Day: August 30, 2023

Toyota slams ‘electric-car only’ extremists again, says there are multiple ways to reduce emissions

A Toyota Australia executive has accused electric-car lobbyists of manufacturing “nothing more than media releases”, as the auto giant doubles down on its pledge that no motorist should be left behind in the

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2024 Toyota C-HR on track for Australia, prices tipped to rise

Fresh details of the new Toyota C-HR for Australia have been published ahead of its arrival next year with hybrid power only, but it is expected to be more expensive. The 2024 Toyota

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Toyota Tundra passes next checkpoint on way to Australian showrooms, 300 trial cars coming

Starting this week, Australian buyers of the first 300 Toyota Tundra will begin to be selected to participate in a real-world trial before the green light is given to bring the US-built pick-up

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Why the new Toyota HiLux mild-hybrid won’t be called a hybrid

In an apparent swipe at rival brands that use the term ‘hybrid’ in marketing – even on sub-standard technology – Toyota Australia says the 48-volt mild-hybrid engine planned for the HiLux is not

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Australia’s biggest car brand calls for ‘fair and reasonable’ fuel efficiency standards

Toyota Australia has been under fire from rivals and lobby groups for its slow progress on electric vehicles. And as Australia gears up for new fuel efficiency standards, the company is sticking to

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Toyota tells customers “there is no need to pay over the odds”

Toyota Australia has asked customers to be patient to avoid dealer mark-ups applied to near-new ‘used’ vehicles available for quicker delivery. As Australia’s number-one vehicle importer and the world’s largest car manufacturer, Toyota

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Tesla opens 30 Superchargers to rival electric cars in Australia

Almost half of Tesla’s Supercharger network in Australia can now recharge electric vehicles from rival car brands, with its pilot program now extended to nearly every mainland jurisdiction. View 2 images US electric-car giant

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Data and analytics in the driver’s seat of the used-car market

The institutional retail used-car market in the United States and Europe is projected to bring in nearly $1.2 trillion in revenue in 2023. Across both regions, this market is quite fragmented: the top

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Melbourne billionaire on European luxury car buying spree

Melbourne’s ‘Mr Lambo’, who is believed to be a billionaire, has travelled to Europe to add to his car collection and check out the build progress on his 63-foot long Lamborghini yacht. Portelli,

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Best Used Cars for $15,000 to $20,000 Recommended by Consumer Reports

According to a recent Consumer Reports release of the best used cars and SUVs that can be had at an affordable price, there is no reason why a low price has to equate with low

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