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    • New-Generation YARIS to leapfrog competitors

    June 24, 2020

    Toyota Australia’s new-generation Yaris will leapfrog competitors in the light-car market, setting a new benchmark with segment firsts and the introduction of in-demand premium features. Advanced driver-assist and safety features in the fourth-generation Yaris include technologies aimed at reducing accidents at intersections1, plus a new airbag designed to protect the heads of front-seat occupants – all supported by a stiffer and more agile chassis. Toyota Australia’s Vice President Sales and Marketing Sean Hanley said local...

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    Toyota Unveils the Car of the Future (…as imagined by Aussie Kids)

    June 19, 2020

    What does the car of the future look like through the eyes of Aussie kids? It’s the question Toyota posed in its annual Dream Car Art Contest and the answers came in more than 4700 imaginative, colourful and inspiring creations that addressed what kids of today see as some of the biggest issues facing society. Eight-year-old West Australian Claudia Fields, whose Nature Insect Car was judged the Australian winner, sought to address what she saw as a...

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    Torque’s Top Tips – What to do in the event of a car accident

    June 15, 2020

    With more vehicles back on the road and for longer periods following ISO, it’s a good time to freshen up on what to do in the event of a car accident. Our number 1 priority at Torque Toyota is to ensure our family – and that includes you, our valued customers – are safe when they’re behind the wheel. Unfortunately, even the most careful drivers can find themselves involved in a road collision at some...

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    Maximise your business vehicle offsets like never before this tax time – Every Torque Toyota vehicle eligible!

    June 15, 2020

    If, like us, you’re excited about the government’s Instant Asset Write-Off package and what it means for saving your business money, you’ll want to get in quick with securing your new vehicle as the June 30 deadline is fast approaching. Good news: There’s an Instant Asset Write-Off available on every vehicle in the Toyota range, and we can help you choose the right one! For the first time, as part of the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus...

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    Toyota Fortuner Boosts Power, Style and Features

    June 5, 2020

    Toyota has unveiled a mid-life upgrade for its seven-seat Fortuner SUV, elevating its visual appeal while assembling multiple improvements to engine, driving and towing performance. Due in Australia in late August, Fortuner’s bold exterior styling is refreshed with a more premium look, reflecting the vehicle’s dual role as a comfortable urban transporter and a rugged off-road explorer. But the most significant changes are under the skin where new and revised engine components result in noticeable...

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    Toyota HiLux – Striking new design delivers stronger on-road presence

    June 5, 2020

    A bolder, tougher-looking HiLux range has made its global debut along with an expanded line-up and significant improvements to performance, fuel economy, ride comfort, towing and equipment levels. The updated HiLux, arriving in Australian showrooms from late August, offers beefier output from its biggest-selling 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine due to multiple new components and enhanced cooling. Maximum power has been increased to 150kW (+15.3 per cent) while peak torque on automatic models has been ramped up...

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    The Government’s ‘Instant Asset Write-Off’ changes explained

    June 3, 2020

    In case you’re not yet aware, the Australian Government has announced a new Economic Stimulus Package for businesses to assist with the purchase of assets. What’s in the stimulus package? 1. Instant Asset Write-Off Immediate tax write-off of a new or second-hand asset up to the value of $150,000 (previously $30,000) if the asset is installed and ready for use by 30 June 2020. 2. Backing Business Investment Immediate 50% tax write-off of a new...

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    Myth Busters – The top five most common vehicle myths

    May 12, 2020

    Whether it’s an old wives’ tale, a tidbit your grandpa believed and passed down through the generations, or possibly something that was once true in older cars but no longer is – car myths have been around for eons. But here we’ve debunked some of the most common myths when it comes to your wheels, so you can keep your focus on what’s really important – keeping your car safe and reliable for your family....

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    Hybrid Power Features in Next-Generation Toyota Kluger

    May 12, 2020

    Toyota has confirmed the next-generation Kluger SUV will offer both hybrid and petrol engine options when it arrives in Australia in the first half of next year. The new seven-seat Kluger embraces a similar dual-powertrain strategy to that adopted by the Yaris Cross SUV due later this year and the latest-generation C-HR and RAV4. Toyota is the leader in both SUV and hybrid sales in Australia with the all-new Kluger expected to add to the...

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    Milestone reached 23 years after global debut of the first-generation Prius

    May 6, 2020

    Toyota’s technological leap forward – that began with Prius in 1997 – has now evolved into a global phenomenon with Toyota’s hybrid vehicle sales totalling 15 million units across all Toyota brands. In Australia, Toyota-branded hybrid sales have skyrocketed to a cumulative total of more than 134,200 vehicles – moving from the 100,000 mark in just 11 months. Local hybrid sales have tripled over the past two calendar years from fewer than 8,500 cars in...

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