Lexus Australia Pondering the Four-Wheel-Steering IS F Sport
18 Nov 2013, 16:56 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / First fitted on the Lexus GS model, the Dynamic Rear Steering system has been also tested on the new IS model in Japan and Australia seems to be very interested in offering one for the local market ...
Lexus Could’ve Sold More LFAs in Australia
18 Nov 2013, 14:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Lexus Australia’s chief said recently that the company could have sold more of its LFA supercars on the local market, which limited to only its 10 allocated units out of the 500 totally built....
2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Reviewed by Car Advice
15 Nov 2013, 16:21 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Recently launched in Australia, the 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is still wearing the same price for the basic model, despite its improvements. Visually, the new Prado got a new imposing five-c...
This Is Lexus’ Design Pavilion in Australia
14 Nov 2013, 17:20 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Lexus Design Pavilion is a unique display of the brand’s distinct DNA and innovation, which could be seen at this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival, showcasing creative excellence in col...
Australian Engineer Says Next Toyota Camry Will Be Fun to Drive
14 Nov 2013, 13:02 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / We were telling you yesterday that Toyota’s new plan is to offer more fun-to-drive vehicles instead of soulless economic “home appliances.” The idea was gladly received by Toyota&r...
Toyota Pondering New 70 Series Land Cruiser
13 Nov 2013, 17:24 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / After being in production for around 30 years, Toyota’s 70 Series work horse might get a revamped version soon. Coming in three versions - ute, wagon and TroopCarrier - the 70 Series remain...
Holden Barina RS Launched in Australia
13 Nov 2013, 14:31 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Just like we reported in September, Holden received the hot version of the Chevy Sonic. The Barina RS is basically the same car, now on sale in Australia from $20,990. This is actually just one a...
Fan Gets to Drive the Toyota GT 86 for 86 Hours
12 Nov 2013, 18:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / It’s quite clear that the Toyota GT 86 gained a lot of fans since its introductions. I mean, who wouldn’t like a classic driver’s car, with the engine at the front, power at the ba...
2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Reviewed by Cars Guide
12 Nov 2013, 17:08 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / With the facelifted Toyota Land Cruiser Prado slowly entering the market, the first reviews have starter to surface. Our first one here comes from Australia, where the model is now sold at a lower p...
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Starting at AU$55,990 in Australia
11 Nov 2013, 11:38 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The updated Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is now available in Australia and it also comes with a price cut, with the basic version starting at AU55,990, just like it was back four years ago when it got ...
Toyota 86 One Series Championship Beginning
7 Nov 2013, 10:28 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The all-new Toyota Finance 86 Championship will start this weekend as part of the first official race meeting at New Zealand’s newest racing circuit Highlands Park in Cromwell. The seven-ro...
Toyota 86 by Tada Prototype Tested in Australia
1 Nov 2013, 13:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Toyota 86 by Tada is a prototype version of the back-to-basics GT 86 driver’s car, which has been fitted with a handling upgrade pack by the sportscar’s chief engineer Tetsuya Tada. ...
Toyota Prius v Tested by Adam Goodes
1 Nov 2013, 12:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / AFL champion and Toyota Ambassador Adam Goodes already has a normal Toyota Prius Liftback, but he is considering to move over to the bigger Prius v as it comes with more space for his golf clubs, me...
Three Lexus Models Nominated for Best Car Awards Australia
1 Nov 2013, 09:31 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Their safety, value and performance led the Lexus IS and GS models to their nomination as finalists in the 2013 Australia’s Best Cars (ABC) awards. Judges from Australia’s motoring cl...
Toyota Australia Cutting Down Workers’ Paychecks
31 Oct 2013, 09:46 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Toyota’s Australian subsidiary will ask its workers to take a pay cut similar to their colleagues from Holden due to the pressure on the already struggling manufacturing industry in the region...
2,893 BMWs Recalled in Australia
31 Oct 2013, 09:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / It seems like some BMW models built between November 1, 2012 and July 31, 2013 might be experiencing some problems with the braking system and the Germans decided to call them into a dealership and ...
Australian Riders Appeal for Lane Filtering Laws
26 Oct 2013, 10:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Some get the bog idea on how lane splitting or filtering works to the advantage of both motorcyclists and drivers, especially on roads with dense traffic. At the same time, there are a lot of ot...
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 is Finally Launched Down Under
24 Oct 2013, 17:57 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / For a reason which currently escapes us, the latest iteration of the Mercedes-Benz “Sonder Klasse” (“Special Class” in German) wasn't introduced on the Australian market...
Australia's No-Speed Limit Roads Are Back
23 Oct 2013, 13:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Well, it looks like Germany's example of no speed limits of certain sectors on their highways is finally spreading, as Australia is about to lift these limitations on a mid-country road as of F...
New Zealand Granny Buys Toyota GT 86
23 Oct 2013, 09:28 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Jocelyn Northcott was among the first New Zealanders to have bought a Toyota GT 86 last year when the model hit the local market. So far, everything seems OK, but the fact that the lady is 72-yea...