Octavia Elevated to Top Safety Rating
ANCAP today awarded Skoda's new Octavia a 5 star safety rating. The Octavia joins the Roomster, the Superb and the Yeti to give Skoda a fourth 5 star safety rated car for its Australasian fleet.ANCAP Chairman, Mr Lauchlan McIntosh, congratulated...
Toyota's hydrogen car in final stages of development
Toyota has officially unveiled a concept version of its ground-breaking hydrogen-powered car, which is due to go into production in around 12 months.The FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) Concept, displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show, confirms that Toyota's...
WRX Roars into LA
The new generation All-Wheel Drive WRX has arrived, unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, with an array of new features, technology and sporty style. The United States specification car has a new turbocharged 2.0-litre Horizontally-Opposed...
Forester Awarded Australia's Best Car Gong
Subaru's new generation All-Wheel Drive Forester 2.5i has been named Best Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) under $45,000 in the Australia's Best Cars awards.
The award from the nation's combined motoring organizations maintains Forester's status as...
Toyota: Five world premieres at Tokyo Motor Show
Toyota Motor Corporation will present its latest hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicle (FCV) and four other world-premiere concepts at this month's Tokyo Motor Show.
The FCV Concept - with a driving range and refuelling time equivalent to a...
Ford Falcon XR8 to return in 2014
Ford's iconic Falcon XR8 sedan will return to the Falcon line-up in late 2014.
The return of the XR8 is timed to coincide with the introduction of the 2014 Falcon and Territory update. The XR8 will be available through Ford’s full network...
Toyota and Corolla race ahead
Toyota sold 72 per cent more vehicles than any other carmaker in Australia last month as Corolla strengthened its lead as the country's best-selling car. Dealers representing the market-leading Toyota brand delivered in excess of 18,100 vehicles...
Best selling HiLux now even better
Toyota's "unbreakable" HiLux is now even tougher for buyers to resist with the addition of new safety, technology and convenience features.The updates, which apply to Extra and Single Cabs, include the maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating for...
EyeSight™ Vision Enhanced
Subaru has revealed details of its next generation EyeSight™ driver assist system, with stereo camera technology refined to help further reduce driver fatigue, contributing to road safety.EyeSight is already recognised internationally as a...
Back to the future for Toyota FJ Cruiser
Toyota is building on the 50-year heritage of its FJ Cruiser 4x4 by dipping into its historic paint palette for the 2014 model year.
A new colour called Retro Blue is based on the original blue paint used for the vehicle that inspired the FJ...
Toyota's energy and design focus increase brand value
Toyota's renewed energy and greater focus on design have seen it named the world's most valuable automotive brand for the 10th year in a row.
Valuation of the Toyota brand increased by 17 per cent in the past year to $US35.3 billion,...
Toyota Australia exports one million vehicles to Middle East
Toyota Australia this month exported its one millionth vehicle to the Middle East.
The company has been supplying Camry and Aurion vehicles to the region since 1996.
During this time, the number of orders has gradually increased and peaked in...