Toyota has quietly announced that the Land Cruiser V8 – which replace the Land Cruiser Amazon in 2008 – will no longer be sold in the UK. If you want a big bruiser of an old-fashioned SUV, the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 – which replaced the more appropriately named Land Cruiser Amazon in 2008 – is probably […]
First Toyota Mirai hydrogen powered cars arrive in the UK
[nggallery id=1891 template=customlinks] The first of the hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai’s heading for buyers in the UK and Europe have arrived on UK shores, ahead of delivery to end users. The arrival of the Toyota Mirai on UK shores isn’t of itself a huge deal, but it does mark a step-change in the car market as […]
Toyota Yaris Hybrid range extended with new Sport & Active models
Toyota is expanding the appeal of the Yaris Hybrid by introducing two new model choices – Active and Sport – to add to the existing Icon and Excel models. When hybrid cars first started hitting the market, car makers marketed them as unique, standalone models – like the Toyota Prius – so buyers could shout […]
Toyota Mirai goes further than any other electric car
[nggallery id=1891 template=customlinks] The hydrogen fuel cell-powered Toyota Mirai is the only zero emissions car you can buy that can go more than 300 miles without refuelling. Toyota are already increasing production of the hydrogen fuel cell-powered Mirai as demand exceeds supply – even before customer cars arrive outside Japan – as buyers look for […]
2015 Toyota Land Cruiser gets a raft of improvements including new 2.8-litre D-4D engine
Toyota has had a play with the Land Cruiser for 2015, with new models, more equipment and a new, more efficient, 2.8-litre D-4D engine. The Toyota Land Cruiser is an old-fashioned SUV, and all the better for it. And although it does make a nod towards the refinements owners of modern SUVs want, its forte is […]
Toyota drops the price of the GT86 and tweaks the spec – again
Toyota is playing with the GT86 again, this time with a change in spec, and a price drop, for the entry-level Primio and a limited edition on the way. It’s not long since Toyota had a play with the GT86 with a price drop and a new model range. And they’re at it again. Is […]
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid revealed. But it’s all rather DISAPPOINTING
The first hybrid Toyota RAV4 has been revealed at the New York Motor Show, complete with electric 4WD. It also previews a 2016 facelift for the RAV4 range. [nggallery id=2090 template=customlinks] Toyota started to tease a facelift and a hybrid for the RAV4 last week – even though the current RAV4 is only a couple […]
Toyota RAV4 facelift teased – includes a hybrid RAV4 for the first time
The Toyota RAV4 is getting a facelift for 2016 – with a debut at next week’s New York Motor Show – and will come with a RAV4 Hybrid option for the first time. It’s only three years since we got a new Toyota Rav4, but Toyota’s sensible SUV is heading for a makeover – to […]
2015 Toyota Auris facelift revealed – debuts at Geneva 2015
The Toyota Auris is getting a facelift for 2015, and will debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show alongside the new Toyota Avensis facelift. Toyota are busy updating their models, and we already know the 2015 Toyota Avensis is in for a bit of a titivate, and it will be joined on the floor at […]
2015 Toyota Avenisis facelift revealed – debuts at Geneva 2015
The Toyota Avensis is being given a facelift and makeover for 2015, with not just cosmetic tweaks but new engines too. Debuts Geneva 2015. The Toyota Avensis – Toyota’s Ford Mondeo competitor – is a bit of a beige car; competent, well-built and reliable, but not exactly a stand-out in its sector. Toyota last gave […]