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Toyota Updates Remaining Outstanding TAKATA Airbags To Critical

December 15, 2020

Toyota corporate logo From 30 November 2020, Toyota Australia has reclassified all outstanding vehicles under the Takata Airbag Recall Campaign as critical. Safety is Toyota’s highest priority and the new classification means that all affected vehicle owners will receive a notification requesting they make a booking to have a Takata recall completed free of charge as a matter of urgency. State and Territory registration authorities have also recently taken additional steps, which means that registration...

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Toyota boosts GR Supra power and performance

December 2, 2020

Toyota’s upgraded GR Supra gains a 35kW power boost delivering improved sports car performance   **Retuned turbo 3.0-litre straight six gains 35kW to produce maximum 285kW** **0-100km/h time cut by 0.2 seconds to 4.1 seconds** **Additional under-bonnet bracing improves rigidity and agile handling** Toyota is set to deliver performance car fans an early Christmas present with the upgraded GR Supra – with a power boost of 35kW – arriving in dealerships today. With 285kW now...

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Toyota Australia Recalls Vehicles Due Brake Booster

December 2, 2020

Toyota Australia has today announced that it will initiate a safety recall involving Diesel HiLux and Fortuner vehicles produced between June 2018 – December 2018 (inclusive). The total number of vehicles involved is 23,957. Within the brake booster of involved vehicles, the strength of the resin piston could degrade due to improper moulding conditions during production. If this were to occur, repeated operation of the brake pedal may cause the piston to break, potentially causing...

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Toyota Australia Provides ACCC Undertaking

December 2, 2020

After an investigation, the ACCC has accepted an undertaking from Toyota Australia in relation to the statutory consumer guarantees in the Australian Consumer Law. The investigation focussed on communication with consumers about their rights under the consumer guarantees, including in relation to Diesel Particulate Filters in certain Hilux, Prado and Fortuner models. Toyota Australia welcomed the opportunity to resolve this matter without formal legal proceedings and without Toyota Australia being required to pay a monetary...

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Sharp Looks and Handling For New Toyota C HR GR Sport

December 1, 2020

Toyota has released its first GR Sport conversion, based on the stylish C-HR (two-tone option pictured)   Toyota’s stylish C-HR SUV has received a sporty boost as the first model in Australia to receive the GR Sport makeover. Inspired by Toyota’s performance-focused GR models, the new GR Sport variant elevates the front-drive C-HR GXL, adding a hybrid powertrain as well as dynamic design elements, a sportier suspension and larger 19-inch alloy wheels. The new C-HR...

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