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Toyota Australia Recalls Prius Vehicles due to Hybrid Control ECU Software

September 23, 2021

Toyota Australia has today announced that it will initiate a safety recall involving Prius vehicles produced between June 2021 – July 2021. There are 17 vehicles involved in the Australian market, of which 7 have been delivered to customers. In the involved vehicles, a software error can cause a control computer (hybrid vehicle ECU) to erroneously determine that it does not have the correct information about the transmission position. This can occur if the shift...

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Launch of Toyota LandCruiser 300

September 3, 2021

LandCruiser 300 GR Sport. Overseas pre-production model. Final Australian specification may vary.   Customer deliveries of the highly anticipated Toyota LandCruiser 300 will be delayed, Toyota Australia announced today. As previously advised, LandCruiser production in Japan has been halted for part of August and most of September due to COVID-19 restrictions in Southeast Asia that have led to parts shortages. However, a limited number of vehicles will be in dealerships as demonstrator models nationally from...

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Toyota Australia Recalls Supra Vehicles due to Engine Management Software

August 24, 2021

Toyota Australia has today announced that it will initiate a safety recall involving Supra vehicles produced between March 2019 – May 2021. There are 674 vehicles involved in the Australian market. The subject vehicles have been equipped with an engine management software that, under certain specific engine start conditions, could damage a component that provides braking power assistance. In this condition, there could be a loss of brake assist and an increase in stopping distance....

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Toyota Corolla sales top 50 million across the globe

August 13, 2021

Toyota has sold 50 million Corollas worldwide and more than 1.5 million in Australia   Toyota has sold its 50 millionth Corolla, cementing its position as the world’s most popular model. Over the course of the past 54 years, Australians have played a significant role in its success with more than 1.5 million Corollas sold locally. Australia was the first export market for Corolla when 15 examples of the small 1.1-litre KE10 two-door sedan left...

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Toyota HiLux and Fortuner gain key upgrades

August 12, 2021

Toyota has upgraded its popular HiLux (SR5 Double Cab Chassis and Pickup pre-upgrade image shown. Vehicle shown fitted with optional Toyota Genuine accessories, sold separately)   Toyota has updated its rugged and reliable HiLux pick-up and Fortuner family SUV with a variety of new comfort and safety features including fitting Toyota Connected Services1 as standard on all grades. The addition of Toyota Connected Services1 provides increased peace of mind for owners, offering vital assistance in the event...

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