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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 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 …

Toyota could be bringing a bit of Gran Turismo to the real world with the company filing a patent for ‘race track driving assistance’ in the U.S. Using a combination of GPS, cameras and pre-programmed track layouts with latitude and longitude data, the car’s computer can determine exactly where the …

Chassis specialist H&R is introducing a sport springs and spacer package for the facelifted 2017 Toyota 86 coupe, sharpening the lightweight sports car’s already impressive handling even further. Compatible with the standard shock absorbers, the H&R springs lower the Toyota 86 by 25mm front and rear, which in turn gives better …

Dual-cab V8 SuperUtes are set to replace low-riding Aussie V8 utes at the V8 Supercar race next year; initially as a new support series. With the demise of the locally manufactured utes and more importantly, the increasing popularity of full-sized utes, it is deemed a natural replacement for the car-based …

Japanese drift king, Keiichi Tsuchiya has unveiled a fully restored Toyota AE86 which is set to hit this weekend’s World Time Attack Challenge (WTAC) at Sydney Motorsport Park. Owned by local drift ace, Beau Yates, the 1984 AE86 suffered major damage at the 2013 WTAC and remained in storage while …

The new Toyota Corolla Hybrid must seem like the answer to a closeted greenie’s diligent prayers, marrying Toyota’s proven hybrid technology with a conventional hatchback that is as distinct as a bathroom tap. It is the fifth hybrid model in Toyota’s local green brigade, joining the Camry, Prius, Prius C …

Three different winners across three Toyota 86 Racing Series (T86RS) starts sums up the tight competition the new one-make category brought to the Sandown 500 support roster this past weekend (September 16-18). The previous domination of Canberra teenager Cameron Hill was broken by a trio of hard-chargers in the shape …

Toyota has revealed the model line up for its upcoming C-HR which is set to arrive in local showrooms in Q1 2017. The Mazda CX-3 fighter will come in two variants – Active and Koba, the latter as a tribute to the car’s global chief engineer, Hiroyuki Koba. Local model …

Toyota has expanded the availability of advanced safety features including autonomous braking to eight of its 10 RAV4 models. Mid-range GXL variants have also been upgraded with the addition of satellite navigation# as standard, along with Toyota Link connected mobility and digital (DAB+) radio. The safety technology is available as …

Here it is! The first spy photos of Toyota’s next-generation Supra undergoing testing on the road! A cult car amongst enthusiasts, the last Toyota Supra went out of production in 2002. So this new model couldn’t come soon enough. Set to share its platform with the new BMW Z5, the …