2010 Toyota LandCruiser Prado off-road technology details

Following the new generation Prado’s pre-production preview early last month, Toyota Australia has released further details outlining the new model’s off-road technology.

Due to be released in Australia next month, the new Prado receives a raft of assist technologies to help even the most accomplished off-road drivers feel more confident in rough terrain.
Complimenting the Prado’s uprated [...]

Subaru STI RWD Coupe rendered speculation

While Toyota’s FT-86 Concept has stolen the spotlight in the lead up to its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, Japan’s Holiday Auto has had a go at sketching Subaru’s sibling to the AE86 successor.

The rendering shows a potential flagship STI variant which should up the power stakes by employing Subaru’s 186kW normally aspirated EJ25 [...]

Toyota release ‘FollowMe’ portable Satellite Navigation

Toyota has released a new ‘FollowMe’ navigation unit that is incorporated in the dash but has the added bonus of being able to be removed.
As well as being a navigation unit it also controls the car’s communication and entertainment functions.

TomTom assisted Toyota with the development of the unit which, when not in the car, can [...]

2009 Large Car Comparison

Ford Falcon vs. Holden Commodore vs. Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord vs. Toyota Aurion vs. Skoda Superb
Models Tested:

2009 Ford Falcon G6E Turbo; 4.0-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $57,490
2009 Holden Commodore Calais V-Series; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $56,790
2009 Nissan Maxima Ti; 3.5-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; CVT gearbox; sedan – $46,990
2009 Honda Accord [...]

Suzuki disputes Toyota’s “original SUV” claim

Suzuki has raised serious doubts over the advertising claims made by Toyota in its latest RAV4 campaign.

In the advertisement Toyota claims its RAV4 is “the original SUV”.
“It’s one thing to make a lot of noise about being the original compact SUV; it’s another to actually prove it,” said Suzuki Australia General Manager, Mr Tony [...]

Daihatsu prepares four concepts for Tokyo Motor Show

Daihatsu is set to reveal four concept models at next week’s Tokyo Motor Show with its DecaDeca model, Japanese for “roomy roomy”, set to take centre stage.

Set to blend practicality with distinctive looks the DecaDeca features a boxy, upright body with wide-opening doors and a highly versatile interior.
Lightweight seats can be quickly removed to [...]

Toyota floor mat issue solved with zip ties

In response to a recall of more than 3.8 million vehicles over a floor mat malfunction that was believed to have caused an accident involving a Lexus ES 350, Toyota has instructed its North American dealerships to attach driver’s side floor mats to metal seat rails with self-locking wire ties, better known as zip ties, [...]

Video: Toyota FT-86 Concept premieres in GT5

Not only is the upcoming Gran Turismo 5 video game a great way to get behind the wheel of cars you could only otherwise dream about, manufacturers are quickly discovering that the life-like graphics are also a great way to showcase new models.

Toyota has done just that with its new FT-86 Concept, showing off the [...]

Coming Soon: 2009 Large Sedan Comparison

CarAdvice has spent the best part of the week evaluating six of the best selling cars in the large car segment, including as an Australian first, a comparison with the new Holden Commodore Calais V-Series featuring the new SIDI V6 engine.
The cars were put through a barrage of tests, ranging from ride and [...]

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series now available with airbag compatible bullbar

Toyota’s upgraded LandCruiser 70 Series is now available with two new genuine bull bars – both engineered and tested for precise integration with the vehicle’s airbag sensors.

Available in steel and alloy, the bull bars are designed with ‘crush cans’ that deform upon impact. A calculated and controlled response to the deformation then triggers airbag [...]

Toyota FT-86 “hachi roku” Concept revealed

Update: Toyota FT-86.
As of late, Toyota has become a brand synonymous with ‘whitegoods’ motoring, usually a favourite of fleet buyers and ‘A to B’ type motorists.

Now the brand is set to rekindle its performance spirit by resurrecting its iconic gem – the AE86 coupe – with the pending debut of the Toyota FT-86 Concept at [...]

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