a work trip this week, so Victoria Scott is our guest host. Be Part Of The Conversation Here: If you can’t join the

Toyota’s Technological Museum Conceals Treasures, Including the Electric 2000 GT

Back in 1994, Toyota established a special museum – officially known as the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology – that displays prototypes and development vehicles, and this center is now a popular destination for fans of the brand. Larry Chen, currently one of the most prolific automotive vloggers, has recently toured the museum

This Nearly Restored 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Evokes Nostalgia for the 1990s.

The new Toyota Land Cruiser is nice, but call us nerds for lusting after the old-school ones of the 1990s. These robust, radly retro machines helped set the foundation of today’s off-road, off-grid overland scene. Catch a right-hand drive one on the road, and we’re destined to become dangerously distracted. To us aging folk who

Sumo Wrestlers Put Toyota’s Latest Luxury SUV to the Challenge

Toyota has revealed a convertible version of its new flagship Century SUV, and is pressing it into duty as a chariot for sumo wrestlers. The brand first teased the droptop in September 2023 during the reveal of the Century SUV. The Japan Sumo Association has confirmed the Century convertible will be used in its parade

Classic Heritage Revived: The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Returns to Japan with Timeless Appeal

Toyota Land Cruiser 70 (Credits: Carscoops)

For fans looking for a genuine piece of automotive history, the freshly resurrected Land Cruiser 70 in Japan embodies a lasting legacy. Though it was just recently added to Toyota’s SUV portfolio, the 2024 Toyota…

Introducing the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia: A Practical Evolution in Mid-Size SUV Excellence

2025 Toyota Crown Signia (Credits: Car and Driver)

If the bold presence of the Toyota Crown’s inaugural appearance in the United States as a high-riding sedan doesn’t capture your interest, there’s a more conventional option worth considering. For those leaning towards a mid-size…

Revolutionizing the Road: The 2025 Toyota Camry’s Bold Leap into a Hybrid-Only Future

2025 Toyota Camry (Credits: Car and Driver)

In a world dominated by SUVs, mid-size sedans stand resilient as practical, family-friendly alternatives. Among the contenders in this segment, the Hyundai Sonata recently received a refresh, and Honda introduced a new generation of Accord…

Toyota Announces Departure of Venza Model in 2024 to Pave the Way for the All-New Crown Signia SUV

Toyota Crown Signia (Credits: Car and Driver)

The Toyota Venza, once a hybrid-only SUV known as the Harrier in other markets, is now set to fade into the memories of days past. As Toyota unveils the 2025 Crown Signia hybrid SUV, it…

Exploring Toyota’s Crown Series: Unveiling the Luxurious ‘Sedan Type’ and Future Plans for the U.S. Market

Toyota Crown Series (Credits: Global Toyota)

We’re becoming increasingly familiar with Toyota’s Crown series in the U.S. The Japanese automaker has introduced the Crown sedan to our market, and there are plans to bring a Crown SUV, possibly named Crown Signia,…

Introducing the 2024 Tacoma X-Runner Concept: Toyota’s Street-Ready Powerhouse Premieres at SEMA 2023

Toyota (Credits: Tacoma4G)

Toyota often highlights the off-road capabilities of its mid-size Tacoma pickup truck, but at the 2023 SEMA show in Las Vegas, they unveiled a concept that takes a different approach. Revisiting the X-Runner name from…

Toyota Unveils FJ Bruiser: A High-Powered Tribute to the Past and Future of Off-Roading at SEMA

Toyota FJ Bruiser (Credits: The Auto Plan)

SEMA is synonymous with pushing the limits, and Toyota has exemplified this ethos with their latest creation, the FJ Bruiser concept. This awe-inspiring vehicle, characterized by its elevated stance and thunderous V-8 engine, pays a…

Toyota Unveils FT-Se Electric Sports Car Concept at Tokyo Auto Show, Indicating Potential for Production

Toyota FT-Se Electric Sports Car (Credits: Carscoops)

Toyota recently teased an electric sports car concept, and now, the veil has been lifted on the fully revealed FT-Se at the Tokyo auto show. Upon a close inspection, it’s clear that the FT-Se boasts…

Toyota’s Electrified Land Cruiser Se Concept: A Bold Return to the U.S. Off-Road Scene

The Toyota Land Cruiser (Credits: Car and Driver)

The Toyota Land Cruiser, a revered off-road legend, has made an exultant return to the U.S. market following a brief hiatus. Toyota has unveiled the Land Cruiser Se concept, providing an enticing glimpse into the…

Toyota’s Latest Lunar Vehicle: A Compact Moon-Ready Version of the Iconic Land Cruiser

Toyota's New Baby Lunar Cruiser (Credits: MotorTrends)

Toyota is envisioning a future where its SUVs transcend traditional off-road capabilities. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Calty Design Research, the American division of Toyota’s global design network, the Japanese auto giant recently…

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: More Room and Hybrid MAX Powertrain

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander(Credits: CARANDDRIVER)

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is a brand-new automobile that is not essentially a Highlander with a longer wheelbase. The Grand Highlander’s wheelbase is greater, but every other measurement is also significantly larger. It also…