Matt Brogan

2 weeks ago | goauto.com.au | Matt Brogan

Toyota’s 250-series LandCruiser Prado makes its presence felt in large SUV segmentTOYOTA’S 250-series LandCruiser Prado is making its presence known among large SUV segment rivals in the sub-$80K category, towering over second-placed rival, the Ford Everest, with a staggering year-to-date sales figure of 13,406 units – a 286.1 per cent increase over the same time last year.

3 weeks ago | goauto.com.au | Matt Brogan

TOYOTA will pause production of its popular LandCruiser 70 Series from September as the iconic 40-year-old four-wheel drive prepares to meet stricter emissions regulations. According to Australian publication Drive, the LandCruiser 70 Series – which was recently updated to be powered exclusively by turbocharged 2.8-litre four-cylinder diesel power – may soon require Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF, commonly known under its AdBlue trade name) in order to meet Euro 6 standards.

3 weeks ago | goauto.com.au | Matt Brogan

TOP GEAR Philippines has discovered World Intellectual Property Organisation renderings that show Toyota is working on a smaller four-wheel drive model that will possibly see the FJ Cruiser nameplate reinstated. The boxy C-segment vehicle follows Toyota previews that suggest the manufacturer is looking to return a smaller off-road entrant to market, the Japanese giant’s previous Mini Cruiser concept adding fuel to the fire of an inbound FJ Cruiser remake.

3 weeks ago | goauto.com.au | Matt Brogan

Australia’s best-selling car brand records 23,576 sales in May, almost half hybridsTOYOTA Australia has set an all-time record for the month of May, selling 23,576 new vehicles. The best-ever result includes a mix of 45.6 per cent hybrid electric vehicles, alongside strong sales of models including the RAV4 and LandCruiser Prado SUV, and popular HiLux light commercial utility.

3 weeks ago | goauto.com.au | Matt Brogan

ONBOARD FIRE: The latest situation echoes that of the much-publicised Felicity Ace (pictured) fire of 2022. Another car carrying transport ship has erupted in flames, EV and hybrid vehicles onboardTHE United States Coast Guard is responding to a vessel fire aboard a car carrier off the Alaskan coast following a distress signal received at approximately 3:15pm local time.