2009 Nissan Maxima – First Steer

2009 Nissan Maxima – First Steer
The Nissan Maxima has always seemed a little bit of a mystery to most people.
I mean sure the public was always aware of its presence, but for the man on the street the Maxima was always thought of as just “there”, quietly sitting in a niche all of its own, [...]

Aussie carmakers “missed” move to small cars – Ford boss

Ford Australia boss, Marin Burela, has said Australian car companies completely missed the boat in making the decision to build smaller cars in this country.

Mr Burela told a briefing of automotive journalists in Melbourne that the Australian companies, including Ford, should be building small cars now, not in a year or two when they plan [...]

2009 Toyota Hybrid Camry Concept at MIMS

Toyota Australia has unveiled its HC-CV (Hybrid Camry Concept Vehicle), marking the start of a 12-month countdown to the launch of Australia’s first locally produced hybrid car.

The hybrid Camry uses a four-cylinder petrol engine linked to an electric motor, developing more power than a similar non-hybrid engine while delivering better fuel economy.

Toyota to display three new Hybrids at MIMS

Toyota will display not one, but three new Hybrid models when the Melbourne International Motor Show kicks off this Friday.

The environmentally friendly vehicles include the all-new third generation Prius, the locally styled Hybrid Camry Concept vehicle (pictured above) and Toyota’s futuristic 1/x show car.

NAIAS – 2010 Toyota Camry

The 2010 Camry has made its first public appearance today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
 
As America’s best-selling passenger car for seven years running and for 11 of the past 12 years, Camry continues to redefine standards for comfort and performance.

Toyota record sales defy global trends

As manufacturers around the globe announce yearly sales at record lows for 2008 in the wake of the economic downturn, Toyota Australia has instead defied global trends to set an all-time industry sales record.

Despite vehicle sales seemingly grinding to halt, Toyota Australia managed to deliver 238,983 vehicles – 2336 more than its previous record set [...]

Toyota prices set to rise for 2009

Toyota Australia has today announced that it will increase new-vehicle prices across its entire fleet starting next year due to adverse currency movements.
 
The recommended retail price of all vehicles in the Toyota line-up will rise by an average of 2.4 percent, depending on the model and grade.

Toyota Camry Hybrid 2008 AIMS

Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive has grown a size this morning with the Camry model receiving the environmental treatment.

Having been available in the US for some time now, Camry will soon be available in RHD (right hand drive) and will be the first Australian produced hybrid vehicle.

Toyota promises local hybrid future at AIMS

Toyota is set to showcase Australia’s first hybrid car at next month’s Australian International Motor Show with the appearance of the new Camry hybrid.

The left-hand-drive US spec car has been flown into Australia especially for the event to showcase Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology prior to local production.

Toyota recycling hybrid batteries

Part of the misconception with hybrid cars has been the production and disposal of the hybrid batteries. Some simply don’t even consider the process, others have been turned away from hybrid cars as a result. To tackle the problem, Toyota Australia has released some information regarding the process.

The Big T says there has been a [...]

Toyota adds LandCruiser 70 Series to capped price servicing program

Toyota Australia has extended its capped-price servicing program to the LandCruiser 70 Series, thus covering every vehicle in its range.

All LandCruiser 70 Series sold with a July 2008 service plate are now eligible to receive up to six capped price scheduled services for a cost of no more than $250.

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