Tag: Toyota

Toyota backs peak Australian motoring body amid exit of Tesla and Polestar

The FCAI’s claims of more expensive cars are “exactly the way the auto industry asked them to represent us” – and those who believe Toyota runs the FCAI should “do their research” –

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How a Chinese car invasion forced Japan into an unthinkable alliance

japan china Perched next to a motorway exit in a leafy Tokyo suburb, a grey-coloured BYD dealership might not look particularly special. Yet from this street corner, China’s biggest electric vehicle (EV) company

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Hybrid Cars Have ‘Very Few Compromises’ Says Ford Exec, Sales Booming

Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. Ford offers hybrid versions of the Maverick truck. Adam J. Dewey/Getty Images Sales growth for hybrid cars is outpacing growth

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Want a cheap Toyota? It’ll need to be a used car

Buyers on a budget looking for Toyota are now advised to look at the used market as the Yaris, Yaris Cross and Corolla all now exceed $30,000 drive-away. View 9 images Toyota Australia says

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Toyota’s eye-catching new hybrid SUV – news.com.au

A three-way battle decides the fate of new cars. Designers fight for their artistic vision by making a compelling case to accountants – who must balance the books – and engineers who look

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Australia-bound GMC Yukon V8 SUV to benefit from Tesla-style tech upgrade

The Nissan Patrol-rivalling V8 SUV from General Motors coming to Australia next year will be the updated model spotted in the US, with a big new touchscreen. View 15 images View 15 images PreviousNext Australia

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Is RAV4 the next Toyota to go all hybrid?

TOYOTA Australia has made the call to axe affordable petrol models from two of its most cost-conscious car lines – the Corolla and Yaris hatchbacks – and the hot-selling RAV4 could be next. 

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Peter Dutton says Labor’s proposed fuel efficiency standards constitute a ute or family car tax. Is that correct?

CheckMate March 14, 2024 This week, CheckMate returns for 2024 to debunk suggestions that the government’s proposed new fuel efficiency standards amount to a tax, and bring you up to date with the

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2024 Lexus UX goes hybrid and electric only with more power, tech

The Lexus UX is the latest Toyota group vehicle to ditch regular petrol power – and go all-in on electrified technology, alongside a technology update, and power boost for the hybrid. View 6 images

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Toyota Corolla and Yaris hatchbacks now hybrid-only

Toyota Australia is no longer selling new petrol-engined versions of the Toyota Corolla and Yaris hatchbacks. Toyota Australia sales, marketing and franchise operations chief Sean Hanley announced the move today at the launch

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