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Toyota are about to spice up the hot hatch scene when the new high performance variation of the Yaris gets unveiled at the Geneva motor show in March. Based on the 3 door Yaris hatch this version comes packing more than 156kW (210hp), most likely from a 2.0 litre turbo …

Toyota has unveiled its eight-generation Camry sedan at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The all-new Camry is the first Toyota sedan to be based on the Toyota New Generation Architecture (TNGA) platform, promising improved dynamics, handling and ride comfort, thanks to the platform’s lower centre of gravity, …

Toyota will return to the 2017 World Rally Championship after a 17 years hiatus with its new generation Yaris WRC race car to be driven by Jari-Matti Latvala and Juho Hänninen. Lead driver Latvala – a three-time runner-up in the WRC alongside co-driver Miikka Anttila – has invaluable experience with …

Toyota’s flamboyantly styled C-HR isn’t arriving until February 2017 but aftermarket body kits are already flooding in for the chic crossover. Here’s one from Japanese tuner Modellista. At the front, the Modellista dressed C-HR gains a chrome-accented front grill garnish that connects the headlamps, complemented with a chunky front bumper …

2018 is going to be a big year for sports cars with Toyota set to release the 2nd generation GT86 along side the jointly BMW developed Mark V Supra. The aim is to have both cars on the market in the second half of 2018. Head of Toyota Europe Karl …

Toyota has announced a new engine and a range of advanced transmissions that will be deployed in the company’s broadening model line-up starting in 2017. The new 2.5-litre direct-injection engine is said to boast one of the world’s best thermal efficiencies ―40 percent when used in petrol-powered vehicles and 41 percent …

We’ve independently reviewed both the 2016 Mazda CX-9 and the 2016 Toyota Kluger but how do they stack up against one another? We’ve put them back to back to see if the CX-9 has got what it takes to put the pressure on the solid and sensible Kluger. For this comparison, …

Toyota’s flamboyantly styled C-HR will join the fast-growing compact SUV segment when it launches in Australia in February 2017. The company’s executive director of sales and marketing Tony Cramb, announcing the on-sale timing, said the C-HR is designed to stand out within the Toyota line-up and in its segment. “C-HR …

Here’s proof that the next-generation Toyota Camry is just around the corner. Spotted testing on public roads in America the Camry prototype was draped in full camouflage, but some crucial details were still visible. The front fascia appears to have been completely redesigned, with sharper wraparound headlights flanking a wider …

The highly anticipated all-new Toyota Supra has been caught stretching its legs at the Nürburgring. Co-developed with BMW, the Supra is expected to employ a hybrid all-wheel drive powertrain in range-topping guise, with lesser variants featuring inline four- or six-cylinder turbocharged petrol engines borrowed from BMW. The S55 twin-turbocharged inline-six …

The current model Toyota Kluger has been a solid performer in the family SUV segment since 2014 but times have changed. Has the Kluger that Australian families fallen in love with stood the test of time? We’ve taken the mid range GXL AWD model through its paces to see just …

The updated Toyota 86, Australia’s best selling sports car, now gains a new “track” mode and sees a slight price increase of between $300 and $800 across the range. The cheapest Toyota 86 now lobs just over $30k, sitting at $30,790 before on road costs for the GT Manual. Price …

Toyota has released a limited edition 86 sports coupe for the Japanese domestic market. Called the Solar Orange Limited, the special edition Toyota 86 is based on the high-spec GTS variant and boasts a striking metallic orange exterior paint finish, complemented with gloss black door mirror housing and rear spoiler. The bright …

Toyota has launched an upgraded Camry RZ Special Edition, with satellite navigation now added to the standard equipment list. Last offered in the middle of this year limited to 1100 examples, the Camry RZ is restricted to just 700 units in this second roll out, this time featuring satellite navigation …