Our first hint of the all-new Toyota HiLux? Mega-important ute set for early mark to take fight to the Ford Ranger - reports

Our first hint of the all-new Toyota HiLux? Mega-important ute set for early mark to take fight to the Ford Ranger - reports

23 May 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

This might be our first look at the all-new Toyota HiLux, with reports pointing to the all-important workhorse getting an early mark to take on the all-new Ford Ranger in the quest of dual-cab ...Read more
Toyota Australia ordered to pay compensation as part of class action over defective Prado, HiLux and Fortuner DPF

Toyota Australia ordered to pay compensation as part of class action over defective Prado, HiLux and Fortuner DPF

20 May 2022 by Tim Nicholson

The members of the class action against Toyota Australia over its defective diesel particulate filter (DPF) are to be awarded payouts to cover the vehicle's drop in value.The Federal Court judgment ...Read more
What's the HiLux hold-up? Toyota puts a sales stop on popular 2022 Rogue and Rugged X variants as supply constraints hit hard

What's the HiLux hold-up? Toyota puts a sales stop on popular 2022 Rogue and Rugged X variants as supply constraints hit hard

3 May 2022 by Tom White

Wait times just getting too long? Toyota puts a stop to the sale of two of its most popular HiLux variants amid production disruption. Read more
Don't expect used car prices to come down any time soon! New industry data reveals overblown prices are here for a while longer

Don't expect used car prices to come down any time soon! New industry data reveals overblown prices are here for a while longer

9 Apr 2022 by Neil Dowling

Never has it been so hard to get a used car at an affordable price and, faced with global economic uncertainty and the effects of climate changes, it may not get a lot better in the short term.  ...Read more
Tesla Model 3 outsells Ford Ranger, Toyota Corolla and Isuzu D-Max! Electric car maker now reporting sales in Australia as market struggles with supply

Tesla Model 3 outsells Ford Ranger, Toyota Corolla and Isuzu D-Max! Electric car maker now reporting sales in Australia as market struggles with supply

5 Apr 2022 by Tim Nicholson

The Tesla Model 3 rocketed into the top-five best-selling new vehicles in Australia last month, outpacing some of the most popular petrol and diesel cars in the country.March was the first time Tesla ...Read more
Is Australia the biggest market for Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton and more? We reveal where we rank for global ute sales

Is Australia the biggest market for Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton and more? We reveal where we rank for global ute sales

3 Apr 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Australians are buying more utes than ever before. Read more
Toyota HiLux SR5 or Ford Ranger Wildtrak? Which of Australia's favourite dual-cab utes is cheaper to run?

Toyota HiLux SR5 or Ford Ranger Wildtrak? Which of Australia's favourite dual-cab utes is cheaper to run?

27 Mar 2022 by Neil Dowling

No wonder that sales of the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger are so close - their load-carrying and performance specs are practically identical.Prices are close on a spec-by-spec basis, as is fuel ...Read more
Why we should stop buying utes and SUVs | Opinion

Why we should stop buying utes and SUVs | Opinion

19 Mar 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Saying utes and SUVs are popular isn't a cutting insight on the Australian automotive landscape. Read more
What does Toyota's electric ute mean for Australia?

What does Toyota's electric ute mean for Australia?

6 Mar 2022 by Stephen Ottley

The electric ute is all the rage in the automotive industry at the moment. Everyone from Ford and General Motors, to Tesla and Rivian are planning a battery-powered load lugger. Read more
Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Triton top Ford Ranger as supply chain issues continue to bite Australian new-car sales in February

Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Triton top Ford Ranger as supply chain issues continue to bite Australian new-car sales in February

3 Mar 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Australia's new-car market remained steady in February, despite the dreaded semiconductor shortage and ongoing issues with supply chains continuing to impact sales.The overall market actually grew by ...Read more
Forget the stock shortages! Getting into a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and other new Toyota models just got a whole lot easier across Australia

Forget the stock shortages! Getting into a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and other new Toyota models just got a whole lot easier across Australia

