Australia’s peak national motoring organisation says the Federal Government’s $200 million assistance package for the local car industry is an admission that its changes to the fringe benefits tax (FBT) rules were a mistake. ...
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The boss of Subaru’s parent company says the brand is standing at a “major turning point” and has important decisions to make on whether to continue as a niche all-wheel-drive manufacturer or become more mainstream to ...
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Toyota has teased a new concept to be unveiled at next month’s Frankfurt motor show. Dubbed the Toyota Hybrid R, little is known about the concept, with the Japanese manufacturer only releasing a picture of the car’s logo and ...
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Toyota has launched two hybrid versions of the Japanese domestic market’s 11th-generation Corolla. Launched together –and differing from the Australian, European and US markets’ small car of the same name – the ...
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The facelifted Hyundai Elantra has been teased ahead of its expected arrival in Australia later this year. First seen on Hyundai‘s Korean website – a market where the Elantra is badged Avante – the two teaser images ...
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Toyota’s plans to produce a sports car to sit above the Toyota 86 is likely to see the resurrection of the Supra badge, with the Japanese company’s boss personally fond of the nameplate. Speaking to CarAdvice at the one-year ...
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The Toyota Vitz GRMN Turbo has been launched for the Japanese domestic market, boosting looks and performance. Based on the locally badged Toyota Yaris and previewed by a concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January, the Vitz GRMN Turbo ...
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The Subaru BRZ tS STI concept has made its public debut in Japan, revealing only cosmetic changes and no engine upgrades. Teased earlier this week and still tagged as a concept car, but appearing production ready, the Subaru BRZ tS STI ...
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The Honda Civic has taken the top two spots in the latest round of the US IIHS small overlap front crash tests involving small cars. Covering 12 of the North American market’s best-selling small cars, the crash tests resulted in ...
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Toyota is studying the possibility of a smaller rear-wheel drive sports car to sit below the Toyota 86 as part of its three sports car family. Speaking to CarAdvice at the one-year anniversary event of the Toyota 86 in Canberra, Tatsuya ...
Sales of the Toyota 86 have gone against initial expectations with the highest proportion of buyers opting for a white, manual high-spec 86 GTS. In Canberra at an event marking the one-year anniversary of Toyota 86‘s local launch, ...
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Despite recent reports of its cancellation, the Toyota 86 convertible is still under study, according to the car’s chief project engineer. Speaking to CarAdvice at the one-year anniversary of the 86’s Australian launch, ...
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Canada-based TG Minto Corporation, a subsidiary of Japanese automaker Toyoda Gosei, has commenced operations at its new plant in Stratford, Ontario, Canada to meet automotive parts demand in North America. The new 6,000 sq ft plant, ...
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Toyota Australia has unveiled plan to invest $123m in its facilities in the country, following the $180m support package announced by the Australian government for automotive industry. Of the total investment, the automotive firm will ...
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Toyota Australia has announced a $123 million investment in its Victorian manufacturing operations, shoring up its presence on the local automotive scene until at least 2018. The funding will support the production of a “major ...