Category: Torque Toyota News & Events

TORQUE TOYOTA GR CAR SHOW

April 21, 2021

A car capable of winning the WRC, but for driving every day? Sounds too good to be true, right! Enter, the all-new GR Yaris Rallye. From Toyota’s Gazoo Racing brand – which has revitalised Toyota’s passion for exhilarating performance and racing without compromising on world-class safety – this highly anticipated track-ready sports car makes its Australian debut next month. With just 200 Rallyes released in Australia, Torque has only been able to snap one up...

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MEET THE TEAM: Our North Lakes Business Manager, Laurence Hutton

April 21, 2021

What does an empty mug and a problem have in common? Both can be solved by coffee, along with our amazing North Lakes Business Manager, Laurence Hutton! That’s right, Laurence is Torque’s resident coffee connoisseur / problem solver / finance expert – and boy has he got some great insights when it comes to financing vehicles. Laurence has earned his stripes in the automotive industry, having started out his career as a mechanic, through to...

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Hybrid Headlines All-New Toyota Kluger: More stylish, safer, larger and more technologically advanced

April 13, 2021

Toyota is continuing to drive towards an ever more fuel-efficient and environmentally conscious lineup with all-new Kluger, due to arrive here in June, becoming the eighth model in the Toyota range to feature a hybrid drivetrain. In addition to offering a hybrid drivetrain for the first time in Kluger in Australia, the new model features a stylish family-friendly design, and significantly improved safety and advanced technology giving it a more premium ambience. Toyota Australia Vice...

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MEET THE TEAM: Fleet Account Manager, Connor Battersby

April 13, 2021

Connor Battersby may be the ‘new guy’ here at Torque Toyota Albion, but he’s certainly no stranger to the automotive industry! Connor joined us from Toowoomba Toyota in January, and as our new Fleet Account Manager, it already feels like he’s been here forever. From his expertise in business fleet, to his cheeky new ritual of wishing our Retail team (who of course work Saturdays) a ‘great weekend’ when he leaves on a Friday – we...

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MEET THE TEAM: North Lakes Sales Consultant, Amy Mawn

April 6, 2021

Here at Torque Toyota, we pride ourselves on being one big family – and that is inclusive of our staff and our guests! Amy Mawn is one of the first team members you may get to know when you walk into our North Lakes dealership, where she’s been our Sales Consultant for almost eight years. We guess you could call Amy the ‘connector’ as, from that first moment on, you are welcomed into the Torque...

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Don’t leave home without it! Your list of Easter road trip essentials

March 17, 2021

Anyone else excited about the upcoming Easter break? We may not be able to travel internationally, but we can still hit the road for a nice long weekend getaway. Oh, what a feeling! If you’re thinking about road tripping these holidays with the family or a group of friends, we’ve got just the list you need. Don’t leave home without our list of essential road trip items. Here is what you need: A magnetic phone...

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Enhanced safety features and bold front end styling in revised Camry range

March 11, 2021

Toyota will renew its focus on its fuel-efficient hybrid drivetrain when it launches the facelifted Camry next month, with a revised lineup featuring four hybrid grades and a single entry-level petrol variant. The model rationalisation reflects the strong appeal of the Camry Hybrid that accounted for 70 per cent of current model Camry sales in 2020. Alongside the focus on the improved 2.5-litre hybrid powertrain, the upgraded Camry features bold front end styling, a newly...

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Our top picks for Toyota’s best compact small cars for 2021

March 1, 2021

Whether you live a city lifestyle, are looking downsize, or just not keen on the costs of a bigger car – there are many benefits that can come with owning a compact vehicle. One look at Toyota’s range of compact cars and it’s clear that Small really does have it all! Here, we’ve highlighted our Top 3 suggestions from Toyota’s fleet of compact cars – including what our customers are saying about them. 1. The...

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Travel with Your Dog in Your Car

February 23, 2021

10 Tips to Travel with Your Dog in Your Car Weekends and holidays are times for family fun, and if you have a dog, chances are you consider them part of the family and want to bring them along too! Whether it’s a short jaunt to the beach or a longer road trip, here are 10 tips for how to keep your dog safe in the car when you’re travelling. 1. Get them used to...

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TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CLUB OPEN FOR MEMBERSHIP

February 1, 2021

Passionate fans of Toyota’s GR performance brand can now sign up for membership of the GAZOO RACING CLUB gaining access to exclusive events, experiences and content, club merchandise, and special offers, discounts and club rates from Toyota, its partners and sponsors. Initially offered exclusively to owners of GR Supra and GR Yaris, the free 12-month membership of the club is designed to bring like-minded motoring enthusiasts together and celebrate their passion for performance driving, motorsports...

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