3 Mar 2022 by Justin Hilliard

The automotive industry is facing several unprecedented challenges at the moment, with new-vehicle stock shortages affecting buyers in Australia and abroad. But local market leader Toyota has come up ...Read more
More power for new Toyota LandCruiser Prado? HiLux upgrades unlock access to serious grunt for iconic off-roader

More power for new Toyota LandCruiser Prado? HiLux upgrades unlock access to serious grunt for iconic off-roader

23 Feb 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

The soon-to-be-updated LandCruiser Prado could welcome a serious power boost, with Toyota dialling up the grunt on the engine in the beefy HiLux GR-S, unlocking access to extra power for the same- ...Read more
Toyota HiLux powers up! New GR-S HiLux would out-muscle the Ford Ranger Raptor to be the most powerful four-cylinder diesel ute in Australia

Toyota HiLux powers up! New GR-S HiLux would out-muscle the Ford Ranger Raptor to be the most powerful four-cylinder diesel ute in Australia

11 Feb 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

Toyota has at last revealed a HiLux that would be crowned Australia's most powerful four-cylinder diesel dual-cab ute, pulling the covers off a HiLux GR-S in South Africa that would shade arch rival ...Read more
Mazda, MG and Isuzu soar in January 2022 sales results as Hyundai and Volkswagen feel the pinch

Mazda, MG and Isuzu soar in January 2022 sales results as Hyundai and Volkswagen feel the pinch

3 Feb 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Official new-vehicle sales figures reveal a shaky start to the year, with overall registrations hitting 75,863 units, down by 4.8 per cent compared with January 2021.One year ago, the industry was ...Read more
Top 100 new cars sold in Australia in 2021: From Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger to Mitsubishi's Pajero and Mirage

Top 100 new cars sold in Australia in 2021: From Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger to Mitsubishi's Pajero and Mirage

15 Jan 2022 by Justin Hilliard

2021 was a year to remember – or forget – for all of us, but it was also an important 12-month period that saw the Australian new-vehicle market start to bounce back from some serious ...Read more
Where is Australia's hardcore HiLux? New Toyota HiLux GR Sport invades Europe with "rally-inspired performance", but local ute lovers asked to wait

Where is Australia's hardcore HiLux? New Toyota HiLux GR Sport invades Europe with "rally-inspired performance", but local ute lovers asked to wait

10 Jan 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

Australia is world-renowned for our love of dual-cab utes, but when it comes to Toyota's first hardcore HiLux, we're going to have a wait a little longer for our version of the HiLux GR Sport.Toyota ...Read more
2023 Toyota GR HiLux: Everything we know so far about the new Ford Ranger Raptor, Volkswagen Amarok W580X and Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior rival

2023 Toyota GR HiLux: Everything we know so far about the new Ford Ranger Raptor, Volkswagen Amarok W580X and Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior rival

9 Jan 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Ford has been grabbing the ute headlines lately with the reveal of the all-new Ranger. But Toyota is poised to hit back against its archrival. Read more
They want to sell how many cars? Toyota plans to increase sales in 2022 with Corolla Cross SUV, updated LandCruiser 70 Series, and a lot of hybrids

They want to sell how many cars? Toyota plans to increase sales in 2022 with Corolla Cross SUV, updated LandCruiser 70 Series, and a lot of hybrids

9 Jan 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Toyota sold a jaw-dropping 223,642 vehicles in Australia in 2021. Read more
Top 10 car reviews of 2021

Top 10 car reviews of 2021

31 Dec 2021 by Tung Nguyen

The last 12 months for the automotive industry were fraught with launch delays, stock shortages and lockdowns, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a bumper year for car reviews. Read more
Does the Toyota HiLux, Holden Commodore or Toyota LandCruiser generate the most interest online? We reveal the most searched make and model from 2021 and the winner may surprise you

Does the Toyota HiLux, Holden Commodore or Toyota LandCruiser generate the most interest online? We reveal the most searched make and model from 2021 and the winner may surprise you

28 Dec 2021 by Tim Nicholson

Is the most searched for car in Australia one of the many popular utes that top the sales charts each month? Read more
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